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This can’t last long. That, I know.But, for the next few weeks at least, and maybe months, there’s an unusual experience to be had along the southern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.As I saw firsthand on Tuesday during a visit to Costa Maya, Mexico — the normally bustling cruise port near Mexico’s border with Belize — you can have an entire Mayan ruin site almost to yourself.I’m talking about Chacchoben, the still-being-excavated complex of large Mayan temples and massive platform groups about 43 miles inland from Costa Maya....

All of my best Rosemary Substitute ideas, whether you need fresh or dried rosemary in a recipe! Plus how to use them and what each alternative is best paired with for easy reference! What do you do when a recipe calls for rosemary and you don’t have it? You can always run out and get some, or check out all of my rosemary substitutes here! No matter what you’re making, there are many great alternatives for rosemary listed below....

Cruise ships are staying away from a key dock in one of Alaska’s busiest ports, and in some cases diverting their ships altogether, after another rock slide there has heightened concerns that a more significant slide could be on the way.The issue is at the Alaskan port of Skagway, which is a popular destination for major cruise lines that sail in Alaska.Late last month, TPG first reported on steps Skagway officials were taking to redirect passenger foot traffic after a report revealed a mountain right above a busy dock was at risk for a rock slide that could have a “catastrophic” impact....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Amex just increased the sign-up bonus on the Business Gold Rewards card up to 50,000 points when you spend $5,000 within the first 3 months of cardmembership. The public sign-up bonus for most of this year has been 0, though they have run a couple very limited offers of 75,000 points, but those required $10,000 in spend. The 50,000 point offer only requires $5,000 and is good until November 26, 2012, so I doubt they will run any more 75,000 offers until then, but you never know!...

Jump to Recipe These tasty Air Fryer Carrots are perfectly tender and roasted which brings out all of their natural sweetness and amazing flavors! Add your favorite sweet or savory stir-ins for the best carrot side dish in less time than it takes in an oven! Air Fryer Carrots Recipe If there is one thing that you absolutely NEED to make in your air fryer, it has got to be these wonderful air fryer carrots!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Update 2: Alaska is offering double redeemable miles on select JAL flights between the West Coast (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, or Vancouver) and Japan between July 7 and September 30, 2016. Double miles will be awarded for tickets issued in the following fare classes: A, F, C, D, J, I, X, E, W, B, H, K, M and Y....

With the U.S. reopening just over a week away, we’re answering five more reader questions regarding all you need to know about traveling with kids to the U.S. on Nov. 8 and beyond.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Here are this week’s top five questions:1. When will kids be able to get vaccinated for travel?Back in September, vaccine manufacture Pfizer announced it would be seeking FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11, and the U....

This boneless prime rib roast is tender, juicy, and the perfect showstopping main course that your family and friends will rave about! It is never tough, always delivers a TON of incredible flavor, and it’s so easy to make! Prepare this roast for an unforgettable dinner! Best Boneless Prime Rib Recipe Craving an amazing prime rib recipe for the holidays? My boneless prime rib is absolutely perfect! This prime rib recipe is succulent, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth tender!...

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//We send out deal alerts for cheap flights to the Caribbean fairly often. In fact, we reported on $44 JetBlue tickets to the Caribbean just yesterday. But it’s not often we see business class flights to the region for under $500 round-trip....

Three cruise brands are suffering from crew shortages, but the reasons the lines cite for the lack of extra hands on deck couldn’t be more different. Norwegian Cruise Line’s, Carnival Cruise Line’s and Cunard Line’s recent moves are likely examples of a broader industry staffing issue that could impact service levels on many cruise ships this spring and summer.Norwegian caps capacityNorwegian Cruise Line has been forced to limit passenger capacity on its United States-based Pride of America ship, which reentered service in April and sails exclusively around the Hawaiian Islands....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest 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.Amtrak has extended its buy one, get one companion fare sale for routes on the Northeast corridor. However, these deals are only available for Saturday travel. Amtrak tells TPG that this sale will run indefinitely until otherwise stated, customers will just need to purchase their tickets at least three days in advance to take advantage of the savings....

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....

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.Delta’s running a huge sale right now from US cities like Portland (PDX), Los Angeles (LAX) and New York to all over the Caribbean. Destinations include Cabo San Lucas (SJD), Belize City (BZE), Grand Cayman (GCM) and Montego Bay (MBJ)....

This green chile chicken stew is a family favorite that combines diced green chiles, veggies, and chicken for a hearty stew! Use a whole fryer or leftover deli rotisserie chicken for an out-of-this-world stew that is sure to be a new personal favorite for you too! Aside from being absolutely delicious, it is a relatively healthy and hearty meal! Easy Salsa Verde & Green Chile Chicken Stew There’s nothing quite like a homemade stew to activate all the senses....

This pumpkin fluff dip takes only 5 minutes to make and tastes just like a creamy and fluffy bowl of pumpkin pie! It is a perfect dip for graham crackers, ginger snaps, animal crackers, or anything else you like! Serve this dip at a party and everyone will be begging to know the recipe! Easy Pumpkin Fluff Dessert Dip This simple 4-ingredient dip is going to be the highlight of your next fall get-together!...

Even for the seasoned listener, every so often, you’ll encounter a piece of classical music you haven’t heard before. And sometimes it’s very difficult to identify the composer. Like with other music, the Shazam smartphone app can help you figure out what exactly you’re listening to. All a user has to do is open the app, hold the device’s microphone close to the source of the music, such as a speaker, and wait for Shazam to “hear” the music....

Gesso is the initial coat applied onto a support (or surface) such as canvas or wood before you paint on it. The purpose of gesso is to protect the support from the paint, some of which contain components that could damage it. Gesso also provides the key (surface) for the paint to stick to and affects the absorbency of the support. Gesso dries to a matte, gritty surface that provides adhesion for the paint....

The 2022 TPG Awards are in the books — and an array of companies took home trophies tonight at our first live ceremony in three years. Some of the most interesting winners came courtesy of TPG readers, as many of you weighed in during voting from Oct. 11 through Nov. 11.Note that these awards were decided entirely by reader votes — our editorial staff had no say in them.Here’s a full rundown of the Readers’ Choice winners at the 2022 TPG Awards....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans definitely deserves a spot on your bucket list. From extravagant parades and costumes to traditions like king cake and colorful beads (FYI: gold beads stand for power, green for faith and purple for justice), there’s nothing quite like it. As the festivities come to a head the Tuesday before Lent — which is coming up on February 28, 2017, by the way — a trip to New Orleans is the perfect excuse to escape the winter blues up north....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Points Guy has teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help dreams come true for children who are fighting life-threatening medical conditions. Since more than 2.8 billion airline miles are needed to cover travel for every child’s wish this year alone, they need our help to make that happen.We’re sharing the stories of how four carriers — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines — are helping Make-A-Wish to grant travel wishes....