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United’s Excursionist Perk lets you add an extra flight in your destination region for no extra miles. It doesn’t require any extra steps to use, only that you book with miles and create a multi-city itinerary. If you have miles from the United Explorer Card or another source, like points transferred over from the Chase …
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The Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express can help you earn enough points for a free winter resort vacation The card offers several opportunities to rack up points quickly, including a big welcome bonus and earnings rates The free weekend night certificate and resort fee credit that come with the card annually can help …
Many famous landmarks and iconic natural wonders have been flooded, scorched, or eroded by extreme weather in the last decade. In the US, the Statue of Liberty and Glacier National Park have both been affected by climate-related disasters. In some cases, the damage is irreversible. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more. The effects of climate …
Qantas recently tested the new world’s longest flight, a nearly 20-hour nonstop from New York to Sydney, Australia, using the Boeing 787-9 — Business Insider was aboard the test flight. The airline uses the same plane on its current longest route, a 17-hour trip from Perth to London. We sat in the seats in all …
I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve declined travel insurance when booking plane tickets. But when it came to Amtrak, horror stories of delays that I couldn’t shake from my head convinced me it might be worth the investment for my cross-country trip this fall. Turns out I was right. The …
The American Express® Green Card was recently re-launched with a bunch of new benefits, including 3x bonus points on travel purchases and spending at restaurants worldwide. It’s a much improved card for earning valuable Amex points, but it faces some strong competition from cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. …
Hurtigruten, a Norwegian expedition cruise company, unveiled the world’s first hybrid cruise ship earlier this year. It is currently on its maiden voyage to Antarctica with 450 passengers aboard. The vessel, MS Roald Amundsen, runs on low sulfur diesel fuel that is supported by battery packs, cutting emissions by 20%. But it’s not all science …
I recently visited Abkhazia, a disputed region in Georgia, to photograph abandoned buildings and towns. The Sukhumi Babushara Airport in Abkhazia was built in the 1960s, but hasn’t been used since the early 1990s after it was heavily damaged in a war with Georgia. Eerie photos of the abandoned airport show what it looks like …
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Southwest Airlines is pulling the Boeing 737 Max from its schedule until at least March 6, a month later than previously. Boeing is facing increasing hurdles getting the plane returned to service, putting its goal of having the Max flying by the end of 2019 into doubt. The plane type has been grounded worldwide since …
Majesty 140, a yacht made in Dubai, was named the best in show at the biggest in-water boat show in the world. The boat was sold on the fifth and final day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for “about $20 million,” according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The three-deck superyacht features a …
Limited award availability among hotel and airline programs can make travel over the holidays a challenge. Having some flexible travel rewards points, such as the points you earn with the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card, can make the process easier, since you can redeem your rewards in more …
A relatively new spot in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood, the MADE Hotel is a great spot for travelers who crave convenience, comfort, and creativity while traveling. MADE was designed by a team with a passion for art and style, which can be seen in everything from unique textiles in the guest rooms, to rotating art exhibits …
For a luxury hotel on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue that feels anything but generic, the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel plays on its rich history, gothic architecture, and curated design to offer unique personality without feeling kitschy. With multiple excellent on-site bars and restaurants (including what I consider Chicago’s best rooftop bar), the hotel is a worthy …
The Beekman is a luxury hotel housed in a renovated New York City landmark building dating back to 1881. The preserved nine-story atrium is a breathtaking architectural triumph often utilized for high-fashion photo shoots, music videos, and of course, hundreds of Instagram photos. I spent a night in a Studio Suite, which starts at $462 …
Vintage postcards of San Francisco from the last 150 years reveal the city’s history from a unique perspective. The images show how San Francisco’s population skyrocketed during the Gold Rush in 1848 then evolved to become a financial center and tourist destination. Postcards from the past also depict attractions and businesses that were once popular …
The Berlin Wall came tumbling down on November 9, 1989, reuniting East and West Germany, and foreshadowing the fall of the Soviet Union. It stood for 28 years to separate the two sides of Berlin and the two sides of Germany. The night it fell — by accident — people stormed from East to West …
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The Business Platinum® Card from American Express charges a high annual fee, but it can be worth it after you factor in travel rewards, credits, and other benefits. I closed my Business Platinum when the annual fee increased and opened the Chase Sapphire Reserve instead, because its benefits were a better fit for me. But …
Airbnb received 140,000 applications this fall for its all-expenses-paid expedition to Antarctica in December. Five individuals were selected for the trip. Among those are two Americans: Tynthia King from Arizona and Spencer Ingley from Hawaii. Together with citizen scientists from Dubai, Norway, and India, King and Ingley will study the impact of microplastics alongside scientist …
Backpack coolers are a convenient and comfortable way to carry cold food and drinks with you when you’re camping, hiking, or wandering about the wilderness. Yeti’s Hopper Backflip 24 backpack cooler sets a high standard of quality for backpack coolers with a durable, insulated, leakproof design and a comfortable load system that evenly distributes weight. …
Delta flight attendants are organizing a drive to unionize with the AFA, the Association of Flight Attendants. While flight attendants with competitors like United, American, and Southwest are represented by unions, Delta is the largest US airline with nonunion cabin crew employees. Delta flight attendants voted against joining the union in 2002, 2008, and 2010. …
JetBlue and American Airlines have similar rankings in Money’s report of the best and worst US airlines, though American Airlines has a slight edge. I recently flew round-trip from New York to Austin with one flight operated by JetBlue and one flight operated by American Airlines, and although they were similar, I found that the …
While the idea of luxury travel once immediately brought images of a Ritz-Carlton to mind, a newer trend is influencing how the ultra-wealthy vacation: “transformational travel.” Business Insider spoke to Richard Lewis, the US president of Insignia, a lifestyle management service, to determine how travel trends are changing, specifically in the luxury sector. The richest …
Dubrovnik, Croatia, is proposing a ban on new restaurants, Julia Buckley reported for CNN Travel. The ban would prohibit restaurants from adding outside tables and chairs, Buckley reported. Dubrovnik mayor Mato Franković told Buckley that the majority of Dubrovnik restaurants operate with outside tables since indoor space is so limited. The city — where several …
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO is a five-star sanctuary for a sustainable stay, while responsibly embracing luxury. Rooms seek to bring nature indoors, with living plants and repurposed wood and materials, many of which were locally made. I spent a night in the entry-level Dumbo King Room, which starts at approximately $277 and felt …
While “points” and “miles” are often used interchangeably, they’re usually two very different things. You can earn flexible rewards points such as Amex Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards with cards like the Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. You can use these points to book travel directly with the …
I have more than 30 rewards credit cards, but I rely on just two of them to maximize most of my purchases both at home and when I’m traveling: the American Express® Gold Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. These are two of my favorite cards due to the bonus points they offer on …
Lufthansa is canceling 1,300 flights between Thursday and Friday due to a strike by its flight attendants. The airline said 180,000 passengers would be affected. The airline said that passengers could rebook on other flights on on trains, in the case of domestic flights. However, passengers reported problems accessing their flight details online or reaching …