Chase Exotic Supercars on this Insane Police Car Drifting Ride-Along
The aptly named Supercar Drifting Ride-Along Experience at Exotics Racing in Las Vegas dials the “ordinary” supercar driving experience up to 11
Put All 419 U.S. National Parks in Your Pocket with the Chimani App
If you’re planning a National Park escape -- whether for hiking, kayaking, or stargazing -- you want to be prepared. The Chimani app puts every U.S. National Park site in your pocket or, more specifically, on your smartphone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Win a Free Vacation- But Only If You Promise to Bartend Jamaica’s Most Notorious Floating Bar
Virgin Holidays and Jamaica's most notorious floating bar want to send one lucky candidate on a seven-day, all-expenses-paid trip to Negril. The catch? They’ll need to run the bar solo for the entire week.
This Triton Submarine Is the Underwater Toy Your Superyacht Has Been Waiting for
Owning a boat opens a vast new world of possibilities to explore our world. But, even sailors know that still leaves a whole lot more to explore under the water. For that, you need a legit personal submersible. Introducing: the Triton 1000/2 MKII Submarine.
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.
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.
Rolls-Royce Just Debuted a $47,000 Picnic Basket Because Why Not?
For the truly well-heeled gentleman, there comes a point in life when there's nothing new or exciting left to buy. Thankfully, for the man who almost literally has everything, Rolls-Royce just announced an absurdly luxurious picnic basket to end all picnic baskets.
4 Swanky Real-Life Hotels Worthy of John Wick
These four luxury hotels are every bit as worthy of John Wick — dark, moody, and perfect for plotting your next hit.
Compete for $1 Million in National Geographic’s Gritty, Nonstop Race to the Center of the Earth
Honestly, neither Survivor nor The Amazing Race seems all that difficult. If you're after a legit adventure race challenge, National Geographic is looking to take the global adventure competition concept to a whole new level for 2020 with Race to the Center of the Earth. Applications are open now.
Let a Local Expert Plan Your Next Trip with a Personalized Travel Guide from ViaHero
There's so much information available these days that planning a trip can feel overwhelming. One company promises a new way to travel by relying on local, in-the-know experts in each destination to create hyper-personalized guides for every traveler.
Anthony Bourdain Honored with Official Food Trail in New Jersey
In the year since his passing, we've scrambled to honor Anthony Bourdain as best as we can. It seems only fitting that New Jersey, a place he likened to his spiritual home, is creating an official food trail in his name.
Graduate Hotels’ $400 Hall Pass Promises a Month of Unlimited Stays this Summer
One of our favorite hotel brands, Graduate Hotels, just announced an amazing, “all you can stay” hotel offer that opens a world of possibilities for upgrading your cross-country road-tripping plans this summer.
Ireland’s Beautiful Arranmore Island Desperately Wants You to Move There
Depopulation is prompting municipalities around the world to devise clever ways to keep their residents and find new ways to woo new ones. Now, one of Ireland's most idyllic islands is working hard to lure locals and newcomers back in a big way.
You Can Start Planning Your Visit to the International Space Station for 2020
With the right disposable income, travelers can visit just about anywhere these days. The next big travel destination isn’t anywhere on Earth, however. NASA is thinking much bigger. The space agency is teasing the possibility of space tourism to the ISS for as early as 2020.
Grand Canyon Celebrates 100th Anniversary with New International Dark Sky Park Distinction
As one of the most popular national parks in the United States, Grand Canyon National Park hardly needs any new accolades. However, the iconic park was just awarded official Dark Sky Park status, cementing it as one of the world's best destinations for stargazing.
Eat and Soak Your Way Around Japan on an Onsen Gastronomy Tour
Walk Japan, one of our favorite walking tour companies, just announced two niche tours designed to take visitors into the beating heart of Japanese culture.
The G-RO SIX Is a 6-Wheel, Push-Style Travel Carry-On Unlike Any Other
Ever-dwindling baggage allowances have inspired a new generation of better, lighter, and smarter carry-on bags. The market is flooded now more than ever, but the latest from crowdfunded luggage favorite G-RO is a unique, standout design that we’ve never seen before.
Radical V-Shape Plane Design Imagines Passengers Seated in the Wings
A radical new design concept imagines a future where aircraft carry every passenger and their cargo inside the wings. It sounds crazy, but KLM is investing millions in the revolutionary idea. Here's why.
Travel 2,200 Miles on an Extreme, 18-Day Mystery Tour from Tehran to Istanbul
When most travelers shell out several thousand dollars for a trip, they expect essential details like when they’ll be going and, more importantly, where. Intrepid Travel announced the return of an exclusive mystery trip that promises a start and end point, but no details on everything in-between.
Find the Most Unique, Undiscovered Campsites in the U.S. With Hipcamp
Without an all-in-one metasearch engine -- think Kayak or Expedia -- for campgrounds, reserving a campsite has always been a painful, time-consuming task. Now, with the release of its new mobile app, Hipcamp has streamlined the process, making it easier than ever to book right from your phone.
Trek the Arctic Circle Like a WWII Soldier with Ex-U.K. Special Forces
For travelers who can appreciate skiing a brutal, week-long trek along former World War II military insertion routes through some of the harshest terrain on the planet, there's Arctic Warrior 2020.
Nevada’s Train to Nowhere Promises Out-of-This-World Stargazing
There's no better digital detox than losing yourself on a remote patch of land in the dark, middle of nowhere amid a veritable sea of stars. One purpose-built Nevada train promises just that, taking visitors far from Sin City to Great Basin National Park.
Farmhouse Catskills Brings Swanky, Mid-Century Modern Panache to Rural New York
Vacationing in a cabin in the woods doesn’t need to mean living like a doomsday prepper. For the man who dreams of a designer cabin that blends rustic living, vintage charm, and sophisticated swagger, there’s New York's Farmhouse Catskills hotel.
Binge-Travel the World in Luxury With Inspirato’s Unlimited Monthly Pass
Luxury travel organizer Inspirato is boldly rethinking modern travel with a new monthly pass designed on the all-you-can-binge model. The brand’s new subscription service could be a game-changer for modern nomads seeking a life of perpetual travel.
Witness Antarctica’s 2021 Total Solar Eclipse on an Exclusive Cruise
“Blacking out” is a daily requirement for many cruise-goers. Lucky passengers aboard one specialty Antarctic cruise in 2021 will enjoy an entirely different type of blackout, however. For a brief moment, they’ll witness a total solar eclipse from one of the most remote places on Earth.
Savor World-Class Whisky at Taiwan’s New Kavalan Whisky Bar
In barely a decade, Taiwan's Kavalan Distillery skyrocketed into the spotlight as one of the world’s best new whisky makers. Now, the single malt distiller is giving fans one more reason to visit East Asia: A purpose-built bar with the entire Kavalan range "on tap" at cask strength.
Lotus Unleashes an Absurd, 2,000-Horsepower All-Electric Hypercar
For decades, Lotus seemed one failed model away from fading into obscurity. That it hadn’t released a new car in more than a decade only seemed to be further proof. This month, the British automaker dropped a bombshell in the form of an all-new, all-electric hypercar monster.
The All-New 2021 Corvette Stingray Is a Mid-Engine Supercar for the Everyman
Corvette fans have long clamored for the mid-engine layout that legendary Chevrolet designer Zora Arkus-Duntov envisioned more than 50 years ago. Now, that elusive design is finally here, and the 2021 Corvette Stingray promises to be a game-changer -- for under $60,000.
This Belgian-Monastery-Turned-Hotel Has Us Craving a Trip to Antwerp
In the right hands, construction cranes, shipping containers, and abandoned bridge houses can all find new leases on life. Amid a trend of repurposing former religious sites for modern living, Belgian architects have resurrected a one-time monastery as a stunning designer hotel complex.
The Quietest and Loneliest Roads in America
Hidden amid the four million miles of roads that criss-cross the country are some of the most amazing routes in the world. If you’re looking for stunning, Instagram-worthy scenery and as few other travelers as possible, these are some of the quietest, loneliest, most scenic roads in America.
Wasp Turns Your Boring Drone Into a Flamethrowing Assault Copter
We’ll assume you’re the sort of sophisticated gentleman who already has a stable of exotic cars, a personal submarine, and a quarter-million-dollar bar cart suitcase. What you most definitely do not have is a flamethrower drone. Worry no more because the wait is over.
Get Your Real-World Upside-Down Fix With Atlanta’s Stranger Things Tour
If, like us, you waited almost two years for the return of Stranger Things, only to binge-watch the latest season on a Saturday afternoon, you’re in luck. A comprehensive new tour promises to give fans their real-world Hawkins fix by visiting many of the show’s most iconic filming locations.
Major Airline Admits to Monitoring Passengers Via Onboard Cameras
These days, it seems every gadget from the iPhone to Amazon’s Echo is listening to our every word. Trading our privacy for convenience might seem worth it, of course — right up until the machines take over. Now, one of Asia’s largest airlines has confirmed it’s actively spying on passengers.
Keep Clean On the Go With the Sonny Portable Bidet
For most of us, the only use for the odd hotel bidet is as a beer cooler, but there’s no denying they're the most efficient, effective, and eco-friendly way to clean your bits. An ambitious crowdfunded project hopes to put a portable bidet in the hands of every dirty-arsed man, woman, and child.
Atomik Vodka Is a New Spirit Distilled From Chernobyl-Grown Rye
HBO's Chernobyl piqued the interest of foolhardy travelers who felt compelled to visit the site first-hand. That the Ukrainian government opened the Exclusion Zone to tours only fueled the fire. Now, anyone looking to take a piece of the greatest man-made disaster home can do so thanks to Atomik Vodka.
Ride Out the Apocalypse With the 1,000-Horsepower Rezvani Tank X SUV
When Skynet or the zombies inevitably take over, and things go all I Am Legend, you're going to want to get the hell out of Dodge. You need an extreme, fortified overland vehicle built to drive over or through just about anything. That vehicle is the Rezvani Tank X SUV.
This 3-Pound Rapid Raft Is the World’s Lightest, Most Packable Raft
Whether you like your outdoor adventures extreme or just prefer to be prepared with a bug-out bag to survive the apocalypse, having an ultra-portable emergency raft in your arsenal is never a bad idea.
Give Your Hypercar the Garage It Deserves with a Custom Aston Martin Lair
Aston Martin has unveiled their Galleries and Lairs project, a way for people to custom-design garages for their hypercars.
For Sale: The Stunning Bahamian Island Where Fyre Festival Didn’t Happen
Fyre Festival will go down in history as one of, if not the, greatest disasters in music festival history. Now, the private Caribbean island widely and fraudulently touted as the postcard-worthy home of the festival is up for sale.
Experience Life on Mars With TripAdvisor’s Astroland Agency
Not long ago, trekking the South Pole or climbing Mount Everest was the pinnacle of exploration. Within a few years, space tourism may be possible for civilian travelers. But, TripAdvisor is thinking bigger with a one-of-a-kind experience that lets travelers “live” on Mars via their Astroland Agency.
Taxa Outdoors’ Rugged Mantis Travel Trailer Just Got Even Better
The 21st century welcomed a slew of ingenious, new manufacturers all building capable, lightweight travel trailers ready to go anywhere. New for 2019, TAXA Outdoors -- one of our favorite towable brands -- returns with a redesigned flagship model.