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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For better or worse, it’s getting easier and easier to plug in everywhere you go. Whether you need to stay connected for business or just want to stay in contact with loved ones, you’ve got options. Today, TPG Senior Points & Miles Correspondent Nick Ewen explains just what those options are.We live in a digitally connected world. Many of you would probably struggle to think of the last time you went more than a few hours without using a laptop/tablet/smartphone (while awake, of course)....

You may have never heard of Breeze Airways before. But after seeing this plane, you might want to add them to your list.Breeze, one of America’s newest startup carriers, first took to the skies in May, with a small fleet of used Embraer 190 family aircraft. The airline is the brainchild of serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman, who’s perhaps best known for launching JetBlue in the U.S.(Photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy)His latest project, Breeze, is about to enter a massive growth phase, as the airline unveiled its first of 80 new Airbus A220-300s on Tuesday at the planemaker’s assembly line in Mobile, Alabama....

Jump to Recipe Instant Pot mashed potatoes will make some rich and creamy mashed potatoes with minimal effort! Made with only 5 ingredients. They’ll be your easiest side dish yet! These mashed potatoes come out perfect every time and are always a crowd-pleaser! Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes The Instant Pot has made making mashed potatoes easier and quicker than ever before! In fact, you will love how simple and quick this recipe is so much that it will become your new go-to way of making some fluffy and buttery mashed potatoes!...

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly is on a farewell tour.Flying to San Antonio to release a history book marking the airline’s 50th year of operation. Speaking at a Wings Club luncheon in New York. It’s his final holiday season as the airline’s fourth CEO, and that makes for a meaningful period of reflection — and of looking forward.That’s because Kelly says he isn’t really saying “goodbye.” It’s more of a “see you around....

RItz-Carlton launched the first of its ultra-exclusive Reserve-branded resorts at Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand, back in 2008. Since then, the exclusive label has expanded to include just four other hotels scattered across the globe.Unfortunately, none of them participated in the Marriott Bonvoy program — meaning members could neither earn nor redeem points on stays — until this past April. When that change went into effect, I decided to book a stay at one of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties I’ve been meaning to visit for years, Zadún, located outside Los Cabos, Mexico....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the best ways out there to rack up bonus points on specific spending categories is with Chase Freedom’s quarterly rotating categories of merchants and retailers where cardholders earn 5 points per $1 up to a $1,500 quarterly cap. (The Chase Freedom is no longer open to new applicants)StrategyThere is a bit of overlap in the bonus categories here with one of my other workhorse credit cards, the Sapphire Preferred, which earns a total of 2....

This family favorite sausage hash brown breakfast casserole is full of savory sausage, hash browns, cheese, and protein-packed eggs! It’s sure to be your new go-to dish when serving breakfast or brunch! You’ll love just how easy this casserole is to throw together and how quickly it disappears! This cheesy sausage hash brown breakfast casserole is the simple yet satisfying breakfast your mornings have been missing! What’s better than savory sausage, crispy hash browns, and melty eggs with cheese in the morning?...

Jump to Recipe One of our favorite overall appetizers has got to be meatballs, of many varieties, but these Smoked Shrimp In Italian Meatballs have definitely topped the list! There’s a hidden shrimp surprise in these smoked Italian flavored meatballs! When I say smoked, I mean that the whole meatball (and the tender shrimp tucked inside them) was smoked…to perfection! I don’t know why, but I have always thought that making meatballs is pretty fun, other than when my ground beef is super cold....

Every sport wants Olympic status and roller sports (including inline) are among them. Climbing, bridge, golf, roller sports and surfing are among the sports that are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The International Sports Federations that govern these sports have to make sure that their rules, practices and activities adhere to the Olympic Charter. Efforts by the roller sports world governing body, the Federation Internationale de Roller Sports (FIRS), to earn Olympic status for any of its disciplines were limited at the end of the 20th century....

This turmeric rice is a delicious and quick Indian-inspired side dish that’s perfect for any night of the week! This easy fluffy rice is packed with flavor from turmeric and aromatic seasonings to make an incredible side dish that goes well with any main course! Fluffy, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully golden turmeric rice is a side anyone will enjoy! Easy Turmeric Rice Recipe Rice is one of the most popular side dishes in the world, but sometimes it can get a little tiring....

Jump to Recipe These types of pasta range from long to short and can be used in a variety of different ways to make yummy pasta dishes! I’m going to break down the most popular pasta varieties and their uses. You’ll even get some recipes to go with them! Guide To Pasta Varieties Believe it or not, there are over 350 pasta varieties in the world! Obviously, I don’t have the ability to write about every single one of them (and I don’t think you’d want to read all of that)....

It’s almost time for United Airlines to land at New York-JFK.On Tuesday, a United jet flew to JFK for the first time in years, in preparation for the much-anticipated service relaunch on March 28. The 21-year-old Boeing 767-300, registered N670UA, flew as United Flight 3345 for 2 hours and 50 minutes from Houston (IAH) to JFK. It landed at 11:09 a.m. local time.The Chicago-based carrier confirmed to TPG that this is the first in a series of test flights to prepare for the re-launch of JFK service....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Walking through the arrival doors of the vast and sparkling new Istanbul (IST) airport, we were greeted by a colorful backlit photograph of Istanbul’s Bosphorus river with the slogan: “A glittering meeting of two continents.” Having read about Istanbul’s importance in world history as the intersection of Europe and Asia, we were well ready to agree with the alluring message, along with another we saw on the metro reading: “Turkey: The world’s history in one country....

Not many parents consider getting their young children kayaks of their own. That’s why there really aren’t many options out there for kids who want to paddle. Two of the most popular models of youth kayaks are the Solo by Pelican Sport and the Lifetime Wave. Here is a head-to-head comparison of both of these boats if you are looking to buy your child a kayak. Dimensions and Capacity Both kayaks are 6’ long and 2’ wideThe Solo is 9’ thick and the Wave is 8’ thickThe Wave is 1 pound lighter than the Solo (18 lbs vs....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Asia’s budget carriers provide an affordable way to access far-flung places like Bali or the Maldives, especially if you’re already visiting another destination nearby. However, those savings can disappear quickly if you overlook any of the fine print. TPG Contributor Katherine Fan took a last-minute trip through Singapore, Malaysia and Bali in October and learned several of these tips the hard way....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Ryan, who misunderstood the terms of a Hilton free night certificate:My fiancée and I are getting married on Oahu this summer and decided to take a short honeymoon to Maui, since we don’t have time for a longer vacation. We had both signed up for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, and thought we would use our free annual night to stay at the Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort on Maui....

Looking to go green with your construction projects? LEED certification could be just the thing to help you be environmentally responsible—and prove that you are! LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It comes from the U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC) and uses a point-scoring system for certification of a building or construction to one of four different levels: Certified (40-49 points)Silver (50-59 points)Gold (60-79 points)Platinum (80+ points.)...

Jump to Recipe These delicious asparagus recipes will show you how versatile and tasty this easy-to-cook vegetable can truly be. It can be a side dish, chopped into a salad, roasted in the oven, or even air-fried! This easy-to-cook vegetable will become one of your new go-to items! The Best Asparagus Recipes I’ve compiled a list of the best asparagus recipes you can find! These dishes are simple, easy, and extremely flavorful!...

Jump to Recipe Lettuce and tomato are classic, but the best burger toppings offer unique textures and flavors you just have to try! Here are some of the most delicious burger recipes that feature creative condiments and tasty toppings- try one or try them all! Fantastic burger toppings you’ll wish you had tried alot sooner! What makes a great burger? There are the obvious factors, like good quality meat and a toasted bun, but after that it gets pretty subjective....

There’s big news for U.S. and Canadian travelers who frequently make their way between the two countries or U.S. travelers with trips north of the border planned in the near future.Beginning this Saturday, Oct. 1, Canada will drop all of its remaining COVID-19-related restrictions.That means even unvaccinated international visitors — including those from the U.S. — can enter Canada without undergoing any testing or screening. No travelers will have to prove their vaccination status before entering the country, either....