Dubai has a whopping 703 hotels with 111,864 rooms, the vast majority of which are in four- and five-star hotels. Many experts and industry researchers say the city’s hotel industry is suffering from oversupply, which is pushing down revenue and room rates for even top-of-the-line hotels. I found on a recent trip to the city …
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Working on a cruise ship can be brutal — but two lawyers who rep cruise line workers explain why even terrible cruise ship jobs can be attractive
Working on a cruise ship may sound like an exciting opportunity for those who like to travel, but the reality of many cruise ship jobs is far less glamorous, two lawyers who represent cruise line workers and passengers told Business Insider. The hours are long, the pay is low, and initial medical care for injuries …
101 Black Friday deals on the best products we recommend in our 800+ buying guides
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. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are among the best days of the year to buy excellent products on sale. We’ve pored over thousands upon thousands of deals to …
After 5 years of riding the New York City subway, I tried the Delhi Metro at the busiest time of the year — and it showed me exactly what I’m missing
The New York City subway may be extensive and well-connected, but it’s hardly the most reliable. In contrast, the Delhi Metro is not only clean and convenient, but also extremely reliable. I rode the Delhi Metro during the most crowded time of the year, and it was still much more enjoyable than the New York …
7 underrated European cities you need to visit
Popular European tourist destinations like Paris, Rome, and London aren’t your only options on the continent. Here, we explore seven of the most underrated cities in Europe, from Strasbourg, France, to Budapest, Hungary. When most people dream of traveling across Europe, they envision hitting the cities that we see in movies and on TV or …
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For $25,000 a night, you can rent a luxury chalet that sits on top of a glacier in a remote part of Alaska
In a remote part of Alaska, you can rent a luxe chalet that sits on top of a glacier for $25,000 a night. Sheldon Chalet sits in the middle of Denali National Park and is only reachable by helicopter. The chalet offers stunning views of snowy peaks and the Northern Lights, gourmet dining, a sauna, …
Dubai has more than 65 malls in a city of 3 million people, and it’s not because they’re obsessed with shopping
Dubai has 65 malls in a city of just over 3 million people, with 10 more under construction, including Dubai Square, a megamall set to be the biggest in the world when it is finished. Despite the number of shopping destinations, Dubai residents I spoke to explained that the number of malls is not because …
A photographer stayed in Hilton hotels in 32 countries — and photos of his hotel rooms show how, even when we travel, we crave predictability
Photographer Roger Eberhard stayed in 32 different Hilton hotel rooms in 32 countries within the span of 365 days. He photographed the views from his hotel windows, all of which look very different, and sequenced them with photos of each room, which looked remarkably identical. The photo series compiled in his book “Standard” illustrates how, …
My best travel trick for high tourist season is a no-brainer, and I’m always shocked when people don’t do it
The best trick I’ve found to save time on a trip seems blindingly obvious: Buy your tickets for tourist attractions online, before you go. After walking past enormous lines during peak tourist season, I realized it’s not obvious to everyone. Five minutes of Googling can save hours of your tourist life. The July morning I …
12 great Black Friday travel deals on flights, hotels, and experiences
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. Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, food, and reflection. The end of Thanksgiving, though, is the unofficial start of the holiday season — and the holiday shopping …
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Pilots reveal the little details they notice when they fly as passengers that you probably miss
Airline passengers tend to notice factors that impact comfort — like seat size, the behavior of nearby passengers, and turbulence. Airline pilots are trained to be attentive to small details that slip by most passengers. Some of these details have serious safety implications. For most of us, air travel is an opportunity to sleep, work, …
The world’s largest cruise ship just landed in Miami — here’s what it’s like on board
Symphony of the Seas, from Royal Caribbean, is the world’s largest cruise ship. It recently docked in Miami for its first US arrival. The massive ship can hold over 6,000 guests across 18 different decks. The ship is made for everyone. Families can rent the wild Family Suite, full of family-friendly games and even a …
The world’s best new building is a remote school in the Brazilian rainforest made out of wood and mud-brick
A remote school complex in Brazil has just been awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Prize for the world’s best new building. The building was designed by Brazilian architecture studios Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum. The boarding facility provides accommodation for 540 children aged 13 to 18 attending the Canuanã School. The project …
These are the 10 airports to avoid if you’re flying during Thanksgiving
More than 30 million Americans are expected to fly this Thanksgiving holiday season according to Airlines For America. That’s a 5.7% increase over 2017. American Airlines expects to carry seven million travelers this Thanksgiving season while Delta Air Lines expects to fly 4.7 million passengers just during the week of Thanksgiving. The busiest day for …
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Travel hacks that will help you survive holiday madness
These helpful hacks make traveling more enjoyable during holiday madness. EDITOR’S NOTE: This video was originally published on November 25, 2015. Produced by Jenner Deal. Original reporting by Sophie-Claire Hoeller. Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> Source : BusinessInsider.Com
I saved a ton of money on an international flight by flying a top-rated airline most people would never think to take, and it was one of the best economy trips I’ve had yet
Turkish Airlines is the flag carrier of Turkey, operating in over 300 destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Considered one of the largest airlines in the world, Turkish Airlines is consistently ranked in the top 20 airlines in the world by consumer aviation website Skytrax. Key to the airline’s strategy is offering American …
Capital One has announced limited-time offers for 3 of its credit cards — get up to 200,000 miles as a sign-up bonus
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Capital One recently announced a major improvement to two of its card products: the ability to transfer rewards miles to frequent flyer partners (starting in December). In addition, these two cards are …
Dubai has a $20 billion megacomplex with the world’s 2nd-largest mall, the world’s tallest building, an aquarium, and 1,200 stores. I can’t imagine why any tourist would want to visit.
Dubai has the world’s second-largest mall: a gargantuan complex with 1,200 stores, an aquarium, a virtual-reality theme park, an Olympic-size ice-skating rink, and hundreds of restaurants. The mall has seen over 80 million visitors annually over the past four years, making it the most visited mall in the world. After spending a day wandering through …
The best travel strollers you can buy
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. If you’re traveling with a baby or a toddler, you’re more than a little crazy if you travel without a stroller. But leave behind the clunky old behemoth …
The top 14 boutique hotels in the world, from a romantic retreat in South Africa to a private villa in Thailand
Fourteen hotels were named the best boutique hotels in the world for 2018. Boutique Hotel Awards chose a series of standout boutique hotels from more than 300 nominees in 80 countries. The hotels were judged on dining and entertainment, design, facilities, location, service, and “overall emotional impact.” A hotel in Bali was named the best …
A photographer spent 18 years exploring Mexico and returned with stark photos documenting how different the country is from what Americans think
New York City-based photographer Harvey Stein spent 18 years visiting and photographing small villages, and festivals in central Mexico. In total, Stein visited the country 14 times between 1993 and 2010. Stein was fascinated by the country’s traditional culture and unique relationship with death, myth, rituals, and religion. He returned again and again to document …
I drank at the best bar in the world, and I was surprised by one thing
A bar on London’s south bank has been named the best in the world. The World’s 50 Best Bars, now in its 10th year, is based on the opinions of more than 500 drinks experts who cast seven votes each. For 2018, the experts named Dandelyan, the bar of the Mondrian Hotel in London, as …
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New York City’s secret subway line with antique cars is going back into service — here’s what it’s like to ride it
The New York City subway system is one of the most fascinating curiosities in a city full of mysteries. Miles of underground track shrouded in darkness, littered with abandoned stations and secret passageways — it’s a common object of desire for the urban explorers among us. And, occasionally, New York City acknowledges the delightful mystery …
I visited a secluded park on top of a garage in downtown Manhattan, and it’s clear why the acre of green is one of New York’s best-kept secrets
Elevated Acre is a tiny, secluded park that sits on top of a parking garage in downtown Manhattan. Although the park covers just one acre, it offers incredible views of New York Harbor and the Brooklyn Bridge, and it’s one of the few places in the Financial District where you can get some peace and …
I took a $3, 7-hour train ride through Sri Lanka’s hill country — and it was unlike any travel experience I’ve ever had
The train journey between Kandy and Ella through Sri Lanka’s central highlands is well-documented. You may recognise the scene above — a train crossing over Nine Arches Bridge near Ella — from innumerable sepia-toned travel blogs with the word “nomad” clumsily shoe-horned into the title. A quick search of the route on YouTube will yield …
The world’s largest cruise ship has robot bartenders and a nine-story zip-line — here’s what it looks like inside (RCL)
Royal Caribbean‘s 228,081-ton Symphony of the Seas is the world’s largest cruise ship. It debuted in March and spent the summer in Europe before coming to the US in November. The ship’s most expensive suite can cost over $170,000, depending on the cruise. For Royal Caribbean, bigger is better. In March, the cruise line debuted …
China’s super airlines are on the rise and that puts American, Delta, and United in a complicated situation (AAL, UAL, DAL)
China‘s airlines are growing in their prominence and capabilities. China’s three largest airlines, Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern are state-owned. The fourth largest Chinese carrier is Hainan Airlines, which is civilian run. Chinese airlines have been accused of flooding the market with cheap subsidized airfares, which are great for consumers but bad for …