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Marty Slayton has forged a career as one of country music’s busiest backup singers. She’s sung with the likes of Reba McEntire, Lee Ann Womack, Lorrie Morgan and Alan Jackson throughout the course of her 20-plus-year career, but she’s best known for singing backup in George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band. The Early Years Slayton grew up in Alamo, Tennessee. Like many country music hopefuls, she set her sights on Nashville to try her hand at landing a recording contract....

In an unexpected move, Norwegian Cruise Line, which has taken the most conservative approach to passenger COVID-19 safety of any cruise line, is rolling back its onboard mask policy and part of its vaccination policy.Beginning March 1, Norwegian will allow unvaccinated children younger than 5 to sail on its ships. Previously, the line required 100% vaccination — the only major line to do so — preventing anyone who wasn’t fully inoculated from boarding....

Jump to Recipe I love empanadas and these Oven Baked Beef Empanadas are no exception! Perfectly hand-sized, they are great for a casual family dinner with a Mexican-flavored theme! Perfectly suited for a casual dinner of finger food with other fabulous Mexican night dinner favorites! Or enjoy these Beef Empanadas on their own! And since you already have some fabulous pico de gallo and guacamole made, you can enjoy dipping your empanadas in your delicious homemade condiments 🙂 The tender empanada crust is a quick and easy dough to make and is stuffed with a flavorful beef filling that everyone will enjoy!...

Mari Hawkins brought her family to Walt Disney World earlier this month knowing things had changed since her last visit. After all, it was the first time she’d visited since the resort retired its FastPass system and began charging guests to expedite their wait times through its Genie+ service and Lightning Lanes. She wasn’t a fan of the change.“It’s a little cumbersome,” Hawkins said. “My family really missed the FastPass where you could get [express lines at] up to three attractions for free before you left home....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Here’s a recap of interesting points and miles news and promos from the week.Hilton HHonors Giving Away 25 Million Points and Other PrizesTo celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hilton HHonors, the program is giving away 1 million HHonors points each to 25 grand prize winners. To enter, you need to “like” Hilton HHonors at the promo page, and you need a Hilton HHonors account, which you can sign up for here....

Question: Should I be worried about disappearing objects? Astrid Pardew writes saying that she’s having trouble with objects disappearing around the house. “The strangest happening took place before Mother’s Day. My parents were coming over for lunch. I sorted out the knives and forks we would be using in advance. I placed the cutlery on a clean plate and left them on the microwave cooker. The next day the knives and forks were gone!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“62” ground-experience=“7” cabin-seat=“22” amens-ife=“8” food-bev=“8” service=“17” pros=“Solid reverse-herringbone seats and a nonstop flight from Asia to the East Coast.” cons=“Awful food (and limited Western meal options), broken Wi-Fi and flight map, and serious wear and tear for a 2-year-old bird.” /]It wasn’t that long ago that China Eastern was on the short list of major airlines to avoid at all possible costs....

Wondering which shoes to pair with those khakis and chinos? It all depends on the outfit, the occasion, and the look you’re going for.The good news is that because khakis are so versatile, they can be worn with a huge variety of shoe styles. But remember, khakis aren’t suit pants, and they aren’t jeans. Therefore the trick in wearing khakis successfully is to avoid shoes that are too dressy, or too casual....

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.While Delta issues SkyMiles Deals weekly and American Airlines has its ongoing Economy Web Specials, United doesn’t release award sales very often. But when it does, it makes up for the lack of quantity with some quality deals....

Yum Yum Sauce is a favorite hibachi-style sauce that is requested in double servings at the popular Japanese steakhouse restaurant chains! No matter what you call it, white sauce, shrimp sauce, pink sauce, sakura sauce, the tasty Yum Yum Sauce has earned its most commonly used name as it’s terrifically yummy!! Yum Yum Sauce Recipe Yum Yum sauce has gained popularity here in the States as a condiment for hibachi-style foods at both Japanese steakhouse restaurants and at home thanks to its delightfully tangy flavor!...

The voices are provided by cast members who are movie stars, TV stars, the show’s creator and voice-over actors. If you’ve been wondering, “Where have I heard that voice before?”, here’s a handy list of King of the Hill voice actors and what else they’ve done. Mike Judge Brian Ach/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Mike Judge, the creator, provides the voices of the Hank Hill as well as the mumbling ladies’ man Boomhauer....

Add Holland America to the list of cruise lines planning to restart at least some operations by late summer.The Seattle-based cruise company known for globe-circling itineraries on Wednesday said it would resume departures in the Mediterranean in August – albeit with just a single ship.The line said its 2,104-passenger Eurodam would operate a series of seven-night voyages out of Piraeus, Greece (the port for Athens) starting on Aug. 15 through early September before repositioning to Venice, Italy, for additional Mediterranean sailings....

The new cruise line under development by Ritz-Carlton on Thursday announced it had ordered two more new ships – even as it continues a multiyear struggle to bring out its first vessel.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection said in a press release that it had contracted with the giant Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France, for the construction of two 456-passenger “superyachts” to be delivered in 2024 and 2025. The ships will be called Ilma and Luminara....

Jump to Recipe The best apples for baking & cooking are ones that suit your dish and can handle the cooking method being used. This guide will walk you through the exact apple varieties that you need for any recipe! You’ll even get some delicious recipes to go with it! The Overall Best Apples To Use In Recipes All apple varieties are different and have different uses. Some are great for snacking, some are wonderful for cooking, some are perfect in baked goods, and some work well in a variety of different recipes!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Capital One is teaming up with the online reservations service OpenTable to give cardholders exclusive access to hard-to-get reservations. Starting Nov. 19, 2019, select restaurants across more than 15 U.S. cities will allocate tables during prime dining times as Premium Access reservations, available only to Capital One credit cardholders.(Photo courtesy of Capital One and OpenTable)“We know that coming across a 7 p....

If your truck needed a new compressor because it seized up, there might be shrapnel scattered all through the A/C system. This would require a flushing of the system. The orifice tube is in one of the lines. Most likely it is in one near the accumulator. Look for a couple of little “dings” in the aluminum tubing. What Is an Orifice Tube and What Does It Do? The orifice tube is a restriction that lets the system have high pressure on one side of it and low pressure on the other....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Editor’s note: As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year.What a year it’s been. With many countries restricting U.S. travelers due to the coronavirus pandemic, most international travel opportunities have been few and far between....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter here: https://thepointsguy.com/mailing-list//Earlier today, we published unreal deals to China and parts of Asia for less than $1,500 round-trip in business class. Now we’re also seeing cheap deals to China in economy starting at just $305 round-trip on several major airlines, including U....

With winter fast approaching, a trek to the tropics may be just what you need if you’re not ready for coat-and-gloves weather. The latest bargains discovered by our friends at Thrifty Traveler for its premium members could be exactly what you’re looking for. Right now, you can fly nonstop to gorgeous Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for as little as $186 for a round-trip ticket.The DR has long been a popular winter destination for Americans, and what makes this deal even better is that it includes availability during peak season, with low rates available between now and May 2022....

With overseas travel still a bit chaotic with ever-adjusting protocols, and the new omicron variant of the coronavirus potentially adding to the turmoil, choosing a destination that has minimal entry requirements for tourists could be high on your personal travel priority list. The U.S. Virgin Islands certainly fits the bill for American travelers.The chain of islands offer the tranquility and relaxing beach vibes of the Caribbean paired with wonderful diving and snorkeling — all without the need for a passport....