What do artists actually do in real life? Television often portrays artists sitting around in coffee shops having deep and meaningful conversations, or swanning about in interesting clothes at art galleries, or having dramatic nervous breakdowns, usually connected to drugs and alcohol. It’s true that on occasion you’ll find artists doing these things. Yet, most of the time they’ll be where they really need to be—in their studio making art....
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Three more major cruise lines on Monday announced plans to require passengers on at least some cruises to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine.Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line and its two sister brands, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said all passengers on departures out of U.S. ports would need to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine to sail when the brands resume operations later this year.Unlike some lines, the three brands did not announce an exception for younger travelers....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Here’s a recap of the top points and miles news from this week:Earn China Eastern miles for Hilton stays.Hilton HHonors 2X/3X Miles For China Eastern: Hilton HHonors is offering 2X or 3X miles for China Eastern frequent flyer stays until September 30, 2014. You can earn triple miles for stays at 44 participating Greater China hotels and double miles everywhere else....
Gioachino Rossini’s take on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, his opera, La Cenerentola, is considered to be one of his greatest operatic achievements. The opera premiered on January 25, 1817, at the Teatro Valle in Rome, Italy and is set in late 18th century Italy. La Cenerentola, ACT I Inside the defunct mansion of Don Magnifico, Angelina (Cenerentola, aka Cinderella) is busy working as the family’s maid, while her stepsisters, Clorinda and Tisby, are trying on dresses and jewelry....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.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.President Trump Temporarily Ends Shutdown After Widespread Flight DelaysThe president temporarily ended the longest government shutdown in US history, only hours after the FAA began to slow air traffic....
American Airlines and JetBlue are expanding their Northeast Alliance — but not with new routes or codeshare markets.This time, the two carriers are teaming up to announce the first major loyalty benefit of their Northeast-focused partnership: the ability to earn miles and elite-qualifying progress on either airline.While there’s a lot to unpack here, the first thing to note is that the new feature is already live for any flights taken on or after today, May 26....
Changes are afoot in American’s loyalty department.On Friday morning, the carrier’s president of the AAdvantage loyalty program, Rick Elieson, announced his resignation in an internal email communication, which was viewed by TPG and confirmed by the airline.“Twenty-eight years later, it’s my turn to leave American and pursue other interests,” Elieson’s farewell letter reads. (You can find the full letter below.)Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!...
This Instant Pot jasmine rice recipe is a hands-off and straightforward way to get the most flavorful, fluffy, and tender rice every time! All you have to do is wash your jasmine rice, then cook it in a pressure cooker for less than 15 minutes.! Plus, you can even prepare large amounts of rice at once if you want to meal prep it for the week! Best Instant Pot Jasmine Rice Recipe One of the first things everyone should make after unboxing a new Instant Pot, has definitely got to be a nice batch of cooked Jasmine Rice!...
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....
South Florida is just under 600 miles from Delta’s Atlanta mega-hub.While it might be easy for the carrier to simply funnel most of its traffic from South Florida through the Georgia capital, Delta is making a play for the local market.In Fort Lauderdale, the carrier’s terminal is undergoing a $153 million makeover that includes a brand-new Sky Club and other modernized amenities. Further south down the I-95 corridor, Delta is boosting its presence in Miami with its fledgling LATAM partnership....
The competition is brewing in Boston.Over the weekend, Delta Air Lines filed a notable schedule update for its Boston hub, adding six leisure-focused routes to the Caribbean just in time for the peak winter season.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!Cirium schedules show that the Atlanta-based carrier is adding the following routes, most of which haven’t been operated since the outset of the pandemic in March 2020....
East coast hip-hop is sometimes referred to as New York Rap because it originated from block parties thrown on the streets of New York City in the 1970’s. East coast hip-hop was dominant during the late 1980’s and mid-90’s (the golden era of hip-hop, and is still relevant today. The Evolution of East Coast Rap East coast hip-hop has undergone a series of musical surgeries, from the lyrical subgenre that gave yield to Rakim and Nas, to the conscious approach made famous by Public Enemy and Beastie Boys, and later the mafioso rap blueprint popularized by Kool G Rap, Raekwon, and AZ, and now back to the lyrical....
New York City basked under sunny skies Monday amid unusually mild August weather. But, if you’re flying to or from New York City this evening, prepare for delays.The Federal Aviation Administration, in an unusual move, is proactively warning travelers about delays because of what’s becoming an increasing common pandemic-era problem: staffing issues, which the agency warned could lead to delays of up to two hours Monday evening:Due to the availability of staff tonight, the FAA must reduce the flow of aircraft in certain airspace serving New York City to maintain safety....
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Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Holiday shoppers, rejoice: Target’s offering 5% off of digital gift cards, up to $25 off of $500, as reported by Frequent Miler. This may not seem like a huge discount, but will still take the edge off of larger purchases such as kitchen appliances or video game systems....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Hilton has confirmed to TPG that it has implemented a “slight shift” in its Honors loyalty program, leaving many surprised to see standard room rates 5,000 points (or more) higher than just last week. While dynamic award charts enable firms to implement changes without warning, this doesn’t exactly send a heartwarming message to program loyalists.Given the immense breadth of Hilton’s portfolio, it’s nearly impossible to keep a real-time bead on what properties are pegged to what rates....
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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Each Sunday, we round up the top deals you might have missed on TPG this week. From flight deals to limited-time bonus offers, here’s what you need to know.Travel DealsFly to São Paulo with fares from $547Now this is a deal we don’t see often!Flights to the Maldives from $598The Maldives are a dream and so is this flight deal....
Get ready for even more luxury cruises that are as much about getting access to unique and transformational experiences as they are about pampering.So said several of the luxury cruise world’s leading executives Wednesday at Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry’s annual meetup in Miami.“The idea behind luxury is changing where people want to travel far and away, but they want to sculpt themselves into the environment, whether it’s in the classical world or whether it’s in the remotest parts of the world,” Navin Sawhney, the CEO for the Americas at small-ship specialist Ponant, said during a panel discussion on luxury cruising at the event....
