Jimmy Im, Author at Travelbinger.com

Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Rivals The Best In Chicago (PHOTOS)

Jimmy ImAugust 22, 2023August 19, 2023

The view from your hotel is everything. Case in point: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The swanky hotel had a $100 million renovation in 2017, experiencing a major facelift that proved...

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Traveling With Lower Back Pain – From Someone Who Broke His Back

Jimmy ImJuly 31, 2023July 27, 2023

Five years ago, I was involved in a boat accident in St. Maarten and I broke my back. As a travel writer, I have obviously learned the best I can...

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6 Most Essential Things To Pack For Your Next Long Flight

Jimmy ImJuly 26, 2023July 23, 2023

I could write a book on mastering long-haul flights, mostly because I've made so many mistakes in the past — and we obviously learn from our mistakes. Now, after flying...

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7 Travel Tips To Plan An Unforgettable Summer Vacation 2023

Jimmy ImJuly 20, 2023July 15, 2023

Having traveled to hundreds of destinations over fifteen years, I've mastered the art of traveling well. In fact, I've endured the long flights and multiple layovers, checked into over 600...

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The ultimate reason why travel brings us happiness

Jimmy ImJuly 10, 2023July 1, 2023

Why do 1.4 billion people travel every year? It's the ultimate key to happiness. Let me explain. At the Virtuoso conference a few summers ago, CEO Matthew Upchurch said travel...

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This is why St. Pete’s beaches are better than Miami

Jimmy ImJune 20, 2023June 10, 2023

I brought the rain from Miami, but as you can see from this photo, the sun is finally out! And more importantly — St. Pete beaches vs Miami or Clearwater?...

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7 Things You Need To Know About Flying First Class In The USA

Jimmy ImJune 19, 2023June 10, 2023

On my last flight from Chicago, I paid for a first class ticket (I don't have status with United). It was $278 one-way but, after I did the math, it...

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Crescent Park in NOLA Is Worth The Visit

Jimmy ImMay 30, 2023May 26, 2023

There's a lot to do in New Orleans, which is why tourists never make it to Crescent Park NOLA in the Bywater District of New Orleans. I wrote about it...

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Four Seasons Bora Bora Review: Is it worth the hype?

Jimmy ImMay 24, 2023May 20, 2023

Compared to typically intimate Bora Bora properties, Four Seasons Bora Bora feels like a “mega resort” in this jetset destination with 108 Tahitian-style villas and sprawling grounds on its own...

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Local’s Guide For Best Things To Do In New Orleans

Jimmy ImMay 23, 2023May 20, 2023

I recently ran into a friend in New Orleans, who was celebrating her honeymoon. It was her first time in the Big Easy, so naturally everyone she knew gave her...

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What should you see in Quito? The views, views, views.

Jimmy ImMay 18, 2023May 14, 2023

After a fairly quick flight from Atlanta (approximately 5 hours), and a breeze through the very modern airport (new as of 2 1/2 years ago), I'm very surprised with Quito...

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Why Quito Ecuador is a bucket list destination for young travelers

Jimmy ImMay 17, 2023May 14, 2023

There are two things Instagram influencers love: a big following and tons of attention. They get a whole lot of this in Quito, Ecuador, a bucket list destination becoming the...

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5 Things Annoying Passengers Should Never Do On A Plane

Jimmy ImMay 10, 2023May 5, 2023

There are some annoying things passengers should just *never* do on a plane. I should know. In my 15-year travel career, I’ve taken hundreds of flights, clocking almost a million...

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5 Luxury Things To Do In Phuket On A Budget

Jimmy ImApril 25, 2023June 8, 2023

Phuket obviously has a reputation as a backpacker sanctuary (thanks to the book/movie The Beach, which brought global attention to budget travelers back in the late 90s). The allure is...

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5 Tips: How To Choose The PERFECT Vacation Destination

Jimmy ImApril 18, 2023April 9, 2023

As much as I travel for work, I like to carve out time for a vacation (ironically, my job is not a vacation!). When I do have the time to...

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5 Las Vegas Resorts To Book For Luxury Travelers

Jimmy ImApril 17, 2023April 9, 2023

Most people who plan Las Vegas trips either go for "below budget" friendly or gangbusters luxury. If you're reading this story, you're definitely not creeping on the Circus Circus website....

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So You Want To Be A Travel Influencer? Here’s How.

Jimmy ImApril 13, 2023April 9, 2023

Everyone has been asking me to clarify two things: The difference between travel writers and travel influencers, and how to become a travel influencer. While I believe, to some degree,...

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Travel Tips: Everyone You Should Tip Including Tour Guide

Jimmy ImApril 9, 2023April 9, 2023

I tip when I travel, and I tip well. Like you, I tip valet, bellmen, housekeeping, waiters, bartenders, masseuses, my hairdresser, the pet groomer, room service, tour guides, taxi drivers,...

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6 Reasons Why Travelers Now Splurge On Luxury Hotels

Jimmy ImMarch 29, 2023March 26, 2023

To upgrade or not to upgrade... that is the hardest decision in life. You can stay at an average hotel and save hundreds of dollars, or you can splurge on...

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The best safari lodges in Zimbabwe

Jimmy ImMarch 1, 2023March 4, 2023

At Kanga Camp, a “room with a view” is an understatement. From my patio, which is right on the bank of a sprawling water hole, a four-foot crocodile protrudes from...