Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights often gets reader questions about how to save money on travel. Most people make it impossible to save significant amounts of money on airfare by being rigid about their destination and dates. The only truly effective way to find cheap airfare is to be flexible. Everyone wants to travel …
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The 10 most Instagrammed cities in the world in 2017
After seven years in business, Instagram’s global community of 800 million users are still snapping and posting away. On Wednesday, the company released their 2017 Year in Review, which takes a look at what content floated above the rest, including the most-liked posts, top hashtags, and most-used filters. Below, take a look at the cities …
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JetBlue will sell you select round-trip tickets for $98 (JBLU)
JetBlue is having a two-day flash sale. Round-trip flights are available for as low as $98. Tickets must be purchased by midnight on Wednesday. JetBlue is having one heck of a sale. On Tuesday, JetBlue launched a special two-day sale with one-way tickets available for as low as $49. As a result, certain round-trip tickets …
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10 massive New Year’s Eve parties that are worth traveling for
New Year’s Eve is a time for parties around the world. While Times Square’s ball drop is the United States’ signature celebration, there are plenty of others worth attending. Some are in big cities like Hong Kong and Barcelona, and others are in less prominent destinations like Valparaiso and Reykjavik. New Year’s Eve is one …
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The easiest way to trick an airline into charging you less for your flight
Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights has traveled around the world. Here’s his trick for paying what the locals pay when flying out of the country. Following is a transcript of the video. Scott Keyes: My name is Scott Keyes. I’m the CEO and co-founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights. Let’s say you’re looking to go …
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Bali airport closed, flights cancelled for a second day after massive volcanic eruptions
Bali’s Denpasar Airport will remain closed on Tuesday. The airport will be closed for a further 24 hours, until 7am local time on Wednesday when conditions will be reassessed again, the spokesman for the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management said. Flights in and out of Bali were cancelled on Monday, following volcanic eruptions over …
Why planes don’t fly during a volcanic eruption
The main airport on the Indonesia island of Bali will remain closed until Tuesday. It a precautionary precaution after the eruption of Mount Agung sent ash plumes 20,000 feet into the air. Ash clouds wreak havoc on modern airliners and their jet engines. On Monday, Indonesian authorities shut down the main airport on the Island …
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The 10 most expensive ski towns in America — and how much it costs to buy a home there
Owning a vacation home is a hallmark of the 1%. While most Americans will shell out hundreds of dollars a weekend for hotel rooms or home rentals in the most popular ski towns, the richest of the rich can afford to put down roots. Realtor.com recently published a list of the most expensive ski towns …
The most stunning photos Business Insider took in 2017
Business Insider’s visual features team has covered a lot of ground this year. From coast to coast, they documented CEOs hard at work, Wall Streeters sweating during intense 6 a.m. workouts, and bartenders serving up delicious cocktails, just to name a few. Ahead, see 30 of the best photos our team took this year. All …
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The CEO of the oldest airline in the world explains the major mistake the industry made 20 years ago
Pieter Elbers has been the CEO of KLM since 2014. Amsterdam-based KLM is one half of Air France-KLM, one of the largest airlines in Europe. Elbers told Business Insider KLM is “writing the book on consolidation” during a time when the European aviation industry in hyper-competitive. He also said that one of the biggest mistakes …
I flew first class on American Airlines across the country to see how it stacks up against coach — here’s what I discovered
I got a deal on a first-class one-way ticket because I was breaking up my transcontinental flight. American Airlines was the carrier. There were pluses and minuses, but I’d do it again, When I travel on my own dime, I often bump myself up to business class. But rarely first class. At Business Insider, we …
The Trumps are cutting ties with the five-star Trump SoHo hotel after business plummeted post-election
The Trump Organization is cutting ties with Trump SoHo. The upscale hotel has struggled to fill rooms and bring in guests following the election. A restaurant in the hotel closed earlier this year after “the Kardashians stopped coming” post-election. Trump SoHo — the Trump Organization-run, five-star Downtown Manhattan hotel — will no longer carry the …
People are lining up to pay $28,500 for a billionaire’s ‘Tiger Tour’ of New Zealand golf, spas, and wildlife
Legendary hedge fund manager Julian Roberston put together one of the most luxurious golfing vacations in his beloved New Zealand. On the Tiger Tour, vacationers can see both New Zealand’s North and South Islands over the course of nine nights on Roberston’s three properties. The itinerary includes golfing, sightseeing, and spa treatments. Legendary hedge fund …
I spent 3 months living in Alaska — here are the 7 things people always get wrong about America’s biggest state
A lot of people have the wrong idea about Alaska, the largest state in the United States. After spending three months in small-town Alaska, I learned that a lot of what people say about the state simply isn’t true. It’s not always frozen and dog sleds aren’t really a thing … but people do carry …
This photographer captured shots of New Yorkers on their way to work for 10 years — and it shows how repetitive a commute can really be
Photographer Peter Funch photographed the same Manhattan corner during the morning rush hour for 10 years. Intrigued by the idea of repetition, he captured photos of the same people on their way to work over a period of time. His new book, “42nd and Vanderbilt,” is a collection of his work from the series. About …
TripAdvisor is under investigation from the FTC after it reportedly removed user accounts of rape and assault
The FTC is investigating TripAdvisor after the website reportedly removed user accounts of rape and assault. TripAdvisor has since introduced a measure that allows a committee of employees to flag resorts that are deemed unsafe. Travel recommendation website TripAdvisor drew the ire of users and observers after it was accused of removing claims of assault …
MGM’s Mandalay Bay is in crisis as hundreds of Las Vegas shooting victims accuse the hotel of missing red flags
Hundreds of victims of the Las Vegas shooting are filing lawsuits against the operator of the hotel where the shooter was staying. The lawsuits argue that the hotel and its parent company should have taken greater security measures. If the victims win in court, it could completely change how hotels handle security. Hundreds of victims …
15 photos that show why tourists are swarming to Portugal like never before
In 2016, travel writers predicted that Portugal would be a hot spot for tourists. This year, the country saw a record-breaking number of visitors. Planned travel for the first quarter of 2018 is already up by 86% compared to last year. Portugal has quickly become a top destination for tourists. And it’s not just over …
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The week after Thanksgiving is one of the best times to get travel deals all year
Tuesday, November 28, is the best time to buy flights before the holidays. Flight prices are more than 40% off on so-called Travel Deal Tuesday. If you’re flexible about your travel destination, use travel app Hopper’s Flex Watch feature to find cheap flights. Travelers rejoice: there’s a “Black Friday” for flight deals. On Tuesday, November …
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These are the most expensive shopping streets in America
Many retailers are closing stores, but luxury still seems to be thriving. Cushman & Wakefield has crunched the numbers to find the most expensive streets shopping streets in America. These shopping areas have thrived despite the retail apocalypse. If there’s a retail apocalypse going on, nobody told the stores on 5th Avenue. The upper reaches …
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An airline is offering $99 Black Friday discount tickets from the US to Europe
WOW Air has a Black Friday sales for one-way tickets from the US to Europe. Prices are as low as $99.99. There are only 1,500 seats available. Add plane tickets to the list of Black Friday deals. On Monday, WOW Air announced new discount fares for travel from the US to Europe in celebration of …
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50 of the most amazing photos taken in 2017
This year, 600 award-winning Reuters photojournalists worked across the world to document both major historic moments and the human stories that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. The team won the Pulitzer Prize in the Breaking News Photography category in 2016, and in 2017, their efforts have only continued. Ahead, take a look at 50 of …
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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 …
Here’s how to navigate one of the most epic New York food traditions — ‘Dim Sum’ in Chinatown
Dim sum in New York’s Chinatown neighborhoods is a popular tradition among Chinese-Americans, and the larger New York community. It can be a chaotic and intimidating experience for first-timers We went to Jing Fong Restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown to explain how to do it right Forget brunch. Dim sum in Chinatown is the better New …
One of the largest pyramids in the world is a Bass Pro Shops megastore with rumored ties to mythical curses
One of the largest pyramids in the world is a Bass Pro Shops megastore in Memphis, Tennessee. The pyramid also hosts a hotel, indoor swamp, and bowling alley. However, for roughly a decade, the pyramid was empty — and some believed it was cursed due to a crystal skull installed by the owner of the …
14 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on things millennials actually want to buy
Millennials prefer spending money on experiences rather than things. Research says this approach makes people happier. We put together a list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on travel and other experiential gifts. Millennials prefer spending money on experiences rather than things — especially when those experiences can be Instagrammed. And it turns out …
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Here’s what it’s REALLY like to be a Delta Air Lines flight attendant, one of the most competitive jobs out there
Employees rank Delta Air Lines as one of the best places to work. Delta flight attendants, who consider the job extremely gratifying, say that it can also be difficult and competitive. Danny Elkins, who’s been a flight attendant with Delta for more than 35 years, shared with Business Insider what it’s really like. He said …