After 27 years in jail, Mandela helped prevent civil war and became South Africaâs first black president. By the time of his death he'd become a renowned statesman and global icon. Discover how Mandela went from prison cell to presidential office.
The Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson is officially the worldâs most expensive, with rates now starting at approximately $80,000 per night. In addition to having the biggest price tag, itâs also the largest suite in Europe.
While there are cost efficient vacations available â you can even staycation at home â it will cost you to pick up and go this summer. According to American Express, the average vacation expense per person in the United States is $1,145, or $4,580 for a family of four. When youâre calculating the cost of your vacation, donât be fooled by the proposed cost on hotel rooms and airfare. What is often missing from those figures as you book can be significant: taxes. Travel-related taxes can boost your travel cost by more than 50%.