London has recently seen about 40 million visitors per year. The capital is well known for its many famous attractions, including the historic Buckingham Palace and Elizabeth Tower. Popular sites also include newer observation decks such as the London Eye and The Shard. During prime tourist seasons, these attractions can be extremely crowded, which makes …
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I visited the Hennessy distillery in Cognac, France, and an expert told me the best way to drink the spirit is no longer in the traditional glass
The best way to drink Cognac is no longer from the traditional “balloon” glass. According to a Cognac expert and tour guide at the Hennessy distillery in France, the best glass is actually a “tulip” glass because it allows the aroma to get to your nose. Experts used to suggest balloon-shaped glasses because it was …
We flew on the new Delta Airbus jet that Boeing tried to keep out of the US to see if it lives up to the hype. Here’s the verdict. (DAL)
On Thursday, the Airbus A220 jetliner official entered commercial service in North America with Delta Air Lines. The A220 began life as the Bombardier C Series but was rebranded after the program was taken over by Airbus. The state-of-the-art Canadian jetliner was also the subject of a trade dispute launched by Boeing in 2017. Delta’s …
One of Morocco’s top tourist destinations has become overrun with tourists and Instagrammers trying to get the perfect photo
Tourism in Morocco is booming. The Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, 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 …
The world’s largest luxury cruise ship suite will have a $200,000 bed and starts at $11,000 per night — here’s what it will look like
Regent Seven Seas Cruises plans to introduce what it says will be the largest suite in luxury cruise ship history in February 2020. The Regent Suite starts at $11,000 per night. The suite will feature a $200,000 bed with a mattress that requires 18 months and over 300 hours to make. Regent Seven Seas Cruises …
RANKED: The 19 best countries to live in if you’re a woman
The US News & World Report has released its annual ranking of the Best Countries for Women. Based on a survey of nearly 9,000 women around the world, the list is part of the wider Best Countries ranking. To produce the Best Countries for Women list, 80 countries were given scores across five attributes: human …
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Southwest is running a last-minute deal on its credit cards — sign up by February 11 to collect a free Companion Pass
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. This is the last chance to earn Southwest’s legendary Companion Pass just by opening one of the airline’s personal credit cards. Until February 11, when you open a new Southwest personal card …
This relatively unknown town in Florida has become a horse ‘Disneyland’ for the richest of the rich — including Bill Gates and Steve Jobs’ offspring
Wellington, Florida, is a small town that has become the horse capital of America. Olympians and children of billionaires — including daughters of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates — show up every winter to compete for millions of dollars in prize money. With Hermès fly bonnets, luxury stables, and diamond necklaces in the shape of …
A tiny, crescent-shaped island in the Arabian Gulf has 141 luxury villas and a private, half-mile beach — here’s a look inside the resort
Banana Island Resort is a private luxury resort in the Arabian Gulf. The resort has consistently earned awards since it opened in 2015, including, most recently, a 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice pick. In addition to its pristine beaches, the resort, like many around the world, places special emphasis on wellness-based services: It has a spa, …
10 lucrative credit card deals new cardholders can get in February 2019 — including a free Southwest Companion Pass
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider and The Points Guy Affiliate Network receive a commission from card issuers if you apply through these links and are approved. The fastest way to earn credit card points and frequent flyer miles is to open a new card and earn its …
These are the world’s most valuable passports in 2019
Arton Capital ranks passports by the number of countries one can visit without obtaining a visa. The United States is tied for third this year after being tied for second in 2018. The United Arab Emirates received the top spot in this year’s rankings. The United States has fallen one spot in the finance firm …
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Why New Yorkers should take advantage of Southwest Airlines’ lucrative Companion Pass deal
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. When you open a new personal Southwest credit card, you can earn the best-ever sign-up bonus offered for the cards: 30,000 points and a Companion Pass, which is valid for travel through …
The popular SPG AmEx Card goes away on February 12 — here are 5 reasons to apply for it before it’s too late
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Marriott and Starwood are combining their loyalty programs under one brand — Marriott Bonvoy — and overhauling the program’s co-branded rewards credit cards. As one effect of the overhaul, this is the …
A Florida mansion down the street from Al Capone’s former home is on the market for $26 million. Here’s a look inside the Mediterranean-style property
A Florida mansion recently hit the market with a listing price of $26.2 million. The eight-bed, eight-bath house was put on the market by owner by Christian Jagodzinski, CEO of Desdemona Capital. Located on an exclusive island just three miles from Florida’s most expensive zip code, the house has its own movie theater, an outdoor …
A local guide in Tanzania gave me a tip for going on safari, and it’s the opposite of anything you’ve ever been told
Tanzania, and Africa’s, best-known safari destination is the Serengeti, 12,000 miles of grasslands, forests, swamps, and woodlands teeming with wildlife. On a recent trip to Tanzania, I was told by my guide that many repeat safari tourists end up preferring Tanzania’s far larger, Southern Circuit, which includes the 21,000-square mile Selous Game Reserve. Eighty percent …
Check out the New England Patriots’ Boeing 767 private jet that flew the team to Super Bowl LIII
The New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams will go head-to-head on Sunday in Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, Georgia. The Patriots arrived on board one of the team’s private jets. The teams owns two ex-American Airlines Boeing 767-300ER airliners. Both planes were delivered to American in 1991 and were retired from commercial service …
We’ve been traveling around the world for a year. Here are the 5 essential clothing items we always pack.
Over the last year, we have traveled the world for Business Insider, visiting nearly 20 countries and climates ranging from Beijing’s frosty spring to summer in the Middle East. Since we each brought only a carry-on suitcase and a backpack, we had packed it strategically with only the most essential items. We found that packing …
Cruise line workers reveal one of the biggest disadvantages of living on a cruise ship
Five current or former cruise ship employees told Business Insider they did not like the food served to crew members. Some said it was difficult to consistently find food similar to what they would eat at home. Others described food of poor quality, like chicken with a rubber-like texture or sauteed fish heads. Norwegian Cruise …
Check out the $600 million Alabama factory where Airbus builds jets for American, Delta, and JetBlue
Airbus assembles its hot-selling A320-family jets at a handful of factories spread around the world. One of those assembly plants in located in Mobile, Alabama. The Mobile plant builds planes for the company’s US customers including American, Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit, Allegiant, and Hawaiian Airlines. Over the last five decades, Airbus has developed into a …
What it’s like to vacation in Bodrum, Turkey, an under-the-radar luxury travel hotspot that’s been compared to Saint Tropez and Mykonos
Bodrum, Turkey, is a an increasingly popular luxury travel destination. It’s been compared to European hotspots St. Tropez on the French Riviera and Mykonos in Greece. Both Condé Nast Traveler and Bloomberg named Bodrum one of the best places to travel in 2019. It’s seen a recent influx of trendy five-star hotels, including Six Senses …
British Airways just turned 100 years old. Here’s what it’s like to fly in its international economy class.
British Airways is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The century-old airline’s forerunner, Air Transport and Travel Limited, commenced daily international flights in August 1919. Last year, I flew in British Airways’ “World Traveler” economy-class cabin from London to New York to see what the experience was like. With dozens of flights a day operated …
After a month in Morocco, I can tell you the last place you want to stay is a hotel or Airbnb
Traveling to Morocco is different from vacationing in most other countries. While major hotel chains have outposts in all major Moroccan cities and Airbnb is easy to use, the best way to see the country is by staying in riads, traditional Moroccan homes that have been converted into guesthouses. There are hundreds of riads throughout …
Big changes are coming to the Marriott and Starwood rewards programs and their credit cards — here’s what you need to know
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest are combining under one new loyalty program: Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott is overhauling its co-branded credit cards, which are issued by American Express and Chase, featuring new …
The United Airlines app has a new feature that could be a game-changer for delayed travelers (UAL)
United Airlines rolled a redesigned version of its smartphone app in January. The new app is designed to cater to frequent flyers and those who fly once or twice a year. One of the new features of the app provides detailed delay information to the traveler to allay anxiety. In January, United Airlines rolled out …
Forget the Pyramids of Giza. A local tipped me off to a little-known site of ancient ruins that’s equally fascinating and never crowded
While Egypt’s best known sites are the Great Pyramids of Giza — the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still standing — and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, those bucket-list destinations can be crowded and give only a small picture of ancient Egyptian society. An Egyptian local told me, upon …
Hundreds of flights are delayed at New York area airports due to severe winds amid the polar vortex
Severe winds have caused heavy delays at New York’s LaGuardia Airport and New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport. Flights bound for LaGuardia have been delayed by an average of an hour and 31 minutes. Flights headed for Newark have been delayed an average of two hours and 23 minutes. Flights at New York’s LaGuardia Airport …
5 powerful productivity tips I learned in Japan transformed my life and my business
Adrian Shepherd is a British productivity consultant who’s lived and worked in Japan for the past 24 years. Over that time, he’s picked up some productivity and stress-management habits that have made all the difference in his work and life. For one thing, he’s learned to buy into the Japanese concept of kaizen, which means …