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The super-rich are no longer just spending their money on private jets, yachts, and hotels — they’re also splashing out on second passports. The Second Citizenship Survey 2017 from CS Global Partners found that 89% of people would like to own a second passport, and over 34% said they had looked into investing in a …
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Over the course of nine days, Black Rock City, Nevada, is overtaken by 70,000 people to become Burning Man, one of the wildest art events in the world. This was the event’s 33rd year on the desert playa, and it included hundreds of art installations, musical acts, and workshops. This year’s theme was named for …
Hong Kon Hong Kong has officially surpassed New York City as the place with the highest concentration of super-wealthy people. Hong Kong has seen a 31% increase in the number of ultra-rich residents worth at least $30 million, according to a new report from the data firm, Wealth-X. Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Paris were among …
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Arton Capital ranked world passports by the number of countries one can visit without obtaining a visa. The United States is tied for second this year after being tied for sixth in 2017. Singapore finished first in the rankings. The United States has jumped four spots in the finance firm Arton Capital‘s most recent rankings …
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Sintra is a picturesque city located 15 miles outside of Lisbon, Portugal in the Sintra Mountains and home to numerous palaces, villas, mansions, castles, and churches. The most stunning of the sights in Sintra is the Pena National Palace, built in 1840 according to the exacting specifications of King Ferdinand, who wanted the palace to …
Many American students are gearing up for their first day back to school. While the start of the school year differs by country, the first day back is normally a big day no matter where you’re from. It’s usually marked by excitement — or perhaps some dread if you don’t want to give up your …
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Mazatlán is re-emerging as a destination that can check off all of your vacation wish-list needs, without the crowds of tourists you might expect. Think of it as the Mexico you’ve been searching for but didn’t realize existed: A coastal enclave with incredible beaches, music, and art that rival cities like Florence and Washington D.C. …
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Planning to travel to another country, even for a vacation, takes a lot of work. We compiled the ultimate guide to traveling around the world, which can help you in every step of the vacation-planning process. From applying for visas for your trips and finding an affordable flight to navigating the subway system, these 10 …
Booking with a budget airline is always a risk, but with a number of out-of-country weddings to attend this summer, when Nordic airline Primera Air announced its £99 transatlantic flight sale in March, the deal was too good for me to resist. The airline introduced transatlantic flights from London to New York, Boston, Washington DC, …
The middle seat is the worst seat on a plane. It’s cramped and inconvenient. You can avoid the middle seat by booking your flight early or avoiding basic economy tickets. You also decrease the likelihood of getting a middle seat by carefully selecting the type of aircraft you fly. The Boeing 737 and the Airbus …
Every globetrotter has a bucket list of must-travel destinations — but sometimes the hotel is the draw in and of itself. Philippe Kjellgren, the founder of PK’s List, knows this more than most. Originally the founder of luxury hotel website Kiwi Collection, Swedish-born Kjellgren has written seven travel/hotel books, runs a travel advisory service for …
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American Airlines flight attendants are protesting the company’s new, more stringent sick policy and the ongoing trouble with uniforms that employees say are toxic. Some flight attendants are unhappy with the airline’s new sick policy, which they call “extremely punitive” in light of the health issues that they claim have been brought on by American’s …
On Friday morning US drinks giant Coca-Cola said it was buying Costa coffee from UK company Whitbread for $5.1 billion. This is Coke’s first move into coffee beverages – and now it has nearly 4,000 worldwide stores to play with. It means that Coca-Cola will now be challenging Starbucks in the global coffee-race, with outlets …
The Kremlin released new photos on Monday of Russian president Vladimir Putin taking a break from his official duties to go hiking in Siberia with his top security chiefs, Reuters reports. In the past, the 65-year-old leader often posed shirtless in his official vacation photos, but he’s fully clothed in this year’s images and looks …
Tourism is booming in Portugal. The Livraria Lello bookstore in Porto is one of the world’s oldest bookstores, frequently ranked as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, and a top place to visit in Portugal. On a recent visit to Livraria Lello, I found the bookstore overrun with tourists, making it impossible …
Hurricane Lane is a category three storm bearing down on Hawaii. Visitors and residents have headed to airports to evacuate. American, United, and Hawaiian Airlines have all indicated operations will be affected by the storm. Delta and United Airlines have both launched additional flights to Hawaii and have capped prices. Most major US airlines are …
Under CEO Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean has increased revenue by upgrading its luxury offerings. The Ultimate Family Suite, which was introduced on Symphony of the Seas, may be the centerpiece of that strategy. The suite has an 85-inch TV, three video game consoles, a 100-foot-long Lego wall, a two-story slide, a ping pong table, and …
First lady Melania Trump is planning her first big solo international trip through several African countries in October. The first lady said it will be her first time in Africa and she is excited “to educate myself on the issues facing children throughout the continent, while also learning about its rich culture and history.” African …
Summer blockbuster “Crazy Rich Asians” is set in Singapore, which is known worldwide for its extravagance and wealth. I visited Singapore in May expecting it to be wildly expensive and out-of-reach for all but wealthy travelers. But I found that the city was full of cheap, delicious food, efficient public transportation, top-notch museums, a budding …
Cook Out is the fast-food king of North Carolina. The chain only has locations in 10 states but has developed a cult following in the South. We visited a Richmond, Virginia, location and saw why customers adore Cook Out. New Yorkers love Shake Shack. The West Coast swears by In-N-Out. But North Carolinians say that …
Summer blockbuster “Crazy Rich Asians” is set in Singapore, which is known worldwide for its extravagance and wealth. The Gardens By The Bay, featured in “Crazy Rich Asians,” is a major landmark in Singapore, featuring more than a million plants, the world’s largest glass greenhouse, and a grove of 160-foot tall ‘supertrees.’ I recently visited …
This past March, I left New York to travel around the world as Business Insider’s International Correspondent. Over the course of 5+ months, I have so far visited 12 countries and had countless adventures. I decided it would be fun to pick the best, most epic adventure that I had in each country, from off-roading …
Summer blockbuster “Crazy Rich Asians” is set in Singapore, which is known worldwide for its extravagance and wealth. Marina Bay Sands is a landmark in Singapore, featuring a hotel, casino, museum, shopping mall, and incredible views of the city and the bay. I stayed at Marina Bay Sands to see if it’s really worth the …
I recently booked a cheap flight from Sofia, Bulgaria to Lisbon, Portugal for a bargain airfare of $89 on WizzAir, the budget Hungarian airline. But, after booking, I found that was charged fee after fee that ended up costing more than my entire flight ticket, including fees for baggage, administration, airport check-in, and an in-flight …
Hong Kong‘s most expensive neighborhood is The Peak. You may have heard of it in Kevin Kwan’s novel “Crazy Rich Asians,” which was turned into a summer blockbuster. The Peak is a gorgeous, secluded neighborhood that overlooks Hong Kong and is home to bankers, expatriates, business magnates, celebrities, and millionaires and billionaires. Jack Ma, the …
Home-rental service Airbnb is now directly competing with travel booking sites like Booking.com, Expedia, and others, as all of the sites have both traditional hotel listings and non-traditional apartment and home listings on their platforms. As the companies’ strategies for growth converge, I’ve observed that more and more rental listings can be found on multiple …
Business travel can be an exhausting experience, with hundreds of hours wasted in airport terminals. The best tool for business travelers to make productive, fun use of their time is access to airport lounges at the airports they are flying into or out of. I’ve gained access to airport lounges through my credit card, which …