The summertime is always when most get the itch to set out on the open road and do some traveling. Hollywood has always had a soft spot for road trip movies, and some have become memorable not just for what was shown on screen, but what the spirit of the movie meant for the people …
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14 of the world’s most terrifying airport runways
Even the most jaded jet-setter might find their nails embedded in the armrest when landing at these airports. From a Caribbean island where the runway ends right at a popular beach to a runway made entirely of ice in Antarctica, here are 14 of the most terrifying airport runways around the world. SEE ALSO: 15 …
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Mysterious airline fees are costing passengers hundreds of dollars and no one knows what they go to pay for (AAL, DAL, UAL)
Airlines around the world are using mysterious fees to boost its income. These “carrier-imposed fees” or surcharges can amount to hundreds of dollars on an international flight. Major US airlines such as American, Delta, and United won’t reveal what these fees actually pay for. One analyst referred to these fees as an “indirect price hike.” …
Here’s why certain sunscreens are so dangerous for coral that Hawaii plans to ban them — and what you should use instead
Hawaii is likely to ban the sale of sunscreens that contain the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, which can kill reefs. These chemicals disrupt the development of reefs and make them more likely to undergo bleaching, which causes coral to lose color and become vulnerable to disease and death. Mineral sunscreens containing zinc and titanium are …
Hawaii is about to ban some of the most popular sunscreens because they could be killing off coral reefs
Hawaii just became the first US state to ban the sale of certain kinds of chemical sunscreen that may damage coral reefs. The two banned chemical names are oxybenzone and octinoxate. Mineral blockers are an alternative to chemical sunblocks. They physically keep the sun away. If you’re going to slather on sunscreen before jumping in …
These are America’s favorite airlines in 2018, according to passengers
Forrester, a market research company, released its 2018 Customer Experience Index for the airline industry. JetBlue came in first for the second year in a row, while Spirit Airlines came in last. Effectiveness, Retention, and Enrichment were among the six categories measured. Forrester ranked the customer service quality of 11 domestic airlines in its new …
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I got the exit seat on a transatlantic British Airways flight — and it completely changed my economy experience
I travel transatlantic often, so I normally book the cheapest economy flight — and seat — available. A recent upgrade to the exit row on British Airways, which normally costs an extra £50 or $75, completely changed my experience. Here’s why it’s worth the extra cash. As a Canadian living in London for the past …
The 28 most dangerous countries in the world
The Institute for Economics and Peace this week published the Global Peace Index 2018, which ranks major nations around the world by how safe, or unsafe, they are. The report ranked 163 countries based on how peaceful they are. The ranking is determined by 23 factors, which include murder rate, political terror, and deaths from …
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The 10 stunning winners from the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest
National Geographic announced the winners of its 2018 Travel Photographer of the Year contest. The winner was a photo of a humpback whale calf taken off the coast of Japan. Scroll down to see the other winners in the Nature, Cities and People categories. The winners of the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the …
Boeing’s hypersonic passenger plane concept could one day get you from London to New York in 2 hours
Boeing debuted a hypersonic passenger plane concept at the the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) conference this week. It could one day get you from London to New York in two hours, Aviation Week reports. The aircraft could be airborne in 20 to 30 years. The idea of going from London to New …
There’s a strange forest in Poland that’s filled with crooked trees — and no one can explain how it got that way
Deep in the woods of the West Pomerania region of Poland, an entire section of trees bends at sharp angles near their bases, forming an odd and entrancing phenomenon known as “The Crooked Forest.” Why do the trees bend like this? No one is quite sure. Some have theorized that harsh weather conditions made them …
The 31 safest countries in the world
The think tank Institute for Economics and Peace this published the Global Peace Index 2018, which ranks major nations around the world by how safe they are. The report ranked 163 countries based on how peaceful they are. The ranking is determined by 23 factors, which include murder rate, political terror, and deaths from internal …
Alaska Airlines is selling one-way tickets for just $49 (ALK)
Alaska Airlines launched a one-day flash sale on Tuesday with tickets for as cheap as $49 one-way and $98 round-trip. Great deals include $49 fares between Los Angeles and Las Vegas or round-trip flights between New York and San Francisco for $278. Sale ends at 11:59 pm Pacific time on June 26, 2018. Alaska Airlines …
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This is why every type of traveler loves Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
Mexico welcomed a staggering 40 million visitors last year, and it’s easy to see why. The beloved travel destination has bragging rights to some of the world’s most spectacular outdoor destinations, including Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit on the country’s Pacific Coast. Whether you live to lounge on the beach or zoom through the treetops …
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A little-known airline has a genius solution to the biggest annoyance with sleeping on planes
Falling asleep on airplanes is hard. It’s even harder when you’re worried about missing your one meal of the flight. Air Astana, a little-known airline based out of Kazakhstan, has a genius solution to the problem. The sleep mask they give passengers says “Wake me up for meal” on one side. Chances are, unless you’re …
One of the best airlines in the world is one you’ve probably never heard of — here’s what it’s like to fly Air Astana
Air Astana is the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, operating in 60+ destinations primarily in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Russia. Though the airline is only 16 years old, it has won a ton of awards. For the last six years, consumer aviation website Skytrax has given it a 4-star rating and named it the best airline …
The 31 hotels everyone should stay at in their lifetime, according to the man who tests them out for a living
Every globetrotter has a bucket list of must-travel destinations — but sometimes the hotel is the draw in and of itself. Philippe Kjellgre, the founder of PK’s List, knows this more than most. Originally the founder of luxury hotel website Kiwi Collection, Swedish-born Kjellgre has written seven travel/hotel books, runs a travel advisory service for …
One of the most disruptive airlines in the world is heading to Canada with $210 flights across the Atlantic
Norwegian Air announced on Thursday that is planning to enter the Canadian market with three new routes. The European low-cost airline will launch seasonal service between Montreal and the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in late October. A year-round trans-Atlantic flight between Dublin, Ireland and Hamilton, Ontario near Toronto is expected to come …
The 50 best restaurants in the world in 2018
The best restaurants in the world have been revealed — and some serious bucket list-worthy eateries are on the list. The winners of the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018 awards were announced at a glamorous ceremony in Bilbao, Spain on Tuesday, June 19. The ranking is based on the opinions and experiences of over …
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I’ve been to 25 countries, and these are the 7 worst stereotypes I’ve heard about Americans
Americans have garnered several negative stereotypes around the world. They include beliefs that Americans are entitled and arrogant and that Americans are obsessed with their jobs. Here are the worst stereotypes I heard while traveling to 25 countries. Every country has its stereotypes, both good and bad. As one of the biggest populations in the …
The CEO of Europe’s largest airline explains how his company is thriving in the world’s toughest airline market
Lufthansa Group had the best year in company history in 2017. Profits surged more than 33% to $2.74 billion and operating cash flow jumped more than 55% to $5.8 billion year over year. Lufthansa Group operates using a multi-brand strategy with more than half a dozen airlines in the portfolio. According to CEO Carsten Spohr, …
Amazon is bringing its Echo devices to hotel rooms across the country, starting with Marriott (AMZN)
Amazon on Tuesday announced Alexa for Hospitality, a new program that lets hotel chains place Amazon Echo devices in guest rooms. The devices will be tailored to the hotel, so they’ll allow guests to call the front desk, request supplies like a toothbrush, ask for hotel information, control the lights, or check out of their …
Inside the eerily quiet streets of Kazakhstan’s 20-year-old capital city, where futuristic skyscrapers tower over the grasslands of a former prison camp
Astana was named the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997, and has undergone a massive transformation since then. The city is filled with futuristic skyscrapers that resemble a science-fiction movie. But Astana’s streets are suspiciously clean and quiet, leading some to comment on its eerie atmosphere. Twenty years ago, Kazakhstan’s president Nursultan Nazarbayev made a radical …
7 things that shocked Midwesterners who left ‘flyover country’ for other parts of the US
I was happy to move out of the Midwest as soon as I graduated from college, but plenty of things still surprised me. More than a dozen Midwesterners shared with Business Insider what shocked them when they left their homes in Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and elsewhere. Lots of people from the Midwest said coastal …
25 beautiful and intimate award-winning photos show the reality behind weddings around the world
Whether you’re already married, planning a wedding, or have simply attended too many to count, you’ll know that a wedding day comes with a mix of emotions, from stress to sadness to utter joy. Weddings also differ depending on where in the world they’re taking place. In order to “promote and celebrate the art of …
We tried out Emirates’ new private first class suites — and they lived up to the hype
Business Insider was invited to attend the first arrival of Emirates’ new daily flight from Dubai to London Stansted on Friday. Since the new three-class Boeing 777-300ER — which features first class private suites and refreshed business and economy class cabins — was first unveiled at the Dubai Air Show in 2017, there has been …
The 18 most expensive cities to live in the world in 2018
ECA International has released its annual Cost of Living report, revealing the most expensive cities in the world to live in. In order to produce the list, the business management consultancy compared the costs of a basket of day-to-day goods and services commonly purchased by expats in various countries, including groceries, household and recreational goods, …
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