Get ready. You will soon be able to fly Emirates between New York City and Athens, Greece. On January 23, the Dubai-based airline announced plans to launch daily flights between the Greek capital and Newark Liberty International Airport just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. “We are pleased to be able to help meet a …
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club just doubled its new membership fee to $200,000
It just got more expensive to share a resort with the president. The Trump Organization’s premiere Florida property, The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, has doubled its initiation fee for new members to $200,000, according to CNBC sources. CNBC notes that there’s no way to know if the price increase is due to rising demand …
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Trump’s hotels are taking over America in a huge expansion — take a look inside the newest location
This week at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Eric Danziger, the CEO of President Donald Trump’s hotel-management company, announced that it plans on tripling the number of Trump hotels in the US. More specific plans are already on their way in Dallas, Seattle, Denver and San Francisco. Last October marked the grand …
Trump Hotels is planning a massive US expansion
There may be a whole lot more Trump hotels in the US. Eric Danziger, the CEO of Trump’s hotel management company said that the firm is planning to triple the number of US locations at a industry conference in Los Angeles according to a report from Bloomberg. “There are 26 major metropolitan areas in the …
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Europe’s first underwater museum features 200 human figures and a botanic garden
The Atlantic Museum of Lanzarote officially opened to the public on January 10, and is accessible by snorkelers and scuba divers. It’s located 46 feet below the Atlantic Ocean, contains 200 life-size human figures, and a botanic garden. Follow BI Video: On Twitter Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> Source : …
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23 striking photos of international borders from around the world
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to begin the funding and construction of a border wall between the US and Mexico, one of his long-standing campaign promises. While its unlikely Mexico will pay for the wall, analysts at Bernstein have calculated the possible cost to be between $15 and $25 billion. …
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Meet 15 people who brave freezing temperatures to live in the Arctic Circle
As we near the end of January, brutal winter has set in in some parts of the world. The Arctic Circle is one of those places. Average temperatures in the summer hover around 50° F, and in the winter they can drop below -50°F in many places. While the Arctic is not very populated, people …
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One of the best low-cost airlines in the world is finally coming to America
AirAsia X is finally coming to America. On January 24, the Malaysian low-cost carrier announced that it has been granted certification from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly into the US. According to the airline, AirAsia X is the first Asian low-cost carrier to secure authorization to operate scheduled service into the US. “This is …
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CEO James Hogan is calling it quits at Etihad
On Tuesday, Etihad Aviation Group announced that its president and CEO James Hogan will leave the company he helped build. According to the Abu Dhabi-based airline and aviation conglomerate, Hogan — along with CFO James Rigney will leave Etihad in the second half of 2017 to join an, as yet unnamed, investment firm. “Along with …
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Japan’s vending machines tell you a lot about the country’s culture
Last weekend, I returned from a trip to Japan to help Business Insider launch its latest international edition, Business Insider Japan. After spending two weeks in Tokyo, one aspect of the city continued to strike me after I returned: the overwhelming abundance of vending machines. The proliferation of vending machines is impossible to ignore. They …
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A couple who saved $50,000 to travel the world talks earning, spending, and working their way through nearly 50 countries
Two weeks before graduating college and leaving for a months-long backpacking trip through Europe, Natasha Alden met someone. And after two dates, they decided he would go with her. More than three years later, Alden and Cameron Seagle are still traveling together. They’ve backpacked Europe, Southeast Asia, and now, they’re spending a year driving across …
An inside look at the most luxurious airport lounge in New York
Step through the sliding glass doors of Etihad Airways’ Terminal 4 lounge in JFK, and you will find a sprawling space dedicated to the comfort of their premium passengers. We got access to the lounge to check out everything it has to offer, including a secret lounge within the lounge. Follow BI Video: On Twitter …
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People are freaking out about American Airlines’ new ‘basic economy’ tickets — but it may not be as bad as it seems (AAL, DAL, UAL)
These days, few terms engender such strong and visceral reactions from US airline passengers as “basic economy.” Even though the term has made its way into the lexicon of many travelers, the idea of basic economy remains enveloped by a fog of mystery and misinformation. Over the past year, America’s three remaining full-service legacy carriers …
These 30-something school teachers retired with over $1 million after only 8 years of work — now they travel the world
Joe and Ali Olson spend their days traveling around the world with their one-year-old daughter, Annabelle. Each in their early 30s, the couple were able to quit their jobs as public school teachers in August 2015 and retire after just eight years in the workforce. How do you retire early as a public school teacher? …
You can rent this isolated island off the coast of Belize for $495 a night
This modern, stylish suitcase is guaranteed for life — plus, it charges your phone
Imagine a world where your luggage rolls effortlessly next to you, you can charge your phone without searching the airport high and low for an outlet, and you don’t have to struggle to jam your heavy bag in an overheard compartment. That’s the world that Away wants to provide with its line of modern, durable …
This travel blogger visited every country in the world and only spent $20 a day — here’s how
Henrik Jeppesen is a 27-year-old Danish travel blogger who’s visited every country in the world. Despite being a full-time traveler, Jeppesen says he has only spent an average of $20 a day for his trips so far — in large part by being economical and getting sponsorships from airlines and hotels. “The world is a …
This college student racked up $300,000 worth of frequent flyer miles by legally hacking United Airlines
Georgia Tech engineering student Ryan Pickren has turned his knack for computer hacking into a lucrative side-career. He’s now the number one most successful contributor to United Airlines’ Bug Bounty Program, which rewards hackers with frequent flyer miles for finding security flaws in their website. Produced by Arielle Berger. Original reporting by Matt Weinberger. Follow …
What it’s like to travel on Wow Air, the budget airline that flies from London to New York for $70
LONDON — Earlier this month, the Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow Air announced that for a limited time it would offer one-way tickets from the West Coast of the US to Europe, and vice versa, for as low as $69.99 (£57). At the time of writing, some of the airline’s best fares from London include $172 …
Etihad’s new airport lounge at JFK is all about ‘unparalleled luxury’
Over the past decade, New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport has made a concerted effort to improve customer experience and integrate a higher level of luxury amenities. One of the most recent and impressive additions is the Etihad Airways Premium Lounge located inside JFK’s Terminal 4. “Everything we do at Etihad is about providing …
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10 under-the-radar destinations to visit, according to the youngest person to travel to every country in the world
LONDON — Even for someone trying to break a record for visiting every country in the world, travel is about more than just ticking places off a list. Planning a trip is an opportunity to see something unique, and to discover people, places, cuisines, and scenery you didn’t know existed. We asked James Asquith, the …
American Airlines employees are mysteriously getting sick and the company can’t figure out why (AAL)
In recent months, large numbers of American Airlines flight attendants have mysteriously fallen ill with symptoms ranging from throat and eye irritation to headaches and vertigo. Many associated with the airline believe this is the result of the new uniforms the American introduced in September. According to the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, the union …
American Airlines is banning carry-on bags and overhead bin use for basic economy passengers (UAL, DAL, AAL)
Flying American Airlines just got a bit more affordable. On Wednesday, the world’s largest airline released details of its upcoming low-cost Basic Economy fare class. “American Airlines now has something to offer every customer, from those who want simple, low-price travel to those who want an ultra-premium experience via First Class,” American Airlines President Robert …
Here are the Israeli McDonald’s menu items you can’t get in the US — the Big America, Onion Rings, and McWings
At Israeli McDonald’s, there are a few menu items you can’t get in the US such as the Big America, Onion Rings, and McWings. While the food is unique, it’s also not as cheap as American McDonald’s. The entire order cost around $30, which included the Big America MEGA size burger, rustic fries, corn sticks, …
Here is the stunning $1.5 billion stadium being built for the Atlanta Falcons
The new home of the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium cost $1.5 billion and is expected to be completed in June. The stadium features a retractable roof and a 360-degree HD “halo” video board. Follow BI Video: On Twitter Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> Source : BusinessInsider.Com
17 stunning and unusual ski destinations around the world
LONDON — Ski seasons in Europe last from October to May, but if you’re willing to travel further afield, it is possible to hit the slopes year-round, especially if you’re willing to go off-piste. From backcountry adventures in Afghanistan to skiing at midnight in Sweden, there are under-the-radar resorts located all over the world. We’ve …
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These are the 10 safest low-cost airlines in the world for 2017
The low-cost airline business model has only been around for a couple of decades, but it has developed a major presence in the airline industry. According to PWC, low-cost airlines account for more than 25% of the world’s aviation business. From a pool of 425 carriers around the world, AirlineRatings.com selected the 10 safest low-cost …
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