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The Trump administration and the government of the United Arab Emirates came to an agreement that looks to have ended a long-standing feud between US airlines and their counterparts from the Persian Gulf. The US coalition led by American, Delta, and United claimed victory over Emirates and Etihad on several key points, but the text …
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The social credit system in China has blocked people from taking more than 11 million flights and 4 million train trips. The social credit system is used to punish citizens for bad behaviour with numerous blacklists preventing them from travelling, getting loans or jobs, staying in hotels, and even limiting internet access. China intends to …
Let’s face it. Dating in New York City isn’t easy. So when I got an email from the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel inviting me to their very first sleepaway camp for singles, I was intrigued. Instead of conventional dates with forced smiles and small talk, I could be singing along and roasting s’mores on …
Popular travel destinations differ from country to country. In the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, people tend to prefer warmer climates or a trip to the beach, whereas people in India might prefer chilly mountain towns. Here’s what summer vacation looks like around the world. Even people from the most stunning places in the world …
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McDonald’s. Arby’s. Wendy’s. Burger King. Jack in the Box. In-N-Out and more all use the color red heavily in their logos, why? The answer goes back thousands of years. Following is a transcript of the video. Hmmmm… These companies have something in common. Can you spot it? Well, besides all being fast food chains… They’re …
Southwest Airlines is holding major fare sale from now until midnight on Friday, May 18. The sale covers non-stop domestic tickets for travel between June 5 and October 31, 2018. Discount tickets are available for as low as $49 one-way or $98 roundtrip. The sale includes several dozen of Southwest’s most popular destinations around the …
Chicago boasts some of America’s best restaurants, theaters, and public art. The city’s downtown financial district is known as The Loop, and includes one of the most expensive real estate markets in the city. The Loop’s zipcode 60603 had an average home sale price of $577,500 in 2017. Chicago’s financial district in the downtown area …
Flying in America has become less comfortable over the past few years with fewer frills. That’s because airlines have been pressured by the need to lower prices. An MSN poll found 51% of American say the price is their top priority when selecting an airline. America’s airlines have become experts at earning money in recent …
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For one night in August 2017, President Donald Trump broke his streak of staying exclusively at hotels he owns, and stayed at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. The AAA Four Diamond Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona was one of only two non-Trump properties he has stayed at in the United States while in office, …
Getting stuck by lightning is rough. It can burn hotter than the sun, scar your body, and even blow off your clothes. Even worse, it kills about 47 Americans per year. Although 90% of those struck survive, it’s still worth knowing how to avoid getting a heavy dose of sky electricity. Following is a transcript …
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This afternoon tea follows the path of a seed growing. It’s served at Dominique Ansel Bakery in London. Savory bites are served at the bottom, sweet ones are at the top. The afternoon tea starts from £42 ($56) per person. The afternoon tea at Dominique Ansel Bakery in London has a botanical theme. The cakes …
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will honeymoon in Namibia, reportedly. But the royal couple’s honeymoon could include another African country: Botswana. Botswana is meaningful to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — they celebrated Markle’s birthday there, and the center stone of her engagement ring is also from Botswana. It’s been reported that Prince Harry and …
The middle seat is the worst seat on the 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 middle seat — especially in …
The American diet has changed dramatically since the 1970s. The portion sizes of everything from a muffin to a slice of pizza have grown as much as 138% bigger. Americans now eat far more chicken than they did in 1975, but less beef. And in 2014, people started spending more money eating out than they …
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Rosé wine has exploded in popularity in the past five years. Master sommelier and multi-restaurant owner Alpana Singh attributes Instagram and millennials to the wine’s success. She told us during the James Beard Leadership Awards that the trend isn’t dying out anytime soon. Master sommelier Alpana Singh knows good wine. A multi-restaurant owner and past …
Here’s a test. Get a map and try to point to the tiny European nation of Luxembourg. Chances are — unless you’re from one of its neighbouring states, or are just really good at geography — you won’t manage it. That’s because Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world, occupying just 998 …
Google Lens, a visual search tool that uses a phone’s camera to identify real world objects, can now perform a few new tricks. Google unveiled three new improvements to Lens at its annual I/O conference on Tuesday. Among them is the ability to identify your surroundings in real time. Among the slew of new products …
Once a community staple in suburbs across America, the golf course is now a slowly dying breed. According to data from Foursquare, the location intelligence company, foot traffic to golf courses has gone down in the last year. While overall visits to golf courses were up 8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2017, the …
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The Chinese city of Dandong is located less than a mile away from the North Korean settlement of Sinuiju — but the two cities could hardly be more different. The two cities — divided only by the narrow Yalu River — are so close that people can easily see over the border, and into each …
Two years ago, SuperShe founder Kristina Roth was running a multi-million-dollar consulting business. She’s since sold it and launched a women’s community called SuperShe devoted to empowering its members. In September, she purchased a private island in Finland, open only to women, for her and her fellow SuperShes to congregate for restorative retreats. Off the …
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting married on May 19. The couple’s honeymoon is reportedly taking place in Namibia, in West Africa. We talked to a travel agent who specializes in luxury travel throughout Africa to find out what Markle and Prince Harry might do during their time in Namibia. After the royal wedding …
National Geographic has released its list of the 29 best small cities in the US — and it’s giving us some serious travel inspiration. The travel magazine worked with branding advisers at Resonance Consultancy to produce a “small-cities index” that drew from statistics and mentions on Instagram and Yelp to determine which cities rank highest …
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The hospitality industry is in the midst of its own #MeToo moment, as workers’ rights advocates have fought for more effective methods for hotel employees to report and protect themselves from inappropriate behavior from guests. Chicago, New York City, and Seattle require hotels to equip employees with panic buttons they can use if they feel …
JetBlue unveiled its brand new Airbus A320 interior on Wednesday. The new JetBlue interior will feature wider seats, larger entertainment screens, and revamped mood lighting. Economy class seat pitch falls from 34 inches to 32 inches. JetBlue’s fleet of Airbus A320 jets is getting a brand new interior. On Wednesday, the New York-based boutique carrier …
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Spirit Airlines is offering an 85% discount on certain flights for one day only. All tickets must be booked by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, May 2 using the promo code “85PCT.” The fare sale covers travel between May 9 and June 13 as well as September 5 and October 31, 2018. The Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier …
Brigita Jagelaviciute, a 23-year-old Emirates flight attendant, is becoming an Instragram star, documenting her travels on an account that has 60,000 followers. Her posts are heavy on food, selfies, fashion, and landmarks — both natural and man-made — with an eye toward vibrant colors and photogenic lighting. She told The Daily Mail that she’s been …
Expat life can seem like a dream — but people who have done it know it has its own challenges. Travel fiends who want to take it to the next level might consider a one-way ticket to an interesting locale to live and work. We spoke with a handful of seasoned expatriates, who gave their …
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