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Jeff Bezos’s huge ambitions for space include floating colonies with weather like ‘Maui on its best day, all year long’
Jeff Bezos on Thursday unveiled the Blue Moon lunar lander, a giant vehicle that can deliver payloads to the moon’s surface, created by his space company Blue Origin. In his presentation he also discussed ambitions to put up to a trillion people in space with O’Neill colonies, spinning cylinders meant to replicate gravity, orbit the …
These are the 8 nastiest cruise ships
Of the more than 200 active cruise ships the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have inspected, the vast majority have received passing grades, which means they scored at least an 86 on the agency’s 100-point sanitation score. But a handful earned failing grades for a variety of reasons, including improperly-stored food and the presence …
Miami’s ‘Billionaire Bunker’ is a high-security island that has a 13-person police force for its 42 residents. A real-estate agent got me past the guardhouse — here’s what the exclusive community looks like
Miami’s Indian Creek Village is a tiny private island of just 34 homes that’s been nicknamed “Billionaire Bunker” for the ultra-wealthy and famous people who call it home. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn, supermodel Adriana Lima, Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, and former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula are among the island’s elite residents. The island’s 42 …
15 culture clashes I’ve had as an American traveling in Asia
I spent a year traveling across 20 countries as Business Insider’s international correspondent. I spent the first three months of the trip in Asia, visiting China, Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia. I previously visited Japan while helping launch Business Insider Japan in 2017. While each country had its own distinct culture and customs, I experienced many …
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18 travel books to inspire your next vacation or feed your wanderlust
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. If you didn’t feel like hopping on a train, plane, or car to a new, unexplored …
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27 camping essentials under $100 everyone needs for their first overnight 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. Planning your first camping trip isn’t all about floating down the river or cooking s’mores over …
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This is the very last chance to earn 100,000 bonus Marriott points by opening a new credit card
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 100,000 point sign-up bonus on Marriott’s mainstream credit card, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card, ends on May 16 (you have to spend $5,000 in …
The top 15 cities with the most billionaires, ranked
Nearly 30% of the world’s billionaire population in 2018 was concentrated in just 15 cities, according to Wealth-X’s 2019 Billionaire Census report. Strong tech industries have fostered considerable wealth in several cities, from San Francisco to Shenzhen. A large share of the world’s billionaire population lives in eastern Asia, which has six cities on the …
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Take a tour of the closest Chinese city to North Korea, which Kim Jong Un recently passed to meet Trump — the nearest thing to the outside world most North Koreans will ever see
North Korea and China are separated by the Yalu River, which is so narrow that people on both sides can see each other. It’s the only glimpse of the outside world many North Koreans will ever get, as it’s illegal in North Korea to leave the country without the government’s permission. The two cities bordering …
7 of the best credit card offers this May — including hotel and airline bonuses ending soon
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 sign up for a new rewards credit card, you can often get a big new member bonus — tons of points or cash back. …
I got a tour of the only home for sale on Miami’s ‘Billionaire Bunker,’ a private island that hedge-fund billionaires and celebs call home. Here’s a look inside the $24 million mansion.
Miami’s Indian Creek Village is a tiny private island of just 34 homes that’s been nicknamed “Billionaire Bunker” for the ultra-wealthy and famous people who call it home. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn, supermodel Adriana Lima, Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, and Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula are among the island’s elite residents. The island’s 42 residents …
A new cruise with $175,000 ocean-view suites will begin voyages to all seven continents in 2021 — here’s an inside look at the luxury ship
SeaDream Yacht Club recently announced its newest luxury ship, reported Robb Report and Travel + Leisure. The mega-yacht — called the Innovation — is the first new vessel since the company was founded in 2001. Reservations for its inaugural 2021 season became available to the public in April. Depending on the vacation package, luxury suites …
11 mind-blowing facts that show just how over-the-top the world’s most luxurious hotel, a $1 billion hotel on a man-made island in Dubai, really is
The Burj Al Arab is consistently ranked as the most luxurious hotel in the world. Since its opening in 1999, the $1 billion Dubai hotel has continued to unveil extravagant amenities. While it’s no secret the hotel is one of the world’s best, some facts — such as the helipad transforming into a tennis court …
How Emirates makes 225,000 region-specific meals a day for its passengers
Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai makes all the snacks, main dishes and desserts served aboard the airline’s 200,000 flights each year. The facility runs 24-7 and dishes out 110 million meals a year. Emirates’ 1,800 chefs from around the world create region-specific menus for each flight. In 2018, Emirates passengers ate 72 million bread rolls, …
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The best hammocks you can buy for camping or backyard
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There are 1.5 million Americans living in Mexico — here are 8 things Americans wished they’d known before they moved
Mexico is home to more American expats than any other country in the world. But if you’re thinking of packing up and moving to Mexico, there are a few things you should know first. We spoke to an expat blogger and other Americans who moved to Mexico for their best advice. Visit Business Insider’s homepage …
A man who removed a chunk of Stonehenge in the 1950s and kept it on his wall finally gave it back
A man returned a cylindrical piece of Stonehenge which he had kept for more than 60 years. Robert Phillips was involved in extracting a cylindrical core from one of the huge stones during an excavation in 1958. He kept the piece after the work was done, and carried it with him for decades, including displaying …
Delta Air Lines just made it much easier for passengers to keep their frequent-flyer status (DAL)
Delta Air Lines introduced a new program on Wednesday that will allow passengers to reclaim their lost frequent-flyer status. The new loyalty benefit dubbed “Reclaim My Status” gives frequent flyers who have earned Delta Medallion status the opportunity to restore their previous status if a major life event such as a career change or a …
Royal Caribbean just opened a $250 million private island for its cruise passengers that has a 135-foot-tall waterslide — here’s what it looks like (RCL)
On Monday, Royal Caribbean International opened Perfect Day at CocoCay, a private island in the Bahamas available to passengers on the company’s ships. The company spent $250 million on the island, installing features like a 135-foot-tall waterslide and a 1,600-foot-long zipline course. There are also restaurants, cabanas, and an infinity pool. Visit Business Insider’s homepage …
The Russia airliner that burst into flames on landing and killed 41 people may have been struck by lighting. You’ve probably been on a plane that’s been struck by lightning too.
Aeroflot Flight SU1492 burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow on Sunday, killing 41 of the 78 passengers and crew aboard. One of the jet’s pilots told Russian media that the emergency landing was triggered by a malfunction in the plane’s communications system brought on by lightning, AFP …
25 pieces of dog-friendly hiking gear under $100 — all available on Amazon Prime
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. Before you pack up your gear and grab your dog for a hike, take a second …
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6 ways AmEx cardholders can redeem their points — plus the method that gets you maximum value
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 points you can earn with charge and credit cards like the Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Business Platinum® …
The best folding chairs you can buy
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. When it comes to seating, too often you have to choose between comfort and convenience during …
The world’s millionaires are more mobile than ever. Here are the top 12 countries they’re moving to
Millionaires around the world are moving to new countries more than ever before, Bloomberg reported. About 108,000 millionaires moved to new countries in 2018, compared to 95,000 in 2017, according to a study by New World Wealth. The top destination these ultra-wealthy people are migrating to is Australia. The US, Canada, Switzerland, and the United …
Here’s what happened on the fiery emergency landing in Russia that killed 41 people
Aeroflot Flight SU1492 made an emergency landing at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport on Sunday. Of the 78 passengers and crew on board the Sukhoi SuperJet 100, the violent landing and subsequent fire took the lives of 41 people. Dramatic video of the landing quickly spread across the internet showing the plane bouncing violently down the …
We compared the Chase Sapphire Reserve and AmEx Gold to determine the ultimate dining rewards card
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 Reserve offers generous rewards on dining, but a slate of newcomers have been trying to take its place as the best card for …