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New York City is renowned for its array of museums. In three years, it will have a groundbreaking new addition to its roster when the American LGBTQ+ Museum will open its doors.The museum will be the first in the city dedicated exclusively to gay history and cultural exhibitions. It will be located in an expanded section of the New York Historical Society on the Upper West Side. The Historical Society, which holds the distinction of being the city’s first museum (founded in 1804), is currently building out a five-story, 70,000-square-foot section to its location on 77th and Central Park West....

Cornerstones of the Chicago doo-wop scene, stewards of the lush “Uptown Soul” of the ’60s, ’70s crossover artists, and also a self-contained unit who were politically and socially aware, the Chi-Lites managed to embody almost all of R&B history in their 40-year career. Yet most folks think of them as two-hit wonders thanks to the ballads “Oh Girl” and “Have You Seen Her.” Formed:1963 (Chicago, IL) Styles: Chicago soul, Uptown soul, 70s R&B, Funk, Disco, Doo-wop...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.Since credit card sign-up bonuses remain the best way to rack up a large number of points and miles, it’s critical to understand the various application restrictions from major issuers.New to The Points Guy? Want to learn more about credit card points and miles? Sign up for our daily newsletter.One of the most important among these is Chase’s 5/24 rule, which says that Chase will likely reject your application if you’ve opened five or more credit cards in the last 24 months across all issuers (excluding most business cards)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today’s TPG Reader Hall of Fame story comes to you courtesy of Loren, who — together with her daughter Erin — managed a bucket-list trip to Egypt complete with a stint in Qatar Airways’ famous Qsuite business class. Let’s take a look at how they did it:Loren is a self-professed points and miles newbie, though you wouldn’t know it from her bookings....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Editor’s note: This article is part of a column to answer your toughest credit card questions. If you would like to ask us a question, tweet us at @thepointsguy, message us on Facebook or email us at info@thepointsguy.com.With the new, best-ever Chase Sapphire Preferred Card 100,000-point sign-up bonus (after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening), many previous (and current) cardholders wonder if they’re eligible for this offer....

Great news from United Airlines! This spring, the carrier ended its long-standing pandemic policy of allowing changes for basic economy tickets, which are otherwise completely inflexible. Aside from an option to standby for an earlier flight for free, you’re locked into your flight 24 hours after purchase.Now, following a similar move last month from Delta, United has restored its original flexibility, allowing basic economy customers to make free changes for tickets purchased by the end of 2021....

What is tallow, how do I prepare it, what is it used for, what recipes do I use it in, where can I buy it, and is it like an oil or butter? Don’t worry, I’m here to explain everything about this specific beef or mutton fat! This guide will walk you through all of the answers to your questions about tallow. What Is Tallow Tallow (or suet) is an extremely versatile type of fat that is made from rendered animal fat....

Less than a year after cruises officially began on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, the line is giving the ship’s cabins a makeover, based on passenger feedback.The new design – featuring wood accents, contemporary art and additional storage space – aims to offer a warmer, more sophisticated vibe. That ambiance will carry through to the rooms on Virgin’s second vessel, Valiant Lady, which is currently under construction and set to debut in March....

It’s possible to travel to many countries across Europe right now, though some have easier entry requirements than others – especially if you plan to travel with children who aren’t yet eligible for vaccination. If you can’t wait to get back to Paris, Barcelona or Santorini, we’ve got the information you need to know below.Here are the entry and testing requirements for several of our favorite European countries for visits this summer, plus what to expect when you land....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In addition to earning you miles with lucrative sign-up offers and on everyday spend, the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard, along with the AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard and the AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard from Barclays, all offer a special redemption perk: a 10% rebate on all redeemed AAdvantage miles, up to 10,000 miles per calendar year....

Emirates is doubling down on the relevance of its loyalty program in the U.S.Even though the Dubai-based carrier offers just a handful of routes to the U.S., the Skywards frequent flyer program has already made significant inroads in the country, and it’s planning to keep growing next year.In fact, the program’s nearly 3 million U.S. members comprise the second-largest segment of Skywards accounts worldwide, second to the U.K., which has 3....

This roasted lamb breast turns out amazingly tender and flavorful with just a little olive oil and a simple homemade lamb rub! The meat practically falls right off the bone! If you’re craving a gourmet lamb dinner, this recipe is a great choice because there is very little prep time and the oven does all the work! Easy Roasted Lamb Breast Recipe This oven-roasted lamb is delectably tender and so easy to prepare that you’ll want lamb for dinner every week!...

01 of 10 Changing Strings on an Acoustic Guitar - Removing the Sixth String These instructions apply to acoustic guitars. Here is our tutorial on changing electric guitar strings. What You’ll Need Wire snips Pliers (maybe) A cloth to wipe down guitar Guitar polish (optional) A “string winder” (optional but recommended) New guitar string Begin by finding a flat surface on which to lay the guitar. A table works well, but the floor works in a pinch....

My chicken broccoli rice casserole is an easy dish loaded with creamy chicken sauce, tender chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese flavors! All of the tasty ingredients are layered into a single casserole dish for an extra simple meal! It’s a long-time family favorite casserole that works wonderfully for feeding a hungry crowd any night of the week! Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole My easy cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole has all the flavor of a delicious home-cooked meal packed in a single dish!...

Jump to Recipe Crock pot pork chops are an easy dinner to get on the table with minimal effort- combine just 3 ingredients then cover and cook! You’ll love how delicious and tender the smothered pork chops are when served in this rich and creamy gravy! Tasty, juicy, and super tender 3-ingredient crock pot pork chops are an easy dinner! These incredibly easy crockpot pork chops are practically effortless! Crock pot dishes are some of my favorite meals!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last week, Emirates emailed frequent flyers with some great deals on flights to Dubai in both coach and business class, but unfortunately some readers had difficulty booking using the discount code. Over the weekend, however, Emirates shared a deal that’s open to all customers, and while the fares aren’t quite as low, there are still some significant savings to be had....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Here at TPG, Europe is always a favorite destination. From historic cities, to great food, to awesome hotel award redemptions there’s something for everyone.We’re seeing cheap deals from major U.S. cities like Los Angeles (LAX), Boston (BOS) and Miami (MIA) to several European cities starting at just $220 round-trip.Note that all fares are in each airline’s respective basic economy class....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Official application links: Earn the Companion Pass and enjoy 2-for-1 travel for the rest of 2019 with the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card, the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card or the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit CardAll three Southwest personal co-branded cards currently have a fantastic limited-time offer available. The sign-up bonus for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card and Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card is 30,000 Rapid Rewards points and a Companion Pass after spending $4,000 on the card in the first three months of account opening....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’re planning a trip to India or Southeast Asia soon (hello, Maldives!) then listen up because there’s a promotion that can net you some serious savings.Here’s what you need to know.From now through October 28, you can save up to 30% off on hotels in Southeast Asia and India. That includes countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand....

If you think hotel rate inflation is a thing of the past heading into the fall, don’t hold your breath.But industry experts also caution hotel companies from getting too ahead of themselves in terms of what they might be able to charge for rooms in the back half of this year — especially in light of so much economic uncertainty.Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG’s free daily newsletter....