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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Marriott is known for providing travelers plenty of options with cobranded properties. The company currently offers almost 100 cobranded properties, and plans to add an additional 144 to that list. Now in Marriott’s latest move, it has opened its first triple-branded property in Nashville.At the Nashville property, customers will have the option to choose from 209 AC Hotel rooms, 136 Residence Inn suites or 125 SpringHill Suites spots — all under a single roof....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This is the Mary Poppins of hotels. My stay at Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund was practically perfect in every way. The hotel, which spans two buildings, combines neoclassical architecture from the early 1900s with a chic, modern tower, offering visitors the best of both worlds, both new and vintage. I enjoyed the historical aspect, but also appreciated the clean, classic rooms....

I’ve found some incredible hotel deals during the coronavirus pandemic. But as travel has restarted and restrictions have relaxed in the U.S., weekly reports from hotel analytics company STR show that the average daily rate of domestic hotels is slowly increasing. The July 4-10, 2021 period even showed a 5.4% increase in the average daily rate at U.S. hotels compared with a comparable week in 2019.Hotels in some markets are currently charging much higher rates than usual....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.My favorite car rental program promotion is back! National’s Emerald Club just launched its long-running One Two Free promo, giving you an opportunity to score a free day after just two rentals — while still racking up rental credits at the usual rate.Rentals of two days or longer within the 50 United States, D.C. and select locations in Latin America and the Caribbean qualify for One Two Free....

Southwest Airlines’ latest route-map adjustment includes good news for Austin.The Dallas-based carrier is adding a new route from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oklahoma City (OKC), as well as boosting service to four existing destinations, including Lubbock, Texas (LBB); Kansas City, Missouri (MCI); Long Beach, California (LGB); and El Paso, Texas (ELP).Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!Daily service to Oklahoma City will begin on Nov....

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Tony Jaa is not just a martial arts movie actor. The man is also a very impressive martial artist with a ton of credentials. Check out his story below. Tony Jaa’s Birthday and Early Life Tony Jaa was born Panom Yeerum on February 5, 1976, in Surin province, Isaan, Thailand. Later, he changed his name to Tatchakorn Yeerum, though he is better known by his nicknames Tony Jaa in the west and Jaa Panom in Thailand....

Qatar Airways is one of the world’s most reputable airlines, flying to more than 150 international destinations from its base at Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha. Not only that, it’s part of the Oneworld Alliance, making it a brilliant option for travelers wanting to use their Avios.Qatar’s ‘Qsuite’ product is widely regarded as the best business-class product in the sky due to its fully closed cabin, enormous seat and incredible food and drink options....

Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you might have missed from the week before. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you might have missed on TPG this week.British Airways Takes a Step Back in Time to Welcome Boeing 747-400 With BOAC LiveryCurrent and former crew excitedly welcomed the plane at London’s Heathrow (LHR) airport.Virgin Galactic Successfully Enters Space for Second TimeIt’s only a matter of time before the general public will be able to experience outer space, too....

No one knows exactly what DJs do in their console. You see them move their hands. You see them contort their faces in weird ways while moving their hands. But those are mere byproducts of the actual thing they do. But what exactly is that thing? Are they simply pushing buttons? Frying pancakes? Stirring soup? Who knows? It’s a mystery to most of us. We were really curious about this, so we reached out to several DJs and experts on the art of deejaying to find out what exactly DJs do when they play live....

While the Boeing 787 is designed to fly more than 8,000 miles without stopping, I got to experience this jet on a short, 709-mile flight from Santiago, Chile, to Buenos Aires, Argentina.No, there wasn’t a diversion or a mechanical issue — this was a regularly scheduled daily commercial service on a 787 between the two capitals.The thrill of flying on a wide-body jet for a 90-minute hop would have been enough for this aviation enthusiast to specifically book this flight....

Films like “Gone with the Wind” and “The Godfather” are hailed as masterpieces from almost the moment the first audiences see them, and their critical and box office success reflect that. But there are other movies that manage to win crowds over a longer period of time, slowly gaining fans and admiration via word-of-mouth spread by those who feel passionate about the movie. The term “cult film” (and later “cult classic” as the film ages) is used to describe a movie that has developed a small, but significant and thoroughly dedicated, fanbase that grows over time....

Jump to Recipe Learn what to serve with ribeye steak to make a delicious and satisfying steak dinner, whether it be for a special occasion or just because! These sides include salad, bread, potatoes, and even a cauliflower mac and cheese! No matter what your favorite sides are, there is something here to turn that ribeye steak into an extra special meal! Best Side Dishes For Ribeye Steak Ribeye steaks are juicy and flavorful, cooked to perfection with a golden-brown crust!...

We get it. After so long off the road, a lot of air travelers are out of practice when it comes to remembering what is allowed or not allowed in carry-on bags.So we recommend reviewing the Transportation Security Administration’s 3-1-1 liquids rule explainer and the agency’s What Can I Bring web tool before your next trip.Baby food and bread? TSA says yes. Selfie sticks? Sewing machines? Yes, and Yes.Snow globes? It depends....

Adults soon will need to show a negative COVID-19 test in addition to proof of a COVID-19 vaccine to get on board some Royal Caribbean ships.With Delta cases across the U.S. on a sharp upswing, the world’s largest cruise line on Thursday said all passengers over the age of 2 on sailings of five nights or longer out of U.S. ports would need to provide such a negative COVID-19 test before boarding....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We all want to get in on as many lucrative credit card bonuses as possible, but in order to do so, you’ve got to be smart and strategic about your applications. You need to understand how multiple credit inquiries affect your FICO score, and how each major bank handles multiple credit card applications.On this point, TPG reader Nick asks:I was wondering if there are any tradeoffs to “credit card promotion hopping....

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UPDATE: Foreign airlines are planning normal or only slightly reduced service to the U.S. from Thursday, a day after dozens of flights were canceled due to concerns about the Boeing 777’s radio altimeter as 5G C-band is rolled out in the U.S.In a statement on its website, All Nippon Airways said that there was “FAA notification that there is no safety issue with the operation of Boeing 777 aircraft to the U....

Jump to Recipe The Cosmopolitan, or Cosmo cocktail is a deliciously tart yet sweet fruity drink that’s flavor is reminiscent of my homemade pink lemonade! That’s no surprise as one of the main ingredients is cranberry juice cocktail, along with vodka, lime juice and either triple sec or Cointreau! Best Cosmopolitan Cocktail Blended perfectly with my recommended ingredients, you will find that this is simply one of the best cosmopolitans you will have!...

Jump to Recipe These easy appetizers will make your life much less stressful the next time you need to feed a group of people! Each of these simple recipes are easy to eat, easy to share, and easy to make! Whether you opt for simple finger food or a fork-and-plate type of recipe, these tasty appetizers will be a hit at your next get-together! The Best Easy Appetizers Appetizers do a great job of holding hungry people over while they wait for the main course....