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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.My first trip to Austin, Texas, the land of breakfast tacos and SXSW, was to visit recently transplanted New York City friends. So while most of my trip would be spent at their beautiful but slightly suburban home, my friend and I decided we needed one night out in Downtown Austin, no driving required. Plus, the brand-new Carpenter Hotel had a pool where we could take her kids to splash around in the afternoon heat....

If you’re looking for fall travel plans, there’s no greater place to explore than Iceland. I had the chance to visit earlier this summer, drove around the whole country with a camper van and ended my trip with a stay at the stunning Hotel Ranga.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.And currently, you can find flights to Reykjavik for less than $400 round-trip with wide-open availability from cities across the U....

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....

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.Finding soft spots in the Delta SkyMiles program has grown increasingly difficult in recent years. It’s no secret that some have even given up trying to maximize their SkyMiles due to the atrocious award redemption rates, especially in premium cabins....

If you have ever wanted to visit the Bahamas, now might be your chance. JetBlue Airways is offering deals throughout 2022 from other major U.S. cities to Nassau for under $300 round-trip.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.(Photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy)The deal was first reported by Secret Flying which offers free membership and deals on their app. The following flights are available in the first few months of 2022....

Known for Port Wine and beautiful powdery beaches, Portugal is a country you should definitely consider visiting. Tap Air Portugal is offering affordable direct flights to its capital, Lisbon, from U.S. cities starting at $368 round-trip.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.SecretFlying alerted us to this deal, available from February to November (excluding summer months).Deal basicsAirlines: TAP Air PortugalRoutes: BOS/EWR/IAD/JFK/ORD to LISHow to book: Directly through the airline site or through Google FlightsTravel dates: February – November (except during summer months)Sample flightsElevador da Gloria in Lisbon....

Wearing a golf glove is not a requirement to play the game, but it is recommended. Why is that? It’s pretty simple: A golf glove helps the golfer maintain a secure hold on the golf club. The human hand simply isn’t as tacky as the material used in golf gloves. This is especially true when the golfer is sweating, or when the grips of one’s golf clubs are wet. A golf glove will provide a more secure grip on the club....

I’ve been vegan since 2004. Airline food has come a long way since then, but still, some airlines are better than others in terms of the food options they offer (and whether they even load your meal on the plane in the first place).Over the past 18 years, I’ve realized some airlines are more reliable than others when it comes to actually delivering the vegan meal I requested and confirmed in advance....

Hawaiian macaroni salad is a delectable side dish that includes chilled pasta, mayonnaise, vinegar, and pineapple juice! This popular pasta salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. Bring it to your next barbecue, potluck, or picnic and it’s sure to be a new favorite! Easy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad I love how the rich, tangy sauce coats tender noodles that contrast with the crunchy bits of carrots, celery, and onion....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Tokyo is having a moment. It seems like every other day readers are asking how to use their miles to get there, whether it’s to experience cherry blossom season or check out new hotels like the Andaz, so I asked TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen to put together a handy guide for using miles to get to the Japanese capital....

COVID-19 isn’t the only virus circulating right now. This past Friday, I fell victim to one of the numerous viruses that occupy the grimy streets of New York City and it was pretty brutal. Not just because of the pain and swelling in my tonsils, but because I was supposed to leave for a weekend trip to Martha’s Vineyard with my sister and some friends.I woke up at 5:30 in the morning, about an hour before my scheduled alarm, with killer pain in the back of my throat accompanied by a throbbing ear....

[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“89” ground-experience=“8” cabin-seat=“22” amens-ife=“15” food-bev=“21” service=“23” pros=“Massive overhead bins and windows, fast Wi-Fi, best-in-class IFE and consistently pleasant service.” cons=“Underseat storage is tight, and A220 routes are scarce given the small fleet.” /]Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.At long last, the first North American carrier has started passenger service with the Airbus A220. There’s no other way to say it: The A220 is a big deal for aviation....

The question at hand for our experts: Is it better to learn 8-Ball on “bar box” pool tables or on “full size” tables? Tables measuring 4’ x 8’ in total playing surface are typical in small poolrooms where space is costly (or unavailable!). This size, common for home poolrooms and basements, is less costly than the 4½ x 9’s, but these and smaller “bar pool tables” have a key disadvantage (or challenge)....

Florida and Hawaii are the big winners in the latest expansion announced by Southwest Airlines.The nation’s biggest low-cost carrier confirmed four new routes Tuesday. They include two to Miami (MIA) as well as one to Sarasota (SRQ) on Florida’s Gulf Coast.The fourth will be a high-profile new route to Hawaii that will come from Southwest’s expanding operation in Long Beach, California (LGB). From there, Southwest will launch daily nonstop service to the Kahului Airport (OGG) on the island of Maui....

Fast and agile, the café racer was developed by English motorcyclists in the 1960s for the purpose of short-distance racing from one hangout (usually a café) to another. The most famous of these cafés was the Ace Café in London (which likely accounts for the alternate pronunciation, kaff racer, which is British slang for café). Legend has it that motorcycle riders would race from the café, after selecting a certain record on the jukebox, and attempt to return before the record ended....

If you are just getting into Tango, this list will help you become familiar with some of the most famous Tango songs in history. From “El Dia Que Me Quieras” and “El Choclo” to “Caminito” and “La Cumparsita,” the following is an essential selection of classic Tango songs. C. Gardel, A. Le Pera - “El Dia Que Me Quieras” One of the most recorded Tango songs in history, “El Dia Que Me Quieras” is also one of the most romantic singles in the genre....

United Airlines continues to shake up its route map, adding more point-to-point service amid the pandemic.The carrier’s latest additions come from its former hub in Cleveland – which gets nonstop service to Las Vegas and Phoenix – and Indianapolis, which will see nonstop flights to Orlando.United says the additions are to meet an “expected surge in holiday travel.” Searches for holiday flights on United’s website and app are up 16% compared to 2019, the last holiday season before the COVID-19 crisis upended travel in North America....

Army Wives’ season 2 brought us the aftermath of the Hump Bar bombing, a new baby, a drunk mother, a stalker, a new boyfriend, and an attempted rape. 01 of 19 2x1 “Would You Know My Name”" (OAD 6/8/08) Photo Credit: Kevin Lynch © 2011 Disney | ABC Television Group Everyone struggles in the aftermath of the Hump Bar bombing. Roland is badly injured and after spending a few days in the hospital, Joan takes him home....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last July I wrote about “technical difficulties” that had temporarily shut down American Express’ shopping portal. This was frustrating, because the Earn Portal was a quick and easy way to earn extra Membership Rewards points for shopping at popular retailers- much like the existing mileage and points portals offerered by numerous airlines and credit card companies.However, overnight the site went down and Amex has been mum on the details since, insisting it was still down for “maintenance”....