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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Brandon sent me a message on Facebook to ask about lounge access:“I have the Amex Platinum card, and plan on getting the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Since both cards offer Priority Pass, can I use one membership for myself and the other for a guest so they don’t have to pay the admission fee?”Most premium travel rewards cards provide lounge access of some kind, but the benefits vary quite a bit from one card to the next....

If you have a Capital One credit card, listen up, as your airport experience may be getting an upgrade.Starting Tuesday, Capital One has expanded its partner lounge network to provide access to Plaza Premium lounges for select cardmembers. This adds over 100 new locations for customers to visit.But what are Plaza Premium lounges, and who has access now?Let’s look at these important details about this expanded benefit.Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG’s free daily newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Emirates’ new 777-300ER first class is easily one of my favorite first-class products, but it’s not especially easy to book with miles — assuming you can even fly it on a route that works with your itinerary. However, this top-notch cabin just became more accessible to a huge group of points and miles enthusiasts, thanks to a new partnership between Emirates and Chase....

Jump to RecipeThis Creamy Cauliflower Ham Soup is a delicious comfort food meal to enjoy on those chilly Fall and Winter nights! It’s a quick meal to make for a family dinner, and a great way to use up leftover ham! For another great, hearty leftover ham soup, try my ham chowder! Or use up some more leftover ham with my creamy ham and pea fettuccine pasta! Easy, creamy cauliflower ham soup is a delicious and hearty comfort food soup to enjoy on chilly nights!...

My easy-to-make creamy Parmesan garlic mushroom chicken is so delicious, it’s sure to be an instant family favorite! The cream sauce is incredibly rich and packed with garlic and Parmesan flavor that coats every bit of the chicken, mushrooms, and spinach to make an unforgettable dinner! My creamy Parmesan garlic mushroom chicken is decadent, comforting, and packed with incredible flavor! Winter calls for comforting meals that warm you inside and out!...

Travelers can experience scenic views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife of Alaska for a steal. Alaska Airlines is offering discounted fares to Anchorage from five U.S. cities starting below $200 round-trip.Sign up for our daily newsletter for more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox.(Photo by Blue Poppy/Getty Images)SecretFlying alerted us to this deal about basic economy class fares to Alaska, which can be booked from March to May.Deal basicsAirline: Alaska AirlinesRoutes: DEN/DFW/EWR/ORD/SEA to ANCHow to book: Directly through the airline or through Google FlightsTravel dates: March — MaySample FlightsThe deals below are Saver fares on Alaska Airlines, which include a standard seat and carry-on....

Jump to RecipeWho doesn’t love mozzarella sticks? Using this fried string cheese mozzarella sticks recipe they are super easy to serve up fast as an appetizer, a game day snack, or just because you’re really craving them!! Quick and easy, gooey perfection - Mozzarella Sticks and Marinara Sauce! Deep Fried String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks Recipe These are so popular at our home that they disappear almost before they come out of the fryer and they are perfect for dipping in our Classic Marinara Sauce!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Depending on who you ask, 2019 has either been the year of the hotel devaluation or one where you simply need to be more strategic. However, one thing’s for sure: If you know about an impending change and can book an award stay before a property jumps in price, you should do it. And the clock is ticking on one such round of award price adjustments....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating ticket-class=“business” tpg-rating-score=“80” ground-experience=“14” cabin-seat=“24” amens-ife=“10” food-bev=“18” service=“14” pros=“Private jet-like feeling on the upper deck, stellar service and tasty food offering.” cons=“No Wi-Fi, weak IFE selection and the bedding was lacking.” /]Last year, for the first-ever TPG Awards, I was assigned to fly Korean Air’s business class, as it was in contention for the award for best international business-class product....

Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Editor’s note: During the COVID-19 crisis, our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips. Instead, we have been publishing a selection of popular reviews from recent years — like this flight review from October 2019 — as well as resuming publishing of new, previously unpublished flight, hotel and lounge reviews, from trips taken before the lockdown. We hope this will help you choose once we’re all ready to start booking trips again....

The Moon orbits one full turn around the Earth in 28 days. And as it does, it passes through each of the Zodiac signs for about 2 to 2 1/2 days. The sign of the Moon on any given day broadcasts the subtle emotional undercurrent. Like the mystery of the lunar pull, it’s hard to put your finger on, but something felt, like a background hum or wave. It’s a fleeting mood that you can follow to help you plan your week....

I received a concerned email from a reader. In it, she asks: “Can a person get messages from one of these mobile dating things if someone doesn’t sign up/or leave that particular cell number? I had one from speak-live.com which transfers into a sex website (porn pics, etc.) and I never have been on one of these in my life! My boyfriend, on the other hand, has in the past. I am afraid my boyfriend is lying to me....

The Spyder Victor II is a basic, beginner paintball gun and is very similar to the Spyder Victor, except that it comes with a couple of upgrades over the basic model. It’s a solid beginner gun with lots of customizing potential, but don’t expect anything fancy out of the box. Differences From Spyder Victor The Victor II is really just a basic Spyder Victor with a few minor changes: it has a gas through fore grip and front expansion chamber and has a second-generation Venturi bolt....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Hurricane Michael officially made landfall around 2pm ET on the Florida Gulf Coast just southeast of Panama City, FL. As of the National Hurricane Center advisory just before landfall, the hurricane packed top sustained winds of 155mph and had a central pressure of 919 millibars.This landfall will go down in the record books as the strongest hurricane — measured by both wind speed and pressure — to make landfall on the contiguous US since 1969 when the Hurricane Camille slammed into Mississippi, killing 259 and causing $1....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Despite a controversial 2015 ban on new hotels and strict policies aimed at curbing rampant tourism, Barcelona has nonetheless seen splashy hotel openings in recent years. Those have included the Cotton House, which opened in 2015, and a Soho House that opened in 2016. The most exciting new hotel to debut in the city in recent months, however, has to be the Edition Barcelona, which officially opened its doors at the beginning of September....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I have a personal rule when it comes to taking stuff from a hotel: Don’t bring home anything you wouldn’t want to see under a black light. I’ll take those tiny shampoos, a pen, any letterhead stationery. But Travel & Leisure reports on an alarming study conducted by Wellness Heaven showing that plenty of travelers aren’t as picky....

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.For most people, stepping into the world of travel rewards means learning a new skill or two, such as understanding the mechanics of opening and paying off a credit card or learning how to budget your spending to earn a valuable welcome offer....

If you were asked to name an international carrier serving the U.S., Singapore Airlines may not initially come to mind.But with additional routes and boosted frequencies, the carrier is trying to increase its U.S. relevance — especially in New York.It’s also taking advantage of competitive opportunities to boost its range of one-stop itineraries that it can sell to points in Southeast Asia and beyond.As the summer travel season gets underway, Singapore is ready to bring its well-regarded service and top-notch premium cabins to more U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In December 2019, American Airlines began expanding its “web special” pricing to premium economy, business class and first class awards. While this dynamic pricing scheme has its downsides — such as some international business-class awards soaring to 480,000 miles each way — it has also brought upon some terrific deals, such as first class flights to Hawaii for 28,000 miles each way, business class flights to Europe for 42,000 miles each way and business class flights to Tokyo for 45,000 miles each way....

Jump to Recipe What more can I say about this wonderful Vintage Betty Crocker Rolled Sugar Cookies recipe, other than PERFECT! This is the same recipe that my Grandma Janet and I used when we made sugar cookies every year at Christmastime and I hunted it down when it was time to make the traditional rolled sugar cookies with my own children. Rolled, chilled, cut out sugar cookies from our favorite tried and true Vintage Betty Crocker Traditional Rolled Sugar Cookies recipe!...