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☆ I've sailed on 50 cruises. Here are 4 I'd book again as someone without kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've been on over 50 cruises with eight different lines and almost always travel without kids. 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 . AdvertisementI've been cruising for over a decade and in that time, I've sailed on more than 50 ocean ships across eight different cruise lines. Since I don't have kids and rarely travel with children, I've learned that some cruise lines cater to adults better than others.

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☆ Fly like Iron Man. Join a battle in Wakanda. Here are the major theme park projects Disney has announced
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Artist concept for an attraction at a new “Cars”-themed area coming to Frontierland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. To mark the occasion, the company will create the first-ever audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney, with a level of complexity of technology that has yet to be seen in a Disney park. Across the esplanade at Disney California Adventure park, Avenger’s Campus will more than double in size, with construction beginning in 2025. Artist concept of Disney’s first theme park ride based on “Coco,” which breaks ground in 2026. In Paris, Disney’s first-ever theme park attraction based on “The Lion King” will be built at the renamed Disney Adventure World park.

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☆ From villains to Indiana Jones: Everything we learned at Disney’s parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Disney's classic baddies are getting their own theme park land at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. This area will differ from the one at Disney California Adventure, D'Amaro told the audience, and will take place in the wilderness. As part of the Tropical America's land Disney is creating Pueblo Esperanza, which means village of hope. DisneylandThe world of "Avatar" will make its way to Disney's California Adventure, D'Amaro shared Saturday. The Walt Disney World Resort version of the ride opened in June.

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☆ Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Boats full of tourists who arrive on the island, crowd the streets, and leave trash have led to the "worst season" ever, locals say. AdvertisementIn Athens and Greek islands, such as Santorini, there's a similar sentiment growing. Crowded monumentsVivian Antypa, an archaeologist and tour operator in Athens, told Business Insider that she loves working in tourism and meeting people from all over the world. Harris Doukas, the mayor of Athens, told Euro News that "Each visitor brings €0.40 to the city." "If the government takes action toward the right direction, we can make tourism better for the tourists and the locals."

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☆ Disney falls on concerns about its theme park business. Here's why we'd buy the stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Shares of Disney fell Wednesday as concerns about attendance at its theme parks overshadowed streaming profits and better-than-expected headline results. The combined streaming business — encompassing Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ — turned in its first-ever quarterly profit slightly ahead of schedule. Then, about two weeks ago, CNBC parent Comcast issued weak April-to-June results for its Universal theme parks business, which weighed on Disney's stock in that session . And, at this point, getting to profitability in the combined streaming business, which adds ESPN+ into the mix, was the biggest focus. "So, I do believe the parks business is in fundamentally good shape.

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☆ Disney may have a parks problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Disney Parks are the latest business to face slowing consumer demand in the face of higher prices. Disney’s parks business underperformed expectations and profit fell somewhat last quarter. It’s not just Disney that’s seeing a pullback — Bank of America Institute reported credit card transactions on travel ticked down in June. Disney’s domestic parks and international parks and cruises, though, are seeing different results: Disney’s international parks had increases in attendance and more rooms booked. The company noted that attendance at the parks was comparable to this time last year and spending per guest was up.

Persons: It’s, Hugh Johnston, ” Johnston, “, Marriott, “ We’ve Organizations: New, New York CNN, Disney Parks, Disney, of America Institute, Netflix, Hulu, ESPN, CNBC Wednesday Locations: New York

☆ They moved from the US to Italy to save their marriage. Here’s how that worked out
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Christina Sobolev, pictured, and her husband Pete bought and renovated a home in Santa Domenica Talao, Italy back in 2009. Chris Sobolev“A little over 15 years ago, Pete and I made the decision to purchase a property in Italy,” Christina Sobolev tells CNN. They then moved to Santa Domenica Talao, a village they’d first visited in 2009, and spent three to four years renovating the two-bedroom home. “Santa Domenica was initially a town with many abandoned houses falling into disrepair. “Once we had Santa Domenica Talao up and rolling, real estate agents in the area contacted us and wanted to work with us.

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☆ Here are 4 things we're watching closely in the stock market this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Stocks had a rough week, topped off with a pummeling Friday after the July jobs data came in weaker than expected. Until then, bad economic news was good news for the stock market, because it meant the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates sooner. On Thursday, a drop in U.S. manufacturing activity for July and a jump in initial jobless claims dragged down the market. Next week is light on economic data, so expect earnings reports and CEO commentaries to drive the market action. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ Goldman Sachs adds 4 new stocks to its conviction buy list
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Goldman Sachs added four new stocks to its conviction list going into August for equity investors looking to capitalize on the bull market. Dollar General , Philip Morris International , S & P Global and Woodward were the newest addition to the Wall Street firm's coveted stock list. For Dollar General, Goldman analysts believe the worries around low income consumer discretionary spend and competition are overdone. Meanwhile, Goldman said the market is underappreciating the growth opportunity for Philip Morris as the company innovates around its smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes. Both S & P Global and Woodward have recorded solid gains so far this year, rising 11% and nearly 17%, respectively.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman's, Philip Morris, Woodward, Goldman Organizations: Dollar, Philip Morris International, P Global, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ally Financial, Citigroup, Amazon, Nvidia

☆ Marquesas Islands: South Pacific archipelago is now a UNESCO site
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South Pacific. And, as of last weekend, they are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. According to data from the Institute of Statistics for French Polynesia (ISFP), 10,995 tourists visited the Marquesas in 2023. The Marquesas’ tourism industry is also managed out of Tahiti. Marquesan wood carving, dance and music form part of the islands’ heritage.

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☆ Americans aren't spending like they used to, and it's forcing a reckoning for companies from Starbucks to Whirlpool
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Alex Bitter | Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewShoppers are slowing down spending on everything from burgers to dishwashers, and that's bad news for a growing number of companies. While inflation has since cooled, Americans are still stuck with higher prices for many of the things they buy. Shoppers are slowing down food spending — even at grocery storesThe spending slowdown has hit restaurant chains, which have launched new deals to get customers in the door. Over the past two years, income growth has helped consumer spending beat expectations, Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe said in a note on Monday. One bright spot in consumer spending: Cruises, which are seeing record demand.

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☆ Get paid to visit luxury hotels and spas around the world—here's how
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

That's the opportunity available with the newest round of openings at Forbes Travel Guide, which evaluates the best hotels, restaurants, spas and cruises in the world. "We want our guests to think and behave like an average luxury traveler and carry out this role as if they were actually traveling." FTG inspectors are required to try food and drinks at the properties they visit in order to create a comprehensive appraisal. Because evaluators use their own cards when booking stays and travel, they accumulate a substantial amount of credit card rewards. For trips where a companion is required, FTG will cover their expenses as wellOne thing that will disqualify you right off the bat?

Persons: evaluators, they're, Amanda Frasier, Frasier, FTG Organizations: Forbes Travel, CNBC Locations: luxe, Americas, Asia, Europe

☆ Cruises are more expensive than ever. But a deal isn't impossible — if you have restraint
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Cruise lines were just beginning to reactivate their fleets after a tumultuous pause in operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic (remember that?). For the most part, if you want to pay that little but don't want to hunt for a deal, you're better off sticking with Carnival Cruise Line. Your budget vacation might not be so budget-friendly once onboardMass-market cruise lines have increasingly added pricey pay-to-play amenities to their new ships. The 22-year-old vessel is scheduled for many of the cruise line's cheapest-per-day itineraries this year. Carnival Cruise LineAnd while its mini-golf course, shows, and waterslide are free, you'll have to pay extra for the arcade games or to participate in the "Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea" or "Deal or No Deal" programs.

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☆ I've gone on cruises for as little as $60 a day. Here are my 6 secrets to finding last-minute travel deals.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Peggy Cleveland | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Holland America Line has its standby program, where travelers can sign up for last-minute cruises for as little as $99 a day. AdvertisementDoing so helps me get great deals — I've gone on new ships for cheap and cruises that cost as little as $60 a day. Here are my secrets to finding great last-minute prices on cruises. Sign up for a cruise line's loyalty programThe more you sail, the more perks you get. I've seen a lot of people share great deals they've found and tips for scoring discounts.

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☆ 3 ‘path of totality’ solar eclipse cruises will set sail in 2026 from Boston, Portugal and the UK
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Holland America Line is offering travelers the chance to sail along the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse. The cruise line is offering three trips that will put the ships in the "path of totality," including one round-trip from Boston. That trip will depart on a 35-day Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse on July 18, 2026. The 28-day Scandinavian Solar Eclipse trip starts on July 25, and departs from Dover, England, or Rotterdam with stops in Greenland and Scotland. The 13-day Mediterranean Solar Eclipse trip has an overnight stop in Barcelona and departs from Portugal on August 9.

Organizations: Vikings, Eclipse Locations: Holland America, Boston, Dover, England, Rotterdam, Greenland, Scotland, Barcelona, Portugal

☆ Katie Ledecky cruises in 1500-meter freestyle to win gold, set Olympic record
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Nicole Auerbach | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

NANTERRE, France — American swimming star Katie Ledecky cruised to victory in an event that’s become synonymous with her name, earning her first Olympic gold medal of the Paris Games in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle Wednesday. Ledecky set an Olympic record with a time of 15:30.02. 🙌 Katie Ledecky adds another gold medal to her legendary career achievements.#ParisOlympics | 📺 NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/skbxzj1CAj — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 31, 2024The Olympic gold medal is Ledecky’s eighth, which ties Jenny Thompson for the most for an American woman. Ledecky needs one more gold to tie Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for the most gold medals for any female Olympian. She won gold in her most dominant event in the most dominant fashion.

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☆ Costco just increased its membership prices — here are 8 things that make the annual fees worth it, as an employee
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Veronica Thatcher | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

From saving money by bulk-buying groceries to taking advantage of executive membership rewards, there are tons of reasons it's beneficial to shop at the warehouse. AdvertisementThe warehouse has a very flexible return policy on most merchandiseCostco has a flexible return policy with guaranteed customer satisfaction. The executive membership, in particular, offers great perksI love the rewards I earn through my Costco executive membership. On the other hand, the executive membership gives customers 2% cash-back rewards on qualified purchases. I'd say my family of four saves almost $1,000 each year, not including the 2% cash-back rewards I accumulate through my executive membership.

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☆ I ended up on 10-day cruise without all of my luggage because of one common travel mistake
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Jacqueline Dole | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

One bad experience taught me to never try to get to my departure city on the day my cruise leaves. I now always plan to arrive near the port city at least one day before my cruise's departure. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Our flight was delayed, and by the time we landed in our port city, we were in a panic. We didn't have time to wait for it if we wanted to make it onto our cruise.

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☆ The latest three-year cruise is running two months late
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Now, another company aiming to be the first to produce a round-the-world residential cruise at a reasonable price has delayed departure by two months. Villa Vie Residences was due to depart from Belfast on May 30. But after a couple of unexpected hiccups, the ship – the Villa Vie Odyssey – is still in the Northern Irish city. Villa Vie had bought the ship from Fred. Meanwhile, two people who were part of the Life at Sea management when the cruise was canceled have announced their own rival outlet.

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☆ I've sailed with every Royal Caribbean cruise line — here's how to pick the best one for you
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Royal Caribbean Group oversees Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. Here's how the cruise lines compare and how to pick the best one for your needs. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The cruise line's parent company, Royal Caribbean Group, oversees three businesses that all target different cruising segments: families (Royal Caribbean International), premium (Celebrity Cruises), and ultra-luxury (Silversea).

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