WeWork’s Gulfstream G650ER has been placed on the market for an unspecified price. The 16-seat ultra-luxurious aircraft was extensively used by Neumann, according to employees, and was a divisive symbol during the peak of WeWork’s internal struggle between employees and management. The jet was highly customized by WeWork for Neumann and included a conference table …
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I went to South Korea and ate 17 fast-food menu items you can’t order in America, from Starbucks’ cheese mocha to KFC’s Double Down
American fast-food giants like McDonald’s, KFC, and Starbucks tweak their menus around the world to adjust to local tastes. On a recent trip to South Korea, I made it my mission to eat as many fast-food menu items not available in the US as I could. Standouts include KFC’s Double Down, McDonald’s bulgogi burger, and …
Why I’m canceling the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Amex Gold card, but will continue to pay for cards from IHG and Hyatt
My travel patterns have changed over time, and that means that some of the travel rewards credit cards I’ve opened are no longer worth their annual fees. I like to do a mini credit card inventory ahead of my cards’ renewal dates, so I can see if there are any I should cancel. I’ve decided …
Shopkeepers in Kyoto are sharing photos of empty landmarks that are usually overrun by tourists, and it shows the effects of the coronavirus on tourism in Japan
Japan received a record 32 million visitors in 2019, approximately one-third of whom were Chinese. But tourism in Kyoto is taking a hit amidst fears of the coronavirus spreading, and a group of local shopkeepers is sharing photos of empty landmarks that are usually overrun by visitors. Japan is one of several tourism-dependent Asian countries, …
The EU will tell Britain to give back the ancient Parthenon marbles taken from Greece over 200 years ago in a post-Brexit trade deal
The EU and Britain will begin talks on a post-Brexit free trade deal next month. The thorny issues are aplenty with one European minister saying negotiators will “rip each other apart.” It has emerged that in those talks, the EU will ask Boris Johnson to give ancient marbles back to Greece. Greece argues that the …
LA’s century-old Hotel Figueroa is brand new again after a massive renovation — here’s why you should give it a closer look despite its small rooms and street noise
Hotel Figueroa is one of Los Angeles’ most historic properties, originally opened in 1926. Though, it feels brand new after a two-year-long revamp that restored its eye-catching Spanish Colonial splendor, including modern amenities and destination dining. Eager to check out the remodel, I booked a stay in a Deluxe King Room, which was comped for …
The coronavirus is slamming the US travel industry, with experts predicting it will wipe out more than $10 billion in spending from Chinese visitors
The coronavirus is expected to cost the US travel industry more than $10 billion over the next four years, with more than half of that loss coming in 2020. Although US airlines are working to minimize the impact, hotels, museums, retail and dining sectors, and other businesses that rely on tourist dollars are expected to …
I moved to the South from Connecticut. Here are the 10 biggest differences I noticed.
I moved from a small town in Connecticut to a suburb of North Carolina and found there were quite a few differences between the two. From Southern barbecue and fast food to home and gas prices, there are quite a few differences between living in New England and living in the South. Visit Business Insider’s …
I’ve reviewed many hotels in Chicago, but The Gwen might be my new favorite — here’s why this standout from Marriott’s Luxury Collection deserves your attention
The , part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Luxury Collection, is located right in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and is only steps from some of the city’s best shopping, dining, and attractions. The recently renovated, highly-rated Art Deco gem is favored by tourists not only for design-forward rooms, but an on-site restaurant with a James …
The cruise industry has been rocked by the coronavirus. Here’s you how can find out if your ship has been impacted.
The Wuhan coronavirus has had a big impact on cruise companies and their customers, with multiple horror stories of ships being quarantined and turned away from ports. Some cruises have had their itineraries changed or canceled. You can find out if your cruise has been affected by the coronavirus by checking social media, your cruise …
I flew on Vietnam’s award-winning budget airline known for its bikini-clad flight attendants 3 times in one week, and it was an emotional rollercoaster
Vietjet Air is a Vietnamese ultra-low-cost airline, known for its racy advertising featuring flight attendants in bikinis. I flew three Vietjet flights in less than a week on a recent trip to Vietnam. Hidden fees for add-ons like checked bags and drinks help drive up costs, and one of my three flights was significantly delayed. …
Cubbyhole is New York City’s best-known lesbian bar. We visited the tiny West Village spot that’s a ‘second home’ to its regulars — here’s what it was like.
Cubbyhole is one of three predominantly lesbian bars left in New York City. On a recent Thursday night, we ventured out to capture the scene and get a feel for its history. We met newcomers, longtime customers, queer activists, and even an astrologer. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. There are only three lesbian …
The Amex Platinum concierge went above and beyond in finding my family of 5 the perfect cruise — it’s a service I’ll definitely be using again
When I needed to find a vacation option that would work for my family of five, I turned to the concierge service available through the Platinum Card® from American Express. We were connect to a concierge named Luis with extensive cruise knowledge. He walked us through our options and helped us plan a trip that …
I compared McDonald’s to the biggest fast-food chain in Korea, and the ‘McDonald’s of Korea’ has one major advantage
Lotteria is the biggest fast-food chain in South Korea, serving burgers, fries, and fried chicken. On a recent trip to Seoul, I tried Lotteria and McDonald’s to see how the two fast-food giants compared. While McDonald’s has a few items you can buy only in South Korea that are worth ordering, Lotteria’s superior punches of …
I road-tripped through Southern Italy and lingered over high tea in London for about $2,000 — here’s how I did it
To celebrate a major money goal — saving $100,000 before age 25 — I recently took a 10-day trip to Italy and London with my best friend. We road tripped, visited a family farm, and ate the best meals of our lives. In total, it cost me about $2,100 for our all of our transportation, …
How a few ‘disastrous weekends away’ inspired one couple to create a booking service specializing in the world’s sexiest boutique and luxury hotels
Mr & Mrs Smith is a travel club and online hotel booking service specializing in romantic getaways for couples. The married cofounders, Tamara and James Lohan, came up with the idea for their company after a few underwhelming hotel stays early in their relationship. Initially, the two partnered with select “tastemakers” to determine the best …
The top 20 most popular travel destinations on Instagram for people who travel and live in camper vans
Australia-based insurance company Budget Direct has compiled a list of the most popular locations in the world for van lifers based off of data from Instagram. #VanLife has been hashtagged 6.6 million times and #VanLifeDiaries almost 1.3 million times on Instagram alone. Vancouver, British Columbia is the most popular destination and California is the most …
I just used my credit card perk that gets me into certain airport lounges for free for the first time, and discovered a huge drawback
Access to airport lounges has been expanded in recent years thanks partly to membership-based programs such as Priority Pass. Having recently received a Priority Pass membership as a perk of my Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, I tested out one of its member lounges on a recent trip to Orlando. Though it wasn’t the nicest …
Inside San Francisco’s million-dollar fixer-upper homes
Fixer-uppers selling for at least $1 million in San Francisco regularly make headlines. In a city where housing demand outweighs supply, the value of homes and land is sky-high, meaning even dilapidated single-family homes throughout the city are worth a pretty penny. But the purchase of the property is only the first step in taking …
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I flew first class on Delta from Orlando to New York and found it wasn’t anywhere close to worth the extra cost
I flew on in first class on one of Delta Air Lines’ newest narrow-body jets, the Airbus A321, from Florida to New York. I was upgraded into the premium cabin thanks to my Silver Medallion status, which otherwise would’ve cost $159. While the seat was comfortable and had good amenities, the lack of service due …
I flew in a seaplane for the first time, and I’d say it’s easily the most fun way to fly
I recently had the chance to spend five nights in the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, a unique luxury resort in the Maldives, thanks to a pile of Hilton hotel points I’d been saving up. To get to the resort, which is located on two private islands, you have to take a seaplane from the Maldives’ …
Diamond Princess cruise ship has 67 passengers who have tested positive for coronavirus onboard, Japan’s Health Minister announced
An additional 67 passengers aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship have contracted the coronavirus, bringing the total number of people onboard who have tested positive up to 286, CNN reported. The first round of disembarkment is set to begin on February 21, two days after the original set date. Around 400 American passengers as …
Americans on the coronavirus-struck Diamond Princess cruise ship will be flown back to US to face another two-week quarantine
The US State Department will fly Americans who have been quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan back to the US, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Americans, who have already faced a two-week quarantine for the coronavirus, will face another 14-day quarantine at Air Forces bases in California when they return. The …
Delta says it will spend $1 billion to be carbon neutral, the latest airline announcing a radical shift to make flying less destructive
Delta Air Lines is committing $1 billion to be carbon neutral by 2030. Aviation emissions account for 2% of the world’s total CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, with 98% of Delta’s emissions coming from its aircraft. With demand for air travel only growing, the emissions will inevitably rise and airlines are becoming the target of …
Europe just had its 1st death from the coronavirus after a Chinese tourist died in France
The first death from the coronavirus outside of Asia has been recorded. France’s health minister confirmed on Saturday that a Chinese tourist had died of the virus in France, noting the first fatality from the virus in Europe. The unidentified man arrived in France on January 16 and was quarantined in hospital on January 25, …
Hong Kong’s Disneyland is letting the government use some of its land to quarantine people and stop the coronavirus spreading
Hong Kong’s Disneyland is letting the city use its sites to quarantine people as the government tries to stop the deadly coronavirus from spreading. The government wants to build quarantine units on a vacant site that the resort had planned on using for an expansion. Lawmakers had previously proposed using its hotels to house people …
I’m getting married in Kauai — thanks to credit card sign-up bonuses, I’m able to cover my family’s flights with points
My fiancé and I are getting married in Kauai, and we’re saving on travel costs by booking flights on points. We transferred Ultimate Rewards points from the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card to Southwest to book our round-trip tickets. I also signed up for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance …