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Fly Business Class This Summer
Lie-flat seats and lounge access don't have to mean a second mortgage. A handful of airlines consistently offer business class at prices worth a second look, and Z-class fares (discounted business tickets) are more available than most people realize.
If you want to fly up front on your next trip, these are the carriers worth taking a closer look at.
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Your Bali Instagram Post Could Get You Banned From the Island for Life
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Bali launched an immigration task force specifically targeting foreign creators doing commercial work on tourist visas. Penalties range from fines and deportation to lifetime bans from the island. Between January and mid-April 2026, 165 foreign nationals were deported and 62 detained.
If you're creating content in Bali, read this before you post.
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Where to Sleep, Splurge, and Save
No affiliate links. Just solid finds.
Photo: Ayã resort
Komodo Resort, Komodo National Park: Thirty-one teak-wood bungalows on a private island at the edge of one of the world's great natural wonders.
Fosshotel, Iceland: Multiple properties near lakes, mountains, and glaciers. Book 100 days out for two or more consecutive nights and save 15 percent.
Ayã Resort, Cyprus: New adults-only retreat sits above Ayia Thekla Beach with overwater-style suites, private pool options, and a 3,000-square-meter central pool.
Cuyuna Cabin Collection, Minnesota: Home to Minnesota's first Mirror Cabin, the property is adding six new cabins and the region's first floating sauna, alongside 70-plus miles of mountain biking trails.
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Uber Announces New Lost and Found Service (and Shares Weird Items Left Behind)
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More than a million phones were left in Ubers last year. But that’s not all.
Uber just released its 10th annual Lost and Found Index, along with a new service to help reunite riders with their stuff.
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The New Case for Epcot: Disney's Vision of the Future Is More Necessary Than Ever
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Walt Disney built Epcot as a proof of concept for a working city of the future, complete with a transit network that now moves roughly 50 million visitors a year across a property the size of San Francisco. It's one of the most successful transit systems in the United States, and most people walk right past it on their way to the monorail.
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Hollywood Burbank Airport’s New Terminal Is Built Around an Old Promise: Keep It Simple
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About an hour north of LAX, Burbank has always sold itself on one thing: convenience. A new 355,000-square-foot, 14-gate terminal called Elevate BUR opens this October, built to meet current FAA safety standards and seismic codes without changing what makes the airport worth using in the first place.
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The Closest Cannabis Lounge to LAX Is Throwing an El Tri World Cup Watch Party
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The Artist Tree in Hawthorne sits roughly equidistant between LAX and SoFi Stadium, and tomorrow, on June 11, it's throwing a watch party for Mexico's opening World Cup match against South Africa.
THC-infused cocktails, cannabis brand activations, edibles tastings, and the game on multiple screens with sound. The POGuafresca alone is worth the trip.
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Mallorca Has More Than a Dozen Iberostar Hotels. These 2 Show Their Range.
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One quiet, boutique-style property on the southern coast. One family-friendly resort up north. Both run on 100 percent renewable electricity, with locally crafted furniture, refillable bath amenities, and zero single-use plastics.
Iberostar makes a convincing case for Mallorca, whether you're after a couples’ retreat or a family vacation.
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Next Big Destination for 2027
We're collecting nominations for the next big destination of 2027. Think places on the verge of a moment: emerging cities, underrated regions, and destinations that travelers haven't fully discovered yet but are about to.
Where should the world be looking next?
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