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A Norwegian Cruise Line passenger went overboard, and a day later, the search was called off
The search for a Norwegian Cruise Line passenger who went overboard on one of the cruise line’s ships has been called off, the company said on Sunday. The passenger, a 63-year-old woman from Korea, went overboard early Saturday morning while the ship was traveling from Cannes, France, to Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The woman was …
I moved to South Korea to teach English and travel — and in the process, I paid off about $16,000 of debt and saved nearly as much
The author, Sarah Li Cain, decided to move from Canada to South Korea in 2007 to pay down about $16,000 of credit card and student loan debt and still be able to travel. Her salary was about $35,000 a year, and her employer paid for housing, so she was able to drastically reduce her cost …
Spirit Airlines reportedly banned a passenger for life after he vaped at his seat, exhaled in a bag, and set off the smoke alarm mid-flight
A 30-year-old man from St. Petersburg, Florida, vaped at his seat and exhaled into a bag during a Spirit Airlines flight, the New Orleans Times-Picayune and CNN reported. A flight attendant saw and told him off, then later saw him going into the bathroom, the outlets said. A smoke alarm then went off, and the …
Here’s what a 12-course meal at Lima’s Central — one of the best restaurants in the world — looks and tastes like
I don’t know about you, but I tend to plan my travel itineraries as much around food as I do around historical and cultural landmarks, museums, and sightseeing. This was true when I scoured through the streets of Chandni Chowk in old Delhi to sample some of the best Mughlai cuisine last fall, or when …
20 Father’s Day gifts for the dad who loves to travel
Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. If your dad loves to travel (or is forced to for work), gift something he can …
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The 10 nastiest cruise ships of all time
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inspects cruise ships to see if they have sanitary issues that could put passengers at risk of getting sick. The vast majority of ships receive passing grades of at least 86 out of 100 points, but a handful have failed. The lowest inspection score the CDC has …
The riskiest vacation hot spots in the Caribbean, ranked
The US State Department issues public travel advisories that show how safe foreign countries are for travelers. It’s worth checking such alerts before booking your next Caribbean vacation. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. The US State Department’s public travel advisories let Americans know what countries are safe to travel to and which ones …
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I have 20 credit cards but I only carry 3 in my wallet. Here’s how I choose which ones I can’t go without.
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. As a credit-card rewards expert — and Business Insider’s rewards reporter — I currently have around 20 credit cards. Don’t worry — they’ve actually helped my …
Carnival got hit with a $20 million fine after dumping garbage into the ocean, but it’s not the only cruise line guilty of trashing the sea, an expert says
Carnival Corp admitted on Monday to releasing food waste and plastic into the ocean in violation of international cruise-ship pollution regulations. But Carnival isn’t the only cruise line that commits environmental violations, said the cruise-industry expert Ross Klein. “It is more common than one would expect,” Klein said in an email. Visit Business Insider’s homepage …
I flew on Southwest Airlines to see how it compared to Delta and United — here’s what I found (LUV)
I flew Southwest Airlines for the second time in my life as I traveled from New York City to St. Louis in October 2018. I came away satisfied with my flight and more likely to use Southwest in the future. The plane’s cleanliness and entertainment options, as well as the ability to check my suitcase …
AmEx announced new benefits for its popular Gold Card — and it’s bringing back the coveted Rose Gold version to celebrate
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. The American Express® Gold Card is getting a few improvements. The card — which already earned 4x points at US restaurants and US supermarkets (on up …
London’s Heathrow Airport is eliminating one of the worst parts of airport security with new scanning technology
London’s Heathrow Airport is introducing scanners that can see the liquids and laptops inside your bag. This means you don’t have to take them out of your carry-on when they get scanned. The new regime is currently being tested. Heathrow says it could be fully in place by 2022. Restrictions on flying with liquids were …
American Airlines CEO reveals why he engineered 2 of the biggest airline mergers in the last 20 years (AAL)
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker oversees the largest airline in the world. Parker, though, started off as CEO of America West Airlines, a medium-sized network carrier based in Tempe, Arizona with a single hub at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. In 2005, he oversaw the airline’s merger with US Airways. The merger worked so well …
9 of the best credit cards this June — including a $12 flight to Hawaii and an exclusive AmEx Platinum welcome offer only some people can get
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. You can earn new member bonuses — tons of points or cash back — when you sign up for new rewards credit cards. In some cases, …
Trump just banned US cruise ships, yachts, and private planes from traveling to Cuba
President Donald Trump’s administration is restricting travel to Cuba, the US State Department said on Tuesday. The Trump Administration is ending an educational travel program and banning “passenger and recreational vessels” — which include cruise ships and yachts, as well as private and corporate planes — from traveling to Cuba. The State Department cited as …
Southwest is holding a 3-day sale with one-way tickets as low as $29
Southwest Airlines is holding a sale that includes one-way fares as low as $29. The sale runs from Tuesday until Thursday at 11:59 p.m. PST, and flights must be booked between August 20 and December 18. There are $49 tickets available on over 200 routes. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories Southwest Airlines is …
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Carnival slapped with a $20 million fine after it was caught dumping trash into the ocean, again
Carnival Corp will pay a $20 million settlement after Princess Cruises, a Carnival subsidiary, admitted to violating the terms of a 2017 settlement for improper waste disposal. According to a court filing submitted on Monday, Carnival released food waste and plastic into the ocean, failed to accurately record waste disposals, created false training records, and …
You can fly to Hawaii for about $12 by opening a single credit card
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Hawaiian Airlines’ frequent flyer program might not be of interest to you unless you live in Hawaii. However, if you have any interest in a tropical …
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The AmEx Platinum Card is offering a coveted 100,000-point bonus — but it’s not for just anyone
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. You may be specially targeted for a 100,000-point welcome bonus on the Platinum Card® from American Express — among the most coveted deals in the travel …
Forget beach parties and all-night clubbing: Wealthy travelers are spending money differently, and it’s created a massive $639 billion industry
Wealthy travelers are ditching the clubs on vacation and instead spending their money on “wellness summits,” spirituality retreats, and resorts that focus on health and self-care. They’re paying $1,400 per night to stay at resorts with on-site therapists and wellness practitioners and dropping more than $5,000 for weekend wellness summits. These travelers have turned “wellness …
Cruise ship workers reveal how much money they really make
There’s a big gap between the highest and lowest-paid cruise ship workers. Business Insider spoke with 35 current and former cruise ship employees, who reported monthly earnings between $500 and $10,000. Some 40% of the workers Business Insider spoke to reported monthly earnings were equal to or less than $2,000. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for …
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We took a 4-hour flight on the new Delta Airbus jet that Boeing tried to keep out of the US. Here’s what it was like. (DAL)
The Airbus A220 is one of the most advanced and fuel-efficient airliners in the world. The Canadian-built jet, formerly known as the Bombardier C Series, entered commercial service in the US with Delta Air Lines earlier this year. Recently, we flew from New York to Dallas, Texas on a Delta Airbus A220 to see what …
Meet the computer scientist using artificial intelligence to help 140,000 paying customers plan the perfect Disney vacation (DIS)
TouringPlans.com has been using artificial intelligence to help users plan the perfect vacation at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and other major tourist destinations, for subscriptions starting at $16 per year. Punch in the dates of your trip, and it tells you projected crowd levels at the Disney parks. Enter your proposed itinerary of rides, restaurants, …
I used a third-party iPhone camera for my vacation and it shows how badly Apple needs to add a wide-angle lens to the next iPhone
I used both the iPhone lens and the Ztylus Revolver lens to take photos on a trip to Portugal and Spain. The wide-angle lens on the Revolver took much prettier photos. But its shortcomings show why Apple needs to add a wide-angle lens to the iPhone. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. My partner …
A former cruise ship HR manager reveals one thing that will get workers fired immediately
Cruise-ship workers are not allowed to have sexual relationships with passengers, according to a former human-resources manager who worked for three cruise lines. If an employee is caught having a sexual relationship with a passenger, he or she is likely to get fired. But sex is common among employees. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more …
I spent 3 hours walking up Miami’s old ‘Millionaires’ Row,’ and I was completely underwhelmed. Here’s what it looks like.
Miami’s “Millionaires’ Row” is a stretch of waterfront in Miami Beach that was once a celebrity hotspot, home to coveted oceanfront mansions and luxury hotels. But the wealthy are no longer moving to this once-glamorous neighborhood, which spans Collins Avenue between 41st Street and 62nd Street. Instead, younger money is choosing livelier, more walkable areas …