Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting married on May 19. The couple’s honeymoon is reportedly taking place in Namibia, in West Africa. We talked to a travel agent who specializes in luxury travel throughout Africa to find out what Markle and Prince Harry might do during their time in Namibia. After the royal wedding …
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The 29 coolest small US cities to visit in 2018
National Geographic has released its list of the 29 best small cities in the US — and it’s giving us some serious travel inspiration. The travel magazine worked with branding advisers at Resonance Consultancy to produce a “small-cities index” that drew from statistics and mentions on Instagram and Yelp to determine which cities rank highest …
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Marriott is caught in a debate over ‘panic buttons’ and how to protect employees (MAR)
The hospitality industry is in the midst of its own #MeToo moment, as workers’ rights advocates have fought for more effective methods for hotel employees to report and protect themselves from inappropriate behavior from guests. Chicago, New York City, and Seattle require hotels to equip employees with panic buttons they can use if they feel …
JetBlue may be giving up one of its biggest advantages (JBLU)
JetBlue unveiled its brand new Airbus A320 interior on Wednesday. The new JetBlue interior will feature wider seats, larger entertainment screens, and revamped mood lighting. Economy class seat pitch falls from 34 inches to 32 inches. JetBlue’s fleet of Airbus A320 jets is getting a brand new interior. On Wednesday, the New York-based boutique carrier …
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America’s most hated airline is offering an 85% discount on its tickets for one day only
Spirit Airlines is offering an 85% discount on certain flights for one day only. All tickets must be booked by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, May 2 using the promo code “85PCT.” The fare sale covers travel between May 9 and June 13 as well as September 5 and October 31, 2018. The Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier …
A 23-year-old Emirates flight attendant who’s been to 74 countries is becoming an Instagram star
Brigita Jagelaviciute, a 23-year-old Emirates flight attendant, is becoming an Instragram star, documenting her travels on an account that has 60,000 followers. Her posts are heavy on food, selfies, fashion, and landmarks — both natural and man-made — with an eye toward vibrant colors and photogenic lighting. She told The Daily Mail that she’s been …
10 things expats wish they had known before they left their homes behind
Expat life can seem like a dream — but people who have done it know it has its own challenges. Travel fiends who want to take it to the next level might consider a one-way ticket to an interesting locale to live and work. We spoke with a handful of seasoned expatriates, who gave their …
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Hotels are killing one of travelers’ favorite perks
Hotels including Marriott, Holiday Inn, and Kimpton are killing the tiny shampoo and conditioner bottles they’ve long stocked in guest rooms. Hundreds of hotels are replacing the miniature toiletries with larger containers that are attached to the bathroom wall. Not everyone is pleased by the decision, with one business traveler telling The Wall Street Journal …
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JetBlue is selling round-trip flights for just $78 (JBLU)
JetBlue is holding a major two-day flash sale. The New York-based airline is offering round-trip flights for as low as $78 between Atlanta and Orlando. The best deals seem to be for flights into and out of Long Beach, California. One-way flights from Long Beach to San Jose, Oakland, and Reno can be had for …
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8 men and women once sealed themselves inside this enormous fake Mars colony for 2 years — here’s what it’s like today
A decade before Elon Musk founded his fast-rising rocket company, SpaceX, or ever spoke publicly about colonizing Mars, a different billionaire captivated the world with Biosphere 2. Oil tycoon Ed Bass spent about $250 million to build and operate that facility as a proof-of-concept for a permanent, self-sustaining habitat on Mars. Four men and four …
One airline is offering free airfare for kids flying between the US and Europe — but there’s catch
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced that it is offering free base airfare to children between the ages of two and 11. Infants up to 24 months are eligible as well. The deal covers flights between the US and the Nordic countries of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. The airline offers only free base airfare which means …
How to survive an alligator attack
Alligator attacks don’t happen often, but when they do, they can be fatal. According to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission, there have been 23 fatal alligator attacks since 1973. So, what should you do if you find yourself face-to-face with one of these apex predators? We talked to wildlife expert Corbin Maxey, who owns …
Alaska Airlines’ new discount ticket has one huge advantage over American, Delta, and United’s basic economy (ALK)
Alaska Airlines will introduce a discount ticket this fall called the Saver Fare. Saver Fare tickets are similar to the basic economy offerings on American, Delta, and United. However, Alaska’s Saver Fare is less restrictive in that it allows passengers to pre-select seats at the time purchase. On Wednesday, Alaska Airlines announced that it will …
What it takes to become a flight attendant in South Korea, where it’s so competitive that candidates are getting plastic surgery to improve their odds
South Korea‘s youth unemployment is nearing “catastrophic” levels, a Korean finance minister said in March. To secure a job, many young people in South Korea feel that their application, which must include a photo ID, has to be perfect. Being a flight attendants is an especially enviable job in South Korea with plenty of competition. …
Check out the aerial tram being built at the new Salesforce Park in San Francisco (CRM)
A glass gondola is installed and being tested above Salesforce Park in San Francisco. The “aerial tram” is designed to transport 20 people at a time from the public park up to the rooftop park covering the city’s Salesforce Transit Center, formerly known as the Transbay Transit Center before the tech company purchased the naming …
Trump is hosting his first state visit in office — take a look back at how the elaborate diplomatic tradition became what it is today
State visits are an important tradition in the US, and follow a strict protocol. Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is currently hosting French president Emmanuel Macron for a state visit. It’s the first state visit that Trump has ever handled. So far, observers have commented on the apparent “bromance” between the two …
The glass bridge across China’s ‘Grand Canyon’ is a trippy architectural marvel that’s all over Instagram — but in real life, it’s a tourist’s worst nightmare
The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in China is the longest and highest glass bridge in the world. It gained widespread popularity after opening in 2016 and has been featured in numerous viral videos showing tourists having thrilling and terrifying experiences looking through the glass floor. While the scenery was beautiful, the site was overrun …
The best places to live in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has gone from an underdog to the newest “it” city. With culinary hotspots, a rich historical background, and affordable housing, it’s easy to see why Millennials and entrepreneurs are flooding to Philadelphia. If you’re looking to make the move, here are the best neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Almost overnight Philly has gone from an underdog …
WOW Air is selling $69 flights from the US to Europe — but there’s a catch
WOW Air is selling $69 tickets for one-way flights from the US to Europe. The tickets are available for flights to Reykjavik, Iceland from 13 US cities including New York, LA, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. However, there are only 1,480 seats available and must be purchased as part of a round trip. WOW …
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Trump and Macron are meeting up for a state dinner — here are 9 US presidents who previously hosted French leaders
Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is hosting French president Emmanuel Macron for a state dinner. It’s Trump’s first ever state dinner. From Harry Truman to Barack Obama, nine past presidents hosted state dinners for French leaders. US president Donald Trump is hosting his first ever state dinner for the leader of America’s …
This airline will pay 2 friends €3,300 each a month to move to Iceland and travel the world — accommodation included
Icelandic budget airline Wow Air is seeking two people to move to Iceland and travel the world for free while producing content and travel tips for its website. The successful applicants will be paid a monthly salary to stay in an apartment in Reykjavik, which they’ll use as a base for their travels. The trip …
This couple wants tourists to pay $6 a day to store their luggage with a total stranger
Husband and wife Neha and Sid Khattri were on the final leg of a four-week vacation when they found themselves in an inconvenient predicament: The Khattris had plans to visit LA’s beaches before their flight home to New York, but had nowhere to leave their bags for the day. Saddled with a month’s worth of …
China’s ‘Las Vegas’ is leaving billionaires behind in favor of the rising middle class — see inside the $3.4 billion mega-casino leading the charge
The gambling capital of the world is Macau, an autonomous region in China, with gaming revenues more than three times that of Las Vegas. The city made its name catering to high-spending VIPs from China, but casino giants have had to change their strategy due to a corruption crackdown and directives from the Chinese government. …
This luxurious hotel room is also a crazy paradise for gamers — take a look inside
Panama City has a lot to offer tourists. Gorgeous beaches, historic sites, and a lively downtown area are just a few of the many attractions that bring millions of tourists from all over the world to the Central American city every year. But if you’re not into any of that outdoorsy stuff, you might enjoy …
A flight attendant’s primary job is to keep you safe — and they’re trained extensively for any kind of emergency
During a plane emergency, flight attendants know exactly what to do. It’s a flight attendant’s primary role to keep passengers safe — serving you drinks and meals comes second. To know exactly what to do in an emergency, flight attendants must complete about two months of extensive, hands-on training. Even though midair disasters like the …
The airline famous for its $55 international flights is launching an affordable business class
WOW Air is an airline known for its rock-bottom economy class ticket prices. Now the Icelandic low-cost carrier is entering the business class market with WOW premium. The airline is expecting to offer trans-Atlantic fares for half the price of traditional business class tickets. WOW premium offers large seats with 37 inches of pitch, in-flight …
100 under-the-radar beaches everyone should visit in their lifetime
Whether you’ve only spent a handful of days on the sand in your life or you’re a full-blown sunseeker, there are plenty of breathtaking beaches on this planet waiting to be discovered. And, whether you look for a spot with an element of adventure, peace and quiet, or you simply don’t like your towel to …
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