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If you’ve started to travel or plan summer travel, you may have noticed that car rental prices are astronomical, your favorite restaurant is closed a few days a week, and the check-in line at your hotel seems extra long. As travel opens up in the U.S. with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) giving its blessing for all domestic travel and some international travel for vaccinated people, the hospitality industry is bursting at the seams....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the primary reasons for signing up for a new credit card is the sign-up bonus — some of which can be 100,000 points or higher. But, in order for credit card issuers to make a profit from the relationship, they need those cardholders to maintain their account and use their card for years.That’s why credit card companies will sometimes offer dissatisfied cardholders a retention bonus for keeping their account open....

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At TPG, we focus on points, miles and making your next vacation better. We don’t normally write obituaries.But today, I wanted to look back at Arne M. Sorenson, the president and CEO of Marriott International who died on Monday, Feb. 15, after losing his fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 62.I first met Sorenson a decade ago, when he was president and chief operating officer of Marriott. There had only been two CEOs of Marriott since its founding in 1927: John Willard Marriott and his son, J....

It’s a great time to book travel to Europe.If you’ve thought of visiting a European city (or multiple cities, perhaps) this fall, over the winter or early next spring, there are plenty of great deals to be had. It’s not uncommon to find round-trip fares between $300 and $400 at the moment.That includes flights to London, where there is wide-open sub-$400 round-trip availability through the first few months of 2023. You may even be able to find flights at that price point in the coming weeks if you look hard enough....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’ve always wanted to vacation like a contestant on your favorite reality television show, this news is for you.After a drama-filled, occasionally romantic and often cringe-worthy few months, we’re finally nearing the end of Season 15 of “The Bachelorette.“Superfans around the country breathed a sigh of relief last week when (spoiler alert) season villain Luke P. left, and many viewers are still mystified when it comes to who Hannah Brown will pick as her (potential) future husband....

Who were the Spinners? Sometimes called the (Detroit) Spinners in the UK to differentiate them from a native folk group, the Spinners were nevertheless the prime architects of Philly Soul, turning lush soul into pop classics that dominated early ’70s AM radio. The Spinners’ best-known songs: “I’ll Be Around"“One of a Kind (Love Affair)““The Rubberband Man"“Could It Be I’m Falling in Love"“It’s a Shame” “Then Came You” (with Dionne Warwick) “Working My Way Back to You / Forgive Me, Girl”"(They Just Can’t Stop It The) Games People Play"“Mighty Love"“Cupid / I’ve Loved You for a Long Time”...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.Singapore Airlines currently operates the longest flight in the world: a whopping 9,527-mile nonstop journey from New York to Singapore. The carrier also operates a five-times-weekly hop from Newark to Singapore (which is the world’s second-longest flight by about 2 miles) as well as another extremely long journey from Los Angeles to — you guessed it — Singapore....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Black Friday deals have ended but Cyber Monday is now in full effect, and United Airlines has entered the space with a bang.The carrier is offering significant discounts on award flights from across the US to Europe with possible savings of up to 50% off. Unfortunately, only economy awards are on sale, and you’ll be restricted to flying United metal....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Uber’s offering riders a compelling promotion in Brooklyn for Labor Day weekend. All weekend — between Friday, September 2 at 8:00pm and Monday, September 5 at 11:59pm — riders can open their Uber app and select UberPool to get a flat $5 ride anywhere within the borough....

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.As Australia begins to reopen to international travel, United Airlines is announcing a major new partner down under.Beginning May 23, United and Virgin Australia will launch a partnership that will involve a reciprocal codeshare, and the ability to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles on either airline.United has published the following chart, showing MileagePlus earnings for Virgin Australia flights that are not purchased through United:(Screenshot from United Airlines)Virgin Australia promises more details soon about the reciprocal benefits for members of its Velocity frequent flyer program....

Jump to Recipe Here’s what to serve with monkfish so that you can prepare a delicious and decadent dinner any time you want! This poor man’s lobster is such a treat that it really needs to be paired with some fantastic side dishes! I’ve gathered up 11+ recipes that deserve to be served right alongside your mildly sweet monkfish! Monkfish Side Dishes Monkfish is a unique bottom dweller that lives in the North Atlantic Ocean....

This Bahama mama rum cocktail is a deliciously fruity drink that is perfect for sipping by the pool or on the beach! The flavorful combination of orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, coconut rum, and dark rum is a popular drink at vacation destinations all over the world. Enjoy a tropical staycation by whipping up a few of these easy cocktails for your next party or just because! Bahama Mama Drink Recipe If you’re craving a tropical cocktail, this fruity Bahama mama will certainly hit the spot!...

When you need the best lemon extract substitute for all of your baking needs, you can find all of my handy alternatives that you probably have on hand! There are so many great options that you can swap out on the fly if you’ve run out of your extract mid-recipe! This flavor-packed baking essential has many alternatives that will work wonderfully! Lemon is one of the most widely used ingredients in the world, and it gives meals so much depth....

Jump to Recipe Because sausage comes in so many forms and flavors, I’ve rounded up the very best sausage recipes for you to choose from! Sausage can be served at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, so there are a variety of options for using sausage for any meal! 20+ delicious recipes that showcase sausage in all its forms! There are several fantastic sausage recipes out there, so I’ve narrowed it down to a select few that everyone should try at home....

Jump to Recipe If you need a yogurt substitute you’ve come to the right place because I made a list of the best ingredients to use in place of yogurt! Whether you are cooking, baking, or making sauces, these ingredients are the perfect stand-in for yogurt in any recipe! I’ve even featured some dairy-free options if you you are looking for a yogurt substitute to meet your dietary needs! The Best Yogurt Substitutes You may be surprised when you are going through your recipe and realize it calls for yogurt....

The classic, original Bisquick coffee cake is still just as good as coffee cake gets with the super convenient use of our favorite baking mix! Whether you enjoy this coffee cake at breakfast or as a dessert, the crumbly streusel topping will have you savoring every bite! Easy Bisquick Original Coffee Cake Recipe It’s not often our culture offers a socially acceptable excuse to eat cake for breakfast, but when it comes to coffee cake, we’re all-in....

Review of Casio Model CDP-100 | 88-Key Digital Piano View Keyboard at Casio’s Site Review Summary A great option for musicians on a budget. This is one of the least costly digital pianos with a full-length and graded hammer-action keyboard. And, it comes with some nice features to boot. Features Keys: 88Polyphony: 32-noteTouch Sensitivity: 3 velocity settings, or offReverb/Chorus: 4 reverb settings; 4 chorusMetronome: NoAvailable Colors: Black Price $300 - $500...

A Boeing 737-800 belonging to China Eastern Airlines carrying 132 people has in southern China on Monday, and by Tuesday, few clues had emerged as to the cause of the accident.No survivors have been found so far. On Monday, the state-run People’s Daily reported that 117 rescuers had arrived at the crash site, according to the Associated Press. China’s president, Xi Jinping, called for an “all-out effort” to be made in a rescue operation....

As cruise lines continue to discount fares to drive bookings, the holidays could be a terrific time to sail, with deals on upcoming 2022 voyages everywhere you look — some as little as $50 per person per night.Travel demand is swelling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that airfares have skyrocketed, as have prices for land-based hotels, resorts and all-inclusives. What this means is that, with cruise prices remaining low, a vacation at sea just might offer some of the best value if you’re looking to hit the road for the holidays....