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The north end of the Las Vegas Strip just got dealt another big blow — and so did Marriott Bonvoy members hoping to burn points in Sin City.Marriott has decided to pull out of the seemingly neverending Fontainebleau project, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, meaning the Strip’s first JW Marriott and the Las Vegas Edition won’t see the light of day.Since the project broke ground in 2007, the currently empty Fontainebleau tower (a behemoth building with more than 60 floors) has faced a series of setbacks, starting with the 2008 financial crisis....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.All aboard! For the entire month of September at The Points Guy, we’ll be exploring the world of train travel with reviews, features, deals and tips for maximizing your trip by rail.It appears that Amtrak wants in on the fun of TPG train month —they’ve published a promotion offering thousands of bonus points for booking hotels and rental cars through their site....

Jump to Recipe These Halloween appetizers are always a crowd-pleaser and they are perfect for getting your next Halloween party started! Kids love to wrap their own mummy dogs and nothing says spooky fun like puking pumpkins! There are even some classic recipes that are always a hit with kids and adults alike! Best Halloween Party Appetizers No Halloween party or spooky movie night is complete without some tasty Halloween appetizers!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In a tweet sent out last week, President Trump threatened to close the border with Mexico in response to what the he said is “the many thousands of people trying to get into the USA.” While it seems the administration has since backed down, the question remains: What would a border shutdown with Mexico mean for travelers?A border shutdown, in theory, would affect “nearly 50 border crossings along the U....

Where can your points and miles take you? For Seattle-based restaurant owner Brian Canlis and his leadership team, it’s all around the world.His restaurant, Canlis, is an iconic fine dining establishment that has been in business for more than 70 years and has been passed down for three generations.But this restaurant should never be mistaken as being antiquated or dated. Canlis and his team are constantly brainstorming and iterating on ways to take Canlis to the next level....

Looking for a thoughtful gift for your friend? Make your pal a memory journal. This is a gift that is especially good your bestie, for that pal you’ve known forever, or especially for the friend who has everything. Memory journals are easy and inexpensive, but they do take some time to make. It’s definitely worth the effort, though, because it’s a gift your pal will go through again and again over the years....

JetBlue is not giving up on its efforts to acquire Spirit Airlines.Two weeks after JetBlue’s initial acquisition attempt was spurned by Spirit’s board of directors, the New York-based airline launched a new, two-part hostile offensive on Monday aimed at Spirit’s individual shareholders, its latest proposal to acquire the ultra-low-cost carrier. For its part, Spirit hopes to close a merger deal with Frontier Airlines soon.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Mastercard has announced that it will add a slew of benefits that resemble perks an issuer like American Express or Chase would offer credit card holders. Starting Tuesday, World and World Elite Mastercard holders will receive things like a monthly Lyft credit, extra points through Fandango’s and Boxed’s loyalty programs and discounts with the food delivery service Postmates....

With billionaires blasting into space as a regular occurrence now, what does the average space buff have to look forward to besides space camp or a stay at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel at Walt Disney World? How about a faux lunar experience in the form of an enormous, moon-shaped hotel on the Las Vegas Strip?The Canadian-based Moon World Resorts Inc. has announced plans for a $5 billion, 5.5-million-square-foot hotel whose signature feature will be a 1/75,000-sized replica of the moon....

While there’s light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel thanks to the approval and subsequent distribution launch of multiple COVID-19 vaccines, we’re still a ways off from the travel industry returning to the boom times of 2019.Hotels have had to get creative to reassure guests that their properties are safe and to attract new business from nervous travelers. That means not just enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols, but also incentives (discounts, mainly) to get people back through hotel doors....

Singapore Airlines’ Krisflyer loyalty program recently added a new “promo” award tier. As reported by Frequent Miler, this new and more restrictive award tier shows on the Singapore Airlines website when comparing different types of award tickets. This new award tier shows alongside existing Saver and Advantage awards.(Screenshot courtesy of Singapore Airlines)According to the comparison chart, the “Promo” award tier will still include complimentary checked bags and seat selection. However, it will not include complimentary stopovers and promo award tickets cannot be changed, canceled or otherwise exchanged....

Steak Diane is an elegant, rich, and decadent steak dinner that features perfectly seared beef and a creamy sauce! It’s an impressive dish that is all made in just one skillet. Plus, it’s on the table and ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes, so it is easy enough for any night of the week! Classic Steak Diane Recipe There’s something super special about steak Diane. It’s a perfect special occasion steak that is also so easy and simple to make that you can eat it as often as you like!...

Jump to Recipe These Thanksgiving menu ideas for 4 include recipes that are perfect for serving small families or hosting intimate dinners. This includes everything from Thanksgiving classics to holiday-worthy comfort food. Just because the guest list is short doesn’t mean you can’t make an impressive meal! Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes For 4 If you plan on keeping the guest list small this year, these are the ideal Thanksgiving recipes for serving 4 people!...

The deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week prompted soul searching throughout the country, including the travel industry.Last week, a mob of protestors egged on by President Trump stormed the Capitol in an attempt to stop members of Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election. Now, businesses with ties to Congress members who voted to oppose the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s win are, in some instances, distancing themselves....

Tyrese Darnell Gibson, known mononymously as Tyrese, was born on December 30, 1978 in Los Angeles. He grew up in Watts, a neighborhood in South Los Angeles, formerly (and widely) known as South Central, an inner-city area notorious for crime, drug trade and gangs. His father left in 1983 and his mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson (née Durham), raised Tyrese and his three older siblings as a single parent. Tyrese was a talented kid....

What does heteroflexible mean? According to UrbanDictionary, the term refers to “a person who identifies as primarily heterosexual but who can find the same sex sexually appealing.” The term has steadily gained in use over the years. The online dating, friendship and social networking site OkCupid added “heteroflexible” to its choices for identifying one’s sexuality in 2014. What Does It Mean to Be Heteroflexible? A heteroflexible person is someone who is straight but who has a queer sensibility....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“82” ground-experience=“7” cabin-seat=“21” amens-ife=“10” food-bev=“21” service=“23” pros=“Soothing and stylish cabin, comfy seat, truly great food and exceptional service.” cons=“Very crowded lounge at Newark and tight footwells at certain seats.” /][tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“80” ground-experience=“4” cabin-seat=“22” amens-ife=“8” food-bev=“22” service=“24” pros=“Smart-looking cabin, comfortable throne seat and fantastic service.” cons=“Lackluster ground experience and outrageously expensive Wi-Fi.” /]There’s no shortage of direct flights between London and New York, which is undoubtedly one of the commercial aviation industry’s most important routes, but sometimes it pays to consider a connecting flight – whether that’s to grab a deal, travel on specific dates or just to experience a different or superior product....

[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“62” ground-experience=“6” cabin-seat=“17” amens-ife=“9” food-bev=“14” service=“16” pros=“A straightforward, no-surprises transatlantic coach experience, with solid Wi-Fi.” cons=“A truly abysmal website, bland food.” /]Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There’s a new competitor on routes between the US and Italy — the ambitious Air Italy, which is betting on bringing back to Milan the long-haul traffic lost when bankrupt flag carrier Alitalia closed most of its routes there....

01 of 72 “Peggy’s Fan Fair” ‘King of the Hill’ Pictures John Michael Montgomery. Bottom Row L-R: Randy Travis, Wynonna Judd, Clint Black, Martina McBride, Hank Hill, Peggy Hill, Charlie Daniels, Brooks & Dunn and Assistant Pastor Rayburn voiced by Vince Gill. Twentieth Century Fox , from Office Space writer and director Mike Judge, comes across as a soft, down-to-earth family cartoon. But hidden in the Texan drawls and simple animation are topical jokes, heartfelt dialogue and deep character storylines....

With seemingly endless possibilities when it comes to hotel accommodations, restaurants and fun things to do in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, an all-inclusive resort might be the last thing on your mind. After all, you’re incentivized to spend as much time on the property as possible because you paid for, well, everything in advance. But if you’re a solo traveler looking to mingle or a couple seeking a fun getaway, the adults-only Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa may be worth considering....