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What could be better than working at a company beloved by its employees? How about getting paid a lot of money to do it? If this sounds like a dream you want to turn into reality, then Glassdoor is here to help. The jobs and recruiting site, which recently scanned its massive database of company …
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New year, new travel goals. Traveling is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions and since 2017 was found to be the safest year on record for commercial air travel, now may be a good time to plan your next trip. It also helps that January tends to be the best time of year …
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No lift lines, no expensive lift tickets and miles of un-tracked powder. If that sounds like no ski resort you’ve ever heard of, that’s because it’s not a ski resort. It’s backcountry “skinning” — a type of skiing that combines the intense physical conditioning of running, the beauty of hiking and the adrenaline of downhill …
We’re barely into 2018, but travelers are already chiming in on this year’s newest travel hotspots. TripAdvisor recently released its annual list of global travel destinations on the rise, and this year’s list includes gems from Croatia to Kenya. TripAdvisor based its rankings on year-to-year increases in positive reviews for attractions, restaurants, and hotels in …
Travelers are already making plans for their March vacations. Business Insider looked at airfare trends, climate data, and peak travel times to find the best places to visit in March 2018. The travel destinations include tropical beaches, energetic festivals, and natural wonders. We’ve just kicked off a new year, but forward-thinking travelers are already planning …
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After Mexico’s most violent year, the US State Department has given “do not travel” notices for five states there. Much of the country has been subject to travel warnings in the past, but these advisories are the State Department’s most severe. Many of Mexico’s most popular tourist areas are not subject to warnings, however. The …
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market is sometimes called the “Wall Street of fish.” Everyday, fishermen, wholesalers, and the owners of Japan’s top sushi restaurants gather to buy and sell more than $21 million of the freshest fish in the world. In recent decades, the market has unexpectedly become one of Japan’s top tourists attractions. Thousands come …
Travelers who landed at JFK International Airport over the weekend are reportedly waiting to receive around 5,000 bags. Over the weekend, travelers using the airport dealt with delays, cancellations, and a burst pipe that submerged some bags in cold water. The Port Authority said in a statement Monday that domestic airlines “have expedited the process …
HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines, are responsible for a huge spike in tourism to their hometown of Waco, Texas. Waco has been named one of the top travel destinations of 2018 by TripAdvisor. From the Gaineses’ Magnolia Market at the Silos to the Dr. Pepper Museum and a mammoth fossil site, there’s …
For better or for worse, American culture — from TV and movies to politics — has spread to some of the most far-flung corners of the globe. That means that if you’re an American traveling abroad, you’re going to be confronted with a lot of stereotypes about the United States pretty much anywhere you go. …
The State Department has announced a major change to how it issues travel advisories. This is the first major change to the advisory system in more than a decade. The change comes in response to ongoing confusion over the old system. The US Department of State today announced a new system for issuing travel advisories …
Gucci has re-opened its former Gucci Museo building under a new name: Gucci Garden. The new building has a museum, boutique shop, and high-end restaurant. The restaurant is run by world-famous chef Massimo Bottura and is likely to become a hot dining destination in the city. Gucci is getting into experiential retail. The luxury retailer …
At slightly over 5 million nationwide, vending machines are everywhere in Japan. They are on nearly every block in Tokyo and dotted across even the most spartan landscapes in the country’s vast rural expanse. Photographer Eiji Ohashi began documenting Japan’s vending machines nearly a decade ago after getting caught in a blizzard in his native …
A water main burst in Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport on Sunday. A video from a Hallmark Aviation Services employee shows a ceiling collapsing over his co-worker’s desk as a result of the burst pipe. Both the man and his co-worker were unharmed. A water main burst in Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport …
Nashville, Tennessee, was seemingly one of the hottest travel destinations in America over the last year, but that could soon change. Trip Advisor recently released its 2018 list of the top trending destinations and travelers will be visiting places all over the map in 2018, from Hawaii to North Carolina. Trip Advisor compiled its list …
Luggage gets lost and damaged — here’s how to deal with it. It’s key to resign yourself to the reality that a lost bag might never come home. Airlines will cover the cost of lost luggage up to a point, so pack accordingly. Travelers at New York’s JFK airport are experiencing a true luggage nightmare. …
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The Pakt One travel bag made a brief appearance in the popular Netflix doc “Minimalism.” At first only 300 bags were made by Malcolm Fontier, a designer, entrepreneur, and environmentalist. After Netflix, Fontier teamed up with The Minimalists, and together they put the bag on Indiegogo, where it has raised over $1.1 million. Every once …
Airplane turbulence may seem like the end of the road but statistically, there is no data of a plane crash caused by turbulence. Here is why turbulence is caused and why it should stop you from booking your next flight. Following is a transcript of the video. Why turbulence is no big deal. It can …
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In 2008, Jamie and Behan Gifford left their home in Washington and embarked on a boat trip around the world with their three children. Nearly 10 years later, they still haven’t stopped. Since starting their life on the sea, the Giffords have explored countless new places, learned to live with relatively few possessions, grown closer …
America’s airports are improving in quality according to the J.D. Power’s 2017 North American Airport Satisfaction Study. Orlando International Airport scored the highest among the major airports. Airports in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago all languished at the bottom of the rankings. Good news! America’s airports are getting better. That is according to …
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As a “cold-weather bomb” bears down on the East Coast, the entire eastern seaboard is preparing for heavy snowfall and record-breaking cold. While the forecast will narrow in the next few days as we see how the storm tracks, it’s already a good time to start preparing. Winter weather advisories have been issued all the …
We asked KLM Royal Dutch Airlines CEO Pieter Elbers for some travel tips. Elbers believes in having an organized system when it comes to packing. He also goes on early morning runs to combat jetlag. Air travel can be hectic these days. Even for frequent flyers. Which is why we went to someone who spends …
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For most people around the world, hearing the name Afghanistan brings to mind images of war, terrorism, political turmoil, and a near-failed state whose human development index is one of the lowest in the world. The United States has been at war in the country for over 16 years — the longest in American history. …
A family is suing Alaska Airlines and a contractor after an elderly woman died following a fall down an escalator in a wheelchair at Portland International Airport. The family paid for a service to ensure the woman would reach her connecting flight safely, but a surveillance video shows the woman navigating the airport alone and …
The Wall Street Journal is wagging its finger at Google’s travel business. In an editorial, the Journal argues Google is giving preferential advertising treatment to certain hotel chains, putting online travel agencies at a disadvantage and preventing consumers from seeing all available options. Google disputes the charges, saying in part it is merely trying to …
Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar in New York City will serve its last meal on December 31. The restaurant has become a cult favorite despite its food being poorly reviewed. We visited when it opened in 2012 — here’s what it was like. “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” host Guy Fieri has become one of the …
When I tell people that I spent four days with Tony Robbins, they always ask a version of the same question: “What is he really like?” This can be asked with skepticism: “I remember his infomercials. He’s just a con artist selling motivational speeches to desperate people, right?” Or they can be asked with reverence: …
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