Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Flights to Tokyo (NRT) from Los Angeles (LAX) have dropped as low as $489 round-trip. We’re also seeing some low fares under $700 out of New York (JFK), Philadelphia (PHL) and more to both Tokyo (HND) and Kansai (KIX). Usually, flights from the East Coast to Japan can cost in the thousands, so this is a good deal....
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.If you received a targeted offer email from American Express over the weekend, you might have done a double take.A user in the TPG Lounge on Facebook reported receiving a seemingly unreal Amex Offer for 2x cash back after spending $2,500 or more. What made the offer even more unbelievable was that the cardholder could (theoretically) take advantage of the promotion up to three times, earning up to $15,000 cash back....
For travelers with pets, trip planning doesn’t just include booking flights, finding places to stay and reserving rental cars — there’s also the added task of figuring out what to do with your furry baby while you’re on the road.Do you find a place to board your dog or cat? Is there a neighbor who can watch your four-legged friend at your house? Or, do you bring your furry companion along on the trip?...
Jump to Recipe These dump cake recipes are sweet and flavorful desserts that are practically effortless to prepare for parties, gatherings, or any occasion! Whether you need a cake for a birthday party or you want to surprise a friend, this list has a variety of flavors that you can choose from. From fruit-filled dump cakes to a decadent Oreo dump cake, this one-pan dessert collection is sure to have something to fit any need!...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Elite status challenges can be a great way to fast-track to a higher tier, and they can be an especially good option if you’re able to qualify on cheap fares. Below, TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Richard Kerr explains how he’s earning top-tier American status for just over $1,000 thanks to a targeted status challenged and a business-class mileage run....
Jump to Recipe The Malibu Pina Colada is a super easy to make rum cocktail using pineapple juice, rich coconut cream, and ice! Piña Coladas have a slushy consistency that is filled with tasty tropical flavors! Shaken and served over ice, or blended and served in a hurricane glass makes this cocktail absolutely perfect for guests and parties! Malibu Pina Coladas are the perfect, refreshing summertime drink to enjoy! If you love refreshing, fruity cocktails that are easy to make try my Vodka Mojito and Jamaican Rum Punch too!...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.While chatting with a local on the chairlift heading up Telluride’s ski mountain, I mentioned I was flying out of Telluride’s airport the next day.The Telluride local’s response? “Well, then you’ve made it. If you can fly directly into Telluride, Colorado, you’ve made it, end of story.“I don’t know that I agree that I’ve “made it,” but flying directly into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), thanks to United Airlines’ partnership with Boutique Air, is indeed special and still pretty unusual....
My fudge brownies are rich and decadent while still being easy to make because you can mix up the batter in just 1 bowl! Chocolate lovers will thoroughly enjoy their dense fudgy texture (which is so much better than anything from a box). Indulge your sweet tooth with a warm batch of these brownies the next time a chocolate craving hits! Classic Fudgy Brownie Recipe All brownies are delicious, but these easy fudge brownies have the perfect texture....
01 of 08 Let’s Destroy a Sweater Distress a Sweater. Rain Blanken …pull this thread as I walk away. Well, it’s not always that easy. Unraveling a sweater to your liking involves a little more patience than that. I call it ‘Precision Unraveling’. I’ll show you how to use fuzzy holes, runs, and zigzagging threads to add interest to an otherwise boring sweater. What You’ll Need: Knit sweater. Preferably one that’s been naughty....
No one likes to see stains or discolored spots on swimming pool walls. Even if the pool water is clean, spots or stains on the wall can make swimmers think otherwise. To rid your pool’s walls of any stains, there are several options, from chemicals to scrubbing – implement one of the following ways to get your pool sparkling again. Common Pool Stain Colors Did you know pool stains can appear in a medley of colors?...
After two years of closed borders and some of the world’s strictest travel bans, New Zealand reopened to international visitors in May and dropped its pre-travel COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound travelers on Monday.As I experienced during my own recent visit to the country, Kiwis are ready to welcome international travelers back with open arms. Those travelers, however, might need to prepare for a few curveballs when planning and taking their trips....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Over the course of this week, I’ll be going through ideas on how you can score some last-minute elite-qualifying miles on the US legacy carriers to put you over the edge for elite status qualification before the end of the year. Posts so far include Last-Minute MQM Ideas for Delta Medallion Qualification, Last-Minute Elite Status Qualification Ideas for American Flyers, Last-Minute US Airways Preferred Status Qualification Ideas, Last-Minute Virgin America Elevate Elite Status Qualification Ideas....
If you’ve gasped at the sky-high fees, taxes and fuel surcharges for Avios redemptions on long-haul British Airways flights, there is now a solution.From Wednesday, British Airways is rolling out its Reward Flight Saver offer on all BA-operated flights — long-haul and short-haul — in every cabin except first following a trial on some long-haul routes in economy class.The popular offer on short-haul flights has long been a great deal; it requires low Avios and fixed fees, taxes and surcharges for redemptions across the airline’s expansive European network....
If you’ve ever been on the New York City subway in the middle of a very important (or not-at-all important) phone call, only to have the call drop when you went through tunnels underground, relief may be in your future. You’ll have to wait up to 10 years for it, though.On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced plans to expand cellphone coverage throughout the city’s subway tunnels. It will also expand Wi-Fi service at above-ground stations, as well as Staten Island Railway stations....
A key regional airline is trying something new to combat the pilot shortage and the high cost of earning the flight experience necessary to fly for an airline.Mesa Airlines, which operates as United Express and American Eagle, has purchased 29 training aircraft, and will use those planes to allow pilots to earn the 1,500 hours necessary to become an airline pilot — with no upfront costs and no interest.In exchange, pilots will fly for Mesa upon reaching 1,500 hours, and will pay back their flying costs over a three-year term during their employment at the regional....
For some people, trying on shoes is merely a necessity, for others, it’s a pastime — but either way, there are a few rules you should follow when trying on footwear. Be sure to check them out before your next trip to the shoe store. Here’s How Feet swell over the course of the day, so to ensure a proper fit, always try on shoes later in the day. Always try on BOTH shoes....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Booking flights these days can be an expensive endeavor. Consolidation in the industry and reduced capacity has caused airfares to rise, and we’ve also seen a reduction in the number of seats made available for award tickets. However, there are still some ways to overcome these challenges, and today I want to highlight one in particular: searching for fewer seats than you need....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Jane writes:“I really enjoy your newsletters/blog and was able to spend a month in Africa with my husband last May courtesy of British Air miles and thanks to the information you provided. I do not anticipate using them for travel in the near future however, and just got the Chase Sapphire card, already have lots of Capital One miles, lots of AA miles, etcI have 15,900 miles left in my BA account (spent extra by accident) which I would like to do something with but can’t find a way to transfer them or even just buy gift cards with....
