An Austrian architecture firm designed modular treehouses, called Bert. The quirky designs are inspired by cartoons, like Minions and Sesame Street. Designers also see the homes as a way to combat “lazy and boring” architecture. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Tiny homes are fashionable right now, but the Bert modular home isn’t like …
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Airbus recently delivered the 350th A350 plane, its answer to Boeing’s revolutionary 787 Dreamliner. Here’s how the new aircraft is reshaping air travel.
Airbus recently delivered to 350th Airbus A350 aircraft to one of its top customers, Air France. The Airbus A350 program was first approved by Airbus in 2006 in response to the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner programs that were becoming popular with airlines and highlighted Airbus’ inadequacies in the twin-engine market. Fourteen years later, the …
This $3.3 million yacht is powered by solar panels that allow it to cruise around forever without refueling — see inside
Serenity Yachts just released two models for solar-powered yachts. The boats were unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show in February. The Serenity 64 costs $3.3 million, and the Serenity 74, which is in production, will cost $5.5 million. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Nearly everything is getting a sustainable makeover, even luxury …
A 5-star hotel in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, has opened its doors to emergency workers and stranded guests. Here’s what it’s like inside.
A 5-star hotel has remained open to stranded guests, public health officials, and emergency workers in Wuhan, the quarantined city of 11 million people where the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak originated. Marco Polo Wuhan is one of only a handful of Wuhan hotels that have remained open, international news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. Around 50 …
The coronavirus outbreak could cost Vietnam $4 billion in lost tourism in just 3 months, according to the country’s department of tourism
The coronavirus outbreak is expected to cause $3 to $4 billion in direct damage to Vietnam’s tourism industry, Vietnam’s department of tourism told Business Insider. Coronavirus “is expected to cause huge damage to Vietnam’s tourism industry in the short and medium term,” a representative for the department of tourism said. The loss of Chinese visitors …
I’ve taken over 100 flights in the past 2 years — here’s how I choose my seats when I fly to get the best possible experience
Seat assignments on flights are often taken for granted but can make or break a flight. Airline seat maps often hide potential problems with seats that be detrimental to any flight. Having flown on countless flights, I developed a strategy to ensure I get a good seat on every flight, taking in numerous factors to …
These 10 global flight routes are where airlines made the most money in 2018 and 2019
Air travel data firm OAG ranked the highest revenue-generating routes for airlines in the world for the 12-month period from April 2018 to March 2019, revealing which routes are most important to some of the world’s top airlines. Most of the routes originate or terminate in London, a highly influential economic center and European connection …
Trump was reportedly ‘furious’ after officials flew Americans with the coronavirus back to the US from a quarantined cruise ship in Japan without telling him
President Donald Trump was “furious” after officials flew Americans who had tested positive for the coronavirus back to the US, The Washington Post reported. The US flew back 14 patients from the Diamond Princess in Japan while keeping them isolated from other, uninfected passengers. Trump had reportedly been briefed by officials and agreed that anyone …
Cases of the coronavirus are spiking outside of China and the World Health Organization warned ‘the window of opportunity is narrowing’ to contain it
Global coronavirus cases are spiking and the World Health Organization warned that “the window of opportunity is narrowing” to contain the deadly coronavirus. South Korea admitted it failed to stop the virus coming into the country. It now says it is trying to contain the virus. South Korea now has more than 430 cases compared …
The best affordable hotels in New York City
There are hundreds of hotels in New York City for every type of traveler whether you seek luxury suites, design-forward boutique lodging, or are simply driven by price. The latter is usually always a deciding factor in some regard, and hotel prices in New York can surge dramatically based on the season. However, traveling on …
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After 15 hours in business class on the soon-to-be-extinct Airbus A380 with Etihad, I fully understand how both got their glitzy, luxurious reputation
The Airbus A380 superjumbo jet is the largest and most expensive passenger plane in history. Although the plane has been largely a bust for Airbus, which will soon stop producing it, two major Middle Eastern airlines — Etihad and Emirates — have used it to introduce incredible new levels of luxury for first-class passengers. But …
Review: The Southwest Performance Business card offers valuable frequent-flyer perks — and you can currently earn the Companion Pass with its sign-up bonus
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card is currently offering an increased sign-up bonus of up to 100,000 points. You’ll earn 70,000 points after spending $5,000 in the first three months, and another 30,000 points after you spend $25,000 in the first six months. If you meet both tiers of the minimum spending requirements, …
A plane was forced to turn around and land back at Dublin airport after hitting a hare on the runway
An Aer Lingus plane had to turn back shortly after taking off from Dublin Airport on Thursday morning after it hit a hare on the runway during takeoff. The flight, bound for the UK, landed safely and was inspected, Stobart Air, the airline operating the plane, told Business Insider. The flight took off again shortly …
South Korea is bracing for a spike in coronavirus cases after a ‘super-spreader’ event occurred at a church ‘cult’
The number of coronavirus patients in South Korea has jumped to 104 as of Thursday, and one person has died, as two large clusters of cases have been exposed. A 61-year-old woman, who is a member of the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, is believed to be a “super-spreader” that may have infected …
With three pools, tons of activities, a marina, and shuttles to town and the beach, the Loews Coronado Bay Resort near San Diego offered everything my family needed for a relaxing vacation
On picturesque Coronado, the highly-rated Loews Coronado Bay Resort is a full-service waterfront resort just across the bay from downtown San Diego. My family and I stayed in a mid-tier Partial Bay View Room for four nights mid-week in August, which cost us $323 per night. Off-season prices, however, fall as low as $188 for …
Bucket-list travel experiences like Singapore Airlines’ first-class suite cost thousands of dollars, but they’re much more attainable if you earn credit card points
Rather than use my airline miles for practical trips, like a flight to visit my parents, I prefer to save them up for out-of-this-world luxury that I could never afford in cash. Some of the world’s best first-class flights cost well over $10,000 but you can often get them for under 100,000 miles. A good …
A 250-foot ghost ship washed up on the shore of Ireland after going missing a year ago over 1,000 miles away — here’s why it was abandoned
A ghost ship ushered in by Storm Dennis has been discovered in a coastal village in southern Ireland. The 250-foot vessel was originally abandoned in 2018 following a power outage that left the crew of 10 stranded. The crew was later rescued, but the ship remained abandoned, traveling alone over 1,000 miles for about 16 …
More than half of all coronavirus cases outside China are from the Diamond Princess, but the cruise ship is already planning to set sail again in April
Of the more than 1,000 coronavirus cases outside mainland China, 634 have been diagnosed in Diamond Princess passengers, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. Two Japanese citizens have died. An infectious-diseases expert said the hygiene conditions on the cruise ship were abysmal, making him “so scared” of contracting COVID-19. Despite being at the center …
The 5 best hotel companies to work for in 2020
Fortune has released its 23rd annual list of the 100 best companies to work for in the United States. Of the top 100 companies, five are hotel chains. Fortune partnered with analytics firm Great Place to Work to compile the list. Great Place to Work ranked the companies, which span 14 industries, based on a …
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The 10 major US airlines were ranked by how many delays they had in 2019 — see the full list
The US Department of Transportation revealed the rankings for the top ten major US airlines in terms of on-time percentage for 2019. Most carriers performed better in 2019 than they did in 2018 and no airline scored less than 70%, highlighting a positive trend in the industry for on-time arrivals. Overall performance still declined slightly. …
Delta Gold card vs. the Delta Platinum card: Which is a better option for you?
Delta offers several co-branded credit cards with Amex. Two of the most popular options are the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card. From now until April 1, both cards offering limited-time welcome bonuses that can earn you more miles. The Delta Gold card has a lower annual …
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A 6-week sabbatical, months after a divorce from my husband of 5 years: How a tiny Australian surf town gave me something I didn’t know I needed
After six years of working for Zillow Group as a product marketing manager, I was able to take a partially paid six-week sabbatical. My eligibility for the sabbatical struck in the middle of a miserable Seattle winter, and right as my five-year marriage was coming to an end. In January 2019, I embarked on a …
The best luxury hotels in New York City
We’ve already curated Business Insider’s list of the best overall hotels in New York City, which range from cheap micro hotels to ultra-indulgent all-suite properties to suit every type of travel. But when it comes to the luxury traveler, only a certain hotel will do. These are properties where no detail is overlooked, service is …
The best Airbnbs in Florida you can still book for spring break and beyond
As winter’s chill sets in, so does the desire to escape. For many, that chance comes sometime between February and April when many have a formal (or not so formal ) spring break from school or work. Florida is a popular spring break destination for many reasons, namely the warm and pleasant weather, relatively cheap …
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Take a look inside Louis Vuitton’s first restaurant
Louis Vuitton recently opened a new restaurant called Le Café V. It is located within the brand’s four-story maison in Osaka, Japan, Women’s Wear Daily reports. This opening follows two other recent major announcements from Louis Vuitton: that it purchased the second-largest diamond in the world and that it has entered a multiyear partnership with …
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A couple flew on Delta from Hawaii to Japan and then tested positive for coronavirus. Now the airline is notifying the other passengers.
Delta Airlines and health officials are tracking down individuals who came in contact with a Japanese couple that tested positive for coronavirus after flying to Japan from Hawaii. The couple visited the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Oahu from January 28 to February 6, then flew back home on Delta flight The next day, the …
This $12 million ‘mansion yacht’ is made entirely of stainless steel — and it’s a first for the industry. Take a peek inside.
A floating, mansion-like yacht was shown at the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. It’s being touted as the world’s first yacht to be made entirely out of stainless steel. A spokesperson for the company told FOX Business that “a few billionaires” had expressed interest in the vessel. The asking price for …