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Spirit Airlines shareholders are set to vote Thursday on whether or not to approve the airline’s plans to merge with fellow low-cost carrier Frontier.While the merger initially seemed likely to pass, a proverbial wrench was thrown in the works in April when JetBlue made an unsolicited bid to acquire Spirit, raising its offer higher and higher in an effort to lure Spirit shareholders away from the Frontier proposal as part of a hostile takeover....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We’ve written extensively about Hyatt’s efforts to bolster its geographic footprint and better compete with larger programs like Hilton and Marriott, and today we’re seeing another step in that direction. It’s been less than a year since Hyatt announced its new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and after waves of integration in December, January and February, the program is back with a fourth round of additions....

Bat sugar cookies are a tasty and fun Halloween dessert that’s perfect for baking with the kids during the scariest time of the year! These rolled-out spooky cookies are chilled, cut out into bats, then decorated with black royal icing. Try my easy bat sugar cookie recipe to share with crowds this Halloween season! Halloween Bat Sugar Cookies Baking and decorating holiday sugar cookies like these Halloween bats is always the best time to grab your kids and get them involved!...

Yellow squash bread is an extremely moist and flavorful treat that can easily be frozen so you can enjoy it any time of the year! It is the perfect recipe for when you have a ton of excess summer squash on hand with no idea how to use it. This quick bread is so sweet and delicious, that no one will even know there is squash in it! Easy Yellow Squash Bread Recipe It always seems that I have a massive amount of yellow squash at the end of the summer....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Heading to Bali, Indonesia, from Los Angeles on Singapore Airlines in December, I scheduled the longest possible free layover on an award ticket in order to spend some time in Singapore. Twenty-three hours was just enough time to gorge on laksa, biryani and chilli crab before a two-and-a-half-hour flight to Bali.A companion and I decided to stay at The Westin because of my (sometimes depressingly) unwavering loyalty to Marriott, its location near a Mass Rapid Transit station and the fact that it was a relatively new hotel with a host of amenities like a spa with showers and a lounge that would be available to me if early check-in couldn’t be accommodated....

California residents will have a new state park to visit next year, thanks to the addition of a park about 10 miles from Modesto. This marks the first addition to the Golden State’s park roster in more than 10 years.Public access to Dos Rios State Park would begin sometime in 2023, though an exact date has not yet been set.The location of the planned park in the San Joaquin Valley region of the Central Valley would fill a hole in an area where parks are lacking, per state park officials....

Cruise ships won’t be visiting Grand Turk for at least the next week due to damage to the island’s cruise pier.In a statement sent to TPG late Friday, Carnival Cruise Line said all remaining cruise calls scheduled for the Grand Turk Cruise Center in September had been canceled.“Due to Hurricane Fiona, the pier structure in Grand Turk is currently under repair,” the line said in the statement.For more cruise news, guides and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter....

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....

In early 2019, Delta CEO Ed Bastian shared a goal for the airline to offer free, fast Wi-Fi on its flights within a year or two.Carriers have obviously had to make some adjustments following the COVID-19 pandemic, but free connectivity still seems like a top priority for Delta, with the carrier inching closer to its objective with a big shift announced today.In a notable news release Tuesday morning, Delta detailed plans to begin a shift away from Gogo Wi-Fi to instead join forces with rival Viasat....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Instead of staying at a nondescript hotel out by the airport at Dulles (IAD), I decided to spend a lengthy overnight layover in Washington, DC, in the city itself. In an effort to maximize IHG Rewards’ current promotion, I settled on the Kimpton Mason & Rook.Kimpton has nearly a dozen properties in and around the city, but this one opened in April 2016 after previous incarnations as an apartment building and a few other hotels....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.American Express has long encouraged customers to shop with small businesses. During the 2010 recession, the issuer launched its “Small Business Saturday” campaign — each year, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the company encourages shopping with small, local businesses. The initiative helped generate a reported $19.6 billion in spending on that one day in 2019....

The FAA this week issued a directive to all airlines operating the Boeing 737, mandating new inspections on a switch that controls cabin pressure. The good news: summer travelers shouldn’t see any impact.The airworthiness directive (AD) applies to all 737 aircraft of every generation, from the original models through the latest 737 MAX. There are 2,502 of the aircraft active in the U.S., and 9,315 globally.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.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 that 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....

The country that brought you dazzling islands like Santorini and nifty concepts like democracy also has a dynamic and varied gastronomic heritage. Gourmet dishes notwithstanding, it’s a heritage that extends to the world of snacks. And this is a very good (not to mention tasty) thing indeed because it only takes one or two shopping forays to bring home a bit of Greece with you. Leave the steaming moussaka and tangy Greek salad to your seaside restaurants or buzzy Athenian tavernas, we’re talking eminently transportable, suitcase-friendly deliciousness....

Come on down! If you dream of hearing these words, donning your custom-made TPIR t-shirt, and heading up to meet Drew Carey and the models, then read on! You could be the next contestant on The Price is Right! Although it appears that contestants on The Price is Right are called down randomly from the studio audience, there is actually a screening process that takes place hours before the show begins taping to find potential contestants....

Have you wondered whether you should clean your dishwasher but you weren’t sure how to do it? Dishwashers last longer and run more efficiently when they are properly maintained. Set aside 15 minutes every few months to give yours a thorough cleaning, and you’ll be rewarded with years of reliable service. Difficulty: EasyTime Required: 15 minutes of hands-on time What You Need to Maintain Your Dishwasher VinegarA sponge, washcloth or paper towelsToothpick or pipe cleanersA dishwasher-safe cupOwner’s Manual - paper or online 5 Steps to Clean and Maintain Your Dishwasher 1....

Jump to Recipe Learn how to freeze fruit pies so you can prepare for the holidays ahead of time or save some delicious pie for later! No matter the type of fruit or whether it is baked or unbaked, I’ll walk you through exactly how to store your pie in the freezer. Using this method, your pie will taste just as fresh as when you first made it! Guide To Freezing Fruit Pies Being able to store some tasty treats in the freezer is a great way to meal prep or save some leftovers for later!...

Jump to Recipe Knowing the levels of lamb cooking doneness will help you prepare lamb so that it is perfectly tender and flavorful without being overdone! Take a look at this post to learn the ideal internal temperatures of lamb for achieving the different levels of doneness from rare to well-done. I’ve also featured useful tips and tricks for roasting lamb, no matter the cut! Lamb Cooking Temperatures & Doneness Lamb is a wonderful meat to serve for celebrations....

Many lovers of the paranormal and the unexplained are familiar with the theory that the Earth is hollow. The idea is based on the ancient legends of many cultures, which claim that there are races of people — entire civilizations — that thrive in subterranean cities. Very often, these dwellers of the world below are said to be more technologically advanced than those of us on the surface. Some people even believe that UFOs are not from other planets but are manufactured by strange beings inside of the earth....

Since the saxophone was invented in the 1840s, many types, varying in tone and size, have been made. The sopranino, for example, measures just under two feet long while the contrabass is slightly longer than six feet: both are rare versions. Take a look at the most common saxophone types used today, which measure somewhere between the two extremes. 01 of 05 Soprano Saxophone Redferns / Getty Images The soprano saxophone, in the key of B flat, may either have a bell that curves upward or it can appear straight, looking similar to a clarinet (although in brass, not wooden like a clarinet)....