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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you told me a year ago that I would spend November 2020 planning to hop RV resorts, I’d surely wonder which one of us was crazier.In order to travel as safely as possible and maintain my family’s sanity, we bought an RV. In my quest to continue learning as much as possible about RV-ing without the entire campground staring at my site as I inevitably mess things up, I booked a series of short stays at different kinds of campgrounds for experience’s sake....

I’ve never felt – or been treated – like royalty while traveling.Look, I’m an average person. I fly at the back of the plane, enjoy budget travel and don’t shy away from low-cost carriers or basic economy. But on a recent trip to Mauritius – perhaps the longest distance I’ve ever flown – I was able to upgrade my flying experience on half of the journey, booking Emirates first class from New York-JFK to Dubai (DXB) before continuing to Mauritius (MRU) in economy....

Being calm, cool and collected is a good start. He’s the epitome of emotional self-restraint, and will take his sweet time getting to know you. He’ll be wary of instant bonding and may come across as all business at first. It’s best not to ask him if he’s enjoying being with you, since that gets on his nerves. Be on time, and be real. He’s not impressed by elaborate hair-dos that defy gravity and smell toxic....

American Airlines and JetBlue have just announced another major expansion in New York and Boston.Fueled by the two carriers’ nascent Northeast Alliance, the carriers are adding a slew of new routes, touching down in new countries and improving the passenger experience both on the ground and in the air.Let’s dive into the details.Highlights: 7 key takeaways as American, JetBlue expand again in NortheastStay up-to-date on airline and aviation news by signing up for our brand-new aviation newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Say goodbye to the stand-alone Chase Pay app because JPMorgan just announced it’s being discontinued in early 2020. However, once the app is closed, you’ll still be able to use the online-only features at participating merchants’ websites and apps, like United and Walmart. Chase says they’re discontinuing the app in an effort to integrate the digital payment option into more website and in-app purchases as they have over 51 million digitally active customers that utilize the button on websites and in apps....

Pre-travel COVID-19 testing is too expensive, the head of the trade association of airlines around the world said on Tuesday.“The cost of testing should be significantly lower than it is. I think we’ve got to challenge whether PCR testing is necessary,” said Willie Walsh, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), according to Reuters.Travelers hitting the road for the first time since the pandemic are encountering a very different travel landscape — one that’s more restrictive and confusing than before....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereWant 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.JetBlue is offering amazing fares on round-trip flights between Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK) to Salt Lake City (SLC). We’re seeing fares starting from just $136 for round-trip flights from BOS, with prices from JFK a little higher at $176 round-trip....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Just a few months after launching its Northeast route network, FlixBus is expanding yet again. On Sept. 23, the low-cost city-to-city bus company announced it’s expanding service into Boston later this week. To kick off the new service, FlixBus has dropped fares on the new route to just $4.99 per person — before a $2 booking fee.Boston-based passengers can catch a ride between Boston and New York City 3-5 times daily....

Freshwater drum fish, Aplodinotus grunniens, are a native, freshwater fish with the greatest range of any fish in North America. They are the only North American fish that inhabits freshwater its entire life. They are tough fighters on the line, and according to most, are not great for eating, although some disagree. Description of the Fish Its genus name, Aplodinotus, comes from Greek meaning “single back,” and grunniens comes from a Latin word meaning “grunting....

If you’re like me, you spend some time plotting strategies to earn elite status on your airline of choice.In March – nearly a quarter of the way through 2022 – I really started to think about this year’s strategy for status on my preferred airline: United.United MileagePlus Premier 1K status is the most valuable elite status I hold. It provides me with the highest published upgrade priority (and 280 PlusPoints to use for international upgrades), free Clear membership and access to extra-legroom Economy Plus seats for me and up to eight companions, among other perks....

You don’t need to spend money on a Tiller-Tamer to hold your sailboat’s tiller in place if you need to let go a short time when underway. Two very inexpensive methods are available for do-it-yourselfers. Larger sailboats, especially those with long or full keels, will often stay on course for a short time if you need to release the wheel, and most wheel-steered boats have a “wheel brake” to temporarily lock the wheel in place....

Fix an undercooked cheesecake by using one of these awesome baking hacks to keep your hard work from going to waste! If your cheesecake is runny, sinking, and can’t hold its shape, I’m here to help! Here are 5 tips and tricks for how to fix your undercooked cheesecake! How To Fix An Undercooked Cheesecake Cheesecake is a dessert that is both rich and creamy. It is baked in the oven until firm, then chilled in the refrigerator before it is served and eaten....

Whether you’re hunting for a particular manufacturer coupon to buy a big-ticket item or you’re hoping to stack manufacturer coupons with store coupons and other deals during your weekly grocery trip, you need a good source to find the best offers. In addition to clipping coupons from the Sunday paper, you can find manufacturer coupons in a wide variety of other places. What they are: Manufacturer coupons are released by companies that produce products that you can find in the store or online....

Jump to Recipe Learn how to reheat risotto so that all of your hard work won’t go to waste and you can enjoy your delicious leftovers! In this article, I’m going to show you all of the best methods to bring your risotto back to life! So go ahead and make as much as you want without worrying about having too much! How To Reheat Leftover Risotto Risotto is a decadent rice-based dish that is both creamy and comforting....

It didn’t take long for me to be wowed.Within minutes of stepping aboard Crystal Endeavor, the new expedition ship from luxury line Crystal Cruises, I knew that it was going to be a special ship.I knew it before I even explored most of the vessel.All I had to do was look around my cabin, which is the first place that my butler (yes, I have a butler on this ship, as does everybody on board) took me when I first arrived....

A new low-cost Norwegian airline is one step closer to beginning service to three American cities.Norse Atlantic Airways on Friday received tentative approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to commence service between Norway and the U.S. The startup hopes to begin service this summer between Oslo (OSL) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL), New York/Newburgh (SWF) and the Los Angeles area (ONT), according to its filing with the DOT.The airline will operate three Boeing 787 Dreamliners using a two-class product featuring both premium and economy cabins....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’ve been dreaming about a vacation to the island paradise of the Maldives and have Marriott points at your disposal, listen up. The brand-new (and not-yet-open) JW Marriott is now bookable for stays starting this fall, and we’re also seeing fantastic award availability at the program’s other locations in the tropical nation.Let’s start with the JW Marriott....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“84” ground-experience=“5” cabin-seat=“23” amens-ife=“12” food-bev=“20” service=“24” pros=“Basically had a lie-flat seat, with business class-worthy hospitality. " cons=“Not actually business class, and terrible audio while watching my Harry Potter franchise flicks. " /]Sometimes, you think you know how things are going to shake out.After all, the day had started at 3:30am with me groping around in the dark for my headphones (couldn’t find ’em)....

American Cruise Lines will renovate its four classic river paddlewheel ships to bring them more in line with the brand’s modern river vessels following the successful debut of new ship American Melody in August. The four vessels will also be renamed.“American Melody’s extraordinary reception, particularly by our loyalty program members, has inspired us to bring the same new aesthetic to our entire paddlewheel fleet,” said Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO of American Cruise Lines, in a press release....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Update: Some US Airways Dividend members have received an email saying the 100% bonus has been extended a week until December 7, 2012. However, the terms on the airline’s Buy Miles page still note today (November 30) as the end date, so if you got that email and want to take a little more time to consider a purchase, be sure to keep it as proof....