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You know you want a paintball gun, but you don’t know for sure if you want to go mechanical or electronic. While both varieties will shoot paintballs, they do it in very different ways. Learning the differences and the advantages of each type will help you choose which gun is right for you. 01 of 05 Paintball Gun Basics Westend61 / Getty Images All paintball guns (or paintball markers) are designed to shoot paintballs at high speeds using compressed gas–either air or CO2....

The Federal Aviation Administration said it will award 16 slots at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), abandoned by Southwest, to a single low-cost carrier, part of an effort to boost competition in United’s East Coast hub.Although Newark is not technically slot controlled, its flight schedules are still regulated — essentially putting takeoff and landing rights operate under a similar set-up. Governments use “slots” to regulate airspace at busy airports and avoid excess congestion, though only a handful of U....

What’s the latest way for high-end hotel brands to expand their reach? Apparently, it’s launching a fleet of luxury yachts to rival the upscale cruise lines for intimate experiences, fine dining, elegant accommodations and personalized service.Ritz-Carlton plans to debut its first yacht this fall, and on Wednesday, Sept. 28, Four Seasons announced its newest project, Four Seasons Yachts, which is expected to deliver its first vessel by the end of 2025....

If you’ve ever had a friend that seemed to take more from the friendship than give, you can relate to the term “selfish friend.” A selfish friend is one that has made things all about them most of the time, which means you spend time, attention, energy, and probably, money, on their needs. How Can You Tell If Your Friend Is Selfish? Selfishness isn’t always an obvious thing to spot in a friend....

The travel industry has undergone changes we could have never imagined in 2019. Airlines have shrunk dramatically as a result of the collapse of international travel. Cruise lines have laid up their ships and many hotels closed for several months – or forever.Hotels that remained open during the pandemic had to make some changes – and most of those changes are still in force.Hand sanitization stations are abundant, floors and walls are marked with reminders to maintain your distance and elevators are largely capped to one person or “family unit” per ride....

When it came time to pick a hotel for my recent stay in Tel Aviv, the decision was easy.As a loyal World of Hyatt top-tier Globalist member, I almost always try to stay at one of the chain’s properties. Hyatt’s footprint is small (but growing), so I’m often out of luck in smaller cities.While Hyatt itself doesn’t have any properties in Israel, a non-branded boutique hotel came up in my search — The Norman Hotel — which happens to be one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties that partner with World of Hyatt....

Royal Caribbean cruisers ages 12 and older will now have to show proof of vaccination to sail from Florida, the line told its passengers on Friday.Royal Caribbean, which isn’t sailing with as high a percentage of vaccinated passengers as some other lines, was previously allowing travelers to opt out of showing proof on sailings from Florida, thanks to an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis to prohibit businesses from requiring vaccinations in order to render services in the Sunshine State....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Gabrielle, whose son was able to take advantage of her Amex Platinum’s roadside assistance benefit. Here’s what she had to say:My 20-year-old son recently purchased his first car, and we decided it would be best for him to get his own insurance policy. Approximately one month after having his car on the road, all five of the studs on his front tire snapped and his tire came off of the car....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Nate e-mailed me this week with the following question:“Should my wife and I bank miles at Alaska for dual elite status - even if we never fly Alaska?We value:(1) free upgrades to first and premium economy (2) miles for hotel/air to US, Europe, Mexico, Hawaii (3) priority boarding and seatsWhat cards would you recommend for our strategy?...

Despite her great success during the ’60s and ’70s with musical partner and then-husband Ike Turner, the indomitable Tina Turner did not appear poised at the start of the ’80s to have continued success as a solo artist. However, in 1984 a brilliant combination of her powerhouse soul pipes with slick pop and rock production transformed Turner quickly into an ’80s music icon and major hitmaker. Choosing songs shrewdly and carefully for a series of three highly popular albums during the decade’s latter half, Turner emerged triumphantly from years of struggle for both personal and professional independence....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A while back, we asked the esteemed members of our TPG Lounge about their go-to tips and tricks for visiting Australia on points and miles. In a similar vein, we recently asked our TPG Lounge members to share their all-time favorite points hotels in the Land Down Under.Although there are a variety of points hotels located all over the country — in every large locale along any coastline as well as a few fancy ones in the Red Centre — the majority of the folks who wrote in seemed to favor points hotels in Sydney, a terrific city to start your big Aussie adventure, but definitely not the only one worth visiting....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Accio, suitcase!You can now book the De Vere House in England, also known as Harry Potter’s childhood home in Godric’s Hollow, through Airbnb. Yes, you can finally be a witch or wizard … for a minimum-two-night stay, that is. Rates at the property start at just £110, or approximately $142 per night.Image courtesy of AirbnbIn the “muggle world,” Harry’s house is located in Lavenham, Suffolk, and it’s a “highly-acclaimed Five Star and Gold Award bed and breakfast accommodation,” according to the listing....

As Americans grapple with the surge of COVID-19 cases thanks to the delta variant, a new variant is becoming of interest to scientists. Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed “mu” as a “variant of interest” due to potential concerns it might be resistant to vaccines and treatments.This comes as delta was solidified as the world’s dominant strain and breakthrough cases in vaccinated adults increased. But WHO also stated it needs more evidence before determining a risk level....

All of my best bay leaf substitute options are shared here for those moments when you go to start a recipe and realize you’ve run out, or simply don’t keep bay leaves on hand! Whether you’re making hearty sauces, soups, stews, chili, or roasts, the flavor of bay leaves is a common component! Everything you need for swapping out bay leaf flavor in a flash! The debate is still out about whether or not the inclusion of a bay leaf adds superior depth of flavor to a hearty dish....

Add MSC Cruises to the list of major cruise lines announcing a resumption of sailings out of U.S. ports.The world’s third-biggest cruise brand late Monday said it would restart departures out of PortMiami on Aug. 2 with a single ship, the 4,500-passenger MSC Meraviglia.The line said a second MSC Cruises vessel, the 3,502-passenger MSC Divina, would resume sailings out of Port Canaveral, Florida, on Sept. 16.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new cruise newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Bank of America is playing Santa with a special holiday edition of its popular “Museums on Us” program. From Dec. 26 to 31, Bank of America is offering cardholders free general admission to more than 220 museums around the country.While this offer is valid for free entrance during the holiday season, Museums on Us – now in its 22nd year – traditionally offers free admission to cultural institutions nationwide during the first full weekend of every month....

Jump to Recipe A box of Bisquick can go a long way and this list of incredible Bisquick recipes proves just how versatile everyone’s favorite baking mix is! From sweet to savory, breakfast to dinner, when it comes to homemade cooking Bisquick can do it all! Best Bisquick Recipes for Tasty Treats! When I think of Bisquick®, I usually think of pancakes. However, Bisquick is so much more versatile than most people would ever think!...

Jump to Recipe The best dill substitute depends on whether you love the flavor of dill and want to match it, or you dislike dill and want to replace it. Luckily we have dill substitutions for either side of the spectrum, so you’re sure to find an herb that will work for you! Easy Dill Alternatives Dill is an aromatic herb with a distinctive taste that is a member of the parsley family....

Breeze Airways is coming to a small airport north of New York City in a big way.The ultra-low-cost startup is headed to Westchester County Airport (HPN), where it will launch the airport’s first transcontinental service this fall.Daily flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) start on Sept. 7, with flights to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) starting on Sept. 8 and flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting on Nov....

“A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill.“This famous quote by aviation hero Frank Borman epitomizes exactly what the job of an airline pilot is all about. It’s our job to use our knowledge and experience to assess the conditions around and ahead of the aircraft to make decisions to keep those on board safe.This is particularly true when it comes to turbulence....