The Department of Homeland Security said that New York residents will not be allowed to apply or re-apply for Global Entry. The restriction is in response to a law in New York State that does not allow the Department of Motor Vehicles to share information with federal agencies that enforce immigration laws. A representative for …
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I flew from New York to LA and back in a single day just to eat a cheeseburger and gawk at planes – here’s why I’d do it again
The “$100 hamburger” is an aviation rite of passage and refers to when pilots fly their aircraft to a different city for a meal and come right back. As a non-pilot, I flew as a passenger on a plane from New York to get my $100 burger at the In-n-Out Burger next to Los Angeles …
Thousands of people are being quarantined on a Japanese cruise ship after 21 people on it tested positive. Here’s what it’s like inside.
Thousands of people on the Diamond Princess, a Japanese cruise liner, are being quarantined for two weeks after 21 people who had been on the ship tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus. An 80-year-old man, who disembarked in Hong Kong on January 25, was tested positive for the coronavirus. After the ship returned to Japan …
San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid has sold for $711 million, its first sale in history
San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid has sold for $711 million to a New York developer. It’s the first sale in the building’s history since its construction in 1969. The pyramid will retain its name. The now-beloved Transamerica Pyramid was despised by many who opposed the addition of tall buildings to the cityscape back when it …
How a 17-hour flight delay on United ultimately left me with a good impression of the airline
I recently flew United from Newark, NJ to New Delhi, India, using miles to score tickets in business class for my wife and I. The flight was scheduled to be on a Boeing 777-200 which hadn’t been updated to the new Polaris business class cabin yet — but a last minute switch put us on …
The Boston Marriott Newton offers comfortable rooms with river views, an indoor heated pool, and a great restaurant — all for cheaper than you’ll find in downtown Boston
is a great pick for business and leisure travelers with perks ranging from an indoor pool to restaurant with solid comfort food. There’s also ample meeting and event space. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with river-inspired decor and — if you request them — river views. I stayed in an entry-level with my husband and …
The Four Seasons Maui comes with initial sticker shock, but included amenities and excursions quickly add value — here’s how to maximize your hotel stay
Celebrities, honeymooners, and families love The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Beach for its luxury pampering, three pools, restaurants, high-end spa, and activities and excursions, all included in the price. Rooms start at $640 per night, depending on the season. While this is much more than I typically spend at a hotel, I found …
The record-high welcome bonus on 3 Southwest credit cards is ending in a matter of days
Southwest’s three consumer credit cards are currently offering their highest-ever welcome bonus of up to 75,000 Rapid Rewards points: 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 in the first three months, and another 35,000 points after you spend $5,000 in the first six months. This sign-up bonus is available on the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit …
Chase offers 2 ways to redeem points for travel — one option gets you the best deals on first-class flights
Chase Ultimate Rewards points — the currency you earn with cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card — give you lots of options for booking award travel. You can use your points to book hotels, flights, car rentals, and more through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal. Your other option is to transfer Chase points …
9 iconic airlines that were once household names but travelers will never see again
While only a handful of airlines operate in the US today, the skies used to feature a lot of diversity. Airlines such as Pan American, Trans World Airlines, and Eastern Air Lines once roamed but each fell prey to changing times. Airline deregulation, rising fuel prices, and rising oil prices all contributed to the consolidation …
A Chinese car company said it will make a virus-proof car, and people are comparing it to Tesla’s ‘biological warfare’ mode
Chinese car maker Geely has pledged to try build a car that can help protect its inhabitants from viruses. The Geely Group announced on Tuesday that it will spend $53 million to develop cars that purify the air and filter out viruses, just as China is battling a deadly coronavirus. The announcement prompted comparisons with …
What to know when traveling by plane as the coronavirus spreads and fears mount
Fears of novel coronavirus are raising questions about the safety of air travel in the face of an epidemic. Air travel is one of the largest transporters of disease traditionally and is responsible for the appearance of the virus in the US and other countries. Flight-tracking software allows flyers to see if the aircraft operating …
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An Instagrammer tried to make a viral video by joking he might have coronavirus on a plane. Instead he forced an emergency landing and got arrested.
A YouTuber forced a plane to turn around and fly back to the airport after he joked that he could have the deadly coronavirus. James Potok said he stood up on the WestJet plane and announced that he had been to “the capital of the coronavirus” and “I’m not feeling too well.” The plane turned …
Hotel EMC2 in Chicago, a Marriott Bonvoy property, is one of the city’s most affordable, design-forward hotels where room requests are delivered by robots
in Chicago subtly pays homage to Albert Einstein with a refreshingly different design approach that intersects art and science. The overall experience is unlike any other I’ve experienced with modern decor, dramatic artwork, and on-call service from room service robots, Leo and Cleo, who deliver requests such as extra towels. With such a unique, one-of-a-kind …
Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is one of the cheapest offerings on the Strip with prices regularly under $50 — but a recent renovation means there’s no sacrifice on comfort or style
is one of the oldest hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, but it doesn’t feel that way thanks to a full recent renovation of tower guestrooms. It’s also one of the most affordable, with prices as low as $31 for a midweek stay in low season, or more typically $100 to $150 on a weekend. …
I got a drink at one of NYC’s most iconic cocktail bars, which serves a $190 signature cocktail and claims to have invented the Bloody Mary — but its elegant ambience wasn’t quite worth the pricey drinks
The St. Regis New York, New York City’s top-rated hotel, is home to an iconic cocktail bar: the King Cole Bar. It claims to have invented the Bloody Mary in 1934. Over the years, the bar has attracted businesspeople and celebrities including Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Salvador Dali, and Joe DiMaggio. It was also featured …
This tiny pop-up camper sets up in 30 seconds, can sleep up to 4, and is completely customizable — here’s a look inside
Dutch startup Easy Caravanning‘s new customizable TakeOff pop-up camper can sleep up to four people and sets up in less than one minute. Weighing less than 1,650 lbs, it requires no special trailer driver’s license or additional rearview mirrors to drive. The 8×10 camper can be towed by compact and electric vehicles, transforms from a …
The official who led the global fight against SARS called China’s quarantine of 50 million people an unprecedented ‘grand experiment’ that could turn harmful
China’s decision to quarantine some 50 million people to stop the spread of a deadly coronavirus is an unprecedented “grand experiment” that could become potentially harmful, said the official who led the global fight against SARS in 2003. China has imposed the largest quarantine in human history by cutting off links to multiple cities, leaving …
The best and worst US airlines to fly for in-flight entertainment ranked, according to the experts
In-flight entertainment is a growing trend among US airlines, with most carriers offering some sort of means of accessing movies, television shows, music, or in-flight WiFi. CableTV.com analysts ranked the top ten airlines in the US based on the entertainment options they offer including seatback screens, streaming content, and in-flight WiFi. Ultra-low-cost airlines ranked among …
4 ways rewards credit cards from Amex, Hilton, and Chase helped me save money on my bucket-list trip to Antarctica
Antarctic cruises can easily go for close to $10,000 or more, so using credit card rewards is a great way to cut down on extra expenses. My sisters and I used points from the Chase Sapphire Reserve to book two separate round-trip itineraries as part of our journey down, saving more than $2,000 per person …
Japan quarantined a cruise ship with 3,700 people onboard after one passenger contracted the Wuhan coronavirus. Here’s what it’s like onboard.
Japan quarantined a cruise ship and is screening all 3,711 people onboard after a passenger was tested positive for the deadly Wuhan coronavirus. An 80-year-old man who had been on The Diamond Princess’ first leg tested positive in Hong Kong on January 31, and is deemed to have the virus. He had disembarked from the …
1 Hotel Central Park is an eco-friendly hotel inspired by its namesake — after spending the night, I’m confident their mission is more than just an interior design aesthetic
Located one block from its namesake green space, 1 Hotel Central Park prioritizes natural elements and eco-driven sustainability in a distinctly luxury package. Though a bit more compact than its Brooklyn Bridge location, all the details are just as intentional and well-executed, from the reclaimed wood furniture in the lobby to the lush plant life …
The 7 best affordable places to retire abroad
US News & World Report recently determined the top affordable places to retire overseas in 2020. Included on the list were cities such as Bled, Slovenia. Rent in Slovenia is 57.27% lower than in the US, according to the database Numbeo. Also on the list was Popoli, Italy, a small mountainside town that can trace …
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Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line are banning people who have been to China recently from sailing on their ships to protect passengers from the coronavirus (CCL, RCL, NCLH)
Over 17,000 people have contracted the coronavirus, and more than 360 people have died from it. Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, and Norwegian Cruise Line are banning people who have been to China in the weeks before a cruise from sailing on their ships. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian have also outlined additional health screenings …
The Hollywood Roosevelt has an old-school Tinseltown vibe that makes you feel like a movie star — here’s what it’s like to stay at the hotel Marilyn Monroe once called home
The Hollywood Roosevelt is a historic icon in the heart of Hollywood. Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Brad Pitt have stayed at the hotel, and in fact, Marilyn Monroe used to live there. Now it’s a draw for travelers looking to feel that same sense of Hollywood glam, with prime access to the hotel’s legendary …
We visited the most popular Costco in South Korea, and saw how the company has won over shoppers with free samples, fresh octopus, and bulgogi bakes
Costco’s business in South Korea is booming, where the warehouse giant has 16 locations. Business Insider recently visited the most popular Costco store in South Korea. We discovered that the core of Costco remains the same, but the retailer has won over local shoppers with options you can’t find in the US — like fresh …
Montana’s most expensive home is a $25 million mountain house that’s a 20-minute drive from a private club where Bill Gates and Justin Timberlake go to ski. Take a look inside.
The most expensive home for sale in Montana is a 16,000-square-foot timber and stone home that’s asking $25 million. It’s perched on a ridge overlooking 160 acres of mountains, meadows, trout ponds, and timbered ridges. The 16,000-square-foot home includes a custom bar and gaming area, an outdoor hot tub, a wine cellar, a pizza room, …