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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Reader Questions are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg. If you would like to ask us a question, email us at info@thepointsguy.com.Frequent travelers are used to paying for their plane tickets in a number of different ways, including credit cards, miles and even gift cards. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the unprecedented surge in flight cancellations it’s caused is forcing many travelers to now learn the ins and outs of another payment method: airline-issued travel credits....

Though most teens believe that the longer they workout in the gym the more bodybuilding results they will get, in reality, bodybuilding workouts should not last more than 1 hour tops with 45 minutes being an even more optimal length. The reason for this is because after 45-60 minutes of intense training, testosterone levels begin to fall and cortisol levels begin to rise. Not a good scenario for those of us who would like to build muscle and lose some body fat....

Tel Aviv is my happy place.Though I’ve been around the world, I have a soft spot in my heart for this city. Perhaps it’s because Tel Aviv was the destination of my first international trip as a child, or maybe it’s my familial and religious connections to the state of Israel.But either way, the city’s vibrant culture, bustling oceanside promenade and delectable Middle Eastern dining scene keep me coming back to this cosmopolitan city....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Some TPG readers are reporting that Lyft has started raising base prices for Lyft Pink members, essentially eliminating any benefit from the 15% discount on rides.Lyft Pink is a loyalty membership offered by the ride-hailing company. Members pay $19.99 per month to receive 15% off all personal rides. They also get additional surprise offers and upgrades, three complimentary bike and scooter rides per month, priority airport pickups, three free cancellations per month (terms apply), waived lost-and-found fees and exclusive partner benefits....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This week, Apple released the iPhone X, and while many tech enthusiasts would gladly fork over $999 to upgrade to the new model, TPG staffers thought of some other things — from round-trip flights to London to a beautiful Airbnb stay in Barbados — they’d rather spend a grand on. Here’s a look at their ideal product and travel alternatives....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Act fast if you want to take advantage of this offer as it’s not bound to last.As of right now there is availability in January and February for one-way business class flights from Dallas to Tokyo on American Airlines’ 787-9 Dreamliner for only 45k miles.First reported by Monkey Miles, a quick search is pulling up several dates in the next two months:The standard pricing for this is 60k miles, so you’re getting an awesome deal here....

Jump to Recipe If you’re looking for what to serve with stuffed peppers, check out these easy side dishes that will pair with your peppers perfectly! No matter what you stuff your bell peppers with, any of these delicious recipes can help you round out the meal for a dinner that everyone will enjoy! The Best Sides for Stuffed Peppers What’s not to love about a stuffed pepper? They are easy, filling, and there are tons of customization options....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.American Airlines is reopening its second airport lounge in Charlotte on Wednesday, one of a handful of recent Admirals Clubs the airline has refurbished amid fierce competition for premium customers.TPG got an exclusive sneak peek Tuesday afternoon inside the redone club in Concourse B. If you haven’t been inside one of the 10 lounges American has updated in the last two years, you should know that the visual differences are striking....

Let’s just get this out of the way real fast: I’m not going to look like the best person in this story.One summer several years ago, my then-boyfriend (now husband) and I were flying back from Frankfurt, Germany. He had been on a work trip and had a business-class ticket while I, very much on a just-starting-out freelance writer’s budget and not exactly the world’s most experienced traveler, was in the most basic of basic economy....

When one thinks of Japanese animation, odds are one of the first things that spring to mind are images of giant robots destroying cities and fighting each other. While that’s hardly the summation of the entire anime genre, there certainly are a variety of anime series and movies that do contain just that. Here are our top 19 anime series and movies that contain robots doing what we love best....

Once upon a time, a woman was expected to have a signature scent. Nowadays, we are more likely to treat fragrance as an accessory, changing our perfume daily, or even more often, to suit our busy lives and shifting moods. But sometimes, too much choice can lead to confusion. If you’re like most women, you have multiple perfume bottles cluttering your vanity table. They taunt you every morning as you get dressed, with the simple yet silent demand, “Who do you want to be today?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“74” ground-experience=“9” cabin-seat=“16” amens-ife=“11” food-bev=“20” service=“18” pros=“Delicious food, solid inflight Wi-Fi and drinks on boarding.” cons=“Messy food presentation, service gaps, limited recline and frustrating IFE touchscreen.” /]As part of the preparation for TPG UK’s launch, I had to do a fair amount of traveling between my home in London and TPG’s headquarters in New York. Since others on the UK team had done plenty of Pond-hopping with British Airways, it was high time to try out one of its main competitors, Virgin Atlantic....

Jump to Recipe This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is the most perfectly toasted bread around slices of stretchy, melted cheese! No more using American cheese for that gooey, cheesy center as the air fryer melts everything evenly! Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Recipe This is another one of my air fryer recipes that is arguably just as good, or better than, the classic method of cooking! I truly love the perfectly toasted sandwich with melted cheesy goodness!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This weekend I’ll be relaxing in a suite at the Grand Hyatt Kauai (thanks to a good rate and a confirmed Hyatt Diamond suite upgrade certificate I won in a charity auction on the Oneworld Mega Do).I’ll be blogging about my trip, which is my first time to Kauai, but to add a little extra contest, feel free to comment below or Tweet me with me your best Kauai tip and one lucky tipster will get 10,000 Hyatt points transferred into your account....

Jump to Recipe If you are looking for the best paprika substitute, look no further because I’ve comprised a list of quick and easy replacements! From common spices to some unique alternatives, there are several options capable of substituting the smokey, earthy flavor of paprika! A number of quick and easy substitutions that best match the qualities of Paprika! To make the best recipes, you need the best ingredients- but what happens when you run out?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“70” ground-experience=“9” cabin-seat=“18” amens-ife=“10” food-bev=“17” service=“16” pros=“Great ground experience in London, lie-flat seat and solid amenity kit.” cons=“Lackluster onboard service, underwhelming food, uninspiring IFE.” /]In case you haven’t heard, The Points Guy is expanding across the pond and launching TPG UK in March. As the general manager of the UK office, I’ve been hopping between my home in London and TPG headquarters in New York City a lot....

Savvy travelers know planning ahead can often save you stress and a good bit of money. For those who like to book their trips months in advance and are looking to travel in style, British Airways has launched a robust sale on business-class flights and vacations that could help you pick your winter and spring getaways to Europe, Asia or Africa.BA has cut the prices on a slew of routes and packages between Jan....

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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’ve been plotting a Down Under vacation but have been holding out for the right price, I have some great deals for you. We’re seeing cheap deals from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER) and Auckland (AKL) starting at just $564 round-trip. All deals are on China Southern, which offers a solid economy-class experience, as we’ve written about in the past....

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....