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She spent four months in France and Spain on a ,000 budget

In 2023, Rowena Hennigan came to a difficult but necessary conclusion — she needed an extended break from work. Hennigan was dealing with disrupted sleep, anxiety, brain fog — all normal symptoms of menopause – but it was wreaking havoc on her work and her mental health. She said she tried exercise, a new diet, […]

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Rich Chinese travelers are flocking to Tokyo to take advantage of the weak yen

July 26, 2024

Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan – February 23, 2018; Top luxury shopping streets with multi colored neon signs. Ginza avenues are lined with shops of expensive brands and restaurants in the heart of Tokyo. It is half past five p.m. on Friday. People flock to Ginza for shopping, dinner and drinking with their friends. Ginza became […]

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Southwest profit falls 46% as airline takes ‘urgent’ steps to increase revenue

July 25, 2024

Southwest Airlines airplanes are serviced at their gates at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Thursday forecast a potential drop in unit revenue for the third quarter as an oversupplied U.S. market has forced airlines to discount tickets […]

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Southwest to get rid of open seating, offer extra legroom in biggest shift in its history

July 25, 2024

A Southwest commercial airliner takes off from Las Vegas on Feb. 8, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters Southwest Airlines is ending open seating and will offer extra legroom seats on its airplanes as mounting pressure on the carrier to increase revenue prompts the biggest changes to its business model in its 53 years of flying. […]

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How the ultra wealthy travel in Paris

July 24, 2024

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Paris – the city of lights, of love, and of luxury. Over 30 million tourists touch down in the French capital each year, but only a select few see the high-octane opulence that Paris can offer. CNBC’s ‘First Class’ reveals the city […]

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How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

July 24, 2024

Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night. Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace which was converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has […]

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An Asian city is named the safest destination in the world for travelers

July 23, 2024

Singapore is the world’s safest city for tourists, according to new research by Forbes Advisor. The study, which analyzed factors such as crime, healthcare quality and risks of natural disasters, ascribed safety scores from 0 to 100 — with the safest cities receiving the lowest scores. Based on the study’s assessment, Singapore scored 0 points. […]

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Food, beer and bowls: London chef Ben Lippett shares his favorite places to unwind

July 23, 2024

Chef Ben Lippett, known as @dinnerbyben to his hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, built his audience with approachable guides to “really good home cooking.” Unsurprisingly though, Lippett’s inspiration comes from beyond the confines of his home, with much of it sitting just outside his door in his neighborhood of Peckham. Chef Ben […]