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See inside Kykuit, a 40-room mansion in New York that once belonged to the richest man in the world

Kykuit, a mansion built by John D. Rockefeller in 1913, features an art gallery, sprawling gardens, and a collection of vintage cars. more

Talia Lakritz (via Business Insider) | 5/13/24

A millennial couple invested in a $143,000 vacation home in Bali. It's become the crux of their early retirement strategy.

The couple wanted to invest in a tangible asset, and settled on the idea of building a villa in Bali. They hope to retire there within six years. more

Amanda Goh (via Business Insider) | 5/12/24

I gifted myself an adult gap year for my 30th birthday. I've never been this happy and I'm the most broke I've ever been.

Alma Rex-Ezonfade quit her tech job to take a one-year sabbatical. She's more broke than ever, yet the happiest she's been. more

Jane Zhang (via Business Insider) | 5/12/24

How Madonna's Face Ended Up On Brazilian Brick Weed Packaging Ahead Of Her Huge Concert In Rio

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo read more more

El Planteo (via Benzinga) | 5/8/24

Disney World theme parks are becoming remote working hotspots

Writers, techies, and social media workers are just some of those heading down to Orlando and sharing their experiences online. more

Nathan Rennolds (via Business Insider) | 5/5/24

Some millennial and Gen X parents are leaving it all behind to spend 6 figures on a family gap year. Here's how they budget and 'worldschool' their kids.

Want to quit your job and take your family on a gap year? Parents explain how they budget and "worldschool" their kids while traveling. more

Hillary Hoffower (via Business Insider) | 5/1/24

Take a look inside a historic 54-room Gilded Age mansion that belonged to one of America's richest families

The Vanderbilt Mansion is located on 153 acres of land in Hyde Park, New York. The National Park Service offers tours to the public. more

Talia Lakritz (via Business Insider) | 4/30/24

Toronto Pearson food service workers return to job after ratifying tentative deal

Airline caterer Gate Gourmet says its employees have voted in favour of a tentative deal with management, putting them back on the job as soon as today. more

Via Global News | 4/30/24

Yacht Market Sees A Shift As Pandemic-Era Buyers Sell, Prices Dip: 'The Industry Is Going Back To 2019'

The pandemic-induced surge in yacht sales is now showing signs of a reversal, with many buyers from the COVID-19 era now putting their vessels up for sale. This trend has led to a slight drop in … more

Benzinga Neuro (via Benzinga) | 4/30/24

Everyone is visiting Japan. An extended currency slump means the tourists will just keep coming.

Tourists are staying longer and spending more as the yen continues its slide against the dollar. more

Shubhangi Goel (via Business Insider) | 4/29/24

7 Reasons Renting an RV Should Be On Every Family’s Summer Bucket List

(NewsUSA) - Summer vacations with the family are the stuff of lifetime memories, funny stories, and learning experiences. A family trip in a recreational vehicle (RV) can be the ultimate adventure, … more

4/28/24

See inside the eerie, abandoned Air Force base that spawned conspiracy theories and inspired 'Stranger Things'

Camp Hero, a former military base, has been plagued by conspiracy theories about the so-called "Montauk Project," which inspired "Stranger Things." more

Gabbi Shaw (via Business Insider) | 4/26/24

U.S. airlines will be required to give automatic refunds for disrupted flights

The U.S. Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant” delays. more

Via Global News | 4/24/24

You'll soon be able to get an automatic refund when your flight is delayed or canceled

The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked bags are delayed, too. more

Grace Dean (via Business Insider) | 4/24/24

See inside Etihad's giant Airbus A380 that is flying to the US again after being nearly forced into retirement

Etihad's A380 features "The Residence," a three-room suite considered the cream of the crop for first-class flying that comes with a bed and shower. more

Taylor Rains (via Business Insider) | 4/24/24

‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators loaded with debt despite rising demand

Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels. more

Via Global News | 4/23/24

Outdoor pet areas added to two more BC Ferries vessels

BC Ferries has added outdoor pet areas to two more of its vessels, bringing the total to six. more

Simon Little (via Global News) | 4/23/24

How Africa's first caviar won over Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe

Aciepenser built a caviar business in Madagascar, one of the world's poorest countries. It's won over Michelin-starred chefs. How did they do it? more

Jeremy Dreyfuss,Abby Narishkin,Robin Lindsay,Dorian Barranco (via Business Insider) | 4/22/24

I'm a college student studying abroad. I'm shocked at how many luxury trips my classmates take.

A college student thought studying abroad would entail cheap, short trips around Europe. But her classmates are heading to Dubai and the Alps. more

Katherine Borsting (via Business Insider) | 4/21/24

An American came back from Europe with a $143,000 phone bill after failing to set up international roaming

Rene Remund received a T-Mobile bill for $143,000 after traveling abroad without setting up roaming. The network ultimately agreed to let him off. more

Joshua Zitser (via Business Insider) | 4/19/24

The new American dream: leaving America

More and more Americans are deciding that the only way to get ahead financially, pay off debts, and save for retirement is to move abroad. more

Kelli María Korducki (via Business Insider) | 4/17/24

Lufthansa just got its first Airbus A350 fit with its upgraded Allegris cabin — which will soon include first class with a double bed. See inside.

After seven years, German flag carrier Lufthansa is finally launching its long-overdue cabin upgrades on flights to North America starting in May. more

Taylor Rains (via Business Insider) | 4/16/24

Hyatt is set to use modular tiny homes as hotel rooms at a new all-inclusive Caribbean resort — see inside

All-inclusive resorts are having a moment in the spotlight. Hyatt is betting modular tiny home-sized hotel rooms will capture the growing attention. more

Brittany Chang (via Business Insider) | 4/15/24

I Went on a $75,000 Luxury Air Cruise for 22 Days. Here's a Peek Inside the Over-the-Top Travel Experience Unlike Any I've Had Before.

I wanted to do something epic to celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary with my wife. more

Amanda Breen (via Entrepreneur) | 4/15/24

The billionaire's social calendar: The must-attend events for the world's wealthiest business icons

For people who can afford anything, billionaires keep it pretty predictable. Here are the conferences, parties, and travel destinations favored by the wealthy. more

Madeline Berg (via Business Insider) | 4/13/24