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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....

Delta Air Lines will impose a $200 monthly surcharge on employees who do not receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the airline said Wednesday.The surcharge will apply to any unvaccinated employee who uses Delta’s employer-provided health plan.Additionally, unvaccinated workers will be required to wear masks while indoors, and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing starting Sept. 12. Unvaccinated employees will also be ineligible for pay protection if they contract the illness beginning Sept. 30....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Welcome to the second installment of our new weekend series"Favorite Places," featuring beloved travel destinations, attractions, restaurants, hotels and more from different members of the TPG team. Today, TPG Contributor Leigh Rowan gives us a glimpse of the delightful/delicious Gourmet Ghetto in Berkeley, California.While Berkeley is renowned for its hippie culture and top-notch public university, to me, the truly standout feature of this Bay Area city is a neighborhood known as the Gourmet Ghetto....

A manual transmission can add value to a classic car from the 60s and 70s. In fact, some believe that a real muscle car will always have three pedals. This is why a factory installed Hurst shifter can push the value even higher. When you poke your head in a classic Mopar muscle car, are you hoping to see a 4-speed? If so, you probably wouldn’t mind seeing a Hurst pistol grip shift handle....

As more Americans return to the skies, one of the biggest challenges continues to be locking in a COVID-19 test — a requirement for travel to many destinations, even after you’ve completed your vaccine.The major U.S. airlines have all rolled out solutions to help simplify the process, for both passengers and check-in agents alike. Now, United Airlines is giving its tool — called the “Travel-Ready Center” — a welcome boost.As of Wednesday, United flyers can use the carrier’s website and mobile app to book a COVID-19 test at more than 200 locations across the United States....

Hilton president and CEO Chris Nassetta can’t wait for the summer.Americans are ready to take vacations again, hotel rooms are being booked at levels that could surpass the summers of 2018 and 2019 and Nassetta predicts it will be nothing short of a “blockbuster travel season.”“People want to get out. They’re feeling safe. They’ve been vaccinated,” Nassetta said during a wide-ranging interview Thursday in his McLean, Virginia office. “They want to get out....

Jump to Recipe This honey roasted acorn squash is a sweet and savory side dish that is fork-tender and perfect for any meal! It is simple to make and a great way to mix up your standard side dishes. Plus, this tasty winter squash recipe is also super healthy! Best Honey Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe Acorn squash is a fantastic winter squash that is low-calorie, lower-carb, and extremely delicious! This recipe is simple to make and adds some more variety to your traditional veggie side dishes....

Jump to Recipe Here’s how to reheat stuffing so that it is just as moist and flavorful as when it first came out of the oven! Using these methods, you won’t have to worry about your stuffing becoming dried out. From the stovetop to the oven, I’m going to give you all of my tips and tricks for some tasty leftovers! Guide To Reheating Stuffing Stuffing is such a delicious side dish that belongs on every Thanksgiving or Christmas table!...

Perk up, World of Hyatt loyalists — you’ve got new opportunities to earn and redeem points at a handful of Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) that were recently added to the brand’s redemption portfolio.If you’re unfamiliar, SLH is a collection of smaller, independent hotels located around the world that partner with World of Hyatt to offer some (but not all) elite status perks to travelers during their stay.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Lufthansa just added a new aircraft type to its fleet, and yet the latest jet still doesn’t sport the airline’s much-anticipated new business-class product.The German flag carrier took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registered D-ABPA, on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The plane left Boeing‘s production facility in Everett, Washington, on Monday at 4:38 p.m. and flew for nine hours and 34 minutes to the airline’s hub at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)....

Soul music is a combination of R&B (Rhythm and Blues) and gospel music and began in the late 1950s in the United States. While Soul has a lot in common with R&B, its differences include its use of gospel-music devices, its greater emphasis on vocalists, and its merging of religious and secular themes. Soul music was born in Memphis and more widely in the southern US where most of the performing artists were from....

Jump to Recipe This easy to make Panda Express Beijing Beef copycat recipe is just what you need to enjoy the popular sweet and tangy beef entree at home! Strips of flank steak are wok fried until wonderfully crispy, then the peppers and onion are stir fried with garlic and tossed in the Beijing sauce! The sweet and sour flavor of the sauce is also perfect for dipping, or making Beijing chicken!...

Jump to Recipe My super moist Pineapple Banana Bread is a treat all on its own but makes an equally wonderful breakfast, snack, or dessert! The tasty banana bread we all know and love gets a bright, flavorful addition with the pineapple that makes this quick bread truly addictive! This incredibly tasty banana bread is made even better with tangy, sweet pineapple in every bite! This Amazing Banana Bread is a Ray of Sunshine!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Relais & Châteaux, which offers access to exclusive luxury hotels, restaurants and experiences around the world, is ending the Club 5C loyalty program.A TPG reader forwarded on an email from the company, which says Relais & Châteaux plans to end the Club 5C program on May 31. Club 5C benefits will still apply to any stay booked before May 31 that’s completed before June 30, 2019....

Jump to Recipe Okra doesn’t have to be fried to be delicious, try this roasted okra with simple seasoning and some garlic and you won’t look back! This easy veggie side dish is packed full of flavor, and is much healthier than its fried counterpart! Incredibly flavorful oven roasted okra with garlic is the perfect side dish for BBQ meals! Roasted okra is healthy, delicious, and a perfect way to switch up your usual veggie side dishes!...

In response to the increase in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant, Royal Caribbean has tightened its onboard mask policies. The line will now require all passengers to wear masks in all indoor public areas unless eating or drinking.That includes fully vaccinated cruisers, even when they’re visiting onboard areas designated as vaccinated-only.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new cruise newsletter.(Screenshot courtesy Royal Caribbean)Previously, certain areas of Royal Caribbean’s ships – such as the spas, teppanyaki restaurants, lower levels of the theaters, and specific bars and lounges – were reserved for those who had received the full course of shots....

Contests aren’t unusual in the cruise realm, but relative newcomer Virgin Voyages is giving away an impressive number of free cabins — 1,000, to be exact — for sailings this fall as part of its “JLo’s Epic 1,000 Virgin Voyages Giveaway.“Songstress and actor Jennifer Lopez, the brand’s “chief entertainment and lifestyle officer,” has attached her name to the sweepstakes, which runs through June 29, 2022.Winners will each receive a balcony cabin on their choice of either Scarlet Lady, departing from Miami, or Valiant Lady, sailing from Barcelona....

If you’ve ever attended a trade show, convention, concert, bar, launch party, or other live event, chances are you’ve chatted with at least one promotional model. These beautiful, outgoing, and personable men and women are hired to grab customers’ attention and leave a lasting impression. They’re a popular form of advertising and marketing and are a huge asset to any event. However, even though promotional models are used by companies around the globe, not a lot of people know exactly what promotional modeling involves....

Last summer, United placed its largest single aircraft order in the history of the airline.The Chicago-based carrier announced firm orders with Boeing for 50 737 Max 8 aircraft and 150 of the longer 737 Max 10 variant, and with Airbus for 70 of the European planemaker’s A321neo, or “new engine option.“The order is part of the “United Next” program, which is designed to guide the company through its post-pandemic development. (The airline also unveiled a new signature interior and retrofit program as part of the grand reveal last June....