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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Disney World teases guests with more than 20 resorts from which to choose. They’re divided into categories with names like Value, Moderate and Deluxe. The Value designation is exactly what it sounds like: a cheap place to lay your head close to Disney World (though you can find better “value” at certain value resorts). Deluxe resorts generally offer well-appointed rooms, better restaurants and an overall nicer experience....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Get the image of a spare bedroom or pullout sofa out of your head. Airbnb is elbowing its way firmly into the luxury market.On Tuesday, June 25, Airbnb released a new tier of properties that specifically caters to the upper echelon (otherwise known as the 1%) of travelers.Aptly named Airbnb Luxe, the new product boasts luxury rentals and experiences that cost an average of $1,500 per guest....

Alaska Airlines has been working hard to build its presence on the West Coast, and the carrier hasn’t appeared to slow down much during the pandemic.Now, Alaska is hoping to boost awareness around its recent expansion by offering new Mileage Plan members an opportunity to book a one-way or round-trip flight within California for just the cost of taxes and fees — starting at $15 each way.Currently, the carrier’s nonstop intra-California routes include:Los Angeles (LAX): Fresno (FAT), San Francisco, San Jose (SJC), Santa Rosa (STS)San Diego (SAN): Fresno, Monterey (MRY), San Francisco, San Jose, Santa RosaSan Francisco (SFO): Los Angeles, Orange County (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP), San DiegoThis promotion is limited to the first 25,000 eligible California residents to sign up for a new Mileage Plan account at this dedicated page by March 3, 2021....

For the past three weeks, I’ve answered questions about the differences between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear, three programs popular among TPG readers that help lessen the sometimes inevitable frustration of navigating U.S. airport security and passport checks.Since then, I’ve heard from many Canadian TPG readers asking about Nexus, another program that helps Americans and Canadians cross the U.S.-Canada border.If this is your first time reading my weekly column, welcome, and here’s where to get caught up to speed:Read all about TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear in Column 1, more about those three in Column 2 and last week’s column here, where I discussed even more about Global Entry....

Although 2020 and 2021 were difficult for the hotel industry (along with the rest of us), many exciting new properties opened not just across the country, but around the world, in the past two years.While I probably won’t be getting to shining stars like The Ritz-Carlton Maldives or the Four Seasons Napa Valley anytime soon, I do always keep an eye out for new hotels to try when traveling.(Photo by Eric Rosen/The Points Guy)That’s how I came across the Kimpton Banneker while searching for a place to stay on a recent trip to Washington, D....

Jump to Recipe If you’re looking for the best ginger substitute, there are plenty of easy options to choose from depending on your dish! Whether you are making something sweet or savory, don’t skip the ginger- just try one of these simple alternatives! All the best substitutes for fresh or dried ginger and how to use them! Ginger may seem like a unique spice, but it is one of the most frequently used spices around the world....

We spend a lot of time talking about things like how to avoid red flags with banks and why you should never close a credit card within one year of opening it.Recently, Chase added new warnings into the terms and conditions of select sign-up bonuses, underscoring why these strategies are so important. However, if you follow our advice, these new terms shouldn’t affect you at all.Here’s the newest (public) application restriction from a major card issuer....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Now’s the time to book travel for autumn Down Under in Australia or New Zealand with fares as low as $680 round-trip.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel tipsThe best rates originate out of California’s two biggest hubs: Los Angeles and San Francisco. Some of these routes have long layovers in Fiji, which might be a fun way to check out a bonus country....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’re ready for a tropical diversion from winter, there are fares to the Caribbean starting at $198 round-trip.The flights leave from various East Coast and Midwest cities to island destinations such as San Juan, St. Thomas and Nassau. These low fares are available on JetBlue, American and Delta. Although a majority of these tickets to paradise are in basic economy, there are also a few main- cabin economy options to choose from....

Here’s a handy database of dates and events in Elvis Presley’s life during 1976. You can also find out what else Elvis was up to in 1976 and in all the years of his life. Timeline January 4: Elvis, girlfriend Linda Thompson, and 17 others fly to Denver after the King decides, on a whim, to vacation there for his 41st birthday. Members of the Denver police force help them find accommodations....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A blizzard is ripping its way through the central US, leaving thousands of flight cancellations in its wake. And it’s likely to get worse. Weather forecasters are predicting that the winter storm – dubbed Ulmer by The Weather Channel – will become a bomb cyclone and dump more than 18 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.While many hotels affiliated with major loyalty programs can seem cookie-cutter, not all properties were cast from the same mold. TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Jason Steele takes a look at some historic properties within the Wyndham brand, all of which can be booked using points.Some frequent travelers get tired of staying in the same monolithic concrete tower everywhere they go, but at the same time, most would rather stay at a property where they can earn points and spend their rewards....

01 of 09 Typical Small Sailboat Photo © Tom Lochhaas. The Hunter 140 shown here is a typical centerboard sailboat used for learning how to sail and for sailing in protected waters. It can hold two adults or three children. It is easily rigged and sailed. We will use this boat throughout this Learn to Sail - Full Course. Shown here is the boat as it is typically left on a dock or mooring, with sails and rudder removed....

With thousands of canceled flights bedeviling travelers in the initial months of 2022, it’s no secret that airlines are short-staffed these days. The shortage of commercial jet pilots — a crisis exacerbated by both COVID-19 and recent regulatory changes tightening requirements for pilot licenses — has turned Arizona-based aviation company Mesa Airlines toward a novel solution for shuttling passengers between East Coast hubs: sea gliders.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Starwood just announced the details of their Fall Promotion, Better by the Night, which will run from October 1 through December 20, 2012. Registration is not open yet, but you can sign up for a text message reminder on their site for when it does (I will also put a reminder post when it does).Here are the details of the promotion:-Earn double Starpoints on stays of 1 or 2 nights....

[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“91” ground-experience=“10” cabin-seat=“22” amens-ife=“13” food-bev=“21” service=“25” pros=“Personalized ground experience featuring incredible AvGeek views, private seats with sliding doors, professional service.” cons=“No caviar and mediocre Champagne, expensive Wi-Fi.” /]When was the last time you went window shopping? Do you remember the product or item that caught your fancy? Was it a pair of shoes, a handbag or maybe even a piece of clothing?I do a fair bit of window shopping myself, especially considering that mall walking is a reality where I grew up in the summer heat of South Florida....

Sauteed broccolini is a vegetable side dish that is easy to make. Everyone in the family will love to have with dinner! The tasty, tender veggie can be hard to find in stores but is totally worth grabbing every bunch on the shelves when you do find it! Best Sauteed Broccolini Recipe Fresh broccolini with a light, citrus flavored bite followed by rich, salty Parmesan makes this a refreshingly tasty part of any family meal!...

They’re as old as the sport itself: those pervasive stereotypes about cheerleaders and cheerleading. Read on for a list of the top myths and whether they’re true or false. 01 of 10 Cheerleaders Have to Be Thin or Skinny Getty Images/Rubberball/Mike Kemp It is a common misconception that cheerleaders have to be thin. However, cheerleaders come in all sizes. What’s more important than size? Their skill and ability. 02 of 10...

Terrance Kenny recently booked a room at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Bridgewater/Branchburg for himself and his mother for a wedding.Nothing fancy: A clean, quiet room for a seemingly reasonable price of $150 per night — or just $170 with breakfast for two. Kenny opted to purchase the rate that included breakfast, and that’s when the problems started, he said.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Jump to Recipe These 30 minute Christmas side dishes are my favorite fool-proof recipes for getting food on the Christmas dinner table in a flash. This list includes classic Christmas side dishes as well as a few new ideas. You can have Christmas dinner ready in no time with these super quick and easy recipes! Quick & Easy Christmas Side Dish Recipes There’s no reason you should have to spend all day in the kitchen just to pull off an epic Christmas dinner....