We made it to Friday, readers. Let's celebrate with some luxe daydreaming. In this week's edition of Insider Life, we're bringing you our top reads from the intersection of health, culture, and travel. Today, we'll show you a superyacht you can stay on for $3 million, tell you the worst cities to buy a home in right now, and explore accusations of "toxic positivity" and bullying at Lululemon's retail stores.
Let's dive in.
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For $3 million, you could spend 10 days as a VIP on Earth 300, a nuclear-powered, emission-free superyacht – or, if you're a lucky student or scientist, you could be invited aboard for free. Per the superyacht's CEO, it's the size of a cruise ship, with technology that rivals an aircraft carrier and explorer vessel.
Read more about the Earth 300.
The US housing market is in a frenzy as high prices, low inventories, and competitive bidding wars make it difficult to put down roots. LendingTree recently ranked the US metro areas with the most competitive homebuyers, and found seven cities buyers should avoid.
These are the worst cities to try to snag a house in right now.
Lululemon employees have reported an environment of "toxic positivity" that leaves some feeling pressured to share deeply personal information with managers. Plus, some say the constant feedback can feel like bullying, and the pressure to stay active is emotionally taxing.
See what Lululemon's retail staff is saying about workplace culture.
This interactive map shows where you can travel right now depending on your location and vaccination status - just enter your departure and arrival locations to see what restrictions apply.
See where you're eligible to travel right now.
Wealthy homeowners are splurging on $40,000 luxury stoves that won't arrive for months. The wait for the coveted stove - which has six gas burners, two ovens, and an electric griddle - is fueled by surging demand, pandemic-related supply chain issues, and a chip shortage.
More on that stove - and other household appliances - here.
Rolls-Royce is reinventing its classic luxury brand. The automaker saw record-breaking first-quarter sales, which were driven largely by its first-ever Cullinan SUV, which retails at $330,000 - to start.
Learn more about the luxury SUV.
These eight NYC preschool consultants and experts know how to get your child into a prestigious program. Based on recommendations and referrals from industry experts, we compiled a list of professionals who can help with the process of enrolling your kid into a private preschool.
Meet the eight preschool whisperers.
Billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison just spent $80 million on a Palm Beach mansion that sits on 520 feet of ocean frontage and has seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a home theater, and a swimming pool. But he's not going to live there - instead, he's tearing it down.
Plus…
- It's going to be a "hot vax summer" - but maybe not for Airbnb renters. Here's why.
- Millennials reveal their 105 favorite brands, from Gucci to Amazon. See their top picks.
- Peloton has a new competitor - and it lets you play games and watch streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Twitch. Check out the latest indoor exercise bike.
- Chefs reveal six brunch dishes to always order, and six to skip. See their recommendations.
- Billionaire hedge-fund manager Steve Cohen just sold his NYC penthouse after eight years and a 74% discount. More details on the sale here.