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Hate getting stuck in a middle seat?Well, you might be able to avoid one on your next United flight as the carrier just expanded its seating preference options for standby travelers.Previously, you could only state your preference for an aisle or window seat. Now, you’ll find three new options in the United app when you’re on the standby or upgrade list for a given flight.Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter for more airline and airport-specific news!...

Facebook has made it very easy for our old friends and acquaintances to look us up, but before you accept a friend request or reconnect, here are a few things to consider. Where Are You in Your Life Now? Not every friendship is meant to last in your life forever, but that isn’t a bad thing. Each friend we meet along the way teaches us something. We continually change and some of our friends change and grow with us, while others don’t....

Tailwind Air launched its new seaplane service between New York City and Boston this week, finally bringing much-awaited downtown-to-midtown service to the cities’ respective shorelines.TPG was aboard Tailwind’s first flight — you can read more about it here.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!As I flew from Boston to New York, and back the next day, I was impressed by the service — even though the price is fairly high — and by how quickly the trip between the two cities takes door-to-door....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the longest-awaited Hilton property openings in recent memory is the chain’s Waldorf Astoria property in the Maldives. The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi finally opened for cash bookings four days ago, however, the site wasn’t yet displaying any award availability. Now, the wait is over for Honors members who have been saving points in hopes of a massive redemption at the luxury property....

01 of 08 “WHOA We Got a Badass Here” Fairy Tail Meme Funny Lucy Fairy Tail Meme. Looking for some funny memes featuring characters from the popular Fairy Tail anime series? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve scoured the interwebs to find some of the best Fairy Tail anime memes created by fans and have collected them all here for easy downloading and even easier sharing. For your convenience, all of these anime memes are primed and ready to be shared with your Facebook friends or followers on Pinterest....

Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Micah, who used miles for a weekend trip to see his brother. Here’s what he had to say:My younger brother recently moved to Nashville. I have been trying to find time to fly out and visit him for a weekend, but due to work and personal constraints I hadn’t been able to make the two-hour sojourn from NYC. But in early August my schedule magically opened up for a weekend, and I even had the ability to take Friday off from work!...

The world’s largest airline is getting a bit smaller with three notable route cuts.American Airlines filed plans earlier this week to drop service between Boston and Toronto, Chicago and San Jose, Costa Rica, and Philadelphia and Akron, Ohio, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson.While American will continue serving all three destinations from other hub airports, the removal of these routes is interesting for a few reasons....

Marriott International now comprises a staggering 30 different brands. Even for folks who spend dozens of nights at the chain’s properties each year, like myself, it can be hard keeping many of them straight.Sure, there are household names like Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton and Courtyard. But then there are less well-defined labels like the Autograph Collection, AC Hotels, South Africa-based Protea Hotels and budget-friendly choices like Element and Aloft.I’d been curious to check out a hotel in the Tribute Portfolio, which is among the more obscure brands Marriott now includes....

Points enthusiasts, myself included, have been looking forward to staying at the Park Hyatt Auckland since the $200 million property was first announced way back in 2014. After a series of setbacks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel finally opened its doors in September 2020 — and I’ve been biding my time until New Zealand’s borders also opened to book a stay there.Luckily, that chance came last month when I went to New Zealand to cover the return of international travel to the country and was able to book a two-night stay at the 195-key property, which includes 23 suites....

This flourless chocolate cake features chocolate that is combined perfectly with fresh raspberries for an amazingly rich gluten-free cake. The balance of flavors is wonderful, with both the raspberry and chocolate being highlighted and complimenting each other. Not only is this an incredibly easy cake to make, but it also looks fantastic and tastes even better! Flourless Chocolate Cake With Raspberry There are many reasons why you may want to indulge in a flourless cake....

Jump to RecipeThis easy-to-make homemade Pesto Chicken Marinade uses fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic for amazing flavor! Your pesto chicken turns out super moist, delicious, and wonderfully tender! This amazingly delicious pesto marinade makes chicken dinners a snap! Perfect to grill, bake, pan-sear, and more! Pesto Chicken Marinade Recipe I love pesto! I mean, I love alfredo too I just shouldn’t eat it as often as I would like 🙂 Anything pesto is especially fabulous when Spring is here and you can use fresh, young basil leaves to make amazing marinades like this one!...

Jump to Recipe All of the best shortening substitute options including which are best for your recipe whether you’re baking pies, cookies, or other baked goods! All you need is to pick out what you have on hand from my list below! All of the best shortening substitutes are also amazingly easy to swap out! One reason you may be looking for a shortening substitute is simply that you ran out of shortening....

This tasty, savory cheese omelet is the easiest comfort food you could possibly make and it’s a family favorite for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! Eggs are beaten and cooked just enough to still be wonderfully tender, then filled with melty cheese! This classic cheese omelet is the base recipe you can’t live without! This easy-to-make cheese omelet is a breakfast staple that is sure to become one of your go-to recipes....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerPlanning on booking a hotel stay before the end of the year? You might be eligible for $75 off through your Citi Prestige® Card. Multiple TPG staffers got an email offer from Citi this morning with a discount code for $75 off eligible hotel stays booked through the Citi ThankYou Travel Center from Nov....

Crab cakes are a quick and simple seafood appetizer or main dish that will impress and delight the whole family any night of the week! Crushed Ritz crackers, lemon juice, crab meat, seasonings, and mayonnaise are mixed together to form the cake patties. Making my homemade crab cakes is incredibly straightforward and delicious! Pan Fried Crab Cakes Recipe These crab cakes only take 15 minutes to make and are packed full of sweet and mild seafood flavor!...

These crab rangoons are easy to make with wonton wrappers, then stuffed with a delightfully rich cream cheese filling featuring tender bits of crab meat! They’re a perfect appetizer to serve with your Chinese food dinners while watching a game, or just to snack on because they’re THAT GOOD! Serve with some soy sauce, sweet and sour, or hot mustard for an amazingly tasty snack! Chinese Fried Crab Rangoons Recipe Crispy and unsurprisingly addictive, these simple-to-prepare Crab Rangoons are the perfect go-to for appetizers, party snacks, and finger foods....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There are a lot of details to remember in the points and miles hobby. Even if you’re far from an “expert,” you can earn thousands of dollars in free travel with surprisingly little effort through huge sign-up bonuses from the best travel credit cards. But paying attention to the fine print minutiae is how you can take your savings to the next level....

Central America has coastal countries with beautiful beaches, historic ruins and rich culture. Guatemala and El Salvador are home to rainforests, volcanoes and ancient Mayan ruins for travelers to visit. Avianca Airlines is offering some serious deals in the fall to both countries from major U.S. cities under $200 round-trip.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Roasting marshmallows at a volcano in Guatemala....

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....

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.For a limited time, Delta SkyMiles members can find award availability for as low as 10,000 miles or $118 round-trip on various US routes as a part of Delta’s “Dream It, Live It” event....