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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerThough the current public sign-up bonus for the Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage Visa Signature is just 30,000 miles, there are still offers out there where you can get both the Citi AAdvantage Visa and the Citi AAdvantage Amex cards with 50,000-mile sign-up bonuses each for a total of 100,000 bonus American miles when you spend $3,000 on each within 4 months - and you can get both at the same time using the two-browser trick....

With all of the tools and accessories you can choose from, how do you know which are the best for Black hair? When shopping, look for items that won’t pull on your hair or hairline. Avoid metal pieces when you can as well as anything (besides combs) with hard plastic teeth. Here’s a rundown of the top ten tools and accessories that will make your hair look fantastic while treating it with the TLC it deserves....

Many travelers are taking to the skies and roads again with the expectation that things are exactly the same as they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Others may have thought they’d travel in completely different ways.For example, TPG’s executive editor, Scott Mayerowitz, recently wrote about how his travel strategy has changed — and not necessarily in the ways he expected.That’s when I found myself evaluating some of my own travel habits....

Jump to Recipe These Easter cakes are beautiful to look at, absolutely delicious, and a perfect way to finish off your holiday meal this Easter Sunday! This list includes both traditional cakes as well as fun cakes that the kids will love! No matter which one you choose, it is sure to be a winner for your family! Best Easter Cake Recipes These Easter cakes are all perfect for celebrating the holiday with both your family and friends!...

This gingerdoodles recipe combines two classic cookies into one delicious dessert that’s perfect for adding to your holiday cookie trays! With ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and molasses these cookies have a warm spiced flavor that will remind you of Christmas. In fact, these cookies will have your house smelling like the holidays are now ready to begin! Best Gingerdoodle Cookies Recipe Gingerdoodle cookies are a fantastic blend of two delicious cookies, gingersnaps and snickerdoodles!...

Jump to Recipe There are so many reasons you might need a milk substitute, so take a look at this list of alternatives and choose the one that suits you! Whether you are dairy-free, vegan, lactose intolerant, or you just ran out of milk, there is an easy substitution that will meet your needs! 10 different milk substitutes for all your baking or cooking needs! If you grew-up in the 90s then you remember learning that milk does a body good....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Southwest love shines just a little bit brighter on California. Right now you can score flights between Southern California and Northern California for as low as $29 one way. But you have to act fast. The offer expires at midnight on December 11, 2019.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more airline news!Airline: SouthwestRoutes: LAX/SFO/SAN/SFO/SJC/SMF/BUR/ONT/OAKCost: from $29 one way in economyDates: book by 11:59 p....

Carnival Cruise Line is set to welcome two more ships from sister line Costa Cruises.As part of a new “Costa by Carnival” brand-within-a-brand experience that the line announced Wednesday, 4,208-passenger Costa Venezia and 4,232-passenger Costa Firenze will move to the Carnival fleet in 2023 and 2024, respectively.Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze — two of Costa Cruises’ four newest vessels — will join the 2,260-passenger Costa Luminosa in transferring to Carnival. Costa Luminosa is scheduled to move to Carnival’s fleet this September with a rebrand as Carnival Luminosa....

Why Do Fathers Give Up Custody Instead of Fight For Custody? I hear a lot about how the courts are biased in favor of mothers when it comes to deciding child custody. After doing a bit of research on the subject I’ve come to the conclusion, based on child custody statistics, that the courts are not the reason mothers gain custody in the majority of divorces. Below are a few stats from a Pew Research Center analysis of the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) released in June of 2011....

The second full day at the Dubai Airshow was a quieter one than the first as the airline industry continued to focus on an eventual post-pandemic recovery.Cargo was top-of-mind during the day as the current global supply chain disruption continued to loom large.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!Airbus received its first order for the freighter version of its A350, a variant the airline announced this summer but failed to immediately secure buyers for....

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.Flights to Alaska can be expensive and we don’t come across good deals there often. However, that isn’t the case today. As first reported by Fly4free, Alaska Airlines, Delta and United are currently offering flights from across the contiguous 48 states to Anchorage (ANC) from $275 round-trip.Most of these fares book into basic economy, meaning added fees and more restrictions in return for the attractive price....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Willis, who used rewards to help cover a family trip to Italy:Before I started reading TPG, I had a simple 1% cashback card, and I was happy to get some money back every once in a while. Once I learned about other options, I convinced my wife to drop it for a Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, figuring the 40,000-mile bonus* (at the time) would be a nice start, and the 2% return would be worth the annual fee....

Jump to Recipe My easy fruit cocktail salad features a rainbow of different fruit and a sauce made with pineapple and vanilla pudding that is incredible! This is a fabulous summer side dish or dessert that can be made using fresh or canned fruit, it’s delicious either way! Try a refreshing fruit cocktail salad at your next get together! Easy Fruit Cocktail Salad Fruit cocktail salad is an all-around summer classic....

The minimum connection time Delta Air Lines allows at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 35 minutes.That’s right – just 35 minutes at the world’s busiest airport. The reason that’s possible: the Plane Train.The sprawling airport might seem overwhelming, especially to those making connections for the first time. However, this fast, frequent train runs down the spine of the terminals, moving up to 10,000 people each hour. For more than 40 years, the underground train has whisked passengers from one concourse to another....

Citi is a TPG advertising partner.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here- Citi Premier® CardAt TPG, we want to help you maximize every cardholder benefit. Your credit card is more than just a purchasing tool. And depending on the exact card you have, you may have access to benefits including purchase protection, free shipping and even access to entertainment experiences.New to The Points Guy?...

Although adopted siblings wishing to marry is an extremely rare and unusual situation, it is a possibility. But is it legal? The short answer is “no.” It appears that throughout the U.S. and in most of the world, parties that are direct descendants or siblings—including adopted (by law) relationships— are not allowed to marry. In some rare instances, however, there may be exceptions. ​ In most locales, it is commonly believed that when two individuals share the same parents—regardless if one has been adopted—they are full siblings....

If you’re a grandparent from the Southern United States, you may already know that names and nicknames are done a little differently south of the Mason-Dixon line. Let’s start with Southern grandparent names. The most common grandmother names seem to be Grandma and Gramma, sometimes with a “w” attached to create Grandmaw and Grammaw. Another popular choice is Mawmaw or Meemaw, sometimes spelled MawMaw or MeeMaw. You may also hear such colorful variations as Big Mama and Two-Mama....

The majority of roller rinks, skateparks, and skating centers are either owned or operated by current or former skaters. Owning and operating a rink of any kind is an important job, requiring a range of both skating and business knowledge and demands a lot of advanced planning. Roller skating rinks have been viable and rewarding businesses for decades. Just like a rink or facility manager, an owner-operator is directly responsible for operations, development and revenue opportunities....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As part of the Downton Abbey movie release — which premiered on Sept. 20 — the famous Highclere Castle is opening up its doors to Airbnb guests for one night only on Nov. 26 and the low, low price of just $187 per night.Photo courtesy of Highclere CastleIf this is something that tickles your fancy, you’re going to want to set an alarm for 5 p....