ALG Vacations Announces Early Booking Escapes

One of the best things about running is the low barrier to entry—throw on some sneakers and you’re ready to go. But as you start to increase your mileage, whether you’re training for the New York City Marathon, a Rock 'n' Roll half, or a local 10k, you start to realize that what you wear, how you fuel, and the accessories you carry are all critical to your success—in other words, there comes a time when you'll want to upgrade your road running shoes or swap out that old gym shirt for a moisture-wicking option.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tobi Oluwole, a 30-year-old former sales manager at a Big Tech firm who recently relocated to France. His former employer is known to Business Insider but is not named for confidentiality. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

Oct 3, 2024 • 5 min read

Marriott announced changes to its partnership with Uber on Tuesday, including devaluing riders' points-earning potential while adding new yet less-than-worthwhile perks.

Amazon's second Prime Day of the year, officially dubbed the Prime Big Deal Days, is returning once more. And while the savings event doesn't officially begin until Tuesday, October 8, Amazon has already started rolling out early deals across all major categories, including best-selling tech, comfortable clothing and shoes, luggage and bags, outdoor gear, and more. We're even seeing early deals on big ticket items like noise-canceling headphones and luggage sets, as well as travel essentials like toiletry bags, packing cubes, and neck pillows. The earlier you start shopping, the better your chances are to snag popular items before they sell out. Below, we've rounded up the top early Prime Day deals for travelers to add to their shopping carts now.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gabriel Escobar , a 22-year-old actor and social media content creator. It has been edited for length and clarity.

If you aren't cruising with kids, the family-friendly lines can sometimes seem a little too kid-friendly.

Frontier Airlines announced 22 new routes across its United States network, launching in December. 

Virgin Voyages is set to bring back its popular month-long cruise pass for Summer 2025, offering travelers the opportunity to spend up to 40 nights at sea across the company's fleet. Starting at $14,999 for two people, the pass allows passengers to enjoy a long-haul vacation with premium perks, including access to a Central Sea Terrace stateroom, Wi-Fi, laundry services, and early shore excursion and dining reservations.

Classic Vacations has recently unveiled significant technology upgrades aimed at empowering travel advisors. The centerpiece of this investment is an enhanced Online Booking Platform, allowing advisors to book multi-destination, multi-room itineraries with real-time rates and availability, including access to Classic's exclusive "Preferred" 5-star hotel inventory.

The Walt Disney World Resort announced that travelers can save up to $200 per night for 2025 vacations when booking a three-night, two-day room and ticket package.

When I started my new job, I was thrilled to discover the position would entail occasional travel.