New Orleans Hotel Offers $15,000 Luxury Stay in Return for the Best Stolen Item
Sometimes crime does pay. The Roosevelt New Orleans hotel is encouraging thieving guests to step out of the shadows for the chance to win a seven-night stay worth more than $15,000. All they need to do is be a man and own up to their crime.
Tourists in Italy Could Face $2,800 Fines for Hiking in Flip-Flops
The centuries-old, pastel buildings of Cinque Terre overlooking the Mediterranean Sea are a huge draw for tourists. However, the quiet seaside location lulls many visiting day hikers into a false sense of security. Now, the most ill-prepared face stiff fines for wearing improper footwear.
New York’s Iconic Chrysler Building Could Become a Luxury Hotel
The Chrysler Building has been an icon of the New York City skyline for more almost 90 years. But, the interior has always been almost entirely off-limits to visitors. That could change thanks to new owners who are teasing they may convert part of the building into a luxury hotel.
Reignite Your Creativity on an Exotic Moleskine Unsettled Retreat
For as long as creative types have sought inspiration, they’ve recognized the power of a retreat as a way to spark creativity. This year, Moleskine is partnering with Unsettled to launch a one-of-a-kind series of live-work retreats to the world’s most amazing and hopefully illuminating destinations.
Four TV-inspired Travel Destinations Worth Hopping a Flight for
The most binge-worthy TV shows feature some of the world’s most jaw-dropping backdrops. Here's where you can see them in the real world.
Would You Book a Flight on a Windowless Airplane?
For some air travelers, the window seat is the only way to fly; for nervous flyers, aisle-lovers, and claustrophobics, it’s a source of pure anxiety. The airplanes of the future, however, might eliminate the concept of windows altogether. The question is: Would anyone want to fly in them?
This 150-MPH Flying Motorcycle Could Be the Hoverbike We’ve Always Dreamed Of
Another day, another high-powered, overpriced tech toy that we can only daydream about. The Speeder is a sci-fi-inspired personal hoverbike that maker JetPack Aviation purports to be “the world’s first flying motorcycle.” First or not, we definitely want one.
You Can Save Money on Air Travel By Shipping Your Luggage
Year after year, the airlines are raking in billions in checked bag fees. So, it’s no wonder that passengers — and some clever companies — are fighting back. It turns out the best solution might be to travel bag-free, to instead ship your bags so they arrive ahead of you.
Vintage World War II-Era Train Car Is Now a Luxury Airbnb
Sleeping on trains is rarely any fun. It’s loud, it’s jarring, your seatmate probably didn’t shower. However, Platform 1346 is no ordinary train. The World War II-era rail car has been meticulously restored as a legit, luxury "tiny house" Airbnb.
This Company Will Pay Your Rent to Explore the New 7 Wonders of the World
Over the last year, Contiki’s proven to be a next-level tour provider, especially for young, active, proudly single travelers. Now, the brand is offering to pay your rent while you explore all seven of the New 7 Wonders of the World — seriously.
This $100,000-a-Night Vegas Hotel Suite Is the World’s Most Expensive
In Las Vegas, there are high rollers, and then there are legit whales. These are the one percent of one-percenters who exist in a stratum where money is literally no object. Such is the clientele for the Palms Casino’s all-new Empathy Suite — the most expensive hotel suite in the world.
Israel Travel Guide: What to Know, Where to Go, and How to Get There
Israel can feel daunting for American travelers who have no idea if it's safe, how to prepare, or whether it’s worth the visit. After a week in the country, we’re happy to report there’s never been a better time. If you’re considering a trip, here’s what you need to know.
Exploring Israeli Cuisine Through 5 Quintessential Foods
The idea of "Israeli cuisine" is complicated. We won’t pretend to tell you the country lays claim to inventing any of these foods. Wars have been fought over less. But, these are the staple dishes that broadly define modern Israeli cuisine.
You Can Literally Text from the North Pole with Somewear Global Hotspot
No matter how far you choose to explore — the Rocky Mountains, the middle of the ocean, even the North Pole — Somewear Global Hotspot has you covered. It's the perfect lifeline for off-grid connectivity, promising text messaging, location sharing, weather updates, and access to emergency services.
Trek the South Pole on Your Own Antarctic Expedition
Whether it’s climbing the world’s highest peaks or swimming the entire Pacific Ocean, we humans love to test the limits of our endurance. One niche travel company allows foolhardy explorers to undertake one of the most grueling overland polar journeys on the planet. Why? Because they can.
Win a Dog-Friendly Reno Tahoe Getaway to Celebrate National Puppy Day
To celebrate National Puppy Day on March 23, the dog-friendly destination of Reno Tahoe is giving owners a chance at a three-day getaway complete with beer, a brewery tour, and even personalized street art of your furry companion. To enter, all you need is a dog and an Instagram account.
CleanseBot Is a Pocket-Sized, Bacteria-Killing Robot for Germaphobe Travelers
Travel is dirty. We don’t need to tell you of the unspeakable horrors a black light can reveal inside a typical motel room. If only there were a simple, effective way to sanitize your hotel room and travel gear. Thankfully, like all 21st-century problems, there a robot for that.
This $350,000 Bulletproof Cadillac Escalade Hides All the Coolest Gadgets
The Cadillac Escalade is a statement vehicle designed to announce that you have, in fact, arrived. However, if the stock model isn’t disco enough for you and you need to ride out Armageddon in style, look no further than AddArmor’s up-armored Executive Protection Escalade.
For Sale: One Deserted, 80-Acre Irish Island Complete with Iron Age Ruins
Though the world feels like it’s shrinking, there are still a surprising number of secluded, affordable places to build your dream home left on this planet. One 80-acre island was newly announced for sale off the coast of Ireland, and it could be yours for less than a two-bedroom home in San Francisco.
The Don Draper-Worthy TWA Hotel Reopens Near JFK and It’s Stunning
Wicker seats, a lounge piano, a swanky cocktail bar in first class — remember the Golden Age of air travel? Neither do we, because we weren’t even born yet, but it’s still fun to imagine. This month, the TWA Hotel, an icon of mid-20th-century air travel, announced that it’s now accepting reservations.
Behold the World’s 4 Most Over-the-Top Yacht Concepts
In the world of luxury yachting, bigger is always better. That's how “yachts” became “megayachts” became “superyachts.” The latter describes yachts so large or so extravagant that it’s difficult to imagine where designers can realistically go next. Here are the world’s boldest yacht concepts.
‘Sea’ the Ocean in a Whole New Way with the Looker 370 Glass Bottom Boat
Glass bottom boats promise a unique window to the underwater world, but the often tired, cracked, and beat-up hulls rarely deliver more than a blurry, unsatisfying view. Paritetboat’s Looker 370 is an entirely different animal — a unique glass bottom boat unlike any you’ve seen before.
Explore 5 Former Soviet Republics on this Hardcore 23-Day Adventure Tour
These days, it's easy to feel like you’ve “seen” so much of the world without ever leaving the comfort of home. But, there are still far-flung destinations that most travelers never see. This year, Exodus Travels will explore no less than five such destinations on one, all-new hardcore adventure tour.
Rage Yoga Is Your Anti-Zen Meditation Fueled by Beer and Profanity
Traditional yoga and meditation are nice, but some people want an altogether different form of catharsis. Some are looking to expel their negative energy like a catastrophic submarine implosion (there’s a reason rage rooms are now a thing). For those anger-management-class candidates, there is Rage Yoga.
Tree Tents’ Fuselage Is an Extreme Wilderness Cabin Unlike Any Other
From tiny homes to digital nomadism, there’s a movement afoot to live smaller. For some, that means seeking a secluded patch of land in the wilderness to live life on their own terms. Tree Tents' Fuselage Wilderness Cabin is a near-perfect blend of rugged adaptability, livability, and affordability.
You Can ‘Find Yourself’ on these Ultra-Luxurious, Wellness-Inspired Tours
It's February. It’s been a month since you officially abandoned your 2019 New Year’s resolutions. If you’re looking to get back on the horse, what better way than a proper wellness-centric vacation? Abercrombie & Kent’s latest offerings may be just what you need, assuming money is no object.
Forget 4WD: These 6×6 Trucks Are the Only Way to Seriously Off-Road
Welcome to the era of the 6x6 — custom trucks designed to take you anywhere you want to go. Why? Because size matters; because you never know when you might need to bug out; and because more axles are always better than less. Assuming money is no object, here is a shopping list of five of our favorites.
Travel Switzerland Like a Gentleman Aboard the Luxury Glacier Express
Whether you prefer a fast-paced bullet train through rural Japan or a leisurely journey through the Swiss Alps, every man has daydreamed of traveling by rail. New for 2019, Planet Rail has announced a new twist on one of the most luxurious and slowest “express” rail rides in the world.
Enjoy a Different Kind of Island Life at this Private Scottish Escape
For those seeking an altogether different kind of private island escape, there’s Scotland’s Eilean Shona, a self-described, lakefront “Neverland” in Scotland where visitors are encouraged to appreciate the lost art of sitting still and doing nothing.
Win a Private Island Getaway for You and 7 of Your Closest Friends
This year is shaping up to be the one for big group travel — nearly half of Americans planning a getaway with four or more people. Vacation home rental provider VRBO is kicking off the trend with their Win the Island Sweepstakes, an over-the-top, all-expenses-paid vacation for you and your squad.
Celebrate Your Single-ness This Valentine’s Day with a Cheap Vacation
Valentine's Day is here, which means the inevitable crush of melodramatic romance blowing up your social media feeds. Embrace your alone-ness this year with a dirt-cheap trip. Contiki is looking to make solo celebrations even better with deeply discounted travel packages for Singles Awareness Day.
‘App in the Air’ Could Help Travelers Survive the Next Government Shutdown
Travel enough, and all that moving around starts to feel like a part-time job unto itself. This year’s second government shutdown is guaranteed to make the experience much, much worse. App in the Air is like a personal assistant to help ease (most of) your travel headaches with one convenient mobile app.
Camp, Eat, and Have a Beer Underwater with the Ocean Space Habitat ‘Tent’
Mankind has long sought to be able to remain underwater indefinitely like fish. But, we’re still captive to the limits of a standard oxygen tank (or two) and of human biology. One recent innovation is relying on old-school technology to take the next big leap forward in SCUBA.
Escape to the Arctic Circle at Finland’s Snowman World Glass Resort
Northern Scandinavia is a pristine winter wonderland where it snows all the time, reindeer run wild, and Santa Claus lives. Now, Lapland, Finland is looking to woo even more travelers to its own slice of the Arctic Circle with the stunning, one-of-a-kind Snowman World Glass Resort.
14 of the World’s Coolest Treehouse Hotels
Few experiences scream “I’m a kid again!” like sleeping in a treehouse. Every man has childhood memories of hanging a “No Girls Allowed” sign and reading comic books by flashlight into the wee hours in a friend’s treehouse. You can now relive that adolescent joy at the world’s coolest treehouse hotels.
Nakations Are the Perfect Getaway for Travelers Who Hate Packing (and Wearing) Clothes
Every month, the travel industry invents a new buzzword to convince us to travel more. Clothing-optional “nakations” are the latest trend. While the idea isn't new, its entry into the mainstream consciousness is. If you’ve never considered such a vacation before, here are a few reasons why you should.
You Can Access More Than 25,000 Gyms Worldwide with an App
While it's possible to get in a decent travel workout relying on your own bodyweight, sometimes that isn’t enough. What you really want — or need — is a proper gym. Zeamo, a clever subscription service, provides business travelers and digital nomads with access to premium gyms around the world.
Enjoy a Whiskey and a Lizard at This Bizarre Tokyo Reptile Cafe
Japan is now embracing a new kind of critter culture — the reptile bar and cafe scene. Lizard- and snake-centric establishments are popping up throughout the country’s biggest cities. Tokyo's Bar Yatonokami is one such bar with a quirky vibe that feels like a secret pet store with a liquor license.
Is This New ‘Fanny Pack’ the Solution to Your Travel Pack Problems?
Whatever you call it, there’s no dignified way to wear a fanny pack. Nevertheless, several companies are trying to resuscitate the iconic ‘90s carry-all. Among them is Evermore, whose Origin Sling Beltbag is equal parts sling and beltbag with the potential to solve your travel day pack problems.
The 2022 GMC Sierra AT4 Pickup Balances Urban Sophistication with Off-Road Prowess
These days, even mid-range pickup trucks offer the comfort, styling, and amenities of today’s upmarket SUVs. New for 2022, the GMC Sierra AT4 4WD is a competent, full-size, off-road-ready pickup with all the swagger and sophistication of a premium sport utility vehicle like GMC’s Denali.
The American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog Returns to NYC this February
Some say even the art world is “going to the dogs.” Starting next month, the AKC will prove that’s literally true with the return of the official American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog to Manhattan — the world’s largest and perhaps only museum dedicated entirely to man’s best friend.
Would You Survive England’s Savage Stinging Nettle-Eating Championship?
From rope-free climbs of El Capitan to solo trekking across Antarctica to sailing the Atlantic Ocean in a barrel, some things need to be done because, well because they just need to be done. Such is the case with Britain's savage and wholly unnecessary World Nettle Eating Championship.
Waydoo Flyer Is the Personal Electric Hydrofoil You Never Knew You Needed
Surfing is cool and all, but continually paddling offshore and finding the right waves can be such a hassle. In the inimitable words of the late Billy Mays, “There’s got to be a better way!” Thankfully, there is with the Waydoo Flyer: the world’s first mostly affordable electric hydrofoil.
You Don’t Need a License to Pilot the FlyNano One-Man Seaplane
It seems we're locked in a neverending race to find new ways to threaten our own lives for a cheap thrill. While flying a traditional seaplane hardly seems exhilarating enough to get most adrenaline junkies out of bed, the new FlyNano electric ultralight is no ordinary seaplane.