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The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Southwest is currently offering an up to 60,000-point sign-up bonus for all four of its credit cards — over half of what’s needed to get the 110,000 points necessary for the lucrative …
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Roosevelt Island is one of New York City’s hidden gems, and the best way to get there is the Roosevelt Island Tramway. For $2.75 — the price of a subway ticket — the aerial tram takes passengers 250 feet above the city. The incredible views make it a one-of-a-kind New York tourist experience. New Yorkers …
An American Airlines passenger in a wheelchair was reportedly left stranded for hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after her flight was canceled and a porter left her alone when his shift ended. CBS Chicago reported that 67-year-old Olympia Warsaw has Parkinson’s Disease and diabetes, which means that she has difficulties communicating and must use …
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card offers a big sign-up bonus — 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on your card within three months of account opening and 20,000 more points …
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Everyone has the packing essentials they never travel without, but the list can look a little different for business travelers, who tend to take shorter, more frequent trips …
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St. Moritz, a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, has played home to the Winter Olympics not once, but twice. With a number of five-star hotels and Michelin restaurants, St. Moritz has also become a pinnacle of luxury and a destination for the elite. Celebrities, billionaires, and royalty flock to St. Moritz every winter to …
Holiday travel can be hectic and expensive, but there are a few tricks that can help you get the best prices on plane tickets and fly more comfortably. For example, flight attendants drink a lot of bottled water to stay hydrated on the airplane because the air is less than 20% humidity — that’s drier …
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The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. For those who are always on the road, the right gift can help make life easier, more comfortable, or more efficient. From luggage and backpacks to plane-friendly workwear …
Marriott International said it suffered a data breach that affected 500 million customers. Some had passport numbers or credit card information taken. Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world. Here are all the hotels that were affected by the breach. Marriott International, the largest hotel chain in the world, announced on Friday that …
The Eurostar is the high-speed train that links London to European cities like Paris and Amsterdam. On a recent weekend trip to Paris, I checked out Eurostar’s newly revamped lounge for Business Premier passengers at London’s St. Pancras International. It was pretty luxurious — and even has a free cocktail bar with its own brand …
Necker Island, billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson’s private Caribbean island, reopened to guests in October. The resort in the British Virgin Islands was closed down for reconstruction and refurbishment after Hurricane Irma inflicted “extensive damage” in September 2017. The island can be rented out for $77,500 a night — here’s what it looks like now. More …
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. When you’re miles away from civilization, you rely on your gear, and no gear matters more than the boots on your feet. The Asolo TPS 520 GV hiking …
A Delta Air Lines passenger said his pilot sent him a message on dating app Grindr while the flight was still in mid-air. JP Thorn only got the message when he landed, but saw it was sent 30 minutes before the 90-minute flight landed in Chicago in August. He told the New York Post that …
Pizza Hut is struggling to keep its No. 1 market share in the $38 billion US pizza market, as Domino’s and Papa John’s continue to expand. For people who grew up on Pizza Hut, its restaurants today are a pale imitation of the brand’s 1980s and 1990s heyday, when the restaurants were a buzzing place …
The US is a huge, diverse country, and the characteristics of its states vary widely. We calculated how from average each state landed on 38 demographic, social, and economic indicators including marriage, education, and income. Business Insider has also ranked states by the most dangerous place to work, pinpointed the most expensive college in every …
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We recently ranked all 50 US states and Washington, DC based on how average each state was. The ranking was based on 38 social, economic, and demographic measures, mostly from the Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey. We measured how far each state was from the average among the states and DC for each of …
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Cruise lines make a significant effort to keep their passengers happy (sometimes at the expense of their employees), but when a passenger is injured, the cruise line’s attitude can change. If, as a passenger, you slip and fall or are assaulted, the cruise line is no longer your friend, Michael Winkleman, a maritime lawyer for …
The Hanging Gardens of Bali is a luxurious resort in the middle of the jungle in Bali. It has 44 villas, a twin-tiered pool, and was just named as having “the most stunning views” in the 2018 Boutique Hotel Awards. But the views will cost you: A stay at the hotel ranges from $645 to …
Dubai has the world’s third-largest automated, driverless metro system, a futuristic and highly reliable system that opened in 2009 and continues to be expanded. On a recent trip to Dubai, I rode the city’s Red Line, the longest fully-automated metro line in the world. It cuts through the center of Dubai, flying past the city’s …
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. One of the best perks that comes with the Platinum Card® from American Express is that you can access a ton of airport lounges. The best are AmEx’s own Centurion Lounges, currently …
Roosevelt Island is one of New York City’s best-kept secrets. The narrow, two-mile island between Manhattan and Queens used to house a notorious insane asylum and smallpox hospital, but now it’s a peaceful getaway from hectic city life. Highlights of Roosevelt Island include a serene park with gorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline, the cutting-edge …
South Korea is one of the fastest-growing air freshener markets in the world, dominating a global industry that’s worth $10 billion. Candle sales alone jumped from $55.3 million in 2013 to $184.5 milion in 2016. South Korean millennials are driving the home fragrance trend. The youngest millennials don’t have enough money to afford homes or …
The prices of many tech stocks have plunged in recent months. Thanks to that sell-off, the shares of many companies are now trading at values that are out of whack with their real worth, RBC Capital Markets analyst Mark Mahaney argues in a new research note. Mahaney scrutinized more than 30 stocks to come up …
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Cyber Monday is one of the best days of the year to buy excellent products on sale. We’ve pored over thousands upon thousands of deals to find the …
Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation people often get when they move to a new environment. We compiled 15 of the biggest culture shocks non-Americans experienced in the US. They include Americans’ habit of making small talk and smiling, their obsession with guns, and the variety of products at grocery stores. Culture shock happens …
The Chalet Les Anges has been named the world’s best ski chalet. This is the second year in a row that the three-story chalet in Zermatt, Switzerland has been given the title by The World Ski Awards The cabin has seven bedrooms and sweeping views of the iconic Matterhorn. For the second year in a …
First, there was Black Friday, and then there was Cyber Monday. Now there’s Travel Tuesday. Travel Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is slated to be the day to get a great deal on plane tickets. According to airfare prediction website Hopper, the number of flight sales on Travel Tuesday is expected to be …