French officials have come up with an algorithm to determine the top 1000 restaurants in the world. La Liste, which was released in December 2016, is run by former French foreign minister and current Deputy Chairman of the country’s Tourism Promotion Board Philippe Faure. According to its website, it is “an algorithm-based aggregator of food …
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Inside the luxe private mountain club where Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt, and Justin Timberlake escape to ski
Yellowstone Club, a private ski resort and residential community near Big Sky, Montana, was a pioneer in the members-only space. The first private club with its own mountain, its uber-rich members include Bill and Melinda Gates, Google’s Eric Schmidt, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, former Vice President Dan Quayle, and NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke, as …
Travel app Hopper is booking $1 million in flights per day, and getting 90% of its revenue from push notifications
Travel app Hopper, which tells you the exact right time to book your flight to maximize savings, is now selling $1 million in flights per day, and getting a whopping 90% of its revenue from push notifications. Hopper claims to be able to forecast future flight prices with 95% accuracy, up to a year in …
A woman was dragged off a Delta flight by police (DAL)
On Monday, a female passenger was forcibly removed from a Delta Air Lines flight at Detroit Wayne County Airport. The incident, which took place onboard Flight 2083 around 8am local time, was filmed by a fellow passenger and posted to YouTube by travel blogger Rene DeLambert. The passenger in question is shown, in the cellphone …
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Meet America’s 5th largest airline: The newly-merged Alaska Air and Virgin America (ALK)
On Wednesday, Alaska Airlines announced that it has completed the acquisition of Virgin America for $2.6 billion. However, it is believed the total value of the deal, including Virgin’s debt and aircraft-leasing obligations, could reach $4 billion. “Alaska Airlines and Virgin America are different airlines, but we believe different works – and we’re confident fliers …
The line between work and play is blurring — and it’s creating a new kind of business traveler
It can be tough for anyone to find the time for a vacation. But if you’re an entrepreneur working on getting a new business off the ground, making the time for a break may seem nearly impossible. According to a new survey conducted by FoundersCard — a travel community that helps startup founders and other …
15 of the most luxurious mansions you can rent in Aspen
Aspen, Colorado, with its four surrounding ski areas, has long been a destination for the wealthy. Though the towns of Aspen and Snowmass are popular year-round, it’s during the winter months that its trendy restaurants, bars, and resorts really come to life. If you really want to experience Aspen the way a wealthy traveler would, …
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17 photos that show why the rich and famous love to travel to St. Barts
Saint-Barthélemy (also known as St. Barts or St. Barths) is a French-speaking Caribbean island that’s popular among the rich and the famous. Its array of stunning beaches, luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and delicious restaurants have helped it become a travel hot spot. From the best places to party to restaurants with incredible views, here are …
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The best New York City restaurant for every type of cuisine
No matter what type of food you’re itching for, you can find it in New York City. As part of its 2017 restaurant-survey results, released in October, Zagat compiled a list of the best restaurants in New York City for every type of cuisine. From smoky barbecue to flavor-packed ramen to handmade falafel, there’s a …
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This is officially the best hotel suite in the world, complete with bulletproof windows and a private spa
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan, Italy, hosts the most opulent hotel suite in the world, according to this year’s World Travel Awards. The Katara Suite, which has retained its title as the World’s Leading Hotel Suite for a second year, is also the grandest when it comes to scale. At 11,000 square feet it …
14 surprising things you didn’t know about Malaysia
Malaysia is one of Asia’s hidden gems. The country is often overlooked — it lacks the economic prestige of its neighbor and former state Singapore, and it isn’t a renowned tourism destination like two of its other neighbors, Thailand and Indonesia. But take a closer look and you’ll find a country with a rich history, …
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This luxury travel service will build you a custom temporary hotel anywhere in the world
Your options for picking a vacation destination are typically limited to the places where hotels and other accommodations have already been built. But the London-based luxury travel agency Black Tomato is changing that with a new offering: a service that allows you to make your next vacation spot anywhere in the world. Called Blink, the …
Stunning photos of the Brooklyn neighborhood that puts on the best Christmas-light display in America
The suburban Brooklyn neighborhood of Dyker Heights is a quiet and friendly area year-round – that is, until the holidays start. That’s when the neighborhood is flooded with thousands of Christmas-light peepers anxious to see the area’s famed displays. Countless homes in the neighborhood take part, putting up dazzling and awe-inspiring feats of festivity, and …
The US government may allow in-flight phone calls, and people are freaking out
On December 8, the Department of Transportation announced a proposal that would require airlines and ticket agents to disclose in advance whether voice calls are allowed on-board during flights. Although most passengers assume cellphone use is prohibited by the federal government on commercial flights, that’s actually not the case. In fact, the DOT’s announcement shines …
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A man who’s been traveling for 10 years says this is the biggest budgeting mistake people make when planning a vacation
Matt Kepnes — better known as Nomadic Matt – knows a thing or two about traveling on a budget. During a trip to Thailand in 2005, Kepnes decided to quit his job and continue to travel the world indefinitely. Ten years later, he hasn’t stopped, filling his blog, “Nomadic Matt,” with advice and publishing a …
Delta may bring back a free perk it got rid of years ago (DAL)
This week, Delta Air Lines announced that it is testing complimentary meals in economy class on certain flights between New York and California. According to the Atlanta-based airline, the test period began on November 1 and will conclude on December 15 on board Los Angeles and San Francisco bound flights. “We are constantly actively listening …
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This New York City restaurant spends more than $60,000 a year getting ready for Christmas — take a look inside
When it comes to getting in the Christmas spirit, no one does it quite like Rolf’s German Restaurant in New York City’s Gramercy Park. The otherwise quiet restaurant and bar is a spectacle during the holidays. Thousands of sparkling ornaments, icicles, lights, and dolls dangle above customers as they sip spiked hot apple cider and …
This floating UFO home lets you live underwater
UFO sightings could become a lot more frequent. Boating startup, Jet Capsule, has released this updated look at their Unidentified Floating Homes, futuristic houseboats that look like UFOs. The new version comes with larger rooms, a new top deck, and faster engines. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook Join the conversation about this story » read …
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18 mountains that celebrities and business moguls love to ski
For many, the onset of winter means the chance to hit the slopes. While there’s plenty of mountains to choose from around the world, some ski resorts are specifically known for their exclusive terrain and luxurious amenities. We’ve put together a list of 18 ski resorts where celebrities, royals, and business travelers are known to …
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Foursquare’s CEO has lived in 5 different countries — here’s how a love of travel led him to the startup world
There’s now a $75 million private jet for your inner Texas oil tycoon (ERJ)
There’s flying, and then there’s flying. Brazilian private-jet maker Embraer prefers that its customers experience the finer side of aviation. Earlier this year, the Sao Paulo-based company dazzled with its Kyoto Airship concept interior that featured a massive skylight installed on its flagship Lineage 1000E jets. Now, Embraer has teamed up with Eddie Sotto, a …
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11 warm places you can travel to this winter without worrying about Zika
A banker-turned-blogger who more than doubled her income in a year explains why wealth has made little difference in her life
When Kristin Addis quit her job as an investment banker in 2012, she had saved about $20,000 in cash and $60,000 in retirement savings. “I had been saving for years,” Addis told Business Insider. “It was between putting money into buying a condo or traveling.” She chose traveling. Since buying a one-way ticket to Bangkok …
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Foursquare CEO Jeff Glueck shares his favorite restaurant and his thoughts on why travel matters for business
Foursquare CEO Jeff Glueck has explored much of the world, both in a professional capacity and for his own personal enjoyment. The list of cities he’s visited and worked in is longer than most, which would make sense for the head of a company that thrives on its users’ thirst to explore, discover, and share …
Sweden’s famous Icehotel now has hand-carved ice rooms that stay frozen all year
Sweden’s famous Icehotel — the one that started the ice hotel trend — has opened a new wing that will remain frozen all year round. Called Icehotel 365, the area includes 20 suites, an ice bar, and a gallery of ice sculptures and artwork. This is the first year the hotel, which is ordinarily only …
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