The 10 large cruise ships with the nicest cabins

CruiseCritic ranks cruise ships in a number of categories based on reviews from its users. For the “best cabins” category, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, which are both owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises, accounted for seven of the ships in the top 10. Royal Caribbean placed four ships on the list, and Celebrity took …

The best stand-up paddle boards you can buy

The 10’6″ Adventure Paddleboarding All Rounder Stand Up Paddle Board is a solid, high-performance board from one of the most reputable vendors in the outdoor goods business. If you’re ready to make the transition to a harder surfboard that will perform and turn in the waves and track better in windy conditions, this is the …

A 3-day trip to Jackson Hole during what I thought would be the low season ended up being a valuable lesson in writing off ski towns as winter-only destinations

Jackson is a famous ski town in Wyoming where celebrities and billionaires go to ski. I recently spent three days there in the peak of summer, and I was surprised by how much it has to offer in what I had assumed would be the low season. Jackson has a lively bar and restaurant scene, …

I bought these $90 unisex travel pants from a Kickstarter project — they fold down into their own front pocket and they’re as comfortable on an airplane as they are on a hike

These $90 Kickstarter-funded travel pants from CoalaTree are the most comfortable pants I’ve ever worn. They’re unisex, water-resistant, and flattering on my 5-foot-7 frame, with deep pockets that are usually reserved for menswear. There’s also a pair of shorts with the same features and functions. Better still, you can’t tell that they’re travel pants, so …

I quit my job to work and travel, and I can tell you it’s doable even without a trust fund

I quit my full-time job to travel and built a career working remotely from scratch. While it was tough in the beginning, I now feel more financially stable than I ever did in full-time employment. Not only do I make more money, but I set my own hourly rate, I have multiple streams of income, …

I visited Pompeii and its less touristy sister town Herculaneum in a day, and the experiences couldn’t have been more different

I took a 7-hour walking tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum during Europe’s deadly heatwave in June. While both towns were buried by the same volcanic eruption, visiting them in the 21st century couldn’t have been a more contrasting experience. Scroll down to see why. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. …

I toured a $975-a-night luxury resort outside of Jackson Hole, and I found that it delivers on 2 of the top desires of wealthy travelers: privacy and experience

Amangani is a luxury mountain resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It’s part of Aman Resorts, a wellness-oriented global hotel and resort chain beloved by celebrities and the ultra-wealthy. Rates start at an average of $975 per night and go up to $2,100 per night. I recently visited the resort and found that it delivers on …

Cannondale’s new $2,700 gravel bike costs as much as the nationwide annual average commute — but here’s why it’s worth it for enthusiasts like me

Gravel bikes are great for new riders as it has the benefits of a fast, aerodynamic road bike plus wide tires and easy-to-switch gears like a mountain bike. The new Cannondale Topstone Carbon 105 Bike offers a “best of both” approach for newer riders. There’s enough tire clearance for trails but a fast racy position …

Flight attendants reveal 10 things they notice on a plane that you probably miss

Flight attendants spend hundreds of hours in the air each year, so they learn to notice small details about the planes they work on and the passengers that fly on them. Whether spotting nervous passengers from their body language or always knowing where the nearest exit is, flight attendants experience air travel in a totally …

Millennial backpackers are begging for money from locals in Southeast Asia to fund their travels, and police have had enough

“Begpacking” has become a controversial trend: young travelers beg for money from locals to continue their journeys. Authorities in places like Thailand and Bali are cracking down on begpackers, who are usually young Westerners with a serious case of wanderlust, according to a report by the Guardian. Many travelers are reportedly busking or selling photographs …

The 50 best casinos in America, according to TripAdvisor reviews

The two highest-rated casinos in the United States, according to TripAdvisor reviews, are both in Las Vegas and owned by the same company. The lowest score in the top 50, Harrah’s in Council Bluffs, still gets five-star reviews nearly half of the time. The ranking of the 50 best casinos in the US was based …

A flight attendant had to get 5 stitches after an emotional-support dog bit him as he tried to help a passenger

An emotional support dog bit a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight Monday. The incident happened on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, to Greensboro, North Carolina. The flight attendant required five stitches to treat the bite. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. A flight attendant was bitten by a passenger’s emotional support …

JetBlue is putting the brakes on its rollout of new cabin seats thanks to a series of delays from Airbus (JBLU)

JetBlue announced that it’s been forced to delay installing new cabin interiors in its A320 fleet. The airline’s expected delivery of new A321neo aircraft has been delayed by Airbus, meaning it can’t afford the downtime needed to install the new interiors in its older planes. During its Q2 earnings call, the airline did have some …

Chase Sapphire Preferred review: One of the best credit cards with an annual fee under $100, with a sign-up bonus worth at least $750 toward travel

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the best credit cards available today with an annual fee under $100. The sign-up bonus alone is worth at least seven years’ worth of annual fees not taking into account other benefits. On a personal note, I’ve had this card since March 2012 and have only considered …

I ordered the same meal at a McDonald’s in Moscow and New York City, and the Russian location was a step up from the American one

The USSR got its first McDonald’s in January 1990. On a recent trip to Russia, I visited the fast-food restaurant in Moscow. I found that the Moscow location of the fast-food restaurant was a step up from its counterparts in the US. The ordering process was streamlined, the food tasted fresher and more flavorful, and …

11 incredibly useful Google Maps features everyone should know about

Google Maps is filled with useful features that aren’t always immediately obvious, such as adding a stop along your route or sharing your trip progress with a friend. Here’s a look at some of the most useful Google Maps features you may not have heard of. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Google Maps …

8 ways flight attendants are trained to spot victims of human trafficking

About 460,000 victims of human trafficking were identified between 2012 and 2018, according to the US State Department. To combat this issue, airlines in 2016 began training flight attendants to identify signs that a person may be a victim of human trafficking. Five flight attendants and Brady Byrnes, the managing director of flight-service recruitment, training, …

Heading to the Tour de France? Go to the mountains, eat local, and stay clear of the riders.

Seeing the Tour de France in person should be on everyone’s bucket list. Three weeks long, colorful, and fast, it’s called the world’s greatest race for a reason … and then there’s all that delicious food and drink. If you go, there are some things you should consider doing — and some things you should …

Southwest Airlines flyers can enjoy over a year’s worth of free companion plane tickets — here’s how to qualify for a pass

Fly free with a travel buddy for almost two years using the Southwest Companion Pass. You have to earn 110,000 qualifying points in one calendar year to be eligible. The best way to earn 110,000 qualifying points is by using sign-up bonuses from Southwest and Chase’s co-branded credit cards. There are three personal cards: a …

Puerto Rico is poised for one of its biggest-ever protests to drive Gov. Ricardo Rossello from office. Here’s how it reached this point.

On Monday, Puerto Rico could have its biggest protest ever. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take over one of the country’s largest highways to force Gov. Ricardo Rossello to resign. Rossello has come under fire due to corruption charges leveled against his administration, as well as the leaking of 889 pages of …

The most expensive rental in the Hamptons costs $1 million per month — and it includes a private spa and a baseball field. Take a look inside.

The most expensive home for rent in the Hamptons is located in Bridgehampton, New York and costs $1 million to rent for a month, according to real-estate listing platform Out East. In 2012, Beyonce and Jay-Z stayed in the home, Out East confirmed to Business Insider. The property boasts outrageous amenities including a two-lane bowling …

‘Why is there an open window in the kids’ play area 11 stories off the ground?’: The mother of the toddler who fell from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship said she blames the company for her daughter’s death

Kimberly Wiegand, the mother of Chloe, an 18-month-old toddler who died on a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship after falling from the ship’s 11th floor, said in an interview with NBC News that she blames Royal Caribbean for the incident. Chloe fell from a window in a children’s play area that had been opened, NBC …

A photographer visited North Korea 6 times to see what life is really like — here’s what he saw

Photographer Eric Lafforgue has visited Kim Jung Un’s North Korea six times to photograph life in the totalitarian country. Lafforgue was banned after his sixth trip to North Korea, in 2012, after he made an off-handed comment about a group of Spanish tourists visiting the country. Much of what he saw was the more affluent …

A man in Serbia called in a hoax bomb threat on a flight bound for Germany to stop a flight attendant he wanted to ask on a date from leaving the country

A Serbian man called in a fake bomb threat for a Lufthansa flight on Thursday, in an attempt to trap a flight attendant he wanted to date in the country. The unnamed 65-year-old had invited two female crew members to dinner in Belgrade on Wednesday night, but they had declined. The man then spent the …

I toured a gated estate outside of Moscow that was built by the ‘Trump of Russia.’ From its golf course to the mansions I was forbidden to photograph, it wasn’t hard to see its appeal for the country’s billionaires.

Agalarov Estate is a private gated community for billionaires about 30 miles outside of Moscow, Russia. It was built by Aras Agalarov, a Russian-Azerbaijani billionaire real-estate developer who’s been called the “Trump of Russia” for his tendency to put his own name on his developments. The estate includes an 18-hole golf course and golf club, …

How to have a seamless travel experience on an international flight

Long-haul international flights can leave you stressed, drained, and sore, but there are a few easy steps you can take to ensure a seamless experience. From avoiding checked luggage (when possible) to drinking enough water, here are 14 tips to ensure an easy, comfortable, and stress-free international flight. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. …

15 photos show people doing their best to survive the heat wave across the US

A heat wave will sweep across much of the United States this weekend. Over 100 local heat records are expected to be broken. Most of those will be overnight. On Saturday and Sunday, highs of 90 degrees Fahrenheit ranging all the way to 110 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. During the heat wave, it’s unlikely temperatures …