Monica Humphries

Waiheke Island, off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, is a vacation spot for the rich and famous. The island is home to ritzy vineyards and million-dollar properties.

I didn't spend long enough in the airport lounge. Before heading to New Zealand, I had a 10-hour layover in Los Angeles.

Business Insider's reporter toured the secret room where Air New Zealand pilots sleep on long-haul Boeing 777-300ER flights.

On Rocky Mountaineer trains, SilverLeaf Plus is similar to first class and comes with two exclusive bar cars, an extra tour guide, and other perks.

Lounge access and beds were perks Business Insider's author discovered in business class. Meanwhile, in economy, amenities were much more basic.

A couple left behind a stressful life in the US for Boquete, Panama, where they fell in love with the cheap living, mild weather, and friendly people.

Foto: Monica Humphries/Business Insider Last spring, my friends and I accidentally rented an electric car on a trip to Italy.

It wasn't a lousy pillow or poor snack choice that Business Insider's reporter regretted on a long-haul flight to Japan. It was her flight schedule.

In June 2022, I headed to New Zealand for the second time. I was eager to return to a country filled with rolling green hills, fresh seafood, and welcoming people.

Courchevel 1850 is one of the world's most luxurious ski resorts. It attracts high-net-worth visitors who come for Michelin stars, luxury lodging, and designer stores.