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What to Know With Less than 200 Days Until Qatar World Cup
With less than 200 days until kickoff, here are some topline details to help fans and potential attendees to learn and prep for the World Cup in Qatar.
United Airlines Launches Fly Now, Pay Later Travel Payment Plan
Most of us would love to travel now -- like, right now. But, having to pay for it right now always seems to get in the way. United Airlines wants to make every impetuous travelers' dreams a reality with the new Uplift “fly now, pay later” deferred payment option.
Travel Wright Is Every Architourist’s Dream Come True
From Amsterdam to Japan, Mexico to Fallingwater, get unique insight into America’s most beloved architect while savoring local culture and cuisine.
Lock in Low Airfares for a Full Week with Hopper’s Price Freeze Tool
Shopping for the cheapest flights has never been easy. Buy too far in advance or too last-minute and, either way, you’ll pay a premium. Thanks to a clever new tool, travelers can now lock in pricing for up to a week before pulling the trigger.
Supertramped Co.’s Conversion Camper Van Is Part Tiny Home, Part Surf Shack
There’s something so appealing about flippantly abandoning our worldly belongings, tossing our iPhones into the ocean, and living the simple life on a beach in Costa Rica. One U.K.-based company distilled that daydream down into a single, one-of-a-kind camper van unlike any we’ve ever seen.
Stay at This Mississippi Hotel and Adopt a Shelter Dog at Checkout
From car rides to snowstorms to long sunrise hikes, dogs make everything better. They also make travel better, but not everyone has a dog or can take theirs with them while traveling. One Mississippi hotel is offering a unique adoption program to provide guests with free shelter pups during their stay.
World’s First All-Electric Commercial Test Flight Touches Down in Canada
Cutting-edge engineers around the world are setting their sites on the skies to find ways to electrify aircraft. Last week, a small single-engine seaplane made history with a world-first flight that could pave the way for cleaner and greener air travel.
Christmas Isn’t Over Yet at NYC’s Arthouse Hotel
Christmas isn't over -- not yet. For the Christmas-obsessed among us who relish an extra week or three of good tidings and the classic movies that celebrate the holidays, one New York City hotel has transformed its lobby into a shrine to honor the most iconic Christmas films of all time.
Starting in 2020, New Laws Will Come Down Hard on Unruly Air Passengers
With shrinking seats, Draconian baggage restrictions, and surly flight attendants, air travel seems to be getting worse. It’s enough to drive even the most patient passengers mad, in some cases to the point of air rage. Starting in 2020, new legislation will come down hard on unruly flyers.
This Vintage Double-Decker Bus Is a Modern Glamping Escape in the Heart of Wales
Airbnb has proven that just about anything from oversized potatoes to the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile can serve as an extraordinary overnight guest room. Add to that list one more unique glamping getaway: A vintage double-decker bus in the heart of the Welsh countryside.
Visit Any U.S. National Park for Free in 2021 on These 5 Days
The U.S. government gets a lot wrong, but one thing it nailed more than a century ago was the founding of the National Park Service. Most NPS sites are already quite affordable. On select dates this year, however, visitors can experience every NPS site completely free of charge.
Thailand’s Surreal The Library Resort Is a Bibliophile Traveler’s Dream Getaway
Themed restaurants and hotels are often hit-or-miss. In the hands of a sophisticated designer, however, a themed eatery or luxury resort can be extraordinary. Mere feet from one of Thailand’s most famous beaches, one designer hotel is proof of the latter.
O.N.S Menswear Makes Versatile, Packable Gear For Modern Urbanites
O.N.S menswear provides lightweight and packable for men who need versatility on the go, whether it's for making rounds around the city or traveling to new destinations.
Airship002 Is a Retro-Future Airbnb Cabin Tucked Into the Scottish Highlands
You can find anything from treehouses and yurts on Airbnb. If you’re headed to the Scotland, you can add “retro-cool submarine” to that list.
These 5 Vacation Destinations Want to Send You Home with a Puppy
No one needs an incentive to take a vacation, but bringing home a (mostly free) puppy is pretty good motivation nonetheless.
England to Unveil the World’s Longest Coastal Hiking Path Later This Year
This year, England will unveil another world-class thru-hiking trail with the longest continuous coastal hiking path on the planet.
The Greenest Planes of the Future Could Run on Plant-Based Fuel
It’s unclear whether electric planes are a viable option. Forward-thinking experts are looking to alternative fuel sources that are much greener -- literally.
Looming Real ID Deadline Extended Until October 2021
For some in the U.S., there is a glimmer of hope that could make air travel a bit easier this fall.
You Can Demand a Cash Refund (Not a Voucher) for Your Canceled Flight
If your flight is canceled or heavily delayed, you are entitled to a full refund. Period.
Airplane Seating Could Look Very Different in the Wake of COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way we travel for the foreseeable future. Even the way air passengers are seated may look very different in the next few years.
After COVID-19, Travel Bubbles Could Be the First Step for Travelers
Some countries are slowly reopening to visitors. Others are only allowing those from neighboring countries in what is being called "travel bubbles."
Could This Remodeled School Bus be the Skoolie Adventure of Your Dreams?
One Vegas-based company has joined the 'skoolie' movement by converting disused school buses into modern, Instagram-worthy adventure rigs.
See the Solar Winds at Finland’s Northern Lights Wilderness Camp
In the past few years, Finland has become ground zero for some of the world's best aurora borealis viewing. The recently debuted Northern Lights Wilderness Camp in Finnish Lapland might be the purest, prettiest (and priciest) way to see the one-of-a-kind phenomenon.
Win 1 Trip Every Year in the Life of Adventure Travel Contest
In Exodus Travels' new Life of Adventure Travel Contest, three lucky winners will each win one adventure trip per year for the next 25 years. That's a free, bucket-list-worthy vacation every year through 2045. That’s not a bad haul for five minutes’ worth of data entry.
Meet the Street Dogs of Chernobyl on a One-of-a-Kind Airbnb Experience
If you like radioactive fallout, post-Apocalyptic towns, and dogs, Airbnb has the perfect niche travel experience for you. Amid Chernobyl’s growing popularity as a tourist destination, the company is offering a unique opportunity to visit the infamous disaster site and do some social good in the process.
Norway Announces Stunning New Whale-Watching Museum Inside the Arctic Circle
From the world's largest underwater restaurant to a $2 million roadside toilet, Norway has proven it can make anything beautiful with a meticulous minimalist design aesthetic. Now, it's announced plans for the world's most stunning whale museum.
Now Is the Best Time to Score a Cheap Alaska Cruise for 2021
We’re now officially into winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. Most of the U.S. has seen its first snowfall -- even a blizzard or three -- so it’s unlikely many of us are daydreaming of an immediate Alaskan getaway. Right now, however, 2021 is the best time of year to start planning an Alaskan trip.
Nowaday Reignites the Roaring ’20s With Bespoke Vintage Car Tours of NYC
New York City is so iconic that it's difficult to imagine seeing it "in a new light." Now, one startup company is offering fresh, one-of-a-kind tours of the city in beautifully restored vintage cars.
Spend the Night in a Converted Grain Silo in Small-Town Texas
We’ve seen everything from faux Idaho potatoes to oversized tequila barrels to sheep wagons being used as impromptu “hotels.” So, it was only a matter of time before some small town decided to repurpose a few of its disused grain silos as shabby chic bedrooms for overnight travelers.
A Once-Abandoned Village Is Now the Most Scottish Hotel in Scotland
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village is a living museum at the intersection of the Outer Hebrides' rich history and its tiptoe into modernity. Now, travelers looking to dive deeper into that history can spend a night or two at the village living (almost) like a true 19th-century Scot.
Take a Two-Month Bahamas Sabbatical and Help Save the Planet in the Process
Except for the crazy few living in Florida, most Americans are in the clutches of another bitter winter. Most of us are already eyeing a tropical island getaway. How does two full months in the Bahamas sound? Now, Airbnb wants to send you there with the opportunity to do some social good in the process.
British Airways Is Bringing AI-Powered Robot Bartenders to U.S. Airports
One day soon, when the robots take over and enslave us all, we’ll wonder where it all went wrong. Should we have seen the signs? Replacing human bartenders with AI-powered automatons seems a likely start. British Airways is tempting fate anyway by trialing “robot” bartenders at two major U.S. airports.
The Viking-Inspired Arctic Bath Is Now Open in Swedish Lapland
Sadly, Game of Thrones is long over. If you still find yourself in a pit of Westeros-less despair, the Swedes may have just the cure. The Viking-inspired Arctic Bath that we covered last year is now officially open. It’s every bit as luxurious and out-of-this-world as we could’ve hoped.
The Isle of Man Encourages Visitors to Lock Away Their Smartphones
The majority of us agree that we’re addicted to our phones, social media, and the internet in general. Yet, we just can’t seem to break free. Now, a clever initiative in Britain’s Isle of Man encourages visitors to temporarily swap their digital devices for a collection of old-school alternatives.
You Can’t Have a Fear of Heights If You Want to Stay at Cliff Boutique Hotel
If standing at the edge of a 2,000 foot high cliff isn’t enough of an adrenaline rush, Cliff Boutique’s pool should satisfy you.
Travel Destinations to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
We can't resist a good reason to travel, especially when the novelty has worn off the new year. And what better reason could there be than self-improvement?
JetBlue Founder’s Breeze Airways to Serve Off-the-Beaten-Path Airports
Air travelers love and love to hate budget airlines. In 2020, one more carrier will join the fray, and it’s promising to be “the world’s nicest airline.”
Book Your All-Inclusive Stay Aboard the International Space Station for $55 million
Until now, even the well-heeled couldn't attempt this. Next year, though, travelers may be able to add "space vacation” to their once-in-a-lifetime to-do lists.
This Map Will Take You on the Same Road Trip in ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’
From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, this online map by CarRentals.com charts the wild, psychedelic journey taken in Hunter S. Thompson's novel 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'. Mescalin not included.