David Solomon is saying “so long” to Aspen. The Goldman Sachs president and co-COO is selling his large Colorado estate for $36 million, according to Mansion Global. Solomon built the home after he bought the property for $4 million in 2005. The 83-acre property comes with a guest house and incredible views of the Colorado …
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The 16 coolest airline paint jobs in the world
As airlines and airplanes have evolved, so have their “liveries” — the exterior designs, including paint colors and logos, on the aircraft. As planes crisscross the globe, their exterior graphics not only represent the companies that operate them but in many instances also serve as visual ambassadors for their respective homelands. A great airline livery …
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Foodies are flocking to Portland, Maine — here’s why
There’s a reason Maine is often called “Vacationland.” Though the winters are bitterly cold, during the summer and fall the state’s coastal cities buzz with tourists looking to make the most of the state’s beaches, harbors, and growing culinary scene. Portland, especially, has become a destination for food-loving travelers, with innovative local restaurants like Eventide, …
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Etihad just got amazing news about Trump’s laptop ban — and scored a huge advantage over its rivals
On Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it has lifted the large electronics ban on US-bound non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. The removal of restrictions placed upon the airport in March is effective immediately. This move comes days after Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly announced …
11 fun, free places to watch Fourth of July fireworks in New York City
You can’t beat celebrating Independence Day in New York City. In fact, the annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks is the biggest fireworks in the US in the US, and this year it’s celebrating its 41st anniversary on the East River on Tuesday, July 4. The fun will start at about 9:20 p.m. and last …
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The founder of the doomed Fyre Festival reportedly drives a $110,000 Maserati and rents a $21,000-a-month penthouse
Billy McFarland, cofounder of the Fyre Media startup and its disastrous Fyre Festival, was arrested by federal authorities on wire fraud charges June 30. He was released July 1 on $300,000 bail, but not before aspects of his lifestyle were revealed in a hearing. According to the New York Times, it was revealed that McFarland …
Stunning vintage photos show how Americans in every state spend their downtime
National Geographic photographers have been documenting human life since the early 1900s, capturing historic moments as well as more mundane routines. In the book “National Geographic: The United States of America,” 700 captivating images from the magazine’s archives have been pulled together in one place, highlighting each state in a range of dynamic images. This …
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40 things Canadians say that Americans don’t understand
Happy Canada Day! July 1 is essentially the Canadian version of America’s Independence Day. It’s a celebration of our confederation as a country within the British Empire in 1867. Now, it’s not always easy to spot a Canadian in the US. For the most part, we sound pretty similar. We share a lot of values …
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Fyre Festival organizer arrested, charged with wire fraud
Federal agents have arrested Fyre Festival pitchman Billy McFarland on suspicion of wire fraud on Friday, nearly three months after the failed music and lifestyle festival left hundreds of participants stranded in the Bahamas. Prosecutors said McFarland is accused of misleading investors who poured more than $1 million into Fyre Media, based on misrepresentations of …
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This casual pub was just named the best restaurant in the UK — here’s what it’s like to eat there
It might not look like much from the outside, but the Sportsman Pub in Kent is considered the best place to eat in the UK right now. Earlier in June, this slightly gritty-looking, low-key pub was named the best restaurant in the UK by the National Restaurant Awards for the second year running. The pub …
The new king of New York power lunching has arrived — here’s what it’s like to eat there
New York City’s Four Seasons restaurant, famous for its power lunch and influential clientele, officially closed its doors last July. In early May, a new restaurant called The Grill opened in the space in the Seagram Building that was once home to the Four Seasons. The three men behind the reopening — Mario Carbone, Rich …
Here’s what it’s like inside St. Louis’ Gateway Arch — the tallest man-made monument in the US
We took a trip to St. Louis’ Gateway Arch — the tallest man-made monument in the US. The arch is 630 feet high and its foundations are about 60 feet deep. It’s made of 142 stainless steel sections, concrete, and structural steel.The monument honors Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase and St. Louis’ role in westward expansion …
15 breathtaking photos of the world’s most interesting cities
The judges for this year’s National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest are close to announcing its winners. All submissions are due by Friday, June 30. There are three categories for photographers to enter: Nature, Cities, and People. The lucky grand prize winner will get a 10-day journey for two in the Galápagos Islands. …
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I flew United’s ‘basic economy’ and discovered a huge problem with the ticket
This glass box on top of the Willis tower lets you stand 1,353 feet above Chicago
The Ledge is a glass box on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, the eighth-tallest building in the world and the tallest building in the Western hemisphere. At an altitude of 1,353 feet you can see up to 50 miles and four states. The Ledge attracts more than 1.7 million visitors annually. Join the …
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14 Pinterest features only power users know about
Pinterest is one of the most popular social networks in the world, with 175 million monthly active users and legions of diehard fans pinning their favorite outfits, recipes, housewares, and more. But most people are probably missing out on hidden features and cool tricks that enhance the Pinterest experience, or simply make life easier. We …
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This abandoned Disney water park has been rotting for over 15 years
When Disney River Country opened in 1976, visitors flocked to Orange County, Florida, to ride the winding slides and traverse the wooden bridges. The park closed down 25 years later. After leaving the park empty and abandoned for 15 years, Disney finally drained and filled River Country’s 330,000-gallon pool in 2016. A Cleveland-based photographer who …
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The Ritz-Carlton just debuted a luxury cruise line for the ‘1% of global travelers’ and it looks insane
This week the Ritz-Carlton Hotel revealed plans for its luxury cruise line, with three ships aimed to set sea starting in late 2019. Somewhere between a private superyacht and a small ocean liner, these ships will accommodate the “the 1% of global travelers,” according to Bloomberg. With larger rooms, more dining options, and common space …
Kayak is letting travelers search for travel deals using emojis
Planning to book your summer holiday? Just type in an emoji to kick off your flight or hotel search on Kayak. The travel search engine has rolled out an emoji-search functionality today, in which users can use emojis to look up flight or hotel deals for their destinations. Want to go to New York City …
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I work in room service at a 5-star hotel — these are the biggest things I wish guests wouldn’t do
I’ve been working in the room-service department of a five-star hotel for six months. Actually, it’s a five-red-star hotel: The red part is a special distinction awarded by AA Hotel Services (an organization specific to the UK, which is where this hotel is located) that means we go above and beyond normal five-star hotel requirements. …
The best airline in the world has a new weapon to stay ahead of the competition
On Tuesday, Qatar Airways was crowned the Best Airline in the World by leading consumer aviation website Skytrax for the fourth time since 2011. Also taking top honors at the Skytrax World Airline Awards is the airline’s stellar business class offering. In fact, this is the second year in a row Qatar’s business class has …
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Visitors threw $1.5 million into Rome’s Trevi Fountain last year — here’s where all those coins go
It’s no novel idea to toss a coin into a fountain and make a wish, but there’s something particularly romantic about doing so at the Trevi Fountain in Rome. The legend comes from the 1950s Academy Award-winning film “Three Coins in the Fountain”: Throw a coin into the famed Fontana di Trevi, regarded as the …
America’s most scenic drive has been devastated— so a luxury resort is helicoptering guests in
In May, one of the biggest landslides on record in California buried a small section of Highway 1 — a famous coastal highway — under 40 feet of rubble. The blockage has devastated the ever-popular Big Sur region, where local businesses, resorts, and retreat centers attract tourists from around the world. But it hasn’t stopped …
The American road trip is getting an upgrade
Every year, people spend hundreds of hours in a car: driving to work, school, or off on a family vacation. Spending that much time on the road can lead to accidents or wasted time in traffic. Technology is working to change this. From cars to infrastructure, technology is improving transportation for all — and making …
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This luxury resort on a mountaintop would be completely powered by water
Resorts in remote locations may provide relaxing escapes, but such hotels can by costly for the environment and deplete water, land, and local resources, according to the Global Development Research Center. A new hotel concept, however, aims to combine luxury and sustainability. Called the Vertical Micro-climate Resort, the hotel is designed to run solely on …
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The 17 best places in Europe to visit this summer that don’t cost a fortune
European travel may evoke a sense of glamour and luxury, but that doesn’t mean it has to be pricey. In fact, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s best vacations rankings, you can visit some of Europe’s best vacation spots on a budget. To determine its list, U.S. News calculated an overall score …
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Turbulence injured 10 people on a United Airlines flight (UAL)
Nine passengers and one member of the crew was injured by turbulence on board a United Airlines flight on Tuesday. United Flight 1031 was en route from Panama City, Panama to Houston, Texas, when the Boeing 737-800 experienced severe turbulence 80 miles east of Cancun, Mexico, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson told Reuters. The aircraft …
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