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Apple’s branded credit card does things differently from some of the traditional cards we cover at TPG. Instead of providing rewards in the form of loyalty points, the tech giant’s Apple Card gives users cash back as part of what it calls Daily Cash.Starting in the coming months, your cash back will be able to be automatically deposited into a new high-yield savings account from Goldman Sachs, Apple announced today.How it will workAs you accrue interest, your available cash will grow over time, depending on the interest rate available when you sign up for an account....

If the last few weeks are any indication, it’s shaping up to be a rough holiday season for air travel.Sure, the airlines have reassured us that they’ll be appropriately staffed up to handle any irregular operations in the coming weeks, but it’ll nonetheless pay to protect yourself from what could be a ruined vacation or family get-together.From making sure you have a backup travel plan to packing an extra set of clothes, here are 10 handy tips to reduce the chances that your holiday plans get derailed....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Flying Blue, the mileage program of SkyTeam partners Air France, KLM and Air Europa, offer Promo Awards each month, which let you book award flights for as little as 50% of the miles normally needed on certain routes and in specific cabins. While these awards used to be released every two months, Flying Blue now updates them each month....

This carrot cake with cream cheese buttercream frosting is delicious, simple, and perfect for any occasion! The batter is ready to go in just minutes and you’ll only need one mixing bowl! It is an all-time favorite dessert of my husband’s and it is oh-so-easy to make, yielding the most incredibly moist and tasty carrot cake ever! Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Recipe I can’t believe it took me this long to bake up a carrot cake for BIWL!...

See Also: • Gulf Oil Spill Jokes1. “We’re sorry for the massive disruption it’s caused their lives. There’s no one who wants this over more than I do. I would like my life back.” —BP CEO Tony Hayward, on the oil spill disaster that claimed 11 lives and has since spewed 20 to 100 million gallons of toxic oil into the Gulf of Mexico, May 31, 2010.2. “I’m ashamed of what happened in the White House yesterday....

Budget startup Norse Atlantic Airways made news recently when it announced its long-haul service between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) would debut with introductory one-way fares as low as $120. But these are not the only discounted fares available to Germany’s ultra-cool capital city at the moment; other airlines have marked-down tickets to Germany from various U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The King David Jerusalem Hotel is one of the most imposing and prestigious hotels in Jerusalem. Once you know the interesting history of the building, you’ll understand why I found the idea of staying there so intriguing.The landmark hotel dates back to 1929, built by a wealthy Egyptian banker to host royalty, important historical figures and elites of the world....

Editor’s note: Welcome to our new TPG hotel reviews! We’re trying out some novel formats as we rate hotels around the globe, aiming to help readers decide where to stay and where to skip. We’ll still do some of our signature in-depth versions, as well as longer-form pieces for hotels we think readers will be the most curious about. For now, though, we’re going to keep things snappy and give you all the information you need if you plan to visit the same hotels that we decide to check out....

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//Tick, tock. The clock is ticking on these JetBlue flash fares. Flights across the U.S., including cities such as Boston (BOS), Atlanta (ATL) and San Francisco (SFO) are starting at just $44 or 3,100 TrueBlue points one-way. We’re even seeing great deals to the Caribbean starting at less than 4,000 points plus taxes and fees one-way....

When’s the last time you stayed at a Hyatt hotel?No, not a Park Hyatt, a Grand Hyatt or a Hyatt Regency, but a true Hyatt-branded Hyatt hotel, like the Hyatt Palm Springs or the Hyatt New York Union Square.Unless one of the remaining Hyatt hotels – there are nine in the U.S., a handful in India and one in Paris, France – is one of your go-to properties, chances are you haven’t stayed at one in quite a while....

My easy to make no bake blueberry cheesecake is all the deliciousness of regular cheesecake with no baking time required! It’s a simple dessert recipe anyone can whip up, with the creamiest filling and tons of fresh blueberry flavor! My no bake blueberry cheesecake has a creamy filling, full of ripe, fresh blueberries and is served in an amazingly buttery graham cracker crust!Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts, but I’m not always a fan of fussy baking!...

If all you had to do was talk about good news, public relations would be easy. But public figures – politicians and professional athletes, actors, and others – inevitably must deal with bad news, controversy, and scandals. How to Respond to Bad News This series of posts can help you respond to bad news in whatever form it may take. Why do certain negative stories disappear after a few days while others linger for weeks or months?...

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.Delta is back this week with another award sale featuring domestic routes starting at 10,000 miles round-trip in Main Cabin and as low as 5,000 miles round-trip in Basic Economy....

Wall Street and aviation insiders reacted with skepticism Wednesday following the surprise news a day earlier that JetBlue planned to make a bid to acquire ultra-low-cost Spirit Airlines.JetBlue held a conference call with analysts and media Wednesday morning to provide initial details surrounding the bid and the airline’s vision for the proposed merger.“JetBlue and Spirit will be better positioned to challenge the big four, creating value for both of their shareholders, customers, crew members and team members and other stakeholders,” CEO Robin Hayes said....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Delta is back with another “Day of Deals” promotion where flights from the U.S. to Florida, Central America and the Caribbean are starting at just 10,000 SkyMiles round-trip. The airline is also offering deals to many Asian and European destinations.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel tips!To search, plug in your origin airport at Delta....

Jump to Recipe If you’re wondering what the key differences are between tamari vs soy sauce you can read about them here to know which sauce you should use! Tamari may be a soy sauce doppelganger but there’s more to this wheat-free alternative than meets the eye! All you need to know about tamari and how it is different from soy sauce! Even though soy sauce is an ingredient originally used in Asian cooking, it has become a common ingredient in kitchens worldwide....

California dreamin’ on such a winter’s day? Ford’s got just the cure in its “California Special” GT/CS Mustang, which pays homage to the limited-edition Mustang package sold by California dealers in 1968. First Glance: She’s a Beauty The first thing that came to mind as I glanced at my Race Red GT/CS Mustang was, “Wow, what a looker.” The car was loaded with numerous Mustang goodies including 19-inch gloss black-painted machined aluminum wheels, body-color side scoops, a pedestal decklid spoiler, heated leather trim sport seats and a stainless steel dual exhaust....

This week alone has brought efforts by various cities, attractions and businesses requiring proof of vaccination for attendance.On Thursday, President Biden even suggested vaccination might be a prerequisite for international travel down the line.“You’re going to fly abroad … you’re going to have to have proof. You’re not just going to be able to say, ‘Yeah, I got tested,’” Biden told reporters during a media briefing on July 29 regarding COVID-19 and the delta variant....

The absolute definition of a superstar, Marilyn Monroe was also an extremely talented comedic actress. After she perfected her patented persona, the breathy, naive, blonde bombshell, circa 1953, she became a megawatt ingredient for splashy Hollywood comedies. Meanwhile, in dramas, her almost cartoonish aura could make her seem out of orbit, otherworldly, not unlike Jessica Rabbit in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” Take a look at dreamy Marilyn fluff – and try to keep your eyes on the jokes....

The U.K’s rules around predeparture COVID-19 testing for arrivals in the country are set to change once again this week according to reports.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.The current Plan B measures that were introduced at the beginning of December are set to be reviewed by the government on Wednesday. According to various reports, it is likely that at this point predeparture testing for people traveling to the U....