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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A glaringly obvious and still barely touched category where rewards credit card perks could dramatically expand is the realms of health and fitness. You have rewards credit cards that offer bonuses on the spending categories of cell phones, dining, internet, satellite, travel, grocery shopping, and so much more, but name one that offers a category bonus on a gym membership or fitness classes....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.When I planned two stays in Buenos Aires (before and after a trip to Patagonia), I thought it would be fun to test out the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires both times. I wanted to compare my two separate stays, as one would be while I was still a Hyatt Globalist and the other after I’d lost top-tier status and was downgraded to an Explorist....

Jump to Recipe Flavorful prime rib Mongolian beef combines your tender pieces of prime rib leftovers with hearty, sweet, and savory Mongolian beef sauce for an amazing meal! Use leftover prime rib, roast beef, or steak to make this crowd-pleasing family dinner! Pan seared breaded strips of crispy prime rib Mongolian beef are a dinner that everyone will love! A sweet, savory, and completely satisfying prime rib leftovers meal! This easy spin on the classic Chinese-American restaurant classic Mongolian beef is the perfect use of your leftover prime rib (or roast beef, or steak)!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In June, Alaska Airlines opened a new lounge at its home airport in Seattle. Thanks to the Priority Pass membership I have through my Platinum Card from American Express, I was able to stop by and check out the space on my way to Las Vegas a few weeks ago. The new lounge boasts a fresh design with high ceilings and lots of natural light, and while some of the amenities come up short, it’s arguably the nicest of Alaska’s three locations at SeaTac....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of Marriott’s long-running promotions that’s continuing under Marriott’s new Bonvoy Rewards program is called PointSavers. This discount program lets members book select hotel properties for less than the standard award rate.Unfortunately, the discounts aren’t great. On the high end of the award chart, you won’t save more than 5,000 points per night. Category 1 properties are discounted just 1,500 points — which is a decent 20% discount....

Stretch jeans — sometimes referred to as spandex jeans — are one of the most popular types of jeans. But do you know the difference between stretch jeans and more standard denim jeans? Will stretch jeans look good on you, and why did designers start making them in the first place? How much stretch should your jeans have in them, anyway? And what’s the deal with jeggings? We’ve rounded up the answers to all of these questions in this go-to guide to everything you ever needed to know about stretch jeans, spandex jeans, jeggings, and more, so you can find your perfect pair of stretchy, comfortable, great-looking denim jeans....

These stuffed pizza bombs are a quick and easy homemade version of pizza bites that also double as a great project to do with the kids! You can hand stretch your Pillsbury Grands biscuits, or roll them out, before layering all of the wonderful cheese, marinara, and pepperoni slices inside. Pop them in the oven and you’re ready to go! Easy Stuffed Pizza Bombs Recipe This recipe is a super win-win for us here at home, even though we love to cook (and that includes cooking with our daughter) our daughter is best with these small, quick, and tasty projects!...

Jump to Recipe Substituting unsalted butter for salted (and vice versa) can be helpful depending on what your recipe calls for and what is in the fridge! I’m going to show you some simple conversions to help your use them interchangeably! Keep on reading to find out everything you need to know! Using Salted & Unsalted Butter Butter is used in a ton of different recipes all the way from baking to cooking....

In 2013, the hottest story on the web involved two restaurateurs from Arizona who publicly melted down on social media to an alarming, and hysterical, degree. It all started when the season finale of the Gordon Ramsay-fronted reality show Kitchen Nightmares aired on Fox TV. In this now-infamous episode, Ramsay, who has always been one of the internet’s favorite celebrities to meme​, and who is known for having a zero tolerance policy for B....

United’s MileagePlus program first took flight on May 6, 1981 — exactly 40 years this week. To celebrate, the airline scheduled a special Boeing 737 MAX hop from Houston to Chicago — UA Flight 1981 — including gate celebrations, gifts for passengers onboard and a mid-flight trivia session.While the celebration was a complete surprise for passengers, United shared its plans with TPG, so I booked Flight 1981 and joined in on the fun....

Ask any United Airlines frequent flyer what could be improved about the airline, and chances are that the food will be among the top complaints.Since United resumed plated meal service in domestic first class in June 2021, the catering program has been marked by a lack of selection and, in some cases, poor taste.In fact, for lunch and dinner service, United has only had three major menu rotations since then — most recently, a choice between za’atar chicken and a vegetarian selection, Impossible meatballs....

The 18-month ban on British and European travelers to the United States is finally coming to an end.From “early November,” the White House will allow fully-vaccinated travelers to enter the United States for leisure reasons, the first time this has been allowed since March 2020. Travelers will still be required to show proof of negative COVID-19 test results in addition to proof of vaccination.For more daily TPG news dropped right in your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

What is tripe, what animal does it come from, does it taste any good, where can I buy it, and how do I even cook it? Don’t worry, I have a ton of information about this tasty meat! I’m going to answer all of your questions as well as give you some great cooking tips! What Is Tripe Have you ever looked at a new recipe with one of the main ingredients listed as tripe and thought, what is this ingredient, and where can I buy it?...

Before you buy inline skate wheels, you need some basic information, since wheels are an important part of your inline skate setup. Wheels are designed with different combined properties to accommodate inline skaters of different sizes, at various skill levels, in a variety of inline sport disciplines and using a range of skating surfaces or skating conditions. This knowledge will be essential when you purchase new skates or replace wheels on existing skates....

For many, a trip to a Disney park is more than just a chance to ride the teacups or Space Mountain. In addition to being a “happy” place, it’s also become known as a safe and accepting destination well.Unofficially, for decades, the parks have been host to gatherings of members of the LGBTQ community who proudly show up in red shirts on certain dates to gather and celebrate at the “happiest place on earth....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Aloft Denver is currently offering rooms on December 23rd and December 30th for only $9 per night, so with tax it comes to $10....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I finally made it to Israel, a destination I’ve been wanting to visit for years. I had 10 full days to explore the country, so naturally we decided to spend a few of those in Jerusalem. Israel, as a whole, has plenty of luxury hotels, but there aren’t a ton of points options, especially in Jerusalem.https://youtu.be/iK-Z91OoM3EThere is, of course, the Waldorf Astoria, though....

Cowboy cookies are thick, chewy, and packed with tasty mix-ins like shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans! Loaded with flavor, they taste like they are fresh from the bakery! These easy cookies are a real crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion. Easy Cowboy Cookies Recipe If you’ve never heard of cowboy cookies before, they are thick and chewy cookies that have a ton of delicious treats mixed into the dough before being baked!...

Jump to Recipe BBQ brisket burnt ends are made by slow smoking the point of a brisket, cutting it into cubes, and braising it in BBQ sauce. They taste like perfectly bite-sized pieces of meat candy and they are one of the glorious benefits of owning a smoker! This recipe also includes optional sauce upgrades so you can make your brisket burnt ends extra tasty! Smoked BBQ Brisket Burnt Ends It’s turning out to be another beautiful summer and a wonderful time to pull out your smoker for some brisket burnt ends!...

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//Amtrak just rolled out their latest sale, with discounts of 35% on nearly all routes across America in celebration of Grandparents Day. The sale runs through Sept. 9 for travel from Oct. 1 to Feb. 2, 2020.Below are some of the rates that Amtrak is promoting on its website:The discount will automatically be applied at check out on all valid routes, although it appears that not all departures are discounted, so you may have to search a little to find the cheapest fares....