Husband and wife, Chris and Danika Garlotta, quit their jobs in 2013 to go and travel the world. Since then, they’ve figured out how to continue visiting new destinations across the globe and still earn a living. One of their recent trips was to the Galápagos islands. They took a Quasar Expeditions cruise to the …
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RANKED: The 20 best airlines in the world
Qatar Airways has been named the best airline in the world for 2017 by the leading consumer-aviation website Skytrax. The Doha, Qatar-based airline was presented with the award on Tuesday at a ceremony during the 2017 Paris Air Show. This is the fourth time Qatar has garnered this honor with wins in 2011, 2012, and …
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Qatar Airways is now the best airline in the world
Qatar Airways has been named Best Airline in the World for 2017 by leading consumer aviation website Skytrax. The Gulf-based carrier was presented with the honor at Tuesday’s World Airline Awards at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The other carriers to make the Skytrax top 10 include (in no particular order): Singapore, Hainan, ANA, Cathay …
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The 17 best places to go this summer that don’t cost a fortune
You don’t have to be flush with cash to enjoy a great summer vacation. In fact, according to the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s best vacations rankings, some of the highest-rated destinations in the US are also the most affordable. To determine the best places to travel, U.S. News calculated an overall score …
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This hotel bar claims to have invented the martini — look inside
Today is National Martini Day in the US. In celebration, we deep dive into the somewhat murky mystery of the drink’s origin. Competing stories surrounding the martini’s origin come from both the East and West Coast of the US. Despite the cocktail’s recipe being documented in the 1880s in Harry Johnson’s “Bartender’s Manual” (the first …
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The most exclusive resorts for ‘people who care about the planet,’ according to National Geographic
This year, the United Nations proclaimed 2017 the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development — aiming to help promote hotels and resorts that are both environmentaly friendly and socially conscious. For its current, June and July issue, National Geographic Traveler magazine is celebrating the best of the best eco-friendly resorts across the world. Below, …
17 of the best under-the-radar islands to visit in Europe
You’ve probably heard of Ibiza, Corsica, and Santorini. But are you familiar with Formentera, Juist, or Saaremaa? Flying well under the tourist radar, these islands are a must-visit for anyone who feels that they have exhausted Europe’s typical destinations. Even if you haven’t done much traveling in Europe, though, these breathtaking islands are well worth …
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11 vintage photos of New York City’s most famous beach in its glory days
For over a century, Coney Island has been attracting New Yorkers and tourists alike to its sandy beaches, fun carnival foods, and amusement rides. Coney Island opened with just one roller coaster in 1895, but by 1904 had three amusement areas with many different rides: Dreamland, Luna Park, and Steeplechase Park. When the New York …
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Airline gate agents share 8 of their favorite travel hacks
Airline customer service reps know a thing or two about travel. From the moment you step into the airport to when you finally board your flight, it’s these airport workers’ job to help you successfully navigate getting from point A to point B. What’s more, with the perks that come along with working for an …
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Forget Chicago and New York —The best hot dog in the world is in Iceland
Trump might make it more difficult to travel to Cuba — here are 19 gorgeous photos of what it’s like there
President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to follow through on his campaign pledge to restate the importance of the 56-year-old trade embargo with Cuba, and ban tourist travel to the country, according to Politico. In 2016, former President Barack Obama had lifted restrictions on tourists who wanted to take home the souvenir of …
Tour company that took Otto Warmbier to North Korea calls it ‘probably one of the safest places on Earth to visit’
The tour group that brought a 22 year-old American student to North Korea where he was later detained and sent home over a year later in a coma advertises the country as “probably one of the safest countries on Earth to visit.” The group, Young Pioneer Tours, does not mention the State Department’s strong warnings …
Trump might make it more difficult to get a Cuban cigar — here’s why they’re the best
Getting a Cuban cigar might become more difficult this week. President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to follow through on his campaign pledge to restate the importance of the 56-year-old trade embargo with Cuba, and ban tourist travel to the country, according to Politico. In 2016, former President Barack Obama had lifted restrictions …
A United flight from New Jersey to Italy was canceled after a passenger spotted fuel spewing from the plane’s wing
United Airlines was forced to cancel a Venice, Italy-bound flight after the plane suffered a massive fuel leak while waiting to take off at Newark Liberty International Airport. Video captured by a passenger on board the Boeing 767-300 shows fuel gushing from its left wing. According to a United Airlines spokesperson, the aircraft has been …
We ate at a McDonald’s in Japan — here’s what you should order
In different regions across the globe, McDonald’s has varying menus that target the specific demographic of the local region. Here’s what it’s like to visit and chow down at a McDonald’s in Japan. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> Source : BusinessInsider.Com
Puerto Rico just voted to become the 51st US state — here are 15 stunning photos that will make you hope that happens
This weekend, Puerto Ricans made their way to the polls to vote on the possibility of the US territory officially becoming the 51st state. While 97% of the votes were in favor of Puerto Rico becoming a state, the election was widely boycotted. With only 23% of the population participating, it was the lowest voter …
27 photos that show why New Yorkers are ditching the Hamptons for a hot destination to the north
Forget the Hamptons – New Yorkers have a new place to vacation, and it’s a lot more rugged. Some wealthy people are trading their Hamptons beach mansions for rustic homes in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills. According to recent analyses by vacation rental site HomeAway and location-intelligence company Foursquare, search interest in the Hudson …
This free service scours the internet to find you deals on dirt-cheap international flights
Few things are better than finding a great deal. When it comes to air travel, though, travelers that are determined to find the best possible prices on a trip are often left digging through Google Flights, hoping they’re looking at the right dates, times, and airports. But one website is trying to make planning an …
Millennials are revolting against the American family vacation
How old is too old to go on family vacation? As millennials wait longer to get married and have kids, they are also navigating new norms about vacationing with their families. “Am I a bad daughter if I don’t want to go on vacation with my parents?” a recent letter writer asked New York magazine’s …
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Here’s everywhere Obama has traveled since leaving the White House
Former President Obama has been globe-trotting for the past five months. After leaving office in January, Obama traveled to Palm Springs with his wife, Michelle, before heading to entrepreneur Richard Branson’s private Necker Island. He made a quick pit stop in his home state of Hawaii, then flew to French Polynesia to check in to …
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12 sayings only people from California will understand
California is known by many as the land of beautiful celebrities, packed freeways, and perpetual summer. But the nation’s most populous state also has a huge variety of people with unique ways of speaking, from valley girl speak to surfer lingo to slang inspired by Bay Area hip hop. The people of the Golden State …
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The best airport in the world is building a $1.7 billion indoor forest and waterfall
For the fifth consecutive year, Singapore’s Changi International has been named the best airport in the world by leading consumer aviation website Skytrax. The mega hub has long been praised by travelers for its beautiful architecture, efficient operation, and luxurious amenities. Since 2014, Changi has taken extraordinary measures to maintain its place as the world’s …
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The Obamas have been touring the world since leaving the White House — here’s where they’ve been so far
The Obamas are making the most of their vacation time. Since leaving the White House in January, they have been hitting up some of the most exotic destinations imaginable. After spending a few days on American soil in Palm Springs, Barack and Michelle Obama jetted off on a tropical tour that started at entrepreneur Richard …
10 haunting photos of abandoned drive-in theaters across the US
The first drive-in theater opened in Camden, New Jersey, in 1933. For less than a dollar, the whole family could enjoy a B Hollywood movie from the comfort of their own car. At the height of their popularity in the 1950s, there were almost 5,000 drive-ins across the US. Today there are just over 300 …
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The multi-millionaire founder of MySpace retired before he was 40 to travel the world — here are some of his most stunning photos
If you were a teenager with a computer in the early aughts, there’s a good chance you had a profile on MySpace, the music-centered predecessor to Facebook. Nearly 76 million people used the social networking site at the height of its popularity in 2008, and they all had one thing in common: first “friend” Tom …