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I’m always on the lookout for simple ways to boost my loyalty program account balances. Often this involves snagging a hefty welcome bonus on a new travel rewards credit card, while other times it’s utilizing bonus earning rates at select categories or merchants. I’ve been even more focused on this endeavor through the last 12 months, looking for any possible ways to earn points and miles ahead of travel’s full rebound coming out of the coronavirus pandemic....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Qatar’s Qsuite was the winner of the 2018 TPG Awards Best International Business Class of the Year, scoring a 90 in TPG‘s new numerical review scoring system. If you want to check out the product for yourself, you have one more optron to do so: Qatar just added another US destination to its Qsuite route network.Starting June 2, Qatar will switch its Doha (DOH) to Philadelphia (PHL) route from an Airbus A350-900 without Qsuite…Image by Zach Honig / The Points Guy…....

Fridays are for spicy deals, like this one from New York City to Belize for less than $250, a price so low that it hasn’t been seen for nearly two years.You know what that means: Strike while the iron is hot.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Belize City, Belize. (Photo by Tetra Images/Getty Images)Deal basicsAirline: American Airlines.Routes: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Philip S....

Jump to Recipe The combination in this simple Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes side dish is a match made in heaven! The delicious asparagus is complemented by the tangy cherry tomatoes to make a dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or special occasions! Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe If you’re looking for a quick and incredibly tasty way to cook up your asparagus, you simply need to try out this Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes side dish!...

Despite its current record as the nation with the highest percentage of fully vaccinated residents, Seychelles has temporarily placed limits on social gatherings following a spike in the number of coronavirus cases on the islands.Want more credit card tips and travel news from TPG? Sign up for our daily newsletter.Seychelles coronavirus cases and restrictionsAs of May 3, there were 1,068 active cases among the islands’ roughly 99,000 residents, prompting the government’s health ministry to release a list of restrictions that will be in place through May 24....

Jump to Recipe This slow cooker eye of round roast is a delicious meaty main course that includes an assortment of veggies, making it an easy one-pot meal! This lean but flavorful cut of meat is meant for slow-cooking, so grab your crockpot and you will soon have a new family favorite dinner! A tender eye of round roast and an assortment of veggies cooked low and slow! It doesn’t get any easier than this juicy and flavorful eye of round roast made in the slow cooker!...

Less than a week after announced its two newest destinations, Southwest is back with more route-map adjustments.The Dallas-based carrier is quietly adding seven new routes to its network, as well as boosting service across the country, with a focus on outdoor-friendly destinations, the carrier confirmed to TPG.Beginning on April 12, Southwest plans to fly between Chicago/Midway (MDW) and Richmond, Virginia (RIC), using a mix of Boeing 737-700 and -800 variants. The service will begin four-times-weekly, before being boosted to daily in May....

Swingweight is a factor that casual golfers rarely concern themselves with and serious golfers often concern themselves with. But what is it, and is it something with which you need to be concerned? In non-technical terms, swingweight is a measure of how the weight of the club feels when you swing it. It is not the same thing as a club’s overall or total weight, and isn’t even expressed as a weight measurement (swingweight is expressed through a letter-and-number combination code explained below)....

Airlines have been busy adjusting their route maps throughout the pandemic.One of the latest moves comes from United, which recently filed a major schedule change for February and beyond.To start, the Chicago-based carrier is temporarily suspending one of its flagship Hawaii routes from Newark (EWR) to Honolulu (HNL).According to Cirium schedules and confirmed by the carrier, United is dropping this route for the entire month of February. (Newark to HNL has been suspended since the end of the festive season on Jan....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Virgin America launched its Elevate elite status program back in July, and now it’s offering members the chance to status match. Between now and April 30, 2013, qualifying elite level flyers from United Airlines and American Airlines’ frequent flyer programs will be able to request matched status to Virgin America’s Elevate Gold and Elevate Silver Status levels. It’s a bit strange that they are not matching status to Delta since they also compete on the same transcontinental routes....

The idea of a four-day workweek is continuing to get more traction. Many companies — some based in the U.S. and others abroad — have announced that they are either testing or permanently moving to a shortened workweek. This transition would be a great thing, not only for employees but for the travel industry at large.Let’s take a look at how we got here, and the impacts this trend could have....

A “double bogey” is a score of two-over par on an individual hole of the golf course. Par, remember, is the number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to need to play a golf hole. Every hole on a golf course is given a number representing its par rating. A par-3 hole, for example, is expected to take an expert golfer three strokes to complete. And a golfer who does score “3” on a par-3 hole is said to have “made a par....

We talk about regular maintenance all the time, but sometimes it’s hard to understand just why this maintenance schedule is so important to keep. Understanding a little about the major parts inside your engine may help. The cylinder in an engine is just that, a tube. Inside this tube, however, is where all of the magic happens. Everything described below is happening in a tightly sealed tube called the cylinder....

Two of the largest airlines in North America are expanding their relationship.United Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the U.S., announced Friday that it’s deepening its ties with Air Canada, the flag carrier of Canada. Under an existing antitrust immunity, the two airlines have been close partners for years in the transborder market.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter.Now, the airlines are growing their tie-up to include additional coordination, subject to necessary regulatory requirements....

Jump to Recipe These tasty air fryer boneless country style beef ribs are the easiest way to get your hearty BBQ fix in no time at all! The ribs are seasoned and slathered in sweet BBQ sauce, then cooked right in your air fryer! These incredibly tasty and tender air fryer boneless country style beef ribs are a crowd-pleasing main dish! Air fried boneless beef country style ribs will have you licking your fingers (and your plate)!...

Jump to Recipe Air fryer frozen mac and cheese bites are the ultimate easy comfort food that you will want to make over and over again! They make a fabulous snack, appetizer, or an easy quick lunch if you are in a hurry. These bite-sized balls of mac and cheese are a kid favorite that adults will love just as much! Air Fried Mac & Cheese Bites (from frozen) Air fryer frozen mac and cheese bites are the perfect solution to craving comfort food when you don’t want to cook....

These bacon cream cheese mashed potatoes are a creamy, savory, and completely delicious side dish that pairs well with any meal! Mashed potatoes are mixed with cream cheese, bacon, butter, and herbs for an extra special combination. Once you try out this tasty side, you’ll never want to make mashed potatoes another way again! Bacon Cream Cheese Mashed Potato Recipe There are so many different ways to make mashed potatoes. From choosing the best kind of potato to deciding whether to use milk or cream, there are a ton of variations out there....

Jump to RecipeA classic chocolate no bake cookie is taken to new levels with these quick and easy to make Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Cookies! Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy festive holiday cookie for Christmas, just 5 minutes for the cookies and a few more to mix up the frosting and decorate! Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Cookies Recipe The peppermint frosting that tops these fudgy chocolate cookies is a tasty base for the festive addition of crushed candy canes that makes these holiday cookies so darn cute!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerThere’s good news for cardholders of certain American Airlines cobranded cards: Check your account, because you might be eligible to get a chunk of bonus miles for your spending over the next couple of months.Some TPG staff members who carry the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® received what appears to be a targeted offer over the weekend....

Your dress color should flatter your skin tone and really make your face pop. It’s the number one style secret that all stylists know! We’ve laid it all out for you below, so you’ll never be caught in an unflattering outfit again. After you’ve figured out which colors look best on you, consult this handy primer on the best colors to wear to match your eyes. And remember, dressing well is as much about the color hues you choose as it is the way your clothes fit!...