Loud luxury is slowly taking over social media — and when it comes to travel, it seems nothing exudes this concept more than overwater villas or bungalows.
29.02.2024 - 10:51 / insider.com
The world's elite had a busy year of jet-setting in 2023, spending thousands of dollars to fly private to events like Burning Man, the Super Bowl, and Sun Valley, Idaho's annual "summer camp for billionaires."
These ultra-rich people regularly splurge for the convenience of private aviation because they can skip the hassles of security and crowded passenger terminals.
And there's a lot of choice when it comes to business planes, with everything from the smaller HondaJet to the massive Bombardier Global 7500 on the market. The latter typically comes complete with a bedroom and entertainment room.
However, Textron Aviation's family of Cessna CitationJet aircraft proved to be the most popular in the US last year, performing a collective 273,522 flights in 2023, according to data from the aircraft-tracking website JetSpy.
Here's a closer look at the CitationJet series, which all offer varying ranges, speeds, and cabins to suit the needs of rich flyers.
Loud luxury is slowly taking over social media — and when it comes to travel, it seems nothing exudes this concept more than overwater villas or bungalows.
No landscape is as iconically associated with Arkansas as the Ozark Mountains. These forested highlands are crucial to the state's self-conception as a natural, rugged wonderland that incubates deep folk culture and a cherished sense of independence. The Ozarks dominate northwestern Arkansas, where they are divided into two geologic categories: the Springfield Plateau and the Boston Mountains.
The best hikes in Colorado are so much more than a chance to get some exercise. They’re also immersive experiences that invite travelers to slow down, be mindful, and engage all of their senses—like pausing to hear the call of a white-breasted nuthatch or breathing deeply to inhale the scent of pine.
February was a relatively quiet month in terms of travel advisory updates from the U.S. State Department.
Americans have their sights set on sunny beach destinations this spring.
On average, Americans will be taking five trips throughout spring, with weekend getaways being the most popular, according to Vacasa, a vacation rental management company. In addition, 84% of spring travelers have shifted their plans or planning behavior to be more budget conscious. There’s no need to max out the credit card by taking one of these affordable weekend getaways.
Luxury prices around the world increased by an average of 3.1% in 2023, with Manila (26%) leading the rankings and Dubai (15.9%*) in the second spot.
Whether you’re planning a grand family adventure or seeking a secluded retreat for two, the world of luxurious vacation properties and timeshares in the United States presents a realm of possibilities waiting to be explored.
Even as we travel around the globe, it’s easy to forget that our planet is part of a much larger celestial dance. Sure, we mark the orbit of the Earth around the Sun each year, but nothing reminds us that we are part of something much bigger than the experience of watching the Moon slide in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse.
The United States has more than 95,000 miles of shoreline, but where can you find the perfect patch of sand for a vacation? By analyzing its reviews, Tripadvisor ranked the top 10 beaches in the United States.
I've taken six overnight trains in the US and Europe, sometimes cheaply with shared accommodations and, in other cases, more expensive, private cabins.
There are plenty of iconic symbols that come to mind when I think of Japan — like towering pagodas and red torii gates. But the country has also become famous for its breathtaking cherry blossoms.