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An airline’s paint scheme offers onlookers a taste of a carrier’s values or its culture’s ethos. Some airlines update paint schemes once every few years while others remain unchanged for decades. A successful design can make an airline instantly recognizable. Think Pan Am. Sign up for Business Insider’s transportation newsletter, Shifting Gears, to get more …
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A handful of New York’s hippest hotels are now found within a three-block radius in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, speaking to New York visitors that prefer a Brooklyn base and lodging that feels experiential, unique, and locally-led, over traditional. The Williamsburg Hotel is one of these players, with sophisticated rooms and design that includes reclaimed wood, custom …
There are dozens of hotels on or near the Las Vegas Strip, ranging from budget-friendly accommodations to luxury suites. Because resort owners make most of their money on the casino floor rather than hotel rooms, some of the finest hotels in the world are available at a fraction of what they would cost anywhere else. …
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Japan’s bullet train is one of the country’s most prominent icons. Locally called the Shinkansen, the bullet train has recently landed on the news for a totally different reason — ousted Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn reportedly fled Japan using the train, which he snuck onto while hidden. Follow Business Insider’s full coverage of Ghosn here. …
Airbnb has software designed to scan someone’s online presence, including social media, to predict their behavior and personality traits. The software, first reported by Evening Standard, is meant to flag people who show signs of “narcissism, Machiavellianism, or psychopathy,” among other traits. Airbnb has faced an uphill battle to screen people using its app amid …
Credit card companies hope you never redeem your points, so they make it a complicated process on purpose. Cards from Capital One, Chase, and American Express all feature travel portals where you can book travel for most airlines, hotels, rental cars, and cruises. While you can sometimes get more value per point with travel partners, …
If you have a higher-end Amex card like the Platinum Card® from American Express or the Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express, you get an annual airline fee credit benefit. Depending on the card you have, this benefit can be worth between $100 and $250 toward checked bags, in-flight purchases, and airline lounge passes. …
From the California coast to the forests of Maine, American authors have drawn inspiration from every corner of the United States. Based on staff recommendations and internet research, Business Insider compiled a list of the most famous books set in each state. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Do you need a new book …
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is believed to be residing in a blush Beirut mansion. A Nissan internal investigation found that Ghosn purchased and renovated the property for $15 million using misappropriated company funds. On Monday, Ghosn reportedly fled to Beirut from Japan, where he was awaiting trial on charges of financial misconduct. The residence …
The United Explorer Card offers quite a few benefits, some of which are advertised, and some not. From free checked bags to booking an extra free flight leg on international flights booked with miles, the United Explorer card is good for even more than earning 2 miles per dollar on United flights and at restaurants. …
The Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2020 lineup has just been announced: Rage Against the Machine, Frank Ocean, and Travis Scott are headlining. Coachella takes place over two weekends in April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Tickets cost $429 for general admission, but how much Coachella costs depends on what you want …
Lufthansa passengers spent more than eight hours in the air before returning to their original airport. Flight 500 had taken off from Frankfurt, Germany on December 27, and was on its way to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil when the crew detected a leak in the emergency oxygen system. The plane was off the coast …
The London West Hollywood is a five-star British import centrally located at the intersection of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, with a stunning rooftop pool and incredible city views. Every room is a 725-square-foot suite, with pricing determined by view. Rates start in the mid-$300s and include breakfast, offering a competitive value that’s hard to …
The new year makes for a great time to reassess your credit card strategy and make sure you’re getting enough value from your cards to justify any annual fees. I spend more than $4,000 on credit card annual fees, but that doesn’t mean I waste my money. I travel more than half of the year, …
My husband and I have 26 different cards. To make the most out of my credit cards and rewards, I avoid interest by paying my bill in full every month, as well as utilizing category bonuses, choosing flexible programs, taking stock of annual fees, and signing up for new credit cards. Some of my favorite …
Boise, Idaho, has been called the best place for millennials to live in the US. The city of 229,000 people is also one of the fastest-growing in the US, attracting transplants from states like California, Washington, and Oregon with its comparatively low cost of living, growing tech scene, and easy access to nature. On a …
Hermosa Beach is a hidden gem in Los Angeles, located in the city’s South Bay, with far fewer crowds than other coastal areas such as Santa Monica or Venice Beach. Hotels in the South Bay are limited, with most found along a major road that’s not walking distance to the beach. Few hotels are actually …
The International Living Retirement Index, an annual comprehensive guide to global retirement destinations curated by US expats, was just released. The ranking takes a number of factors into consideration, including cost of healthcare, cost of living, process of obtaining a visa and owning property, access to entertainment, and ease of assimilation. Five Latin American countries …
The rewards you earn with travel credit cards can get you amazing redemptions that otherwise wouldn’t be attainable, like first-class flights that would cost thousands of dollars to book with cash. But credit card points are only valuable if you use them — and the longer you wait to redeem them, the bigger the chance …
New York City’s skyline has changed dramatically in the past decade. One World Trade Center, completed in 2014, became the city’s tallest building at 1,776 feet. Hudson Yards, the city’s new $25 billion megadevelopment, has transformed Manhattan’s West Side. New supertall skyscrapers have risen along the southern edge of Central Park on Billionaires’ Row. Parts …
St. Barts has long been a preferred holiday spot for the rich and famous, and a number of billionaires just arrived on the ritzy island via superyacht to celebrate New Year’s Eve, according to Forbes. MarineTraffic, a ship-tracking website, shows other notable superyachts docked at nearby Sint Maarten, the Dutch half of Saint Marten, as …
Liechtenstein is a tiny European nation nestled between Switzerland and Austria. Home to about 38,000 people, it’s the fourth-smallest and the second-least-visited country in Europe. With an area of only 62 square miles, it’s nearly eight times smaller than the city of Los Angeles. It has virtually zero national debt, and the per capita GDP …
56,000 people traveled to Antarctica during the 2018-2019 season, a 53% increase over the number of tourists in 2014-2015, according to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. Luxury travel companies are rushing to capitalize on the interest in Antarctica. In 2020 and 2021, travelers will be able to book cruise ships with heated outdoor …
Within Walt Disney World, there are 35 resorts and hotels, 29 of which are official Disney properties. Ranging from budget-friendly to exotic and opulent, the choices all offer uniquely immersive stays, with prime park access. Some even feel like you’re sleeping inside the theme park. Staying at a Walt Disney World hotel comes with perks …
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The brand new opened in November 2019, debuting a highly-styled property that’s a design lover’s dream, with chic, modern finishes and a stunning rooftop pool. Part of the portfolio, the Edition brand is a favorite among those who revere luxury and boutique style, with the added opportunity to earn and redeem points. The centrally located …
One of the Platinum Card® from American Express’s best perks is access to airport lounges all around the world. Lounges are a great place to enjoy drinks, snacks, and Wi-Fi while waiting for your flight, all separate from the main part of the terminal. Here are the three types of lounges you can access with …
Credit card points and frequent flyer miles can be incredibly useful, no matter what program you earn them with or what you eventually choose to do with them. While there are a few different types of credit card rewards, you benefit regardless of which kind your card earns by collecting a rebate on your everyday …