"The Martini"

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This Jamaican Resort Was Once Home to James Bond Author Ian Fleming. Now It’s Offering a 007-Themed Vacation.

The trip to GoldenEye includes a tour of author Ian Fleming’s villa, a bottle of Bollinger champagne, and a 007 Collector’s Edition of Blackwell Rum.  

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The Boeing 747 Might Be Gone, but It's Not Forgotten

The last Boeing 747 rolled off the assembly line on December 6, 2022 destined for Atlas Air Cargo Learn the history of the famous airplane, plus where you can still encounter one.

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Mobsters, Marilyn and Sinatra: The legendary Cal Neva Lodge is preparing for guests again

The legendary Cal Neva Lodge and Casino, once owned by Frank Sinatra, has been shuttered since 2013, locking inside its many secrets and scandals. But after being purchased by Oracle founder Larry Ellison, it's on the way to welcoming guests once more.

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Flight from L.A. to London reaches 801 mph as a furious jet stream packs record-breaking speeds

The Virgin Atlantic flight peaked at a whopping 801 mph Monday evening 35,000 feet over Pennsylvania, due to the jet stream, the high-altitude air current along which storms travel.

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Quit Your Job And Live Abroad in 2019: 10 Places So Cheap You Might Not Need to Work

Want to retire early or quit your job and move overseas? Here are the 10 cheapest places to live in 2019.

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Airstream's New Nest Camper is Cute and Practical | WIRED

The compact, lightweight Nest breaks with the aluminum tradition in favor of fiberglass.

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Best Places to Visit in 2018 Before They Get Too Popular - Thrillist

These places around the world are becoming more affordable, more accessible, and more intriguing than ever this year. Get there before th...

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How to Skip Airport Security Lines: TSA Pre-Check & Travel Hacks - Thrillist

Here's how to beat nine of the most unpleasant lines at the airport. Bathroom not included.

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The Future Hotel Room Is Already Here: Meet Your Robot Butlers and Mechanical Mini-Bar

The future hotel room is already here. Meet your robot butlers, mechanical mini-bar, and other high-tech gadgets hotels are starting to use.

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A Pilot Explains the Truth About Turbulence

A pilot explains what causes turbulence and whether it's dangerous.

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Route 66 Museum Opens in Abandoned Roadside Diner

The Mill served hungry travelers along the route in its heyday.

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What Happens to Old Hotel Bar Soap? Meet Orlando Charity Clean the World - Thrillist

Clean the World is collecting used hotel soap, melting it down, and making new soap to send to impoverished countries around the world.

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The 50 Best New Travel Apps for 2017

Download these must-have apps to help you plan a trip and save money.

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America's Greatest Living Hobos Share Their Secrets to Riding the Rails

Three past and present kings and queens of America's annual Hobo Convention explain how and why they ride the rails. It ain't always pretty.

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How to Pack a Suitcase Using Army Backpack Packing Tips - Thrillist

Service members are taught to pack as if their lives depend on it. Here's what they know that most civilians don't.

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Why Don't Airlines Have Parachutes for Passengers? | Mental Floss

Passengers aren't trained to use them, for starters.

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5 Tips for Getting Bumped Up to First Class | MONEY

Knowing how to ask goes a long way. As does being flexible and part of the airlines' loyalty program.

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My Top 6 Packing Tips

Hawaii to South-East Asia to Australia and New Zealand to Southern Africa: 8 countries, 3 continents, summer, winter, and a supreme packing challenge. So how do you pack for a multi-month, multi-location trip? Here are my tips to packing a diverse and compact suitcase!

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The World's Most Beautiful Places You've Never Heard of

It's a big world out there full of stunning scenery you've probably never laid eyes on -- until now. Here are 20 of the most…

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13 of the Strangest Restaurant Spots in America | Mental Floss

These all-American eateries are serving food from some surprising venues.

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The Brooklyn of Every State

Which 'hood in your state is a fixie and Mason jar mecca?

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8 Ways to Spot a Crappy Hotel When Booking Online

Yeah, there's a reason those room pics were shot with a fisheye lens...

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12 Things That Will Surprise You About Universal Studios Hollywood | Mental Floss

Not willing to play second fiddle to that other theme park (seriously, who allows their business to be run by a rodent?), Universal Studios Hollywood has its own set of hidden gems within its walls. In honor of the park's 50th anniversary year—that's right, it's turning the big 5-0—here's a rundown of fascinating tidbits you never knew about Universal Studios Hollywood.

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10 Things You Won't Be Able To Do Anymore If SkyMall Goes Away | Mental Floss

SkyMall, in-flight purveyors of the weird and useless, is in danger of disappearing from your seat-back pocket completely. Today, the magazine's parent firm Xhibit Corp. filed for federal bankruptcy court protection...