Catch an Exclusive $1,000 Uber Ride Aboard a Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
Catch an Exclusive $1,000 Uber Ride Aboard a Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
Uber rides are rarely "fun." But, that’s likely to change thanks to Scuber, the world’s first submersible rideshare service scheduled to cruise the Great Barrier Reef this summer. The best part? You and a friend could even catch a ride and a trip to Australia for free.
These Great Micro Hotels Prove Good Things Can Come in Small Packages
These Great Micro Hotels Prove Good Things Can Come in Small Packages
Micro hotels guarantee everything most travelers want in a hotel room while sparing them from paying for things they’ll never use. These designer micro hotels prove that even urban travelers can find good -- and, more importantly, affordable -- things in small packages.
Visit the Official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School at This Massachusetts Inn
Visit the Official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School at This Massachusetts Inn
Cape Cod is surprisingly home to some of the world's best fly-fishing. Now, Orvis - one of our favorite outdoor brands at The Manual - has partnered with one of the Cape’s most famous inns to offer the state’s first and only official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School.
Take Your Pops on an Over-the-Top Alaskan Fishing Trip This Father’s Day
Take Your Pops on an Over-the-Top Alaskan Fishing Trip This Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, if you truly care about your dad, if he really loves fishing, and if money is no object (we’re talking $25,000 discretionary income), why not take dear ol’ pa on a once-in-a-lifetime, father-son fishing trip to one of the most remote wilderness lodges in Alaska?
Colorado Is Now Home to the Newest International Dark Sky Park
Colorado Is Now Home to the Newest International Dark Sky Park
Light pollution makes it harder now than ever to see the night sky as our ancestors did. Thankfully, the International Dark-Sky Association is working to combat the problem. This month, Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park became the latest to receive an official Dark Sky Park designation.
‘Off the Road’ Book Review: Van Life Off the Beaten Track
‘Off the Road’ Book Review: Van Life Off the Beaten Track
For a select few, "Off the Road" might be the motivation needed to trade the fixed address and four-walled rooms for life on the move atop four wheels.
The Legal Ins and Outs of Drinking While Flying
The Legal Ins and Outs of Drinking While Flying
The TSA frowns upon travelers flying with too much liquid, including everything from soup to shampoo to sangria. But, what about packing and, more importantly, consuming your own booze? The legal ins and outs of drinking while flying are surprisingly straightforward.
Here’s What Happens to Your Body on a Long-Haul Flight
Here’s What Happens to Your Body on a Long-Haul Flight
Modern air travel wreaks havoc on the human body in ways you may not even realize. Here’s what happens to your body on a long-haul flight (and any flight) and why you really should (but probably won’t) skip that third Bloody Mary en route.
Weird Roadside Attractions: 10 Picture-Worthy Pit Stops in the U.S.
Weird Roadside Attractions: 10 Picture-Worthy Pit Stops in the U.S.
From Cadillac Ranch to Salvation Mountain to Lucy the Elephant, wonderfully bizarre roadside attraction line American's highways. Here are the can't-miss destinations to include on your next road trip.
The Best Road Trip Songs: Hit Play Then Hit the Gas
The Best Road Trip Songs: Hit Play Then Hit the Gas
Ah, the open road! It beckons us to cast aside responsibility, embrace the unknown, jump in the car, listen to a playlist of the best road trip songs, and just go.
The View of an American Road Trip from the Back of a Motorcycle
The View of an American Road Trip from the Back of a Motorcycle
One day while heading to my favorite peak, an idea formed: "What if I could tour the Rocky Mountains of the West on the motorcycle of my dreams?"One day while heading to my favorite peak, an idea formed: "What if I could tour the Rocky Mountains of the West on the motorcycle of my dreams?"
North Carolina Road Trip Itinerary: What to Eat, Drink, and Do in the Tar Heel State
North Carolina Road Trip Itinerary: What to Eat, Drink, and Do in the Tar Heel State
The best way to see what the North Carolina's mountains offer is by experiencing them through scenic drives and stops in the cities that offer quaint places to stay, incredible restaurants, and lots of activities to fill your time.
Newfoundland Road Trip Itinerary: Where to Visit, Eat, and Stay on the Canadian Island
Newfoundland Road Trip Itinerary: Where to Visit, Eat, and Stay on the Canadian Island
One of Canada’s most remote provinces is also one of the most spectacular places to visit within the massive country. This Newfoundland road trip includes stops in Gander, Gross Morne National Park, Fogo Islands, and Change Islands.
A Taco Bell Hotel? Yes, the Fast Food Chain is Opening a Resort. No, This is Not a Joke
A Taco Bell Hotel? Yes, the Fast Food Chain is Opening a Resort. No, This is Not a Joke
Fast food chain and all-around excellent social media player, Taco Bell, is joining the hotel game — if only for a little while. No, this isn't a joke. Yes, they will be serving tacos and Baja Blasts.
British Airways Unveils Gin Engineered for High-Altitude Cocktails
British Airways Unveils Gin Engineered for High-Altitude Cocktails
Thanks to a dulling of our taste buds at high altitudes, even a well-made cocktail can taste surprisingly bland on a plane. British Airways is working to solve that problem with an exclusive, high-potency gin designed to bring the sexy back to mid-flight gin and tonics.
Get Paid to Live on Luxury Yachts for a Year with HushHush
Get Paid to Live on Luxury Yachts for a Year with HushHush
ber-luxe shopping site HushHush just announced that it's in search of one very motivated Yacht Tester. The best part: No experience necessary.
This Is What a $100,000-Per-Night Private Island Getaway Looks Like
This Is What a $100,000-Per-Night Private Island Getaway Looks Like
If you’re ready to think bigger for your next vacation, if you daydream of a private island escape, if it’s time to cash out your 401K for an absurd, over-the-top getaway, Banwa Private Island in the Philippines is calling, and you must go.
Airlines May Soon Weigh Passengers to Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions
Airlines May Soon Weigh Passengers to Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions
Airlines are getting very creative with how they pinch their pennies. Now, one tech startup is pushing a way to cut the fat by literally cutting the fat -- or, more specifically, measuring it. Their plan? To weigh each and every passenger before they board.
The Ultimate Deadwood Movie Viewing Party Can be Found in the Real-Life Town of Deadwood
The Ultimate Deadwood Movie Viewing Party Can be Found in the Real-Life Town of Deadwood
If you’re among the HBO series devotees who have been awaiting the Deadwood movie for more than a decade, you should definitely head to South Dakota for the best viewing parties in the country.
The Best Passport Holders for Any Type of Traveler
The Best Passport Holders for Any Type of Traveler
A handy list of some of the best passport holders for every type of traveler, from the overly organized traveler who likes to keep everything together in one place to the ambitious traveler who just wants a simple cover to keep their passport looking brand spanking new.
This Vintage Travel Trailer Just Sold at Auction for a Ton of Money
This Vintage Travel Trailer Just Sold at Auction for a Ton of Money
A perfectly preserved Travelodge Vintage Travel Trailer from 1937 gives us a look at what qualified as luxury travel back in the good ol' days.
Where to Visit the Real-World Game of Thrones Filming Locations
Where to Visit the Real-World Game of Thrones Filming Locations
Over Game of Thrones' eight seasons, some genuinely breathtaking destinations have served as a backdrop for the fantastical world of Westeros. From Winterfell to King's Landing, here are three ways to see some of the most iconic GoT shooting locations come to life.
If You Like It Hot, Scottsdale’s Resorts Serve Scorching Summer Deals
If You Like It Hot, Scottsdale’s Resorts Serve Scorching Summer Deals
The great thing about summer in Scottsdale is that as soon as the temperatures begin to rise, the resort rates dip — big time — making that dream vacation a total reality.
Stick to this 20-Minute Hotel Room Workout the Next Time You Travel
Stick to this 20-Minute Hotel Room Workout the Next Time You Travel
Kenta Seki, certified trainer for workout app FitOn, created this five-move, 20-minute, total-body workout you can easily do in your hotel room — no equipment required.
Risk It All at The Talon Club, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ High-Limit Gaming Room
Risk It All at The Talon Club, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ High-Limit Gaming Room
There is gambling for fun, and then there is gambling. The Talon Club exists to separate the boys from the men with a high-limit gaming room that has strict rules, video cameras, a whole lot to win, and a whole lot to lose.
Boise’s Potato Airbnb is the Most Idaho Hotel Room Ever
Boise’s Potato Airbnb is the Most Idaho Hotel Room Ever
For some, it might seem like a half-baked idea. For travelers who love potatoes, kitsch, or both, the Big Idaho Potato Hotel is a starchy dream come true.
You Can Cruise to the North and South Pole on One 88-Day Luxury Expedition
You Can Cruise to the North and South Pole on One 88-Day Luxury Expedition
These days, some cruise lines are thinking big with months-long global itineraries that visit multiple continents and far-flung polar expeditions worthy of Amundsen and Shackleton. Now, well-heeled travelers can go even bigger and tackle both the North and South Poles on a single grand ocean voyage.
6 Great Industrial Design Hotels, from Grain Silos and Diamond Factories
6 Great Industrial Design Hotels, from Grain Silos and Diamond Factories
A converted grain silo in Cape Town, old diamond factory in Amsterdam, and uber-minimalist Hong Kong retreat are among the six best industrial design hotels around the world.
Airplanes Could Soon Offer a Standing-Room-Only Cabin
Airplanes Could Soon Offer a Standing-Room-Only Cabin
The personal space afforded to airline passengers has dwindled to absurd levels. Now, it seems the only way to pack more of us in is by adjusting not the seats, but the passengers themselves. Behold the “standing-room-only” airplane cabin from Aviointeriors.
Outdoor Adventure and an Aerial Park Are Just 2 of the Reasons the New Salishan Resort is Our Favorite PNW Lodge
Outdoor Adventure and an Aerial Park Are Just 2 of the Reasons the New Salishan Resort is Our Favorite PNW Lodge
With the Oregon Coast at its back, a pristine golf, local brewery tours, a summer concert series, a bayside spa, and an aerial park, the newly renovated Salishan Resort offers picturesque views and classic Pacific Northwest adventure for singles, couples, and families alike.
The Best Solid Toiletries to Replace the Liquids in Your Carry-On
The Best Solid Toiletries to Replace the Liquids in Your Carry-On
Stick it to the TSA and their Byzantine security rules by ditching your old-school toiletries. Breeze through airport security by replacing all (or as many as possible) liquid toiletries with solid toiletries in your carry-on travel luggage.
This $273,000 Louis Vuitton Trunk Doubles as a Bar Cart for Your Hennessy Collection
This $273,000 Louis Vuitton Trunk Doubles as a Bar Cart for Your Hennessy Collection
Civilized travelers should never be without a good dram. But what happens when you want to host an impromptu mid-trip cognac party for yourself and 17 of your closest friends? Thanks to a new, stratospherically priced Louis Vuitton travel-trunk-turned-bar-cart, you’re in luck.
London Calling: JetBlue Announces New Transatlantic Flights in 2021
London Calling: JetBlue Announces New Transatlantic Flights in 2021
Remember the good ol’ days of air travel with sub-$300 flights across the pond? We’re talking about the heyday of dirt-cheap international airfare that ended around 10 years ago. Thanks to a recent announcement from JetBlue, those budget-friendly days could soon be coming back.
8 Insanely Luxurious Tent Rentals You’ll Want to Book Instantly
8 Insanely Luxurious Tent Rentals You’ll Want to Book Instantly
The best luxury camping experiences include these eight safari tents, geodesic domes, and canvas mini-mansions offering world travelers a rich experience in nature (private chef included).
Can You Fly with Legally Bought Weed and CBD in the United States?
Can You Fly with Legally Bought Weed and CBD in the United States?
Let’s take a minute to clarify the legalities of flying in the U.S. with legally purchased marijuana and CBD products.
How to Spend 36 Hours in Buenos Aires, Argentina
How to Spend 36 Hours in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The next time you find yourself in Buenos Aires and only have hours to spend, here’s a 36-hour, must-see-and-do guide to help inspire your travels.
Class Up Your Dopp Kit with the New William Roam Steam Travel Set
Class Up Your Dopp Kit with the New William Roam Steam Travel Set
With this travel kit from William Roam you won't have to waste any time in the travel toiletries section of your local pharmacy. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, mending kit, and more — the Steam Travel kit has all your travel grooming needs covered.
The 4 Best Eco-Lodges for a More Sustainable Vacation
The 4 Best Eco-Lodges for a More Sustainable Vacation
We believe that an environmentally friendly ethos should extend beyond just recycling your beer bottles and "leaving no trace" in the outdoors. For your next vacation, consider these eco-lodges, which are among the most beautiful, unique, and sustainable hotels in the world.
Stay Where the Stars of Game of Thrones Stayed with this Sweet Discount Code
Stay Where the Stars of Game of Thrones Stayed with this Sweet Discount Code
Online hotel booking hub Hotels.com is offering a special deal tailor-made for Game of Thrones superfans like you: a tidy discount for rooms where the likes of Arya Stark, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and others have stayed.
Virunga National Park’s Reopening Calls for More Sustainable Tourism in Africa
Virunga National Park’s Reopening Calls for More Sustainable Tourism in Africa
Virunga National Park’s scheduled reopening has rejuvenated worldwide interest in visiting the incomparably rich region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Most importantly, the Virunga Alliance will work to ensure that the park’s wealth of resources benefit more than just the tourist population.
This Luxurious Dubai Hotel Suite is Worth its $21,000 Nightly Price Tag
This Luxurious Dubai Hotel Suite is Worth its $21,000 Nightly Price Tag
Checking into the Royal Suite at the lavish Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai will run you more than $21,000 a night but it includes an on-site butler, vibrant cheetah-print furnishings, and access to a private beach.
Spend a Night Alone at the Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa
Spend a Night Alone at the Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa
The reality of seeing the Mona Lisa in person is that Louvre guests are often forced to elbow through a crowd of thousands for a glimpse of the da Vinci masterpiece. Now, for one night only, Paris' iconic museum will open its doors to just two lucky guests in one of the most exclusive Airbnb stays ever.
Why You Should Visit Yukon, Canada
Why You Should Visit Yukon, Canada
The Yukon is one of those destinations we hear or read about, but it’s a place so remote that most of us can only imagine what really goes on there.
Absurd Flat Earth Cruise Offers a Visit to the Planet’s Giant Ice Wall
Absurd Flat Earth Cruise Offers a Visit to the Planet’s Giant Ice Wall
History’s greatest explorers traveled to the so-called “ends of the earth.” Marco Polo, Roald Amundsen, and even The Proclaimers -- all epic journeymen. But has anyone actually visited The End of the Earth? The answer is “no,” but that’s about to change thanks to next year’s epic Flat Earth Cruise 2020.
This $450,000 Las Vegas Travel Package Includes Gold-Dusted Chicken and Waffles
This $450,000 Las Vegas Travel Package Includes Gold-Dusted Chicken and Waffles
Casino whales are the sort of well-heeled big shots who think nothing of dropping $2 million in a weekend at the blackjack table just because they can. For them, Sin City beckons with Venetian Resort's Want the World Package, a luxury vacation experience that’s ridiculous, even by Las Vegas standards.
5 Last-Minute Travel Destinations Worth Blowing Your Entire Tax Return on
5 Last-Minute Travel Destinations Worth Blowing Your Entire Tax Return on
You could do something sensible with this year's tax return like max out your 401k. Or you could splurge on a bucket-list-worthy vacation because you deserve a little “me time.” Assuming you decide on the latter, here are five destinations worth blowing this year’s entire tax return on.
These Boutique Hotels Proudly Pay Homage to Their Strip Club Roots
These Boutique Hotels Proudly Pay Homage to Their Strip Club Roots
Repurposed abandoned spaces are all the rage right now. So, it was only a matter of time before high-brow designers began seeing the potential in turning former gentleman's clubs into luxury accommodations. Here are four swanky new hotels that proudly pay homage to their seedy strip club roots.
Belize Hilariously Offers the World’s First Overwater Coworking Bungalow
Belize Hilariously Offers the World’s First Overwater Coworking Bungalow
Free coffee, a distraction-free environment, and super-fast Wi-Fi — all reasons why coworking spaces are great for actually getting work done. What’s even better is an overwater coworking bungalow on a secluded Belizean island where you can pretend to get lots of work done.
The Best GPS Apps for Navigating without Reception
The Best GPS Apps for Navigating without Reception
GPS used to require expensive devices but now the power can be found in our pocket. We’ve rounded up the best offline GPS apps for tracking, hiking, hunting, traveling, and everything in between.