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In a continual expansion of customer service efforts, Uber launched Uber Explore today, allowing customers to book beyond rides, from dinner reservations to live events and more.Plus, for a limited time, book an Explore experience and get 15% off Uber rides to said experience up to $10.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.To access this new feature, open the Explore tab in the Uber app....

As if the R rated version of the 2003 Billy Bob Thornton Christmas comedy Bad Santa wasn’t “bad” enough for you, Dimension Films unleashed a raunchier, sexier version titled Badder Santa on DVD in 2004. And why not? If you’re going to go for it with an R rated Santa Claus movie, why not push the envelope even further? Definitely not for kiddies – or the easily offended – Badder Santa is for mature audiences who don’t mind raunchy humor, lots of drinking, cursing as you’re never heard before in a holiday movie, and other behavior that would normally land you on Santa’s “Naughty” list....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar is a mythical destination that’s relatively undiscovered thanks to its only recently relaxed borders. TPG Contributor Lori Zaino recently returned from a trip to the bustling city of Mandalay and the ancient town of Bagan, where she explored temples, parks and monuments, and experienced the country’s local charm. (All photos are by author — visit her Instagram page for more....

Jump to Recipe These easy-to-make and super hearty Albondigas are exceptionally tasty Mexican meatballs that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways! Serve the meatballs up tapas-style, in a rich beef and tomato-based soup, or make the best tacos ever! Delightfully tasty Albondigas are a mainstay of Mexican cuisine and absolutely perfect for enjoying in a variety of ways! Albóndigas - Super Tasty Mexican Meatballs Savory and scrumptious, Albóndigas are Mexican meatballs often served as tapas....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Anyone who’s attempted to secure a reservation at some of the country’s hottest new restaurants is likely familiar with the relatively new reservation platform Resy, and may already have the company’s app on their phone. Lately, it’s even become my go-to — at least in New York City, higher-caliber restaurants tend to partner exclusively with Resy, with OpenTable remaining the primary platform for more “classic” joints....

“Welcome to Chicago! It takes about 9 minutes to get to Gate B3,” read a text message I recently received from United Airlines.I was flying from Bozeman, Montana, to New York, and had an hour layover in the Windy City. Upon landing at O’Hare, the notification came through just as I reconnected to the cell tower. It even included a customized hyperlink to step-by-step walking directions to get to my connecting gate....

Jump to Recipe These Oktoberfest recipes are perfect for all of your parties and get-togethers to celebrate this fun German festival! Regardless of where you live, you can always join in on the fun. Here are my all-time favorite Oktoberfest menu ideas! Best Oktoberfest Menu Ideas Oktoberfest is a German celebration that is featured in many cities around the world with dense German populations. This event is focused on delicious German cuisine and ice-cold German beer....

The Dubai Airshow kicked off on Sunday, becoming the first major aerospace industry gathering since the Singapore Airshow in February, 2020, as COVID-19 began to spread around the world.While the biennial Dubai Airshow typically has more of a Middle East and defense-focus than the Paris Airshow and Farnborough show outside of London — which switch off every other summer — Dubai 2021 being the first pandemic-era gathering significantly elevated the stage on which the show is taking place....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This story is part of a sponsorship paid for by Aer Lingus — one way that TPG continues to provide our readers with free news and advice about travel.Aer Lingus is offering a fall sale on European destinations from the US, with travel dates spanning from Thanksgiving to St. Patrick’s Day and beyond. Not sure where to go?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Been considering a trip to Brazil? American Airlines just dropped award prices on flights to Brazil to as low as 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles each way.We are seeing the low fares from a couple of major U.S. cities to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and São Paulo (GRU), including nonstop options out of New York-JFK. There’s also good news for those wanting to fly premium economy, with options out of Boston (BOS) from just 25,000 miles each way....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Right after Norwegian launched its annual fall sale, discounting many routes from the US to Europe, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have dropped prices between the US and London.You can fly from cities like New York, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle and more for as little as $307 round-trip. All tickets are in basic economy, so you’ll have to pay extra for a checked bag and to select your seat....

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 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.The Delta SkyMiles deals keep getting better: this time around, you can book round-trip tickets to various domestic destinations from 9,000 SkyMiles round-trip.Check out the list to see if your city has any cheap award flights....

Delta Air Lines is taking perhaps its biggest step yet to combat overcrowding at its Sky Clubs.The Atlanta-based carrier is rolling out an overhauled lounge access policy that puts some major restrictions on who can use the club. The changes are pretty drastic, especially for elite flyers who’ve enjoyed using the lounge as one of their perks.The move comes as lounge overcrowding becomes a major issue for Delta, perhaps more so than for any of its competitors; Delta has historically been the most generous carrier with lounge access via credit cards....

Forget a basic green salad, my super easy Doritos taco salad makes a wonderful lunch or dinner and it is so full of flavor! Perfectly seasoned ground beef, veggies, and Catalina dressing are combined with Nacho Cheese Doritos for a salad like you’ve never had before! Doritos Taco Salad is a super tasty bowl of crunchy goodness! Taco salads are good, but why not add Nacho Cheese Doritos? This is a modern take on the classic dish we all know and adore....

Jump to RecipeThese festive Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies are loaded with a delicious fruitcake blend in tender, buttery shortbread cookies! They are absolutely delicious slice and bake cookies with bright, fun fruitcake pieces throughout each addictive bite of shortbread! Rich, buttery, and deliciously fruity fruitcake shortbread cookies are made with holiday fruitcake mix fruit! Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies Recipe I’m sitting here enjoying these fabulously tasty cookies and thinking that my timing is pretty darn good!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As a reader points out, United knew about the aircraft swap more than 24 hours in advance:If you follow me on Twitter or Snapchat, you probably saw the mini-meltdown I had yesterday because of United. Before I dive into what happened, I want to issue a disclaimer about the whole situation. Yes, I understand it was not the biggest of deals — I got home with relatively little disruption....

This Instant Pot beef stew is a hearty and savory combination of tender beef chunks, carrots, potatoes, and celery that everyone will love! Use your handy pressure cooker to have this typically slow-simmered dinner on the table in no time. You won’t believe how easy this recipe is! Best Instant Pot Beef Stew It’s only in the Fall here in Minnesota, but even the hint of chilly weather demands more soups like this fantastic Instant Pot beef stew!...

Airports, schools and other public buildings throughout the United States often bear the names of politicians and other historical figures.Many times, those names become synonymous with the buildings they represent — take New York’s JFK Airport, for example — but that doesn’t mean they’re guaranteed to last for eternity.Sign up to get the daily TPG newsletter delivered to your inbox each morningNow, as The Washington Post reports, the Clark County Commission voted this week to change the name of Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, removing the reference to former U....

At one point in time or another, almost every boy and girl in America has wandered about being a merperson. A kingdom under the sea is a fascinating prospect for children, and let’s face it, for some adults, too. This fascination has been the subject of stories since ancient times, but thanks to the advent of television and film, the concept comes to life over and over again. Explore the following list and discover nine fantastic movie mermaid tales, both animated and live action, presented in order of recommended age group, starting with the youngest....