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Virgo and Sagittarius are both very bendy and changeable. They share a quality (mutable) that means they’re adaptable. Together, they make a pair that’s always evolving — never a dull moment here. One sticking point is that Virgo thrives in the rhythm of the familiar. They can be resistant to acting in the moment, which the racy Sagittarians can find maddening. Spontaneous Sagittarius is met with a pre-planner in Virgo who wants to plan out the deets first....

Guys, relax. It’s only natural to wonder when to wear a tuxedo as well as where to wear one. So many invitations these days don’t even include a dress code, so men are often left to make the best choice for themselves. That’s where we come in. First: A little history. It is important to know that the tuxedo is not actually the height of men’s formalwear. “White tie” is as dressy as it gets, and you can read more about the distinction in our guide to party attire....

The Brady family on Days of our Lives plays a central role in many of the soap opera’s storylines. The blue-collar brood arrived in Salem back in 1981, when number one son, Roman, was assigned to guard and protect Dr. Marlena Evans from the feared Salem Strangler. As a love story between Roman and Marlena flourished, Roman’s clan slowly expanded. We learned about his mother (Caroline) and father (Shawn) and, eventually, three siblings (Kimberly, Kayla, and Bo)....

Whether you are a fan of the Olympics or of gymnastics, it’s hard not to know the name of gymnast legend Gabrielle Douglas. Gabrielle Douglas was a member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team—a squad known as the Fierce Five that won the Olympic gold medal for the first time since 1996. Douglas also earned gold in the all-around, becoming the first gymnast in American history to win the gold medal in both the team and all-around....

About a year ago, I had my first Hilton all-inclusive experience with a stay at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Jamaica. There was room for improvement, particularly in the rooms and food and beverage areas, but I did ultimately enjoy my stay so I was willing to give the brand another shot.My colleague Madison Blancaflor raved about her experience at the adults-only, all-inclusive Hilton Playa del Carmen, and specifically called out the excellent food, so I was excited to try that next....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Update: American just launched a promotion offering 25,000 miles for each round-trip booked in business or first class flown between now and July 31. The deal below books into the I fare class, so these flights should be eligible for this promotion!British Airways tends to offer fantastic transatlantic business-class fares for summer and holiday travel, and this year is no different....

Flying with American Airlines? Get your vaccine card ready.On Thursday, the Fort Worth-based carrier announced that it’s adding a vaccine passport capability to its health passport mobile app, Verifly. Flyers can now securely upload their CDC vaccination card before a trip, which will then be verified and processed before departure.Verifly is an independent mobile app that American has deployed since November 2020 to streamline the check-in and document verification process before departure, including international entry requirements, COVID-19 tests and now vaccines....

Though the snow is just starting to fall, American Airlines is already looking ahead to the summer.The Fort Worth-based carrier announced its summer 2023 schedule on Friday. It includes expanded service in many existing markets, as well as a slew of resumptions.Be the first to hear breaking travel and aviation news when you download the free TPG app.Here’s the latest.4 routes get a big boostBeginning in April, American will add additional flights on four long-haul routes, including:Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)....

Jump to Recipe Oven baked tuna steaks are a quick and easy dinner that takes almost no prep or cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights! Anyone can be a chef with these lemon and herb sheet pan tuna steaks because they are a restaurant-quality dish that is shockingly simple to make at home! Tuna Steaks With Lemon & Herbs Any seafood fan will be delighted with this super simple oven baked tuna steak recipe!...

Jump to Recipe A basil substitute will definitely come in handy in the kitchen, especially if your family is a fan of Italian recipes! Fresh and dried basil are common cooking ingredients, and this list features alternatives for both. Don’t let your recipe lack flavor, try one of these easy basil substitutes today! Best Basil Substitutes There are a few distinct smells that remind us of our favorite foods. Like the fragrant aroma of fresh basil on a pizza....

Finding a great cardamom substitute is hard to do with such a unique and flavorful spice, but there are some great alternatives that you’re sure to have on hand! I’ve included my favorite cardamom substitutes here from single spices to blends, to what works best in chai, garam masala, curry, and baking! Best Cardamom Substitute (Whole or Ground) Time allowing you’ll have a chance to run to the store so you don’t miss out on the wonderfully floral flavor of cardamom....

Jump to Recipe Find a great fennel seed substitute on this list of simple ingredients that can be swapped for fennel seed in any recipe! Whether you are making soups, sauces, bread, pizza, or anything else, these options will add just the flavor you need! Just choose a fennel seed substitute from this list and let’s get cooking! Best Fennel Seed Substitutes Have you ever been halfway through making a dish only to realize that you are missing one of the ingredients needed?...

Jump to Recipe There are so many wonderful spinach recipes in the world that I couldn’t possibly list them all, so here are the best of the best! Cold or warm, wilted or fresh, sautéed or baked, there are so many amazing ways to enjoy spinach! An easy and versatile super food - spinach can do it all! Spinach is usually one of the super-foods that top the list when it comes to overall nutritional value....

UPDATE: 2014 Largest African Retail Companies »Between the release of the Global Powers of Retailing 2010 report and the 2011 report, Shoprite Holdings rocketed from a global ranking of 130 into the 95th position. That would be impressive movement compared to your own country’s retailers, but such upward movement on the global retailing stage is truly impressive.Pic ’n Pay and Massmart Holdings experienced similar upward movement on the 2011, but SPAR group lost significantly in the global retail revenue ranks....

Callaway Golf’s Big Bertha Fusion irons set first appeared on the retail market in late 2004, and incorporated what Callaway called “Fusion Technology.” That tech design was a way to achieve extreme perimeter weighting, creating a very forgiving set of irons. But golfers had to pay for it: At the time of their release, the Big Bertha Fusions were priced at nearly $1,300 with steel shafts and more than $1,500 with graphite shafts....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This reader question comes from TPG reader Steven, who asks:“Can you turn Amex points into American Airline miles? I want to use them to fly Etihad from the US to the Middle East.“The answer to Steven’s first question about converting Amex points into American miles is: yes, but it’s at a terrible conversion rate. That’s because first you have to transfer your Amex points into Starwood points at a dismal 3:1 ratio, and then you can transfer Starwood points to American Airlines miles at a 1:1 ratio and you get a 5,000-mile bonus for transfers of 20,000 miles - so at least there’s a little 25% bump there....

The Club Med brand of all-inclusive resorts is best known for beachy vibes, above-par food, poolside entertainment, vivacious G.O.’s (the French brand’s lingo for its staff – short for Gentils Organisateurs) and activities like flying trapeze lessons included in your stay. And you’ll find Club Med properties across Mexico, the Caribbean and in the U.S. (did you know there’s even a Club Med Sandpiper in Florida?).But when the Club Med Québec opens on Dec....

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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter here: https://thepointsguy.com/mailing-list//Winter is coming. And that means we’re looking at destinations down south to escape the coming cold.We’re seeing flights to Cancún (CUN) for as little as $189 round-trip on airlines like Delta, United, JetBlue and more. Once you’ve booked your flights, check out reviews of the many points properties in the Yucatan like the JW Marriott Cancun or all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva....