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Walt Disney World employees, also known as cast members, are trained in the art of creating a positive experience for guests. But some visitors to the famed Orlando park don’t make things easy for the people who work there. Business Insider spoke with eight former Walt Disney World cast members to get an idea of …
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New York City can be overwhelming, and you want to make sure you hit all the right spots on your next visit. After living in New York City for five years, author Adrienne Jordan discovered which places are worth visiting and which you should definitely skip. From active adventures to culinary hotspots, here are nine …
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Some flight attendants claim that dressing smartly can up your chances of getting an upgrade, but not everyone agrees. Business Insider spoke to Rob Burgess, the founder of air miles blog Head for Points. He said the idea that what you’re wearing at check-in has any influence on your fate is a thing of the …
Deadly violence has increased in Mexico over the past several years. Tourist areas in particular have seen worrying spikes in killings and other crimes. But that violence affects Mexicans and tourists in those areas differently. The upward trend of deadly violence in Mexico has continued after a record-setting 2017, when there were more than 29,000 …
Experiencing a culture’s food is one of the most enjoyable parts of travel. Amir Benesh, CEO of LVH Global, works with clients whose net worth is between $30 million and $4 billion. Many wealthy travelers Benesh works with typically choose places to eat based on quality of food and exclusivity. Amir Benesh, the CEO of …
Marriott International announced a set of unified benefits across the loyalty programs for its three major hotel brands — Marriott, Starwood, and Ritz Carlton. Marriott acquired Starwood hotels in 2016, but has left Starwood’s beloved loyalty program (Starwood Preferred Guest) to operate independently. While Starwood loyalists have mostly dreaded the changes, there was plenty of …
A Quora user asked: ‘What are things about 5-star hotels that they do not want you to know?’ Users with experience in the hospitality industry, including with roles at Rosewood Hotels and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, replied to the thread. Here are their most interesting behind-the-scenes secrets. Whether your lifestyle allows you to stay …
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This burger has a patty made from tempeh and mushroom. It’s served at burger chain Patty & Bun. It’s called the Whoopi Goldburger and costs £8.50. Burger chain Patty & Bun makes a completely vegan burger made from tempeh (fermented soybeans) and mushroom. It’s topped with a slice of a vegan gouda cheese made from …
The world’s richest people always travel in style. From private jets and yachts to custom excursions, vacations for the super rich are perfectly planned. One travel company, Abercrombie & Kent, shared the itinerary for a 25-day, 6-continent tour that costs $150,000. For many of us, glacier hiking in Patagonia, whale watching in Australia, and stargazing …
Though North Korea is widely seen as a regime notorious for its human-rights violations and bellicose rhetoric, like other countries, it observes several national and traditional holidays. North Korea’s official holidays range from the birthday of its leaders, to its Thanksgiving Day based on the lunar calendar. Despite placing greater importance on national holidays, traditional …
The things we look for in an airline are usually comfort, good service, and good value — but a recent travel ranking also put the attractiveness of the crew at the top of the list. Monocle‘s Travel Top 50 — an annual list selected by the magazine’s editors — awarded Portugal’s TAP (Transportes Aéreos Portugueses) …
Ritz-Carlton cruise ships are designed like yachts and come with 149 suites — each with their own private terrace — accommodating up to 298 guests. The Ritz-Carlton cruise line will begin sailing in 2020. This May, reservations will be open to Ritz-Carlton reward members, and all others in June. Last year the Ritz-Carlton Hotel revealed …
Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley said in the cruise industry, millennials tend to exhibit preferences similar to those of other parents once they have kids. While making broad assumptions about members of a given generation can lead to faulty conclusions, millennials do tend to show some characteristics more frequently than other generations. Some of those …
If you’re looking for a cheap beach holiday this summer, you should head to Bulgaria and Turkey, according to the 12th annual Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer. The ranking looked at the price of nine typical holiday items – a cup of coffee, a bottle of local beer, a Coca-Cola, a glass of …
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A 53-year-old man named Nicholas says he wasn’t allowed to travel on a British Airways flight because his wife put the name ‘Nick’ on the booking. Nick Meads says the airline claimed the names were ‘completely different.’ His wife, Charlotte, was forced to travel alone, while Nick booked a ticket on another airline. He wasn’t …
A Syrian man says he has been trapped at a Malaysian airport for over a month but cannot leave or travel to other countries because of restrictions placed on Syrian nationals. The man has attempted to leave the Kuala Lumpur airport but has overstayed his visa and has been rejected from other countries. Several agencies …
Life along North Korea’s northern borders with China and Russia stands in stark contrast with the southern frontier it shares with South Korea. While the southern border is marked by the heavily fortified demilitarized zone, long stretches of the border with China only have some surveillance equipment or barbed-wire fences in various stages of disrepair. …
There are ways of legally bringing — and drinking — your own booze on a flight, according to frequent flier Gilbert Ott. On his blog God Save the Points, Ott provides the do’s and don’ts of making it happen. Whatever you do, never try and serve yourself. Unless you’re flying first class, chances are you’re …
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Trendiest, most hipster-friendly cities in the world are mostly American, according to a new ranking — but they call got beaten to the top spot by a city in England. The ranking, known as the , The International Hipster Index, comes from relocation company MoveHub. It compared 446 cities based on the prevalence of hipster …
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James Asquith became the youngest person to visit all 196 countries, aged 24. Now, he wants to make travel easier for people around the world with his new app, Holiday Swap. The app acts like Tinder to allow users to swipe through homes they’re interested in swapping with. It costs $1 a night to swap …
The Avios Travel Rewards Programme — used by British Airways — will close down on May 20. Until now, the Avios.com scheme has operated separately to the British Airways Executive Club scheme, meaning customers who have both are accumulating points in two schemes. Now, points will be automatically transferred over to a new British Airways …
Countless people – from fussy babies to Tim Burton – report feeling more emotional 35,000 feet up. Why is it so easy to cry during a flight? Tech Insider producer Abby Tang explains with the help of author Stephen Groening. Following is the transcript of the video. Abby Tang: I’ve cried on every plane I’ve …
TSA Precheck and Global Entry each last five years and cost $85 and $100, respectively. They help travelers speed through airport security lines, which are longer than ever. Global Entry is by far the better deal because it is essentially the same application process as TSA Precheck, but includes the perks of both programs. Like …
TripAdvisor has revealed the winners of its 2018 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Airlines — and some of the results are pretty surprising. The winners were chosen based on airline reviews submitted on TripAdvisor Flights or via one of TripAdvisor’s review collection partners from February 2017 to February 2018. It took both quantity and quality of …
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SLEEEP is Hong Kong’s first capsule hotel, a concept invented in Japan in the late 1970s that aims to provide cheap, convenient “sleeping pods” for travelers who do not require the services of a full hotel. I stayed at SLEEEP on a recent business trip to Hong Kong. SLEEEP is ideally located and well-designed aesthetically, …
Honeymoon destinations can range from the tropics to the city. U.S. News recently ranked the best honeymoon destinations based on expert opinion and travelers votes. Warm weather beach locations and Mediterranean locales dominated the list. For newlywed couples, honeymoon planning can be just as important as the wedding plans. U.S. News & World Report recently …
How airplane food is made can depend on the airline. For Singapore Airlines, they contract an airline catering firm called Gate Gourmet in Switzerland to produce more than 50,000 meals a day. Some of the most fascinating details and secrets from inside Singapore Airline’s food facility include that the kitchen has only five hours to …