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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As part of my internship here at TPG, one of the last assignments was to redeem Etihad miles on a partner carrier to travel somewhere off the beaten path. My destination: Dakar, Senegal. When I learned that I’d be traveling to Senegal, I wasn’t sure what to think, considering it’s not a destination that was high on my list of places I wanted to go or, frankly, a country that I knew anything about....

NOTE: The following page contains content and material of a sexual nature which may be inappropriate for children and may be offensive to some adults. Please use this page responsibly. Male Genital: Foreskin Piercing [Picture] The foreskin piercing is obviously limited to the uncircumcised penis. Unlike ancient times when this was used as a chastity device for slaves, today it is used for sexual enhancement. The foreskin can be pierced with either single or multiple piercings....

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Prima, will feature a slew of entertainment options, including the industry’s first three-level go-kart track, freefall dry slides and a theater that transforms into a nightclub, putting new spins on amenities we’ve already seen at sea.The first of NCL’s six Prima-class vessels – which will be significantly smaller than the line’s largest vessels, marking a departure from current cruise line mega-ship trends – 3,215-passenger Norwegian Prima will offer a racetrack that’s nearly a quarter-mile long, allowing paying participants to reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Chase Sapphire Reserve is a well-rounded and respectable travel credit card. It’s been a TPG reader favorite since its launch in 2016.But not a whole lot has changed with the card since then. The card’s fee recently increased to $550 (previously $450), with only the addition of a few niche perks to show for it (Lyft Pink membership comes to mind)....

It didn’t take long for yet another Nordic airline to fill the gap left in the transatlantic market by Norwegian Air’s withdrawal from the long-haul business in early 2021.Just as Norwegian’s management team opted at the time to retrench back to the airline’s core European markets and get rid of its entire Dreamliner fleet, others spotted an opportunity.The new Oslo-based long-haul carrier Norse Atlantic Airways, which started flying in June of this year has been rolling out services to several US destinations during the summer....

Jump to Recipe This easy-to-make Seafood Chowder with Smoked Salmon features tender pieces of white fish, bay scallops, clams, and rich smoked salmon in every bite! It’s a hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy for an everyday weeknight dinner, or for special occasions, and holiday dinner alternatives! Delicious seafood chowder is even more incredibly tasty with smoked salmon added to the rich and hearty fish soup! Amazing Seafood Chowder with Smoked Salmon Creamy, hearty, and oh, so comforting, my seafood chowder with smoked salmon is decadent and delicious....

More than 2 million passengers passed through airport security checkpoints on Friday, marking a new milestone as the U.S. travel industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 2,028,961 travelers, the highest number since Sunday, March 8, when 2,119,867 passed through checkpoints at U.S. airports.“The growing number of travelers demonstrates this country’s resilience and the high level of confidence in COVID-19 countermeasures, to include ready access to vaccines,” Darby LaJoye, the acting head of the TSA, said in a statement....

If you’re vaccinated, you can now go without a mask at many hotels in the United States, including Kimpton, Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Springhill Suites, Days Inn, Hyatt, Crowne Plaza and others.On May 17, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) – an organization that collectively represents 80% of all franchise hotels – handed down the decision to its members, stating that its new stance is in line with guidelines from the U....

Here in the United States, we are sprinting toward normality. More of the population is getting vaccinated and that’s causing a seachange of regulation and policy changes. Just a few days ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) relaxed its indoor mask guidance for vaccinated individuals. Fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear a mask or face covering in most indoor environments, even when in public. (Of course, local mask-wearing requirements may be in place and still need to be observed....

We’re well into winter storm season. As you’ve likely seen on social media, London is dealing with major winds right now making for a fascinating look at how planes land in high winds with the arrival of Storm Eunice. Hundreds of thousands of people are watching a live stream on Youtube of London’s Heathrow Airport at Big Jet TV.Forecasters have predicted 100mph winds for Wales, and many other parts of the country can expect to see winds into the 80s and 90mphs....

1985 was most definitely a transitional year in pop music, a period that straddled the latter zone of new wave and synth pop and the early rumblings of hair metal. But in its own way, it often reflected neither of these styles, occupying its own special space during the decade. There was room for straight-ahead rock here but also unabashed dance music and post-new wave keyboard pop. In essence, perhaps 1985 was the most organic and welcoming year of the decade in terms of musical variety....

There are lots of ways to get a late checkout at a hotel and plenty of reasons to want one. The ability to sleep in and milk the final hours of a stay or just pass time comfortably before your flight home can really simplify logistics on the final day of your vacation.Seasoned travelers know all sorts of tricks to help them score extra time in the room before leaving, including the fact that Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt and other major hotel loyalty programs include late checkouts as a benefit you earn with elite status....

The two cornerbacks are the pass coverage experts on football teams’ defensive lines. Agile and quick, great cornerbacks have natural instincts for the game, specifically on how to cover, read, adjust, and break on the ball, which makes them the anchors of pass defense plays where their effectiveness greatly influences the success of the overall defensive strategy. As with all football positions, the cornerbacks’ assignments vary depending on the play called and the defensive scheme, but all cornerbacks should be skilled in a few basic areas of play including press and man-to-man coverage, zone, and bail techniques, and understanding passing strategy for the offensive team....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG contributor Nick Ewen takes a look at yet another headache caused by last month’s Hilton HHonors devaluation – this one involving the award stay certificate the program issues when you make an award reservation, which are only valid for a year from the reservation date – a big issue since many people scrambled to make what reservations they could before point requirements went up – and what HHonors members can do to ensure they get to enjoy their stay even if it’s over a year out....

Editor’s note: Legoland Florida provided complimentary accommodations to TPG as part of a media event, but all opinions expressed below are the author’s.As a Florida resident with a six-year-old daughter, I’ve visited many of Central Florida’s theme parks. However, I’ve never sprung for a hotel stay at an on-property option — instead preferring a longer commute as a trade-off for more spacious (and affordable) accommodations.However, I recently had the opportunity to change this trend during a visit to Pirate Island Hotel, the newest lodging option at Legoland Florida....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.When flying, it’s easy to put your bag up in the overhead bin and forget about it entirely until you’re ready to deplane. But it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on your goods at all times — especially items that are especially valuable. Whenever possible, it’s always ideal to put your valuables under the seat in front of you so they’re always within sight....

Avelo Airlines is significantly growing its East Coast presence.The airline on Wednesday announced it will add four new destinations in the Southeast out of its base at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut, on top of the six cities in Florida it already flies to.The Houston-headquartered ultra-low-cost carrier will add flights to Nashville (BNA); Savannah, Georgia (SAV); Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR); and Charleston, South Carolina (CHS). Service to Myrtle Beach and Charleston begins on May 5, while service to Savannah and Nashville begins on May 6....

Choice Hotels may not have the sexiest brand lineup, but the company’s owners might have some of the biggest bragging rights in the hotel industry.The company behind largely affordable brands like Comfort Hotels, Quality Inn and Clarion was relatively quick to snap back to pre-pandemic performance levels. This is especially true when compared with its competitors, such as Marriott and Hilton, which are more exposed to business and convention travel. Choice garnered a $67....

Below is a collection of the funniest late-night jokes lampooning President Bill Clinton. “There are reports that Bill Clinton encouraged Donald Trump to run for president. When asked about it, Bill Clinton said, ‘It hasn’t been this tense around my house since … well, you know…’” –Conan O’Brien"This week ≈ launches the tour for her new book. When he heard Bill Clinton said, ‘I’m so proud of her, and what day exactly is she leaving?...

It’s Pride Month, and TPG is looking for fun ways to celebrate while, of course, incorporating all things travel. I was recently perusing some of the site’s other articles and discovered there are already posts on Oscar-worthy film locations and London film locations, so why not locations featured in movies with central LGBTQIA+ themes?Below, with some help from movie-locations.com, I’ve recapped a mix of titles that highlight both the struggles and the triumphs of the LGBT+ community and the places where those movies were brought to life....