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United Airlines will soon become the first U.S. carrier to add a new transpacific destination since the start of the pandemic.The Chicago-based airline was set to announce on Wednesday plans to connect its San Francisco (SFO) hub with Brisbane, Australia (BNE), on a new, 7,063-mile nonstop flight.The route will launch on Oct. 28, and it’ll operate year-round on a thrice-weekly basis.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter....

Earlier this year, the United States began requiring all travelers flying to the U.S. to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding. The only travelers exempt from this rule are those flying to U.S. territories or arriving via a land border like Mexico or Canada.But COVID-19 tests can be expensive, particularly if you don’t have insurance or are traveling with a family. And in some places in the U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.When temperatures plummet and school lets out for various breaks, families everywhere can get a little stir-crazy. Break free of that cabin fever by hopping a flight and wowing your kids with an epic winter vacation at one these family friendly destinations.1. San AntonioNot as big as Houston or as “weird” as Austin, San Antonio is one Texas metropolis that is too often overlooked....

Hello Kitty is saying hello to Hyatt — and a brand-new hotel and theme park entirely dedicated to the famous Japanese cartoon character and her many, many adorable friends.Set to open in 2024, the 52-acre Sanya Hello Kitty Resort is a theme park that will immerse guests in the world of Sanrio, the much-loved company behind the Hello Kitty universe. Not much has been revealed about the theme park, but renderings show a colorful world with different themed areas, including one with a cruise ship, one with Egyptian-style pyramids and Hello Kitty sphinx and even a pink-and-purple castle topped with Hello Kitty’s signature bow....

The self-serve buffet isn’t disappearing completely from the cruise world.A top spokesperson for cruise giant Carnival Cruise Line this week said passengers on its initial comeback sailings out of U.S. ports over the next two months would be able to serve themselves at ship buffets – something that other lines restarting service are not allowing.The policy, announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday by Carnival brand ambassador John Heald, comes despite a recommendation from the U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Just nine months after American introduced a massive overhaul of its AAdvantage program, the airline is back again with another round of updates.This time, American is introducing a new rewards structure, called Loyalty Point Rewards, which adds additional tiers for earning rewards and expands the selection of benefits available at current thresholds.The Fort Worth-based carrier is also tweaking elite thresholds, how you earn miles on the cheapest tickets and much more....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There are a lot of attractive rewards credit cards available. But, wary of customers looking to earn and burn welcome bonuses, issuers have slowly found ways to decrease the number of customers that open a card, earn the bonus and then move spending to a different card. After all, issuers want to attract long-term customers who will use their cards regularly – and not just to earn the welcome bonus....

My apple cider cranberry sauce is the perfect blend of spiced apples, sweet sparkling apple cider, and tangy cranberries for Thanksgiving! It’s an easy-to-make cranberry sauce that is sure to be a new family favorite for the holidays! Tart, sweet, and full of juicy apple flavor – this elevated cranberry sauce is going to be such a hit at your holiday gathering! Cranberry sauce is a holiday favorite – but you might not always want the canned stuff!...

Easy-baked Huli Huli chicken is an instant family favorite! Tender chicken thighs are slathered in a sticky Hawaiian-inspired sauce then baked to perfection. It’s a chicken dinner that will satisfy anyone! Baked Huli Huli chicken is drenched in a Hawaiian BBQ sauce that’s out of this world!This incredible baked Huli Huli chicken is the perfect way to switch up weeknight chicken dinners. I start by making a simple homemade Hawaiian BBQ sauce, also known as Huli Huli sauce....

9 easy Red Wine Vinegar Substitute ideas, plus how to make your own homemade red wine vinegar, for all of your cooking needs! These common pantry items are probably in your home making them super easy to swap out for red wine vinegar on the fly! Everything you need to easily substitute for red wine vinegar or start making your own!! I’ve included all of my favorite red wine vinegar substitutions for easy changes when you’ve run out of this flavorful cooking vinegar!...

Passengers sailing with Carnival Cruise Line will now be required to wear masks onboard and present negative pre-cruise test results, regardless of vaccine status, the line announced Wednesday.Beginning Aug. 7, cruisers 2 and older will have to mask up, and from Aug. 14, they will have to show negative PCR or antigen test results, received no more than three days prior to sailing, in order to embark. The mandates will remain in effect through Oct....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Need to take a break from winter?Kimpton runs far more promotions than any other IHG hotel brand. From secret passwords to weekly last minute deals and periodic sales, Kimpton keeps its properties accessible to travelers. And now, Kimpton’s Fly the Coop Winter Sale may save you some cash if you’re planning to stay at certain Kimpton properties this winter or spring....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Earlier this year, TPG Travel Editor Melanie Wynne and TPG International Contributor Lori Zaino both stayed at the SLS South Beach in Miami, Florida on official TPG business. Below is Lori’s review of their combined experiences at the hotel.As boutique hotel lovers, Melanie and I were excited to try out the uber-trendy SLS South Beach, where raging pool parties and resident chef José Andrés have made the property a Miami hotspot....

Jump to Recipe Learn how to freeze pecan pie so that you can prepare it ahead of time or store your tasty leftovers for later! This is a pie that freezes perfectly and is just as enjoyable later! So go ahead and make your holiday desserts in advance so that there is one less thing to do on the day of! Guide To Freezing Pecan Pie Pecan pie is one of the best pies for freezing because it still tastes great and has a wonderful texture after it has been defrosted....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The United States began accepting applications from Indian citizens for the Expedited Travel Initiative Program after signing a formal agreement with the South Asian country this week. The program, otherwise known as Global Entry, allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers arriving in the United States.Instead of standing in an immigration line, members can enter an automated kiosk, present their passport, use a biometric fingerprint scanner to verify their identity and complete a customs declaration to enter the country....

Flying cars have long been the stuff of futuristic fantasies, but we could someday really join George Jetson in commuting to work in dual-capacity aircraft-cars, at least if this company gets its way.Klein Vision, a Slovakian aviation company, recently unveiled the “AirCar,” a gasoline-powered flying car that has passed the European Union’s tests for airworthiness.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.(Photo courtesy of klein-vision....

Jump to Recipe Vodka Jello shots are the best way to kick off any party! Easy to make jello shooters that everyone loves. The can also be made in any flavor! Make sure to whip up multiple batches because these are going to disappear quickly! Vodka Jello Shots Recipe These popular vodka jello shooters are simple to make, but it’s important to let them sit in the fridge long enough to completely firm up!...

Jump to Recipe This hearty leftover prime rib sandwich layers tender pieces of shaved prime rib, baby arugula, red onion slices, and a rich horseradish cream sauce! It’s a flavor-packed combination that everyone is sure to love! Pile your shaved prime rib leftovers up high on some nice crusty bread for a quick and easy meal! Big, beefy sandwiches are a family favorite leftover meal after the holidays! While everyone looks for more ways to enjoy their prime rib leftovers (look no further, everything you need is here!...