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There’s a new way for customers who rent cars with Avis to enjoy upgrades and higher earning rates through the company’s loyalty program. Beginning today, Avis is holding a status match opportunity for elite status members and premium credit cardholders with Air Canada’s Aeroplan program.Members of the three lowest Aeroplan elite status levels can get a status match for the Avis Preferred program’s Preferred Plus status, while high-level Aeroplan elites and premium Aeroplan credit cardholders can access Avis President’s Club benefits, which is normally an invitation-only status level....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Washington, DC, is a city of hotels. It’s filled a plethora of modern, glass properties and just as many historic ones. Travelers looking for luxury accommodations, budget ones or anything in between will be happy.Over the years, I’ve stayed at the whole spectrum of DC hotels, high to low. Looking back for this review, I remembered at least 18 hotels in the district itself plus a half dozen just across the state lines in Maryland and Virginia....

Sleek and redesigned, the 1979 was the first Mustang to be built on the new Fox platform, thus kicking off the third generation of the vehicle. The ’79 Mustang was longer and taller than the Mustang II, although in weight, it was almost 200 pounds lighter. Engine offerings included a 2.3L four-cylinder engine, a 2.3L engine with turbo, a 2.8L V-6, a 3.3L inline-6, and a 5.0L V-8. In all, the ’79 Mustang was more European visually, with less traditional Mustang styling cues throughout....

A new strain of COVID-19 has both the U.K. and Israel imposing new restrictions on travel.The United Kingdom is banning flights from six African nations and adding those nations to their “red list,” on fears over the new COVID-19 variant. The news was first reported by the BBC.U.K. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said flights from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe are banned beginning Friday Nov. 26.Javid said while scientists still needed to know more, health officials were worried about the new strain of coronavirus now being found in South Africa and a few other African nations....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Hyatt Residence Club can be a great way to use some Hyatt Gold Passport points for “free” nights at family friendly locations. Obviously the Residence Club owners get the lion’s share of availability at the locations, but sometimes there is some limited availability using regular old Hyatt Gold Passport points (or Chase Ultimate Reward points from cards such as Ink Plus® Business Card, Chase Sapphire Preferred®, or Ink Bold® Business Card transferred to 1:1 to Hyatt)....

The 2014 Vans Warped Tour is liable to be filled with surprises, hopefully of epic proportions, as the tour (which is already America’s longest running touring festival) will be celebrating its 20th year on the road. That’s sure to lead to some big names, as well as some big rumors, on the lineup for the tour. Official Bands The following bands have been officially announced for the 2014 Warped Tour:...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerTPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Nick Ewen explores the top perks that make it worth signing up for the Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard, which is currently offering an elevated sign-up bonus.As we wrote about earlier this month, the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard is currently offering an increased sign-up bonus of 60,000 miles after you spend $5,000 in the first three months....

The Cayman Islands are finally back on the map for cruisers.This week, the popular Caribbean cruise destination is welcoming cruise ships for the first time in two years – ending one of the longest COVID-19-related cruise ship bans in the Western Hemisphere.Disney Cruise Line’s 1,754-passenger Disney Magic was the first vessel to return to the Cayman Islands since March 2020, arriving early Monday for a day visit.For more cruise news, guides and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter....

The Biden administration is declaring a small victory Thursday in getting airlines to treat customers better, especially when things go wrong.The news surrounds a new dashboard on the Department of Transportation’s website that the government is debuting Sept. 1. It details the types of accommodations that airlines provide to customers when there are delays or cancellations that are within a carrier’s control.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter....

Chess pie is a Southern staple dessert that is wonderfully sweet, rich, creamy, and buttery- making it perfect for any occasion! This simple, one-bowl recipe is easy to master and incredibly delicious! Go ahead and add it to your recipe box and you won’t be disappointed! Easy Chess Pie Recipe Everyone knows that I love making desserts, but pies are one of my favorites! This chess pie specifically is so simple to make that it is perfect for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker....

Jump to Recipe Amazingly tasty crockpot soup recipes are a wonderfully comforting, and completely satisfying, meal to have waiting for you at home! Simply combine your ingredients in the morning, head out the door, and trust that your slow cooker is working its magic! An assortment of incredibly tasty soups that your crockpot will cook to perfection! I love the ease of the slow cooker! The set-it and forget-it style of crockpots are perfect for any busy person or family-on-the-go!...

Jump to Recipe This strawberry shortcake classic dessert is the dish of summertime! When I can finally make this with fresh, field picked strawberries I know that summer has truly arrived! Layers of citrus flavored shortcake, fluffy homemade whipped cream, and sweetened strawberries make this easy dessert a staple of summer recipes! Best Strawberry Shortcake Recipe These super easy to make desserts are one of my summer favorites! I can’t remember not having fresh strawberries to pile onto these wonderfully tasty shortcakes for the perfect summer treat!...

Born June 5, 1969 in Buffalo, New York, Brian McKnight is a composer, producer and recording artist who plays eight instruments: piano, guitar, bass, percussion, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn, and trumpet. He has has received 16 Grammy Awards nominations in his career. His honors include an American Music Award, Billboard Music Award, Soul Train Music Award, and NAACP Image Award. His brother, Claude McKnIght, is a member of the group Take 6....

Corn meal vs corn starch: what are they, how are they the same, how are they different, and how do you use them? Any great cook should when to use corn meal vs corn starch when cooking or baking, so I’ve answered these questions and more in this easy-to-read article about all things corn meal, corn starch, and corn flour! What Is Corn Meal vs Corn Starch? Corn meal and corn starch....

Still looking for Memorial Day plans? American Airlines has a sale with fares as low as $107 round-trip. If popular vacation spots such as Las Vegas, Miami or Orlando are on your radar, you’ll want to check these deals out.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.These flights are perfect for a last-minute getaway to take advantage of your three-day weekend....

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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Get CLEAR for a discounted rate of $149 for 12 months using code TPG149 or get a 2 month free trial of CLEAR using code TPG2MCLEAR is hoping to expand its expedited security program to more airports across the country. The service is the leading biometric identity platform in the US that utilizes fingerprint and iris scanning to speed up the identification process at airport security checkpoints and, increasingly, at sports venues....

Jump to Recipe Upgrade your holiday drinks with this tasty gingerbread eggnog cocktail that combines all of the best festive flavors into one amazing drink! It’s a super easy way to use up your eggnog after the kids have gone to bed - while you’re waiting to set out gifts! Gingerbread & Eggnog Cocktail Recipe My delicious gingerbread eggnog cocktails are an amazing dessert drink to enjoy during your Christmas celebrations!...

This incredibly tasty, cheesy green bean casserole with bacon combines cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and a crunchy topping for an upgraded classic! It’s a family favorite holiday side dish that never fails to wow every time! Cheesy, rich, and incredibly satisfying – my ultimate green bean casserole is the perfect addition to your holiday table! Classic Green Bean Casserole gets a facelift with my delicious recipe! I add crispy pieces of bacon to the green beans, and then cover it all with a flavor-packed cheese sauce that’s better than any canned soup!...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information and offers.To kick off the new year, JetBlue is back with its annual Big Winter Sale. One-way flights start as low as $39 across the JetBlue network.With this deal, JetBlue has gifted travelers time to research and select a deal by next Wednesday, Jan. 11.Deal basicsJETBLUE.COMAirlines: JetBlue.Routes: To and from Boston; Fort Lauderdale; Denver; Los Angeles; Palm Beach, Florida; Cancun, Mexico; Nassau, The Bahamas; and others....