More than 41 million people visited Paris in 2017. While the French capital can be a magical place, some of its most iconic attractions don’t always live up to the hype. From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre to Montmartre, you might find them to be insanely overcrowded, overrun with rats, turned into “tourist traps,” …
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The 21 safest airlines in the world
AirlineRatings.com released its annual list of the safest airlines in the world. The publication’s editorial team selected the 21 safest carriers from a pool of 405 airlines from around the world. Australia’s Qantas was named the safest airline the world. Other major carriers that made the list include American Airlines, United Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, …
I rang in the New Year at an all-night rave in the Moroccan desert. It left Times Square in the dust.
After years spending New Year’s in New York City at bar crawls, house parties, and underground raves, I was determined to find a New Year’s Eve party while visiting Morocco that would blow the bash in Times Square out of the water. I scoured the internet and found out there was an all-night dance party …
Disney World is getting so expensive, it’s pricing out the middle class
Disney World raised its prices twice in 2018 and switched to a dynamic pricing model that charges higher prices during peak summer months and winter holidays. This is the fourth time in park history that annual pass prices were raised twice in the same year. The new model prices out many of its pass holders …
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A solar-powered private island in the Maldives with 15 overwater bungalows is the best new luxury hotel to visit in 2019
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island has been named the best new luxury hotel of 2019 by the team at Luxury Travel Intelligence. The adults-only resort has 15 private residences and is situated in a lagoon. Guests have access to a 24-hour butler, a spa, and a swimming pool overlooking the ocean. The resort is part of …
The government shutdown could spur more flight delays making travel a nightmare, air traffic controllers claim
The US government shutdown is taking its toll on the country’s air traffic control network. According to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association or NATCA, air traffic controllers are not only understaffed but also working without pay. The FAA’s ATC training center is closed during the shutdown while newly trained controllers have been put on …
The best credit card rewards, bonuses, and perks of 2019
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Frontier Airlines passengers got sick and vomited on a flight after reportedly drinking bad airport water
Passengers on board a Frontier Airlines flight from Cleveland, Ohio to Tampa, Florida fell ill on Tuesday and bad airport water may be to blame. A Tampa Airport official confirmed that six passengers fell ill and their primary symptom was vomiting. All of the sick passengers were evaluated and released. None were transported to the …
Here’s the most educated town in every state
Educational attainment varies across the country. Using data from the Census Bureau, we found the town in every state with the biggest share of adults with at least a bachelor’s degree. Different places have different levels of educational attainment. The American Community Survey is an annual survey run by the Census Bureau to allow the …
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Wealthfront has a new financial-planning service that helps people plan sabbaticals to travel the world — here’s how it works
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Wealthfront is a robo-advisor service that helps you invest your savings. The company started a new program called “Time Off for Travel” that helps users plan to take …
Most people think paying $450 a year for a hotel credit card is insane — here’s why I signed up for the Hilton Aspire anyway
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Huge annual fees for hotel cards are a turnoff, but there are times when making an exception makes sense. The Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express offers a huge welcome bonus, …
13 of the best places to visit if you’re planning a vacation in February
We’ve compiled 13 of the best places to visit for your February vacation. The destinations include tropical beaches and winter havens around the world. From extravagant Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro to Chinese New Year in Beijing, February is one of the best months to explore the world. Business Insider looked at airfare trends, …
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Photos of the playful sleepy life on Japan’s ‘Cat Island,’ where cats outnumber humans 8 to 1
Just off the coast of Japan there is an island called Aoshima, which is also known as “Cat Island.” The tiny fishing village is home to more than 140 cats, which roam around napping, playing, and snagging snacks from residents and tourists. They outnumber humans 8 to 1. The cats were originally brought to the …
High-end hotels are expanding beyond the classic minibar, and they’re making it easier than ever to get drinks
High-end hotels are expanding their bar options to accommodate guests in their very own rooms. From bigger minibars to custom-made drinks delivered to — or mixed in — your hotel room, it’s all about convenience and comfort, reports Bloomberg. The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong and the Darcy in Washington DC are amongst the …
A bygone luxury destination 2 hours outside of NYC is now attracting millennials with tiny house resorts, Instagrammable lodges, and wellness retreats
The Catskills in upstate New York used to be a favorite summer getaway, full of luxury resorts and bungalows. But the region experienced years of decline in the hospitality industry. Now, trendy boutique hotels, Instagrammable lodges, tiny house resorts, and wellness retreats are ushering in a sort of “renaissance” and drawing young professionals to the …
I ate at the flagship restaurant of the $1 billion hotel considered ‘the most luxurious in the world’ and quickly realized the $500 price tag wasn’t for the caviar and oysters
One of the most decorated luxury hotels in the world, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai has frequently been called “the world’s first seven-star hotel” and “the most luxurious hotel in the world” by travel writers and critics. I recently visited the hotel on a trip to Dubai to try out the Burj Al Arab’s …
I’m convinced Egypt could be the greatest tourist destination in the world if it weren’t for a troubling pattern that nearly ruined my trip
After years of instability, tourists are starting to come back to Egypt, a country that was once one of the premier destinations in the world, with gorgeous beaches, breathtaking desert landscapes, arguably, the greatest collection of ruins, temples, and artifacts in the world. I decided to make the trip to Egypt this year after dreaming …
The 11 most tech-friendly airlines in the world (DAL, ALK, JBLU)
Qatar Airways is the most tech-friendly airline in the world, according to a ranking compiled by Traveloka, an Indonesian digital travel-booking platform. Delta Air Lines was the highest ranking domestic carrier on the list. Emirates, Etihad, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines all performed well. Traveloka’s list is made up of the top …
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Preferred vs Reserve: How the Chase Sapphire credit cards stack up
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve are both fantastic credit cards, with valuable rewards and useful benefits. While the Sapphire Reserve offers additional perks, it has a higher …
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The 3 best places to travel every month of 2019
Business Insider has spent a year finding the best best places to visit in the world for each month of the year. Now, we’ve taken the top destinations and compiled them into a travel guide for each month of 2019. The best places to visit in 2019 include tropical paradises, rugged outdoor playgrounds, and vibrant …
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I visited what’s possibly the most polluted city in the world, and realized Americans have no idea how good they have it
Cairo, Egypt is one of the most polluted cities in the world, if not the No.1 most polluted. I recently visited and found that, even after just a day in the city, I could feel the effects on my breathing, sleep, and skin. The experience reminded me of how lucky I, as an American, am …
Here’s how many people in each state were born outside the US
Immigrants make up a big part of the American population across all 50 states. Recently released Census data shows the share of each state’s population that was born outside the US. California and New York had the largest percentages of foreign-born residents, while West Virginia, Mississippi, and Montana had the lowest. America is largely a …
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A lawyer who represents cruise ship workers reveals one thing passengers do that’s terrible for some workers
Cruise ship passengers used to tip workers in cash, but in recent decades, most cruise lines have begun adding gratuity charges to passengers’ bills. Some workers, like room stewards, have seen their overall pay decrease, the maritime lawyer Michael Guilford told Business Insider. Some workers who began receiving tips after the shift to automatic gratuity …
There are 4 ski destinations in the world where homes consistently sell for over $25 million, and only one of them is in the US
Real estate consultancy Knight Frank’s report on global ultra-prime destinations includes four ski destinations. Three of those are in the Alps, including St. Moritz, the hidden gem beloved by the 1%. Aspen is the only American market represented in the list of ultra-prime real estate markets. The world’s wealthiest people are buying homes in four …
United’s terminals at Houston’s largest airport just got a $180 million upgrade. Here are 4 dazzling restaurants travelers can now check out. (UAL)
United Airlines’s Terminal E at George H.W. Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is getting a culinary makeover. The reimagining of Terminal E was completed by airport dining experts OTG. OTG’s investment in United’s Houston terminals totaled $180 million. The four restaurants were designed by Rockwell Group and all feature unique architecture and eye-catching layouts, with …
I didn’t think the $1 billion hotel considered ‘the most luxurious in the world’ could possibly live up to the hype. I was very wrong.
One of the most decorated luxury hotels in the world, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, was recently named the “best hotel in the world” by the Ultratravel Awards. The Burj has frequently been called “the world’s first seven-star hotel” and “the most luxurious hotel in the world” by travel writers and critics. I recently …
The 10 American airports people hate flying into the most
J.D. Power recently released the latest edition of its annual North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Overall traveler satisfaction with airports is at a 13-year high. However, airports serving major cities like New York, LA, Chicago, and Boston all find themselves at the bottom of the rankings. J.D. Power recently released the latest edition of its …
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