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Jump to Recipe Nothing is better in the summertime than refreshing fruit drinks, and this Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade (Juicer Recipe) is no exception! It is so perfectly balanced with the sweet strawberries and the tangy lemons, with a tantalizing bit of pineapple coming through in the flavor! Just yummilicious! The most amazing and refreshing drink, especially wonderful in the summertime with fresh berries! We don’t use our juicer everyday, but I do love to have it on hand just for this kind of amazing drink!...

Devaluations are an inevitable reality in the world of loyalty programs.But when one program that has long been a standout in terms of value loses some of its luster, it stings just a bit more than usual.Earlier, we learned of Hyatt’s annual award chart update, a rejiggering of the categories to which Hyatt properties are assigned. In early 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Hyatt shifted only 10 properties up in award category....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partner.As TPG predicted at the end of last year, contactless cards went through a major growth period in 2019. Most recently, Citi joined the trend of offering contactless, following the lead of Chase, Capital One and American Express. And now, Citi is capitalizing on the feature and rewarding cardholders for using it.Citi sent credit card holders a round of emails, offering a $10 back as a statement credit when you make three contactless purchases at participating U....

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.Before you book your next vacation, a simple way to ensure you’ll enjoy extra benefits is to carry the credit card of the hotel chain where you’re staying.Hotel credit cards usually earn bonus points on spending with the hotel, plus they typically include additional benefits like automatic elite status, a generous welcome bonus and a free award night each year....

Following its 4 million-mile giveaway, which launched earlier this week, United is continuing to celebrate 40 years of MileagePlus with a global award sale! Today only, you can book domestic flights from just 8,000 miles round-trip, while international trips can be had for 40,000 miles round-trip.(Screenshot courtesy of United)Many shorter routes are eligible for the discounted rate — transcon flights are excluded, but a handful of longer flights did make the cut....

01 of 10 No Doubt - “It’s My Life” (2003) No Doubt - “It’s My Life”. Courtesy Interscope “It’s My Life” first hit the pop charts in the 1984 original recording by British new wave band Talk Talk. Their version climbed to #31 on the US pop chart and topped the dance chart. It is considered a classic of 1980s new wave. No Doubt covered the song for their greatest hits album collection The Singles 1992-2003....

American Airlines’ new bus connections are going to be less seamless than initially promised.When first announced back in April, American shared that its ground transportation provider, Landline, would work with the TSA to allow travelers originating in either Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) or Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) to clear security at the outstation before proceeding directly on the bus.Upon arrival at the airline’s Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hub, the bus would pull directly up to a gate in the regional terminal (F)....

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.Given the price of Disney World tickets, our family tries to get the most out of our days in the parks. If you have the stamina for it, Extra Magic Hours are a way to sneak in some more rides with your little ones....

Holiday R&B and soul albums are a tradition that dates back almost as far as R&B itself. Throughout the years, hundreds of artists have remade traditional Christmas songs with an R&B twist. While we can’t go back and revisit every R&B Christmas album made over the past 50 years, this list compiles some of the best. 01 of 12 I’ll Be Home for Christmas - Brian McKnight Razor & Tie...

When you’re a points and miles seeker, it’s all too easy to skip over hotels and resorts that aren’t part of your preferred loyalty program. But, you run the risk of missing out on boutique properties that are special because of their history, architecture, service or unique “personality.“That’s the case with member properties of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. It calls itself “the world’s largest independent hotel brand,” and its footprint spans the globe, from the Banyon Tree Tamouda Bay in Morrocco to The Kitano Hotel Tokyo to Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida....

Jump to Recipe You’ll love how easy these Air Fryer Corn Dogs are to make straight out of the freezer for an easy snack, lunch, or family dinner! The tender corn dog coating is a delicious slightly sweet contrast to the savory hotdog, and it’s all wrapped in crispy perfection! Your favorite state fair food is easy to make in your air fryer directly from frozen! Piping hot and perfectly golden corn dogs ready in just minutes (without the mess)!...

You can earn over $100,000 a year playing blackjack at casinos near you! Thousands of players have learned how to play the game of 21 at a professional level. You can learn to beat the casinos at their own game, and reap bonuses like free rooms, free meals, and free concert tickets from the player’s club for playing a game! Winning at Blackjack The trick to winning money at blackjack is making larger bets when you have an edge over the house and smaller bets when you don’t....

My British Christmas pudding is a perfect holiday dessert that’s been lightened up so you can make it in half the time! It’s a moist, cake-like base filled with sweet spices and dried fruit that is steamed right in the oven. Your family is sure to love this classic recipe this holiday season! Steamed Christmas Pudding Recipe If you’re a fan of moist, delicious Christmas cakes, you’ll love this tasty British Christmas Pudding!...

TPG-Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.Marriott is offering 20% off gift cards to targeted members through June 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET.Targeted members received an email Monday morning with a one-time promo code and link to purchase an eGiftCard.For more TPG points tips and news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.(Screenshot from marriott.com)If you’re one of the targeted members, you can purchase eGiftCards in increments between $25 and $2,000....

Several Medieval composers are responsible for some of the most important sacred music still used in modern churches today, known to us in part because their careers coincided with the invention of musical notation. The Medieval Period in Europe saw a blossoming of sacred music, written by composers who were employed by the nobles of society in France, Germany, England, and Italy. The combined talents of the eight individuals described here are a few of those whose music is still heard today....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Earlier this month, I answered the question Which Credit Card To Get: Chase Sapphire Preferred or Barclaycard Arrival? Now I’ve received an email from TPG reader Chaz, who’s torn between these two cards the Amex EveryDay cards:“I’m trying to decide between two of three credit cards: Amex EveryDay Preferred, Barclaycard Arrival, and Chase Sapphire Preferred. I don’t do a whole lot of traveling but would like to bank points towards my one big trip per year....

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//Flights to Cancún just dropped as low as $161 round-trip and some routes, for example from Chicago O’Hare (ORD), have availability over Thanksgiving.Looking for a place to stay? Try the all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva. If you’re loyal to Marriott you might want to consider the JW Marriott Cancún Resort and Spa....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Marriott is offering a variety of discounts this week as part of its Week of Wonders promotion. You can get 30 percent off on boutique hotels, earn 2,500 bonus points per stay toward unforgettable experiences — or through Thursday, Oct. 15, you can redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for award nights at more than 7,000 hotels worldwide, for up to a 33 percent discount on each night on stays through Nov....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today only, save $40 when you spend $100 or more on eligible Expedia Activities bookings.This deal was first reported by Doctor of Credit, and Expedia Activities encompass the usual gamut of Broadway and theater shows, sporting events, concerts and more — you can check out the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert this holiday season, book a catamaran tour in the crystal-clear waters of Mexico’s Isla Mujeres, or rock out with Maroon 5....

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 11 p....