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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.It pays to check your email, often. That’s how I found about Delta’s amazing new flash sale, this time on round-trip domestic tickets. We’re seeing round-trip short-haul tickets starting at just $177 round-trip. The deals are for April 2020 travel and are available from many cities served by Delta nationwide, including Boston (BOS), Seattle (SEA) and Las Vegas (LAS)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.After a tense couple of days that saw Pakistan shut down its airspace during an escalating conflict with India, the situation has slowly improved, and Pakistani airspace is once again open to commercial flights. Unfortunately, many people who had travel plans last week saw their flights cancelled or diverted, and TPG reader Hasham wants to know if his credit card’s travel insurance policy would cover him for an upcoming trip to the region....

This stunning eggnog creme brulee combines tasty, rich eggnog and egg yolks to make the most delicious custard filling topped with toasted caramelized sugar! The flavors are divine in the luscious custard that’s baked to perfection! There are some desserts that are just absolutely perfect for the holidays - and this eggnog creme brulee is one of them! If you’re looking for an amazing dessert to serve with Christmas dinner that is sure to impress, you need to try this eggnog creme brulee!...

It’s one thing to take a business-class flight to one of the world’s most popular hotels. But it’s an entirely different experience to take the private plane of one of the world’s most popular luxury hotel brands and crisscross the world staying at its best resorts.Well, not for Four Seasons — and not for those with tens of thousands of dollars to drop on what, for most people, would be considered beyond the realm of even a once-in-a-lifetime vacation....

While booking your flights before the holiday rush is always best, you can still book a last-minute bargain trip to Hawaii on miles. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are both offering deals right now for last-minute trips.With these deals, you can spend as little as 32,800 miles, or $397, on round-trip flights to Hawaii; this is a steal given that flights to Hawaii can cost thousands of dollars during the holiday season....

Jump to Recipe Let’s discuss the difference between gumbo vs jambalaya so the next time you’re craving Southern comfort food you know which dish to choose! Creole and Cajun cuisines are similar in many ways but there are also important qualities that they don’t share that could make a difference in your choice of food. What Is Gumbo vs Jambalaya Creole and Cajun cuisines are some of my all-time favorites. Crawfish etouffee and beignets are welcome on my table any night of the week....

Want to visit Iceland without ever getting on an airplane?If you’re within driving distance of Boston, a new cruise itinerary from Holland America will let you do it.The Seattle-based cruise line has announced plans for a new, 24-day voyage to Iceland out of Boston that will include a complete circumnavigation of the island nation – a first for the line.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new cruise newsletterScheduled to start on Aug....

Jump to Recipe My easy homemade blueberry syrup has chunky bits of fresh or frozen blueberry and is so much better than the store-bought version! Whether you’re making pancakes, waffles, crepes, or something else entirely, this homemade blueberry syrup without cornstarch is an amazing topping! Rich in blueberry flavor, perfectly sweet, plus a hint of lemon- delicious! Homemade Blueberry Syrup Without Cornstarch Everyone loves blueberry syrup on their pancakes, but there’s something about this homemade blueberry syrup that makes breakfast hit different....

Did the 15-month-long shutdown of cruising in North America really happen?From where I’m sitting right now, along the pool deck of Celebrity Cruises’ 2,918-passenger Celebrity Edge, it all seems like a dream.The pool and lounge chairs around me are full of sun worshippers making the most of a sunny sea day. There’s a guitarist belting out Jimmy Buffett tunes. The bar is buzzing.The smell of burgers is wafting over from the outdoor grill....

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....

Soft tennis is essentially tennis with a softer, lighter, inflatable ball and, optionally, lighter, more loosely strung racquets. Soft tennis is most popular in Japan, where it was first played in 1884 and now comprises roughly 40% of the tennis played. It’s also popular in Korea and Taiwan and growing all over the world, with some two dozen national federations and associations from Peru to Hungary. Attraction of Soft Tennis...

Jump to Recipe These deliciously tangy Strawberry Yogurt Muffins are quick and easy to make, and they’re a great use of your fresh or frozen strawberries! I suggest Greek yogurt as the base ingredient for these muffins, as it adds such a wonderful flavor! Strawberry Yogurt Muffins Recipe What do you do when your kid decides they don’t like the strawberry Greek yogurt you had in the refrigerator for them? You make some fabulous muffins instead!...

01 of 07 Ready Position Ready Position. (c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc. In this tutorial, we will be looking at what should probably be the very first table tennis stroke that you learn - the forehand counterhit. This stroke is the foundation of all forehand topspin strokes, so by learning how to hit it correctly, you will find it easier to learn the more advanced strokes such as the forehand drive and loop, which are essential for high level play....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.After years of anticipation, planning and construction, the long-awaited TWA Hotel has finally opened. The hotel revives Eero Saarinen’s iconic TWA Flight Center at New York’s JFK airport as the centerpiece of the property, which is a true testament to the Golden Age of air travel.As of Wednesday, the hotel has launched operations — rooms are open for guests and visitors can now enjoy much of what the property has to offer....

I just checked the couch cushions and my daughter’s piggy-bank. Sadly, no, I don’t have $550,000 to spare.But if I did, I would seriously consider buying a used Boeing 737-300 that’s sitting out in the California desert.What AvGeek wouldn’t?I mean, I’ve already purchased part of a retired Delta Air Lines DC-9.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Acquired by Southwest Airlines in 1996, this jet still has the famous beige-and-blue coach seats and Southwest “canyon blue” livery....

Coming out in a letter is a good option for people who express themselves best in writing. Writing can also help you organize and present your thoughts without distractions, lip-locking nerves, an overload of emotion or interruption from your family members. Tips for Writing a Letter to Come Out to Friends and Family These suggestions can help you write a coming out letter to family or friends. Don’t be short on words....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Texas Tribune reports that Uber and Lyft will start operating in Austin on Monday — the same day that the Texas governor is expected to sign the new legislation into law.Uber’s app is reporting the same to users in Austin:Great news for visitors to — and residents of — Texas’ capital city: Uber and Lyft both plan to come back “as soon as the governor signs” a new Texas legislative bill....

Here at The Points Guy, I routinely hear from readers that the main reason they’re hesitant to cruise right now isn’t fear of COVID-19; it’s what a quarantine or isolation situation on board would mean for their vacation and their ability to return home afterward.What happens if you test positive for COVID-19 on your voyage or you’re exposed to someone who’s positive? Here, I’m pulling back the curtain, based on my own experience in cruise ship quarantine and a play-by-play from Steven Episcopo, a TPG reader who had to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 on a recent voyage....

Register now for a chance to win fantastic prizes!As we enter the final weeks of the year, it’s safe to say that many of us are looking forward to a better 2021.And what better way to celebrate the end of the 2020 TPG Awards and the approaching new year than with an exciting contest!Today, we’re thrilled to announce TPG’s Night of Giveaways, starting on Thursday Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time....

Hours after United and Delta announced new COVID-19 test requirements for passengers traveling to the United States from the United Kingdom, the U.S. government said it would expand the mandate to all arrivals from the U.K.The order, which will go into effect on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, will require all travelers from the U.K. to provide a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 72 hours before departure, according to a statement from the U....