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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Points & Miles Backpacker is a weekly column appearing every Monday. TPG Contributor Brian Biros, who has backpacked the globe for the past 15 years, discusses how to fund this adventurous, budgeted and increasingly popular form of travel with points and miles. He’ll also explore all things backpacking related. Read his story here and his high-level approach here....

The highly transmissible omicron variant continues to spread around the world, causing destinations to scramble to respond and keep travel going during the pandemic.Some destinations have shifted gears by changing the definition of “fully vaccinated” — having both doses of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine — to include a booster dose. That means travelers who would be considered fully vaccinated in some places may need to get a booster dose if they want to visit certain tourist destinations in 2022....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Planning a trip to Hawaii this fall? If not, it might be time to reconsider! United just launched its latest award flash sale, and it’s pretty exceptional.Today only, August 27, (through 11:59pm local time at your originating airport), MileagePlus members can book United economy flights between the US mainland and Canada and the following airports at a significantly discounted rate:Hilo (ITO)Honolulu (HNL)Kona (KOA)Lihue-Kauai (LIH)Maui (OGG)Travel must begin on or after September 9, 2019 and be completed on or before December 15, 2019....

Even though the leaves are just starting to change colors, United Airlines is already gearing up for summer 2023.The Chicago-based carrier announced on Wednesday its transatlantic schedule for next summer, which consists of a big expansion in existing markets, as well as a few “new” lines for its route map.United’s big transatlantic expansion announcement has turned into an annual tradition, with the airline teasing the new markets on its social media channels to drum up excitement for the flights....

The styles of the early 1970s continued and in some cases exaggerated those of the late ’60s – low-rise, bell-bottom jeans, bright colors, mini skirts and a relatively tight-fitting silhouette. Bohemian style wasn’t for everyone, but it had a significant presence throughout most of the decade – boots, scarves, capes and shawls, patterns, peasant tops and maxi skirts reflected this trend. By 1975, colors had toned down and the trend toward earth tones had begun, with brown, khaki and olive drab rising....

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.Many of the top travel rewards credit cards offer some form of trip delay or trip cancellation/interruption coverage. However, it’s helpful to understand how these policies work before you travel, because the decisions you make in the midst of a chaotic flight cancellation might smooth your day out or preclude your from receiving insurance reimbursement....

Jump to Recipe If you’re looking for what to serve with cabbage rolls, anything from this list of delicious side dishes will pair perfectly! If you prefer something savory we’ve got you covered and if you’d rather make something light, we have that too! You can’t go wrong with any of these recipes when you are trying to decide what to serve with cabbage rolls! Sides To Serve with Cabbage Rolls Living in the Midwest, many delicious Scandinavian foods make their way into the rotating menu of our household....

For an overwhelming number of visitors landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO), getting to the Walt Disney World area is the first order of vacation business.Loyal park visitors got a shock earlier this year when an official statement released by Walt Disney World announced the move to terminate the complimentary Disney’s Magical Express bus service, effective Jan. 1, 2022.To fill that gap next year, Mears Transportation Group (which currently operates Disney’s Magical Express bus) announced it would launch its own direct shuttle service to Walt Disney World resorts from the airport starting Jan....

New York is the big loser in American Airlines’ latest network adjustment.The Fort Worth-based carrier filed 27 route cuts over the weekend, 18 of which touch either New York’s JFK or LaGuardia airports.The nine remaining cuts include a big reduction in Canada service, along with some tweaks to the airline’s regional network from Boston, Charlotte, Chicago and Philadelphia. The adjustments were first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed to TPG by an American Airlines spokesperson....

Peach galette is a rustic French fruit dessert with caramelized layers of peach slices laid on top of a flaky single-layered pastry crust. This delicious dessert is the ultimate showcase for juicy summer peaches and is easier to make than pie! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and your peach galette will be a new family favorite dessert recipe! Easy Peach Galette Recipe This peach galette recipe is an incredibly easy-to-make fruit pastry that is bursting with delicious peach flavor!...

Pecan pie is a classic Southern holiday dessert that is sweet, savory, and perfect for your Thanksgiving table! After just one bite, you’ll be completely hooked! Plus, as an added bonus, you can easily prepare this pie ahead of time and store it for later! Best Pecan Pie Recipe Pecan pie is delicious, sweet, gooey, and completely addicting! Not to mention, it is one of the most popular holiday desserts!...

Jump to Recipe Tender, flaky Blueberry White Chocolate Scones are topped with lemon icing for a trifecta of amazing flavors! They’re perfect as a breakfast on the go, brunch, Mother’s Day treat, a bake sale item, or served with tea or coffee! Amazing blueberry and white chocolate flavors make these scones an all-around hit! The combination of luscious blueberries and white chocolate chips is a match made in heaven! When it comes to breakfast treats, scones are among my favorites....

Jump to Recipe This simple crockpot creamy ham potato soup is a hearty, comforting dinner that’s always a family favorite crowd-pleaser any night it’s served! Made right in your slow cooker, this decadently creamy soup is full of tender potatoes, savory ham, and is finished with rich heavy cream and sour cream! This incredibly tasty crockpot creamy ham and potato soup is a family favorite that’s as easy as can be!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.It’s not often we see cheap flight deals originating out of the South, but today we are. You can fly from cities like Houston (IAH), Charleston (CHS) and Atlanta (ATL) to cities like Madrid (MAD) and Berlin (TXL) as low as $247 round-trip.Note that all fares are in each airline’s respective basic economy class. While basic economy means different things to different airlines, generally you can’t pick your seat in advance and limited in your ability to check bags....

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.Grab your mouse ears — Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, just announced June 15, 2021, as the day non-California residents can begin visiting the park. And you can start booking tickets and making park reservations beginning Wednesday, May 26, 2021.Of course, there will still be some modifications to park policies to help keep guests and team members safe....

As the situation in Ukraine has deteriorated, there are still commercial flights — for now.As Russian troops began entered separatist-held areas of eastern Ukraine in the past 24 hours, there has been no significant change in air service to Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and its two main airports, Kyiv Boryspil (KBP) and Kyiv Zhuliany (IEV), which represent the main aviation hubs for the country.Previously, some European carriers announced they were suspending service to Kyiv....

Halloween muddy buddies, or puppy chow, is the perfect sweet snack for any occasion during the month of October! Whether you want to serve it at a party or just make a fun treat with your kids, you won’t be disappointed! In fact, there’s no cooking required with this easy recipe, just mix it up and you’re good to go! Halloween Chex Mix Puppy Chow with Candy Puppy chow is a super fun and easy-to-make snack mix that is popular all year long!...

Jump to Recipe If you are wondering how to make pancakes fluffier, there are a few tips and tricks I’ve learned that I’d love to share! These easy pancake tips don’t take much extra time, and will help you make the softest, fluffiest pancakes imaginable! So don’t wait, check out how to make pancakes fluffier and up your flapjack game today! How To Make Fluffy Pancakes Making pancakes from scratch is a fun, easy way to create a delicious breakfast for your family....

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Pink chocolate covered strawberries are as delicious as they are pretty, making them the perfect treat for Valentine’s day! These delightful strawberries have a smooth white chocolate coating that can easily be decorated however you like! Beautiful pink chocolate covered strawberries that taste as good as they look! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and I think it’s time we admit that candy hearts really aren’t the best holiday treat. These pink chocolate covered strawberries are!...