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9 secrets the pros use to score the best travel upgrades for free
Yes, it’s possible to get free travel upgrades that will build the most comfort and value into your trip. For flights, it’s wise to sign up for a frequent flyer account, check in early, and mention if it’s a special occasion like an anniversary, birthday, or honeymoon. Remember, timing is everything — and if you …
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A Royal Caribbean passenger is reportedly suing the company for $10 million after he broke his pelvis on a trampoline (RCL)
A Royal Caribbean Cruises passenger is suing the company after he broke his pelvis on a trampoline, according to a lawsuit filed on March 12. The defendant, Casey Holladay, is seeking $10 million in damages, the Miami Herald reports. Holladay allegedly suffered a disability and permanent injuries as a result of the incident. Royal Caribbean …
After spending a month in Morocco, I can tell you the best part of the country isn’t its cities
Tourism in Morocco is booming. The Majorelle Gardens in Marrakesh, a landscape garden designed and cultivated by French artist Jacques Majorelle and later bought and restored by designer Yves Saint Laurent, is considered the top tourist destination in all of Morocco. On two recent visits, I found the once-peaceful gardens to be overrun run with …
San Francisco isn’t one of the world’s most expensive cities, despite everyone complaining how expensive it is. But 2 major US cities are
The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released its latest Worldwide Cost of Living index, which ranks the most expensive cities around the globe. This year, American cities New York and Los Angeles made the list. While neither made the cut in 2018, both have ranked in the top 10 in previous years. New York ranked No. …
The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas is offering a $450,000 package complete with a private jet, butler, and cake adorned with a diamond necklace
The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas has launched an incredibly lavish package called “Want The World.” The luxury hotel‘s extravagant offering costs $450,000 for four nights. That’s $112,500 a night. It includes private jet travel, a personal butler, a stay in the Presidential Suite, magnums of Champagne, monogrammed pyjamas, a personal photographer, a cake adorned …
Here’s how much a beer will cost you in 10 of the world’s most expensive cities
The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released its annual report calculating the cost of living across cities worldwide. The report lists the top 10 most expensive cities, including a three-way tie for the No. 1 spot between Singapore, Paris, and Hong Kong. The report also compares city prices for food and drink items, including the average …
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The US government wants to audit how the Boeing 737 Max got approved to fly by the FAA (BA)
US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced on Tuesday that her department is requesting an audit on how the Boeing 737 Max was certified by the FAA to enter service. The FAA issued an emergency order grounding the entire Boeing 737 Max fleet in the US after two nearly brand-new 737 Max airliners crashed in a …
British Airways has a swanky new business class suite — here’s what they look like
British Airways is preparing to introduce a new business class seat in July. The Club Suite seats will debut on Airbus A350 aircraft in July. The enclosed suites will feature their own doors, the ability to convert into beds, increased storage space, and 18.5-inch screens. British Airways is showing off a brand new business class …
What it’s like living as a billionaire in Singapore, the most expensive city in the world, where wealthy residents are worth a combined $1 trillion and limited land makes owning a house the ultimate ‘status symbol’
Singapore is the most expensive city in the world for the fifth year in a row, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Highlighted in the hit 2018 film “Crazy Rich Asians,” the city is home to about 44 billionaires. These super-rich people spend millions to snap up the island’s few single-family …
Chase has increased the sign-up bonus for the Sapphire Preferred credit card for the first time since 2015
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Chase just raised the sign-up bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for the first …
Here are the most common reasons planes crash
Investigators are currently pouring over black box data to figure what caused Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 to crash last week. The cause of the is yet unknown. According to IATA Safety Report 2017, the most common contributing factor was flight crew error. Plane crashes are rarely caused by a single factor, but a series of …
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13 products we swear by for getting us through our commutes every day
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The 20 most unhealthy countries on earth, ranked
A new global health ranking has identified the most unhealthy countries in the world. The ranking is based on 10 measures: healthy life expectancy, blood pressure, blood glucose (diabetes risk), obesity, depression, happiness, alcohol use, tobacco use, inactivity (too little exercise), and government spending on healthcare. Countries most people consider to be idyllic, such as …
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Singapore is holding on to its title as the most expensive city in the world — but this time, it’s sharing the No. 1 spot with 2 other cities
The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released their annual report, which lists the most expensive cities in the world. This year, the No. 1 spot is occupied by a three-way tie between Singapore, Paris, and Hong Kong. Singapore has maintained the top position for the last five years, while Paris and Hong Kong both increased their …
53% American adults say they don’t want to fly on a Boeing 737 Max (BA)
The Boeing 737 Max represents the latest generation of narrow-body passenger jets. It’s also the latest version of the Boeing 737, the best-selling airliner in aviation history. The 371 Boeing 737 Max planes already delivered to airlines have been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration and regulatory agencies around the world following the crash of …
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Delta and American Express are offering one of the highest welcome offers we’ve seen for this popular airline credit card
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Capital One is offering a 100% bonus when you transfer miles to Emirates’ frequent-flyer program — here’s what you need to know
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Capital One announced its first-ever transfer bonus since it began allowing mileage transfers from its …
Investigators are pouring over black box data from the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max to unlock the cause behind the crash. Here’s what a black box really is.
Ethiopian transport minister Dagmawit Moge told reporters on Sunday that an evaluation of the black boxes from crashed Boeing 737 Max 8 jets in Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 and Lion Air Flight JT610 showed “clear similarities.” Flight ET302’s black boxes were flown last week to Paris for evaluation by the BEA, France’s highly-respect aviation accident …
These are the 15 hottest destinations billionaires are traveling to in 2019
The ultra-rich are investing more in travel as a way to show off their wealth, and that includes everything from sabbaticals to brief vacations. We teamed up with luxury travel agency Original Travel to find the hottest spots billionaires are heading to this year. A few classics like Great Britain made the list, but many …
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Here’s when I’m ok with using my hard-earned points and miles on friends and family — and when I’m not
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How to pay for purchases on European trips — we break down the pros and cons of using cash, credit cards, and debit cards
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. There’s more than one way to get the cash you need for your trip to …
American Airlines has suspended flights to Venezuela after the State Department warned US Citizens should stay out of the country (AAL)
American Airlines suspended flights to and from Venezuela on Friday due to security concerns. The announcement comes days after the US State Department issued a level four advisory instructing Americans to refrain from travel to the South American country. “American will not operate to countries we don’t consider safe,” the airline said. Venezuela has descended …
I found a hotel I like better than the $1 billion hotel considered ‘the most luxurious in the world’ — and it all comes down to location
I’ve stayed at a lot of luxurious places as I’ve traveled over the past year, including the Marina Bay Sands, the Burj Al Arab, and Nobu Hotel Ibiza. On a recent trip to Zanzibar, I was surprised to find that I liked a boutique hotel called Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar better than all of those. It …
Chase has announced the Freedom credit card’s Q2 bonus categories — including 5% cash back at grocery stores
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. The Chase Freedom card offers 5% cash back — or 5x points — in different …
The best kids’ headphones 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. Kids using headphones with the volume turned up too loud put themselves at risk of acquired …
Plenty of credit cards offer elite loyalty status, but only Hilton has cards that provide one of my my favorite hotel perks: free breakfast
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Two of Hilton’s rewards credit cards — the Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card, and …