The Hotel Del Coronado isn’t just a stunning hotel, it is an iconic San Diego landmark, which has hosted U.S. presidents, royalty, and movie stars for decades. The Victorian-style resort might look familiar for a reason: it’s the direct inspiration for Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort. Nightly rates start at around $278, though I …
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The Boeing 737 that crashed in Iran wasn’t a Max plane — here are the main differences between the two aircraft
Confusion rose regarding the aircraft type involved in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines PS752 from Tehran to Kyiv. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800 NG and not the grounded Boeing 737 Max 8. The main noticeable differences between the two include engine type, cockpit instruments, and winglets. All Boeing 737 Max aircraft have …
An architect designed luxury ‘treehouse hotels’ towering above a remote forest in a medieval Austrian ski town — here’s a closer look
Milan-based architecture firm Peter Pichler has proposed a design for a series of wooden treehouse hotel suites in Kitzbühel, Austria. Kitzbühel is a ritzy ski town in the Alps, best known for hosting one of the world’s toughest downhill ski races. The “tree suites” will be elevated above the surrounding forest by latticed wooden structures …
The New York Times just released its annual list of the 52 places every traveler should visit. Here are the only 7 US destinations that made the cut this year.
The New York Times has released its annual “52 Places to Go” list. To compile the list, The New York Times travel staff spent four months polling their travel networks and asking the question: “Why this place, this year?” Commitment to sustainability and celebration of history are two threads running through this year’s selections, Times …
The 11 best hotels in San Francisco
Over 20 million visitors flock to San Francisco each year and have a lot of choice when it comes to hotels, ranging from five-star luxury to boutique accommodations that are funky and fun. With so many options in the city by the bay, we’ve selected 11 of San Francisco’s most interesting, top-rated hotels, starting as …
The most powerful passports in the world in 2020, ranked
The Henley Passport Index, an annual ranking of the most powerful passports in the world based on how many countries the holder can enter without a visa, was just released. Japan secured the top spot with access to 191 countries this year, a position it previously shared with Singapore. Asia dominated the list, with Singapore …
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I used to recommend the Chase Sapphire Reserve to everyone, but now it really only makes sense for 4 types of users — everyone else should get the Sapphire Preferred
One of the most popular rewards cards, the Chase Sapphire Reserve, is getting new benefits like DoorDash credits and 10x points with Lyft. The annual fee is also increasing by $100, to $550. You still have time to apply for the Sapphire Reserve and secure the lower $450 annual fee for your first year — …
How to do laundry when traveling and all the things you need to do it
Doing laundry while traveling can be downright annoying — from pricey hotel laundry fees to finding a local laundromat. We’ve broken down the steps and products you need to make washing clothes while traveling hassle-free. Start by packing low-maintenance, lightweight clothes that are quick drying, and bring along few compact laundry supplies like a stain …
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The history of Ukraine International Airlines, the 28-year-old carrier that just had its first deadly crash in the Iran disaster that killed 176 people
A Boeing 737-800 operated by Ukraine International Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport in Iran. Ukraine International Airlines is the 28-year old flag carrier of Ukraine. The airline serves numerous Middle Eastern destinations from Kyiv with a fleet consisting mostly of Boeing aircraft. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. …
The 1.25-mile waterfront stretch in Monaco that used to be the world’s most expensive street looks no different from the rest of the city — and it says a lot about Monaco’s wealth
Monaco, a tiny sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. It’s home to what was once the most expensive street in the world: Avenue Princesse Grace, a roughly 1.25-mile waterfront street named after American actress Grace Kelly, who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco. In 2008, the …
I spent a night at the brand-new Kixby Hotel in Herald Square — here are the key differences between room types to consider before booking
The boutique Kixby Hotel is one of the newest additions to Herald Square in Midtown Manhattan and recently opened its doors in a historic building that dates back to 1901. The hotel’s rooms and public spaces underwent an impressive redesign, meant to evoke a members-only club feel, using rich colors and textures. Rooms are quiet …
5 things I wish I’d known before renting out my home on Airbnb
I’ve been renting out my home on Airbnb for four years and I love it, but there are a few things I wish I’d know before I got started. For one thing, I’ve learned that using a third-party pricing tool means I can charge the best rate for the season and day of the week. …
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The mega-popular Chase Sapphire Reserve is adding DoorDash credits, 10x points on Lyft rides — and a $550 annual fee
The Chase Sapphire Reserve has been one of the most popular rewards credit cards since it launched in 2016, and its strong set of benefits has led to increased competition from other premium cards. To kick off the new year, Chase just announced some additional perks on the Sapphire Reserve, including up to $120 in …
Only one US airline made this list of the 10 most on-time carriers in 2019
A report by OAG ranked the most punctual airlines of 2019 in terms of on-time performance. Asia-Pacific airlines ranked among the most on-time. Only one airline in the US made the top 10 while none of the US’s big three carriers make the cut Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories Flight delays and cancellations …
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I waited my whole life to go to Bali. Now I wish I had kept waiting.
For years, I had a vision of Bali in my mind as a sparkling, pristine paradise with empty stretches of beach. I finally visited the Indonesian island last year, and it turns out, that vision was wrong. What I found instead, in large part, were tourists snapping variations of the same photo and trash littering …
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The oldest winery in America is 1.5 hours north of Manhattan, has a sprawling wine cave, and found a loophole so it could stay open during Prohibition. I spent an afternoon checking it out — here’s what it’s like.
The oldest continuously operating winery in the United States is a 1.5-hour drive from Manhattan and features a sprawling wine cave. Named after a 19th-century Utopian community in the Hudson Valley, Brotherhood Winery sold “medicinal” wine during Prohibition and attracted 10,000 cars per day in the early days of wine tourism following World War II. …
The FAA banned US airlines from flying over Iran and Iraq after a missile attack on US troops
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday night issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) establishing a no-fly zone over Iraq and Iran. The move comes after Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at bases in Iraq hosting US and Iraqi military personnel. The attack was revenge for a US airstrike last week which killed …
The 11 best hotels in Los Angeles
From the beach to Beverly Hills, Los Angeles is filled with high-end hotels as glamorous as the city’s own reputation. To help narrow the field and highlight the best, we researched and vetted the city’s top-rated hotels to determine which are worth your hard-earned money and time off. We selected four and five-star hotels based …
Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach is one of the only waterfront properties in the area — here’s why I think it’s a better option than nearby cheaper hotels
Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach’s only AAA Four-Diamond, waterfront resort with a pool, spacious 500 square-feet entry-level rooms, and perks such as kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and electric boat rentals on-site. Standard rooms start at $209 a night, which offers high value if you’re looking for a sophisticated waterfront hotel with excellent amenities …
3 steps for getting started with points and miles if your New Year’s resolution is to travel more
If your New Year’s resolution is to travel, you can pair that with the goal of saving money. Using a rewards credit card that earns points or miles can help you book flights, hotels, and more with minimal out-of-pocket costs. My husband and I used this strategy to cover a good chunk of our honeymoon …
The 16 coolest airline paint jobs in the world
An airline’s paint scheme offers onlookers a taste of a carrier’s values or its culture’s ethos. Some airlines update paint schemes once every few years while others remain unchanged for decades. A successful design can make an airline instantly recognizable. Think Pan Am. Sign up for Business Insider’s transportation newsletter, Shifting Gears, to get more …
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I compared multiple room types at The Williamsburg Hotel and my choice for the best value might surprise you
A handful of New York’s hippest hotels are now found within a three-block radius in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, speaking to New York visitors that prefer a Brooklyn base and lodging that feels experiential, unique, and locally-led, over traditional. The Williamsburg Hotel is one of these players, with sophisticated rooms and design that includes reclaimed wood, custom …
The best cheap hotels in Las Vegas with prices under $100 per night
There are dozens of hotels on or near the Las Vegas Strip, ranging from budget-friendly accommodations to luxury suites. Because resort owners make most of their money on the casino floor rather than hotel rooms, some of the finest hotels in the world are available at a fraction of what they would cost anywhere else. …
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Carlos Ghosn reportedly began his escape from Japan on a bullet train. Here’s the history of the country’s iconic high-speed railway.
Japan’s bullet train is one of the country’s most prominent icons. Locally called the Shinkansen, the bullet train has recently landed on the news for a totally different reason — ousted Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn reportedly fled Japan using the train, which he snuck onto while hidden. Follow Business Insider’s full coverage of Ghosn here. …
Airbnb has patented software that digs through social media to root out people who display ‘narcissism or psychopathy’
Airbnb has software designed to scan someone’s online presence, including social media, to predict their behavior and personality traits. The software, first reported by Evening Standard, is meant to flag people who show signs of “narcissism, Machiavellianism, or psychopathy,” among other traits. Airbnb has faced an uphill battle to screen people using its app amid …
If you’re too busy to worry about maximizing points and miles, these 6 cards make it easy to earn and book travel
Credit card companies hope you never redeem your points, so they make it a complicated process on purpose. Cards from Capital One, Chase, and American Express all feature travel portals where you can book travel for most airlines, hotels, rental cars, and cruises. While you can sometimes get more value per point with travel partners, …
Premium Amex cards offer up to $250 in annual airline fee credits, but you have to select one airline. Here’s how to make the best choice for you.
If you have a higher-end Amex card like the Platinum Card® from American Express or the Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express, you get an annual airline fee credit benefit. Depending on the card you have, this benefit can be worth between $100 and $250 toward checked bags, in-flight purchases, and airline lounge passes. …