Priority Pass Select is a benefit that comes included with select premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve. With a Priority Pass membership, you can access more than 1,200 lounges and restaurants at airports around the world at no charge. Priority Pass lounges are not limited to travel on a specific airline. You can …
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Bathing in fountains, new speed limits, and running naked down the freezer aisle: Here are all the ways people are trying to keep cool in Europe’s heat wave
Countries in Western Europe are grappling with an impending heat wave this week. Temperatures are set to soar as high as 45 degrees Celsius, or 113 Fahrenheit, from Wednesday. Residents and tourists are trying to cool off by bathing in public fountains and lying by river banks. One man in Germany stripped off in a …
I used credit card points to fly round-trip from the US to Spain in business class for only $232, thanks to an under-the-radar strategy
There are three different types of Avios programs: British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. British Airways is the most well-known, but Iberia has some serious sweet spots. I was able to book round-trip business class from Chicago to Madrid for only 68,000 Iberia Avios points and around $232 in taxes. That’s less than most airlines …
Inside Italy’s $1 billion mountains that produce more tons of marble than anywhere else on Earth
A slab of Carrara marble can cost up to $400 per square meter. The luxury stone comes the Apuan Alps, a mountain range in northern Tuscany that stretches for 58 km and reaches 2,000 meters high. The Carrara quarries have produced more marble than any other place on Earth. The market as a whole is …
This is the pitch deck now-$31 billion Airbnb used when it was just getting started
Airbnb is one of several highly anticipated IPOs reportedly slated for 2019. Founded in 2008 as “AirBed&Breakfast,” the startup has raised more than $4 billion to reach a $31 billion valuation as it closes in on a public filing. But it wasn’t always the glowing digital startup success story it’s known as today. Co-founders Brian …
The 50 best restaurants in the world in 2019
The 50 best restaurants in the world have been revealed. The annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 is a ranking based on the opinions of international chefs, food writers, and “travelling gourmets.” As part of a new rule for 2019, restaurants which have placed first in the past can no longer be featured on the …
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How to file a trip delay claim on a Chase credit card and get reimbursed for the costs of waiting for a delayed flight
It’s never fun to have a trip delayed, especially overnight when getting a hotel can be expensive. Many Chase credit cards offer insurance as an included benefit, as long as you charge your airfare to your card. If your flight is delayed 12 hours or overnight (or 6 hours with select cards), you may be …
This Hydro Flask hydration pack kept my water cool for over 4 hours on a recent hike — it even had room for my small essentials
The Hydro Flask Journey Series hydration pack is designed to hold three liters of water and keep it cold for up to four hours in an insulated reservoir and sleeve. It also has a side pocket for small essentials. Starting at $165, the backpack is designed with a modeled mesh back panel aimed to stop …
The risk of traveling to every country in Africa, according to the US State Department
The US State Department’s travel advisories rate countries across the world to let Americans know what countries are safe to travel to and which ones they should reconsider visiting. Fourteen countries around the world are designated “do not travel,” due to civil unrest, terrorism, and violent crime. Six such countries are in Africa. Here is …
NFL star Cam Newton reportedly tried to pay a fellow passenger $1,500 to switch seats with him on a flight, but was refused
NFL star Cam Newton reportedly tried to pay a fellow passenger $1,500 to switch seats with him on a plane. The quarterback was travelling in economy from Paris, France, to Dallas, Texas, but wasn’t happy with the minimal legroom in his seat. Unfortunately, the man with a more enviable seat refused to swap, despite the …
I spent a day on a secluded island that’s a 5-minute ferry ride from NYC’s ritziest vacation spot. It was immediately clear why the area is known as the ‘un-Hamptons.’
Shelter Island is a secluded, 8,000-acre island a five-minute ride from the Hamptons, the ritzy vacation destination of choice for wealthy New Yorkers. I spent a day on the island and it was immediately clear why it’s known as the “un-Hamptons.” The island was quiet, charming, and serene, with a laid-back vibe and a conspicuous …
Carnival and Royal Caribbean paid their median employee less than $20,000 in 2018
The median employee for each of the three largest cruise companies — Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings — made $10,000 less than the median American worker in 2018. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian reported median incomes of $16,622, $19,396, and $20,101, respectively. The median annual income in the United States …
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A 19-year-old injured five TSA agents at a Phoenix airport in a ‘brazen physical attack’
On Tuesday, a man reportedly rushed through security at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, injuring five Transportation Security Administration agents in the process, according to a TSA statement. One TSA officer went to the hospital and four went to urgent-care clinics, TSA said. All have been released. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of …
Over 1,000 people reported falling ill while staying in the Dominican Republic on a popular food safety site, as reports of mysterious tourist deaths and rampant sickness plague the Caribbean island
The Dominican Republic has seen a spate of widely-publicized deaths and illnesses of tourists. The website IWasPoisoned.com has also experienced an unprecedented wave of reports from people who claim to have fallen ill in the Dominican Republic. The website’s been flooded with around 1,600 reports concerning the Dominican Republic in 2019 — up from 10 …
People often ask me what the single best credit card is for travel rewards — here’s what I tell them
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. While there are many great rewards credit cards out there, people often ask me what the single best card is for them. It’s a bit difficult …
Airbus just scored another big order for its new transatlantic fleet, which is set to edge out Boeing
JetBlue will buy 23 new Airbus planes, including 13 of the company’s new long-range, single-aisle A321XLR, Airbus announced on Thursday. The new jet has been the star of this year’s Paris Air Show, with American Airlines announcing that it ordered 50 of the new Airbus planes on Wednesday. Boeing is set to compete with that …
Southwest launched a card for small business owners with an 80,000-point signup bonus — the airline’s highest offer ever
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Southwest and Chase are introducing a new premium credit card for small businesses: the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card. The card has the highest-ever …
Trump banned US cruise ships from traveling to Cuba, and Carnival is feeling the pain (CCL)
The Trump administration’s ban on cruise-ship travel to Cuba has made Carnival Corp more pessimistic about its financial performance this year. The company projected the Cuba travel ban would slash $0.04 to $0.06 from its share price this year. In a note to investors, JPMorgan said it believed Carnival shareholders had expected the impact of …
I took a ferry up the coast of Greenland for under $400, and despite being brutally cold, it was a fantastic way to see some of the most dramatic scenery on earth
Greenland can be cold and expensive, but a voyage aboard the Arctic Umiaq Line is a comfortable and affordable way to have an unforgettable experience. The only ship in operation is the M/S Sarfaq Ittuk, which connects settlements throughout western Greenland. The ferry has many of the same conveniences as a cruise ship, like an …
10 questions to ask your travel agent to save you money on your vacation
Booking your summer vacation through a travel agent can get you exclusive discounts on flights, activities, and accommodation that you wouldn’t be able to score when booking yourself. Flexibility and communication are key factors in saving money when working with a travel agent. The amount of money depends on the traveler, but agents say these …
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The 20 airlines with the best first-class experience
The aviation research firm Skytrax announced on Tuesday the winners of its 2019 world airline awards, based on over 21 million survey responses from airline passengers. Singapore Airlines won the award for the best first-class experience. There are no US air carriers on the list. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. The aviation research …
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred opened my eyes to the world of credit cards points and miles, and I’d tell anyone to try it
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card charges a $95 annual fee, but it’s easy to see how you can get more than $95 in value from the …
These packable travel shoes are my new must-have for every work trip
Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Packing shoes can be a hassle when you’re traveling, since they take up so much room …
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The riskiest vacation hot spots in South America, ranked
Before booking your next South American vacation, it’s worth checking which countries are the most dangerous and why. The US State Department ranks countries as levels 1 through 4, from least dangerous to most dangerous. While Venezuela is the most risky level 4, the rest of the countries in South America are levels 1 or …
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2 of Delta’s credit cards are offering bonus Medallion Qualification Miles — the key to getting elite status
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. When you’re a frequent flyer with Delta, you can earn elite “Medallion” status, entitling you to special benefits and perks like first class upgrades and waived …
3 people were attacked by sharks in North Carolina this month. Here’s what might be going on and why they all survived, according to experts.
In the past month, three young people have been attacked by sharks in North Carolina. The spate of attacks likely involved two different shark species. Shark experts said that because the waters along the East Coast are warming due to climate change, some shark species’ ranges are expanding. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. …
These 20 airlines have the cleanest planes in the world
Skytrax on Tuesday released its annual rankings of the best airlines in plenty of categories. As far as clean cabins go, Eva Air took top honors. The British consulting firm asked travelers to rate airlines according to cleanliness of seats, carpets, washrooms, and more. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Skytrax has released its …
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