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☆ My kids finally convinced me to go on a cruise. The typical megaships aren't for me, but I found a way better alternative.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

After my kids begged to go on a cruise, we took two within a couple of months. I preferred our smaller expedition trip over the traditional megaship cruise. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Eventually, I relented and booked a weeklong voyage on Royal Caribbean, which owns the largest cruise ships in the world.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Royal, National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions Locations: Iceland

☆ I went glamping in the Sahara Desert. I thought I'd hate it, but even the freezing temperatures didn't get me down.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

At first, I didn't realize what I was in forThe Sahara Desert can get cold at night. Jamie Davis SmithWhen I signed up for the trip, I naively assumed a desert in North Africa would be comfortable in December. Fortunately, the desert camp was much nicer than I expectedThe Sahara Desert camp felt surprisingly cozy. Jamie Davis SmithMy camp in the Sahara — El Borj, located in Erg Chebbi — was anything but basic. Jamie Davis SmithI woke up early, in time to catch the golden sunrise over the dunes.

Persons: —, Jamie Davis Smith, Erg Chebbi —, I'd, glamping Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Morocco, North Africa, Erg, Moroccan

While he pulled back his price target to $26 from $32, the new target still indicates shares surging 126% from Wednesday's close. Fox's fiscal third quarter results came above Rief Ehrlich's expectations, which she noted were encouraging "amid a difficult linear advertising environment." — Fred Imbert 5:50 a.m.: Wall Street on the sidelines for Airbnb Airbnb's weaker-than-expected forward guidance has analysts worried about the company's growth outlook. Post pulled back his price target by $8 to $160, just 1.3% above where shares closed on Wednesday. Meanwhile, analyst Eric Sheridan moved his price target slightly higher to $130 from $123, suggesting around 18% downside.

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☆ Newlywed says in viral TikTok she was hounded by Sandals resort staff trying to up-sell her during her honeymoon
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The couple paid nearly $5,000 for their stay, but said the all-inclusive resort was "not a vacation." A woman known online as Sam Doll went viral on TikTok for detailing her honeymoon with her husband at Sandals Royal Bahamian. Related storiesHer previous positive experience at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico inspired her to book at Sandals Royal Bahamian. AdvertisementIn addition to the human "pop-up ads" — as commenters dubbed the workers — staff ignored the privacy sign on the couple's door, she said. AdvertisementAlthough Sam said she probably won't be returning to a Sandals Resort, regulars have reached out with recommendations, including another Sandals location, for any future all-inclusive Caribbean vacations.

Persons: Sam Doll, —, Sam Organizations: Service, Royal, Business, BI, Unique Travel, butlers Locations: Mexico

☆ 'They just come, take a nice selfie ... and leave.' Overtourism returns, but cities are fighting back
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Many cities have come full circle to worrying about too many tourists rather than too few. "They just come, take a nice selfie, publish them on social media, increase the popularity of this place … and leave," she said. And an additional 50 million international tourist arrivals are expected per year — mostly from Asia — between now and 2030, according to the U.N.'s World Tourism Organization. James Matsumoto| Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesSome travelers supported Bhutan's $200 per day Sustainable Development Fee, which was announced in 2022. Managing 'tourist flow'The United Nations World Tourism Organization secretary-general, Zurab Pololikashvili, told CNBC Travel that the key to overcoming overtourism lies in "tourist flow."

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☆ Inside the Titan: Quiet and Cramped, With a Single Porthole
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Anushka Patil | Jacey Fortin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Passengers seeking a glimpse of the R.M.S. Titanic aboard the submersible that disappeared in the North Atlantic this week have endured hours in a dangerous drop to the ocean floor aboard a cramped craft with a single porthole. Mike Reiss, a producer and writer for “The Simpsons,” boarded the vessel, known as the Titan, last summer. He said that passengers were required to sign a waiver that mentioned death three times on the first page. Passengers on his 10-hour journey — a trip than can cost up to $250,000 — were composed but excited, he said.

Persons: Mike Reiss, ” Organizations: Titanic, OceanGate Expeditions Locations: North

☆ A European startup airline said it bought an Airbus A380 to fly across the Atlantic starting next year despite other carriers ditching the jet due to high costs
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-29 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

European startup carrier Global Airlines has purchased its first plane — the Airbus A380 superjumbo. The plan differs from many other carriers that have been actively retiring the A380 due to high costs. A little-known startup carrier called Global Airlines has bought its first plane — the mammoth Airbus A380. The carrier announced the purchase on Monday, revealing the jet was acquired from German investment firm Doric Aviation. A few other carriers like Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa have also continued flying the A380 post-pandemic.

☆ Chase Aeroplan credit card review: A 70,000-point welcome bonus and unique travel perks make this card a good pick even if you don't fly Air Canada
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-16 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

Read our review Read Our Review A looong arrow, pointing rightReview: Is the Chase Aeroplan card the best credit card for you? It's not often an airline credit card makes waves with a strong welcome bonus and completely unique benefits, but the Aeroplan® Credit Card has managed to do just that. Free first checked bag on Air Canada flightsWith the Chase Aeroplan® Credit Card, the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation get a free first checked bag on Air Canada, Air Canada Express, and Air Canada Rouge flights. Carbon offsetsTo help reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions associated with travel, Air Canada will purchase carbon offsets for primary cardholders of the Chase Aeroplan® Credit Cardand all travel companions on the same award reservation, for any flight segments on Air Canada, Air Canada Express, and Air Canada Rouge. Otherwise, you're not eligible if you already have a Aeroplan® Credit Card open, or previously opened the card in the past 24 months.

☆ Crying on airplanes: Do we tear up more when we fly?
▼ + stars: | 2018-10-17 | by ( Starre Vartan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

If you’re traveling solo, you’re locked inside a small space with a group of strangers for the duration of your flight. So what can you do if you feel emotional when you fly? Self-regulate what you are watching or listening to, and avoid media that would normally make you feel emotional, De Luca suggests. That’s easier than ever – and may even change how often crying while flying happens. “Crying by yourself isn’t memorable to you the way crying on a plane is,” said Groening.

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One of the best perks that comes with The Platinum Card® from American Express is that you can access a ton of airport lounges. This morning, American Express announced another new expansion of one of the Platinum Card's best perks. While the Platinum Card has a higher fee than most credit cards — $695 — it also comes with rewards, perks, and benefits that more than outweigh that fee. The Centurion Lounges are only accessible to Platinum Card cardholders (and people with the invitation-only "Black" card). In addition to the Centurion Lounges, American Express operates eleven "International American Express Lounges" at foreign airports including in Mumbai, Delhi, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Sydney, and, most recently announced, Melbourne.

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