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With its stunning teal Mediterranean waters, historic landmarks and pristine beaches, Croatia has become a popular travel destination in recent years.Come this fall, you can experience Croatia’s natural beauty and rich culture with this off-season deal: Round-trip flights to Croatia are less than $600.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, LOT Polish Airlines, Air France and United Airlines are offering round-trip flights to Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, for as low as $500 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F....

For years, advice columns and magazines advised readers to not tip their stylists if the individual owned the salon. Doing so was viewed as a huge etiquette faux pas. But in recent years, that policy has begun to slide. Now, it’s increasingly common to tip the salon owner. The Myth of the Wealthy Salon Owner When you’re paying hundreds of dollars for a cut and color, it’s easy to think that a tip is unnecessary....

All You Need Is Love Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney)Recorded: June 14, 1967 (Olympic Sound Studios, London, England); June 19, 1967 (Studio 3, Abbey Road Studios, London, England); June 23, 1967; June 24, 1967; June 25, 1967; June 26, 1967 (Studio 1, Abbey Road Studios, London, England)Mixed: June 21, 1967; June 26, 1967; November 1, 1967; October 29, 1968Length: 3:57Takes: 58 Musicians: John Lennon: lead vocals, harpsichord, banjoPaul McCartney: backing vocals, bass guitar (Rickenbacker 4001S), bass violinGeorge Harrison: backing vocals, lead guitar (Fender Stratocaster “Sonic Blue”), violinRingo Starr: drums (Ludwig), tambourineOrchestra (conducted by Mike Vickers):Sidney Sax: violinPatrick Halling: violinEric Bowie: violinJohn Ronayne: violinLionel Ross: celloJack Holmes: celloRex Morris: tenor saxophoneDon Honeywill: tenor saxophoneEvan Watkins: tromboneHarry Spain: tromboneStanley Woods: trumpet, flugelhornDavid Mason: piccolo trumpetJack Emblow: accordionMick Jagger, Gary Leeds, Keith Richards, Marianne Faithfull, Eric Clapton, Jane Asher, Patti Harrison, Mike McCartney, Keith Moon, Graham Nash, Hunter Davies: backing vocals (on chorus), handclaps...

Thinking about visiting a theme park this summer? The good news is, compared to last year, your choices for rides and amusements are plentiful. But not every park is operating exactly like it was before the pandemic. Masks, physical distancing and capacity limits have drastically altered the theme park experience.Here’s what you need to know before purchasing your ticket.Walt Disney World(Photo courtesy of Disney Parks)Walt Disney World and its core theme parks — Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom — are fully open, as is the Blizzard Beach Water Park....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last week we learned that British Airways is revamping their frequent flyer program and renaming their miles “Avios” points. Besides a peculiar new name, we also learned that our beloved Single Oneworld Partner Award chart is going away and will be brought in line with distance-based British Airways awards. Instead of sulking, I thought it would be best to highlight what we know and how to take advantage of the current system before it goes away....

When you hear a reference to the “white tees” in golf conversation, the speaker is probably referring to the middle tees (traditionally called the “men’s tees” or “regular tees”) on the teeing ground. But golf has changed a lot, and you won’t necessarily find the white tees where the used to be—or at all. It all depends on the course’s preference. White tees used to indicate the middle tees Traditionally, many golf courses used three sets of tees on each hole....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As many as 5 million airline tickets could be canceled in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to the aviation trade group International Air Transport Association (IATA).In the event of a hard Brexit, the number of flights between the UK and the rest of Europe would be capped at 2018’s level, meaning that UK-based carriers could not add any new flights for 2019....

Connecticut will soon be re-connected with Europe.Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier, will resume flights on March 26 between the state’s largest airport, Bradley International Airport (BDL) near Hartford, and Dublin Airport (DUB).Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter.The service began in 2016 and was suspended in 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The flight will be daily, though initially it will operate just as a seasonal route through October....

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....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’ve been waiting for “the best time” to pull the trigger on that new iPhone, Macbook Pro or other high-dollar Apple gadget, today’s a great day to do just that.From time to time, Apple rewards its fans with elevated shopping portal rates. This time around, a number of major carriers are participating in the bonus boost so you won’t have to choose between better earning rates and your favorite airline....

Quick, easy, and tasty balsamic roasted brussel sprouts are tossed with olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and sweet honey – the flavor is out of this world! These delightfully crispy brussel sprouts are the ultimate easy veggie side dish! Balsamic roasted brussel sprouts are delicious, crispy, and super healthy too! Looking for a new veggie side dish? My balsamic roasted brussel sprouts are perfect! They’re easy to make and bake up super crispy....

Jump to Recipe This corned beef seasoning mix is the perfect blend of spices to cook up a tender, tasty corned beef and cabbage dinner! Using my homemade blend of spices is easy, whether you just add the spices to your roast as it cooks or you opt to use a bouquet garni! Best Corned Beef Seasoning Recipe If you have ever bought some brisket with plans of making corned beef, you will find this homemade corned beef seasoning mix very handy!...

TPG-Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I recently booked a hotel stay in Waikiki Beach at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for Christmas break. As this is peak travel season, I was looking to reduce the price as much as possible. On the Hilton website, the rate for an eight-night stay was $465 per night. However, I noticed something interesting: If I broke the booking into two four-night stays, the rate for the first half was $332 per night and the rate for the last four nights was still $465....

A federal appellate court has changed its mind about keeping the cruise rules established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in place in Florida — which would have required U.S. cruise lines to sail with at least 95% of passengers fully vaccinated or submit to test sailing protocols. However, most cruise lines haven’t jumped at the chance to make changes, yet.For more travel news and advice, make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter....

The score is settled.After years of ongoing litigation and disputes over the use of “Orlando” in its name, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the newly renamed Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) have agreed on appropriate naming rights for the Melbourne airport.It’s official — as announced Friday — the Orlando Melbourne International Airport will be changing its name to Melbourne Orlando International Airport.While the Melbourne-based airport is a distant 70 miles from the city of Orlando, it’s used “Orlando” in its name since 2008 and references prior to that as a marketing ploy for luring more visitors to the beaches of Florida’s Space Coast....

Jump to Recipe These chocolate Valentine’s day desserts are a perfectly sweet way to impress your loved one on the most romantic day of the year! Whether you are looking for chocolate-covered strawberries, confections, or pastries, you’ll find a few options that will wow your sweetheart. Nothing shows your love and affection more than a homemade chocolate dessert! Best Valentine’s Day Chocolate Recipes Baking for Valentine’s day is the best way to surprise your significant other with a delightful chocolate dessert to share after dinner for two!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Daily Getaways kicked off yesterday and thus far we’ve already had the option to purchase discounted IHG points and MGM Grand Las Vegas hotel packages. Originally when the promotion started, only the first three weeks were available to preview, despite it being a 5-week promotion. Fortunately, just two days into the promotion, they’ve announced the packages available for weeks 4 and 5 and they are pretty close to what I expected....

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 11 p....

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 11 p....

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....