Why it makes sense to have both Amex Platinum cards – The Points Guy
The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express have established themselves as the cards to have if you’re interested in luxury travel benefits. With an overlapping rewards structure and similar benefits, it’s logical to question which of the two is the best for you. Or, if you already have one of the cards, you may be wondering whether you should also go for the other. It could actually work out in your favor to make room for both cards in your wallet — even with the $695 annual fees on each (see rates and
Read moreFocus Close, Real Close with Your Micro Four Thirds Camera Using a Bellows from the 1960s
The subject of our bellows demonstration: a small LED night light. Is your Micro Four Thirds camera lacking in the macro photography department? Do you need ultra-closeup photography and your macro lens equipped with a set of extension tubes isn’t cutting it? Never fear; just take a trip back to the 1960s and use a bellows that was made for M42 thread mount Asahi (Honeywell) Pentax Spotmatic cameras. Although a modern bellows can be purchased from Fotodiox, these eight models lack a native Micro Four Thirds camera mount. Sure, you could opt for one of these alternatives and purchase a
Read moreWhat I’m Putting In Our Easter Baskets – Julia Berolzheimer
Hard to believe, but Easter is arriving next month! If you’re on the hunt for fun gift ideas, the classic Easter basket filled with sweet treats, mini toys, and games is always a hit. But if you’re looking to mix things up, consider a few playful surprises—like soft bunny ears for dress-up fun, whimsical socks to add a touch of charm, or garden bunnies perfect for little nature lovers. Carrot markers bring a creative twist to coloring time, while classic books make a timeless addition for budding readers. However you fill their baskets, keep it fun, and you can’t go
Read moreHotels with cool resort fee perks – The Points Guy
As far as we’re concerned, we’d love to see the end of resort fees. They’re the daily surcharge (its other aliases might be destination fee, amenity fee, etc.) that many hotels add to your stay to cover some of the property’s amenities, from the gym and the bottles of water in your room to domestic calls and use of a business center. This amount can range from $20 to $70 per night depending on where you’re staying — and some properties charge even more. In the past, we’ve provided tips on how to get out of having to pay resort
Read more7UP Bundt Cake – The Recipe Critic
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. My deliciously moist 7UP Bundt Cake has a buttery texture with a hint of citrus. The carbonation in 7UP lifts the batter for a light, fluffy crumb. Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe Bright Citrus Flavor: The 7UP and lemon give this cake a light, refreshing citrus kick. The sweet, tangy glaze drizzled over the top really takes it to the next level. Moist and Tender Texture: This 7Up bundt cake is soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Shake It ‘UP’: Serve
Read moreBhumi Pednekar and Tamannaah Bhatia opted for earthy and coral hues in the best beauty looks of the week
With summer in full swing, one might expect a wave of bright and candy-hued beauty looks to take over. Yet, Bollywood stars seem to be favouring a more understated approach, embracing a mix of brown and coral tones that strike the perfect balance between definition and effortlessness, minimal glam. This shift towards soft, earthy glamour proves that sometimes, less really is more. Take Sharvari Wagh, for instance, who opted for a neutral-toned beauty look to complement her androgynous fit from 431-88. A blend of taupe shadow with warm coral undertones subtly enhanced her features, while a barely-there wing added just
Read moreBob Iger Showcases Disneyland Paris’ New Lion King Ride
More key details of the sprawling expansions coming to Disney Parks were unveiled by CEO Bob Iger himself this week, including a look at the Lion King ride for Disneyland Paris. Disney is also busy over at Imagineering, as Star Wars droid action expands to the real world and the world of cinema in The Mandalorian and Grogu. And of course this week Snow White is getting some love at Disneyland and Walt Disney World with limited-time offerings—as movie theaters, including the Alamo Drafthouse, also join the Disney Princess excitement with parties, special menus, and more merch. Over at Universal
Read moreIHG Premier Business Credit Card review: The annual fee is justified – The Points Guy
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card overview The IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card offers sufficient perks that, if utilized, can easily justify the card’s annual fee of $99. However, business owners who aren’t loyal to IHG One Rewards may be better off with another business card. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer. Considering that the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card has an annual fee of only $99, it offers many perks for travelers and small-business owners who frequently stay with IHG.
Read moreSeverance season two review: Even before the finale, innie rights and humanity made for a stronger show
If you think about it, Severance's "innies" — the people trapped in an endless cycle of office work — should genuinely hate their "outies" — their other halves who exist everywhere else. While outies are free to live a seemingly carefree existence, unburdened by the labor, boredom and indignities of office life, innies have no escape. Every time they enter the elevator at the end of their shifts, which triggers the switch to their outie persona, innies just blink and return to the sterile hallways of nefarious biotechnology firm Lumon Industries. There are no weekends or holidays, there isn't even
Read moreQuick tip: Use a long lens for landscape images
There’s a tendency to grab the wide-angle lens when heading out to capture landscape images. That can lead to your landscapes looking a lot like many others. Here’s a way to change it up. Long lens Wide angle lenses capture a large part of a scene in which it often ends up being quite busy. This can lead to an image which doesn’t really have a command to look because there is so much in the frame. One of the ways to helps your photos stand out is to try a different lens. A longer lens compresses a scene and
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