Owning a vacation home is a hallmark of the 1%. While most Americans will shell out hundreds of dollars a weekend for hotel rooms or home rentals in the most popular ski towns, the richest of the rich can afford to put down roots. Realtor.com recently published a list of the most expensive ski towns …
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The most stunning photos Business Insider took in 2017
Business Insider’s visual features team has covered a lot of ground this year. From coast to coast, they documented CEOs hard at work, Wall Streeters sweating during intense 6 a.m. workouts, and bartenders serving up delicious cocktails, just to name a few. Ahead, see 30 of the best photos our team took this year. All …
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The CEO of the oldest airline in the world explains the major mistake the industry made 20 years ago
Pieter Elbers has been the CEO of KLM since 2014. Amsterdam-based KLM is one half of Air France-KLM, one of the largest airlines in Europe. Elbers told Business Insider KLM is “writing the book on consolidation” during a time when the European aviation industry in hyper-competitive. He also said that one of the biggest mistakes …
I flew first class on American Airlines across the country to see how it stacks up against coach — here’s what I discovered
I got a deal on a first-class one-way ticket because I was breaking up my transcontinental flight. American Airlines was the carrier. There were pluses and minuses, but I’d do it again, When I travel on my own dime, I often bump myself up to business class. But rarely first class. At Business Insider, we …
The Trumps are cutting ties with the five-star Trump SoHo hotel after business plummeted post-election
The Trump Organization is cutting ties with Trump SoHo. The upscale hotel has struggled to fill rooms and bring in guests following the election. A restaurant in the hotel closed earlier this year after “the Kardashians stopped coming” post-election. Trump SoHo — the Trump Organization-run, five-star Downtown Manhattan hotel — will no longer carry the …
People are lining up to pay $28,500 for a billionaire’s ‘Tiger Tour’ of New Zealand golf, spas, and wildlife
Legendary hedge fund manager Julian Roberston put together one of the most luxurious golfing vacations in his beloved New Zealand. On the Tiger Tour, vacationers can see both New Zealand’s North and South Islands over the course of nine nights on Roberston’s three properties. The itinerary includes golfing, sightseeing, and spa treatments. Legendary hedge fund …
I spent 3 months living in Alaska — here are the 7 things people always get wrong about America’s biggest state
A lot of people have the wrong idea about Alaska, the largest state in the United States. After spending three months in small-town Alaska, I learned that a lot of what people say about the state simply isn’t true. It’s not always frozen and dog sleds aren’t really a thing … but people do carry …
This photographer captured shots of New Yorkers on their way to work for 10 years — and it shows how repetitive a commute can really be
Photographer Peter Funch photographed the same Manhattan corner during the morning rush hour for 10 years. Intrigued by the idea of repetition, he captured photos of the same people on their way to work over a period of time. His new book, “42nd and Vanderbilt,” is a collection of his work from the series. About …
TripAdvisor is under investigation from the FTC after it reportedly removed user accounts of rape and assault
The FTC is investigating TripAdvisor after the website reportedly removed user accounts of rape and assault. TripAdvisor has since introduced a measure that allows a committee of employees to flag resorts that are deemed unsafe. Travel recommendation website TripAdvisor drew the ire of users and observers after it was accused of removing claims of assault …
MGM’s Mandalay Bay is in crisis as hundreds of Las Vegas shooting victims accuse the hotel of missing red flags
Hundreds of victims of the Las Vegas shooting are filing lawsuits against the operator of the hotel where the shooter was staying. The lawsuits argue that the hotel and its parent company should have taken greater security measures. If the victims win in court, it could completely change how hotels handle security. Hundreds of victims …
15 photos that show why tourists are swarming to Portugal like never before
In 2016, travel writers predicted that Portugal would be a hot spot for tourists. This year, the country saw a record-breaking number of visitors. Planned travel for the first quarter of 2018 is already up by 86% compared to last year. Portugal has quickly become a top destination for tourists. And it’s not just over …
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The week after Thanksgiving is one of the best times to get travel deals all year
Tuesday, November 28, is the best time to buy flights before the holidays. Flight prices are more than 40% off on so-called Travel Deal Tuesday. If you’re flexible about your travel destination, use travel app Hopper’s Flex Watch feature to find cheap flights. Travelers rejoice: there’s a “Black Friday” for flight deals. On Tuesday, November …
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These are the most expensive shopping streets in America
Many retailers are closing stores, but luxury still seems to be thriving. Cushman & Wakefield has crunched the numbers to find the most expensive streets shopping streets in America. These shopping areas have thrived despite the retail apocalypse. If there’s a retail apocalypse going on, nobody told the stores on 5th Avenue. The upper reaches …
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An airline is offering $99 Black Friday discount tickets from the US to Europe
WOW Air has a Black Friday sales for one-way tickets from the US to Europe. Prices are as low as $99.99. There are only 1,500 seats available. Add plane tickets to the list of Black Friday deals. On Monday, WOW Air announced new discount fares for travel from the US to Europe in celebration of …
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50 of the most amazing photos taken in 2017
This year, 600 award-winning Reuters photojournalists worked across the world to document both major historic moments and the human stories that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. The team won the Pulitzer Prize in the Breaking News Photography category in 2016, and in 2017, their efforts have only continued. Ahead, take a look at 50 of …
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New York City’s secret subway line with antique cars is going back into service — here’s what it’s like to ride it
The New York City subway system is one of the most fascinating curiosities in a city full of mysteries. Miles of underground track shrouded in darkness, littered with abandoned stations and secret passageways — it’s a common object of desire for the urban explorers among us. And, occasionally, New York City acknowledges the delightful mystery …
Here’s how to navigate one of the most epic New York food traditions — ‘Dim Sum’ in Chinatown
Dim sum in New York’s Chinatown neighborhoods is a popular tradition among Chinese-Americans, and the larger New York community. It can be a chaotic and intimidating experience for first-timers We went to Jing Fong Restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown to explain how to do it right Forget brunch. Dim sum in Chinatown is the better New …
One of the largest pyramids in the world is a Bass Pro Shops megastore with rumored ties to mythical curses
One of the largest pyramids in the world is a Bass Pro Shops megastore in Memphis, Tennessee. The pyramid also hosts a hotel, indoor swamp, and bowling alley. However, for roughly a decade, the pyramid was empty — and some believed it was cursed due to a crystal skull installed by the owner of the …
14 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on things millennials actually want to buy
Millennials prefer spending money on experiences rather than things. Research says this approach makes people happier. We put together a list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on travel and other experiential gifts. Millennials prefer spending money on experiences rather than things — especially when those experiences can be Instagrammed. And it turns out …
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Here’s what it’s REALLY like to be a Delta Air Lines flight attendant, one of the most competitive jobs out there
Employees rank Delta Air Lines as one of the best places to work. Delta flight attendants, who consider the job extremely gratifying, say that it can also be difficult and competitive. Danny Elkins, who’s been a flight attendant with Delta for more than 35 years, shared with Business Insider what it’s really like. He said …
This family of 5 has been sailing around the world for 9 years
The Gifford family left their home in Washington in 2008 to sail around the world. They have not stopped since. We met up with them in the summer of 2016 in Noank, Connecticut to learn their story and to see how they all live on a 47-foot sailboat. Follow the Giffords on their journey. Special …
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Airbnb just bought Accomable, a startup that helps travelers with disabilities find places to stay
Airbnb just bought Accomable, a London-based startup that helps travelers with disabilities find places to stay around the world. Airbnb is also adding an “accessibility needs” checklist to its site to help people with particular disabilities search for accommodations that meet their specific needs. Accomable’s founders and team will join Airbnb. In a push to …
Meet Tony Robbins’ 24/7 personal trainer, who helped turn Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson into a movie star
Tony Robbins is 57 years old but his schedule is as physically grueling as it’s ever been. As the world’s most famous life coach, Robbins is constantly traveling the world and averages 60 events annually. It’s common for him to put in 16-hour workdays during one of his signature seminar events, and much of that …
7 fun, free things to do in New York City on New Year’s Eve this year
New York City should be on everyone’s list of once-in-a-lifetime New Year’s Eve destinations. The city is home to the world-famous Times Square ball drop, where last year more than two million people gathered in the chilly air to watch live performances and count down to midnight. And it’s free. Below, we’ve rounded up seven …
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The $500 million Museum of the Bible, founded by the Hobby Lobby president who’s embroiled in a ‘looted’ artifacts scandal, is set to open — here’s what it’s like
The $500 million private Museum of the Bible is set to open this week. Hobby Lobby’s president — who paid $3 million in a case involving smuggling artifacts earlier this year — is one of the driving forces behind the museum. The enormous museum will feature artifacts and recreate Biblical stories, as well as discuss …
What happens if a bird flies into an airplane engine
What happens if a bird flies into a plane engine? The event is called a bird strike. Each year, bird strikes cost US airlines an estimated $1.2 billion. Only part of those costs are from actual damage. The rest comes from flight delays and cancellations. A bird strike can disable a plane’s engine. But engines …
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These are the 20 best restaurants in New York City for large groups
Restaurant reservation website OpenTable just announced its list of the 100 best restaurants for group dining. 20 of those restaurants are located in New York City. The list was determined by the frequency with which users marked restaurants as being “great for groups.” Nothing can ruin an extended family gathering like slow service or messed-up …
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