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When I was 9 years old, I went on a family vacation to Spain. During the flight, no doubt encouraged by my dad, I was invited to go and visit the flight deck. In those pre-9/11 days, flight deck visits were both permitted and welcomed by pilots. It broke up the monotony of the flight and enabled crews to meet some interesting people.Like many other kids who got to experience this special treat, a love of aviation was born as I was determined to become an airline pilot....

Jump to Recipe This grilled yellow squash is a quick and simple way to make a delicious and nutritious vegetable side dish! It is seasoned with a simple combination of garlic salt and pepper to really let the natural flavors shine! This squash is fork-tender and will go perfect with any of your favorite BBQ dishes! Best Grilled Yellow Squash Recipe If you’re planning on grilling out, go ahead and add this recipe to the list!...

With my quick, flavorful ground venison tacos, the meat is sauteed with a mixture of herbs and spices until perfectly cooked! Simply serve the ground venison taco meat on your favorite tortillas with the condiments you love, and dinner is served! Shake up taco night with these amazingly delicious ground venison tacos! Taco night is always one of my favorites! It’s a great way to connect with friends or family! These tacos use ground venison, which makes them extra special....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Before the Ritz-Carlton credit card stopped accepting applications in July 2018, my husband JT signed up. At the time, the card offered two Tier 1-4 free night certificates as a welcome bonus, which became two free-night award certificates worth up to 60,000 points each when Starwood and Marriott combined to become Marriott Bonvoy.Related reading: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card vs....

Marriott has announced that its CEO Arne Sorenson has passed away. The hotel chain said that Sorenson passed away on Feb. 15, 2021.The announcement comes just two weeks after the hotel chain said that Sorenson would be stepping back from his role in order to undergo more demanding treatment.Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more industry news!“Arne was an exceptional executive – but more than that – he was an exceptional human being,” said executive chairman and chairman of the board J....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Langkawi, one of TPG’s Best Places to Visit in 2017, is a set of 99 islands just off the coast of northwestern Malaysia. Only two of these islands are inhabited though, so there’s plenty of forested land and natural beauty. The archipelago has also become somewhat of a points-and-miles-hotel hotspot. There are five Marriott-branded hotels alone on one of the islands, including a Ritz-Carlton, a new Aloft, a St....

Southwest Airlines is reducing its fall flight schedule in an attempt to get ahead of the cancellations and delays that plagued the airline over the summer, the airline confirmed.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.The Dallas-based airline known for its cheaper than competitors “Wanna Get Away” fares, and for deals for flights primarily across the U.S., has decreased its flight schedule for remaining flights September, with cuts expected to continue through December, the AP first reported....

A lot of gay teens want to be in relationships and it is common for them to ask the question: “How can I get a boyfriend?” For example, a gay teen from Louisiana says: “I’m bi but I’m really not interested in dating girls right now. I just had three heartbreaking relationships in a row. I really want a boyfriend. No bi / gay guys around here. I’m 16 and live in South Louisiana....

There are many reasons to love the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card from Chase. Unfortunately, it’s not available to new applicants — and hasn’t been for years.That said, there is a simple way to still obtain the card and utilize its many benefits. And with recent changes to Marriott’s lineup of card products, the Ritz-Carlton Card is more rewarding than ever.Here’s why the Ritz-Carlton Card is one of the best travel credit cards — and how you can snag this elusive product....

While on hiatus from legendary British hard rock outfit Deep Purple, guitar wizard Ritchie Blackmore put together his own band, Rainbow, which initially peppered the late ’70s with blistering, complex hard rock fronted by diminutive powerhouse vocalist Ronnie James Dio. However, by the late ’70s and - especially - the early ’80s, the band transitioned into a melodic arena rock band, churning out a mixture of compelling power ballads and muscular rockers....

Jump to Recipe If you’re looking for what to serve with Quesadillas, this list of simple side dishes and easy entrees is the perfect place to start! Quesadillas can be an appetizer or a main course, so I’m here to help you find the most complimentary dish to serve alongside them no matter the occasion! Tasty recipes to pair with any type of quesadilla at breakfast, lunch, or dinner! A quesadilla is a popular Mexican dish that consists of tortillas, cheese, and other ingredients and is then fried on a griddle or stove....

As another vaccine becomes available and we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, a lot of us are planning our first post-pandemic getaways. For some, that will look like a two-week vacation to your favorite tropical locale. For others, it might mean finally checking off one of the destinations on your bucket list. But for me, it will look like a two-hour flight and an hour-long drive back to my hometown in Arkansas....

Jump to Recipe These winter potluck recipes are great for serving a crowd at Christmas and New Years’ parties, and all the other occasions of the cold weather season! You certainly don’t want to show up empty-handed! From appetizers to desserts, you’re sure to find plenty of delicious potluck recipes made for sharing! Winter Potluck Ideas For most people, the winter season comes with many family visits, church events, holiday parties, and countless Christmas activities....

Paying with cash feels plain icky during the pandemic, and even pulling out a credit card and sliding it into the reader seems like something to avoid in 2021. Instead, I’ve been focusing on cards that offer tap-to-pay — or, ideally, support for a digital wallet.Most of my cards support Apple Pay, but there have been some glaring omissions — namely, Chase’s business cards, including the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, which is currently offering a massive 100,000-point welcome bonus, after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Like many airlines, US Airways offers flyers a “Miles Multiplier” that allows you to purchase extra miles for a fee. Normally the Multiplier allows you to purchase extra miles for as low as 1.2 cents a piece (which is an amazing deal in itself) and now through September 12, the airline is offering a 50% bonus, which brings the price down as low as ....

It’s the holiday season, and millions of Americans are about to hit the road and take to the skies. This is not an exaggeration: AAA has predicted that 109 million people would travel during the holidays.But in the back of many travelers’ minds is the threat of the omicron coronavirus variant, which is now the most common variant in the United States and accounted for 73% of new cases last week....

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I haven’t been to Asia in over two years, and with many countries there continuing to enforce strict border controls, I don’t have plans to return just yet.That said, I’ve recently been missing some of my favorite mega-cities there, including Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong.Since I don’t have plans to visit Asia just yet, the next-best option for this aviation enthusiast is flying on one of Asia’s, if not the world’s, most well-regarded airlines....

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.It isn’t often that we see fares for under a hundred dollars for round-trip flights across the US, so if you’ve been eyeing a vacation now’s the time to book....