Joey Hadden

Insider’s reporter took her first cruise on board Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the largest ship of its kind.Joey Hadden/InsiderI took my first cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the largest ship of its kind.My inaugural cruise showed me how the lifestyle is appealing for many,…

Insider’s reporter visited Niagara Falls for the first time and was impressed by the daily rainbows and fireworks.Joey Hadden/InsiderI recently spent three days in Niagara Falls, Ontario, during a train trip through Eastern Canada.I explored Fallsview Trail, took a boat tour, and stayed in a hotel r…

I’ve taken trains around the US, Canada, and Europe in coach and business-class seats.During my abroad trips, the seats were comfier and the bathrooms were cleaner in my opinion. Trains are my favorite mode of transportation. I’ve taken local coach trains in the US throughout my life. Two years ago, I started taking long-haul train trips up and down the East Coast, trying out upgraded accommodations from business and first class to private sleeper cabins.In October 2021, I spent a total of 60 ho…

Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand made the list of the top five premium airlines in the world.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images, Bai Xuefei/Xinhua via Getty ImagesAirlineRatings.com named Qatar Airways as the world's best premium airline for 2024.The ranking evaluates factors like safety, fleet age, customer reviews, and innovation.Flight passengers looking for an upscale experience in the air book their travels with premium airlines.In May, AirlineRatings.com ranked the top premium airlines around the world in 2024. The website that rates air travel products and safety judged airlines on both criteria, as well as customer reviews, fleet age, and innovation.Five of the website's editors, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the travel industry, decided the winners.The ranking also includes categories for specific features, such as the best economy and business classes and the best long-haul travel airline in each region.Read on to find out which airlines topped the list.

<p class=“ingestion featured-caption”>Travel host Samantha Brown shared her favorite underrated destinations. Bkamprath/Getty Images, Joey Hadden/Business Insider</p><ul class=“summary-list”><li>Samantha Brown shared three underrated travel destinations to avoid crowds.</li><li>Brown has visited over 90 countries in her 20-year career as a seasoned travel host.</li></ul><p>From Europe and Asia to South America and Australia, <a target=“_blank” href=“https://samantha-brown.com/about-samantha/”>Sa…

The last night of my two-week trip to Europe was the best one. But it didn’t start out that way. Back in October 2022, I was staying in an Airbnb in Roggwil, a 1,910-acre village in the rolling hills of Switzerland that’s about an hour west of Zurich by train. I selected this Airbnb rather than booking accommodations in the city to save some money.I thought Roggwil was a quiet, modest village with friendly families and a stunning mountain backdrop. When I crossed paths with people, I noticed the…

Tara Cannon and her family have explored over 30 countries. She says unique, affordable stays are perfect for parents traveling with kids.

A flight expert shared his favorite — and least favorite — airports for early morning flights.Carola Frentzen/picture alliance via Getty Images, Zul Trionggono Edoardo/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesTravel expert Gilbert Ott advises booking early flights to avoid delays.The best airports for early flights are well-located and have hotels and good food.No one wants to wake up before the sun comes up to get to the airport, but taking the first flight out has its perks, says Gilbert Ott, a travel expert who flies roughly 200,000 miles a year.Ott, who shares his insights on air travel on his blog God Save the Points, told Business Insider that in his experience, the earliest flights are the least likely to be delayed."If it's one of the first flights of the day, most of those planes are parked overnight at that gate. They're not arriving that early and getting cleaned and changed," he said.Ott said some airports can make an early flight a breeze, and others are more likely to make your morning flight feel lik

The best and worst airports to have an early morning flight, according to a travel expert who flies 200,000 mi

A travel expert suggests visiting destinations like Paris and New York City during shoulder season for a better experience with fewer tourists.