Now Hiring: Earn $130,000 Per Year as a San Francisco Island Lighthouse Keeper
Everyone dreams of absconding from society and “making a go of it” in some corner of the world with more wildlife than people. However, if you can’t bring yourself to pull the trigger on such a dramatic life change, you can apply to be a lighthouse keeper at San Francisco's East Brother Light Station.
Checking in to this Cliffside ‘Hotel’ Means Scaling a 10,000-Foot Vertical
For the world’s best mountain climbers, scaling a sheer rock wall is often the only thing that gets them out of bed in the morning. Valpelline Bivouac in the remote Italian Alps rewards extreme climbers with a legit overnight “room” that brings a new level of luxury to the traditional bivouac.
See the Northern Lights from Your Own Private Norwegian Island
It seems Scandinavia has a lock on the sleekest, most ultra-modern spaces designed solely for relaxation. When such a design is situated on a stunning island inside the Arctic Circle, it's the perfect recipe for a one-of-a-kind getaway like Norway's Arctic Hideaway.
Flying Nest Is a Shipping Container Hotel Designed to Travel the World
From capsule hotels to luxury hostels, travelers are giving up frilly and unnecessary hotel amenities in favor of a cheaper, pared-down stay. AccorHotels’ Flying Nest Shipping Container Hotel takes the concept of "budget boutique" to new heights — literally.
Pre-Disaster Tourism: 5 Iconic Places to See Before They Disappear and How You Can Help
Thanks to climate change, overpopulation, pollution, and other humanmade travesties, however, some of those wonders are disappearing — fast. It’s inspired a new brand of travel called disaster tourism: the desire to see a site devasted by a disaster, either man-made or natural.
Nestbox Turns Your SUV Into an Off-Grid Camper in Minutes
Sleeping in your car is never quite as cushy as overnighting in a decked-out RV or travel trailer. Egoé is looking to deliver that same experience to SUV owners with Nestbox, a clever camping kit “insert” that transforms a wide variety of automobiles into full-featured travel trailers in minutes.
A 71-Year-Old Frenchman Is Crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a Giant Barrel
Jean-Jacques Savin is on a very special "cruise." Instead of sipping neon fruity drinks, conga-lining around the midnight chocolate buffet, and playing bingo on the lido deck, the 71-year-old is spending three months drifting across the Atlantic Ocean without power in a tiny barrel by himself.
Easily Give the Gift of Air Travel with Skyhour
Giving the gift of air travel can be a headache. Not every airline sells gift cards and, even if your preferred airline does, there’s no guarantee they fly to and from the destinations your recipient might be interested in. Skyhour is looking to change all that with a whole new travel “currency.”
Tel Aviv’s Whiskey Bar & Museum Is a Surprising Underground Spirits Wonderland
With more than 1,000 whiskeys, Tel Aviv’s stunning new Whiskey Bar & Museum is equal parts bar and museum. Between a dizzying selection, a gourmet dining menu, and an incredible location, it could single-handedly put Israel on the map as a bucket-list-worthy destination for the world’s spirits lovers.
Camp in Style with FIM Caravans’ Migrator Off-Road Travel Trailer
Winter camping can be a challenge, especially if you’re “lucky” enough to live in the northern United States where the cold can last 342 days of the year. If you’re looking to take the rough out of “roughing it,” Romania-based FIM Caravans’ new Migrator travel trailer might be just what you need.
Magnificent Castle Hotels You Can Actually Spend the Night in
Overnighting in a castle seems out of reach for most mortal men, but a weekend in a legit castle is more affordable than you think. Whether you’re looking to live out your kingly fantasies or a romantic setting to pop the big question, these are the most luxurious castles you can sleep in.
Top 7 Travel Trends to Watch for in 2019
More people are traveling now than ever. That increase is bringing about big changes in the way we see, interact with, and move through the world. From the rise of volcano tourism to digital nomadism to bleeding-edge hotel room conveniences, here are seven travel trends to look for in 2019.
Collection Suites Offers Luxury ‘Condos’ Just for Storing Your Car Collection
Luxury car collectors often exhibit a near-psychotic love of their collections. Many treat their rides like automotive artworks whose only proper home is in a museum-quality environment away from the prying eyes of strangers. For some South Florida collectors, that perfect home is Collection Suites.
Inside the World’s 5 Sleekest Capsule Hotels
Most hotels attempt to woo travelers with a long list of amenities. Japanese-inspired capsule hotels instead take a different tact. They provide clean, modern, and most importantly, cheap accommodations provided guests are willing to sacrifice on space — a lot of space.
5 Under-the-Radar Travel Destinations to Visit in 2019
Every year brings new and subjective lists of the “best places to visit.” Our annual list is no less subjective, but it is carefully considered. Based on our intuitions and what makes each destination worth visiting in the new year, here are our picks for the best unexpected travel destinations of 2019.
The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus Is the Navigator’s Half-Priced Little Brother
Lincoln's next-gen swagger is moving straight down the line to every model in the brand’s stable, up to and including the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus. The mid-size luxury crossover, formerly the MKX, is like the Navigator's little brother with much of the same panache and design at a fraction of the price.
The 5 Best Countries to Live and Work Abroad
Every year, HSBC polls more than 22,000 travelers and digital nomads to uncover their picks for the world's best destinations for expats. Whether you need to make a radical change in your solo life or are looking to expatriate the entire family, here are the survey’s top five destinations.
Be This Company’s New ‘CEO’ and Travel Free to Japan, Iceland, and Portugal
Every few months, it seems a new company is looking to send a few travel-hungry hopefuls on a social-media-fueled trip to some exotic destination. Now, for 2019, travel provider Noken is seeking one well-qualified “Cultural Exploration Officer” to undertake three all-expense paid trips.
For Sale: 348,000 Acres of Pristine Patagonian Wilderness
We all appreciate a little privacy from our neighbors in our own home. One newly announced, very private property in Chile all but guarantees your neighbors — hell, even the NSA and their arsenal of satellites — would never see you, hear you, or even be able to find you.
$10,000 Ski Package Honors ‘Dumb and Dumber’ in the Coolest Way Possible
'Dumb and Dumber' stands among 'The Godfather' and 'The Princess Diaries' as one of the greatest movies of all time. Now, The Curtis hotel in Colorado is celebrating the 25th anniversary of this cinematic icon with a legit, luxury hotel/ski package that would make Lloyd and Harry proud.
Live Out Your Yacht Fantasies By the Day with Boatsetter
From classic sports cars to outdoor gear to pools, these days everything is available for rent. Now, whether you’re looking for an ordinary party boat to tool around the nearest pond or a full-fledged luxury yacht complete with captain, crew, and deep sea fishing gear, Boatsetter has you covered.
Sweden’s Famous Icehotel Reopens for 2019 and It’s Absolutely Stunning
For many, spending the night in a legit ice hotel is an iconic, bucket-list-worthy life experience. Returning for the 2019 season, Sweden’s Icehotel inside the Arctic Circle offers the ideal stay for igloo-loving travelers.
After 100 Years, London Is Once Again Distilling Whiskies
The United Kingdom exports more gin than any other country and is the world’s fourth-largest gin consumer per capita. So, it could be considered the unofficial British spirit. New for 2018, however, two distilleries are independently debuting the first London-distilled whiskies in more than 100 years.
Las Vegas’ Newest Pot Shop Is Equal Parts Dispensary and Entertainment Complex
Today's best marijuana dispensaries promise well-educated “budtenders,” designer decors, and a boutique shopping environment. With more discerning shoppers in mind, Las Vegas’ new Planet 13 mega-dispensary is not only a great place to buy your toke, but it’s a full-fledged entertainment outlet as well.
How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around Barbados Like a Local
The interwoven history of rum and religion in Barbados dates back since long before any local can remember. To understand the island’s past and present, you needn’t look further than its churches, rum shops, and sugar plantations. Here’s how to dive into five of its most iconic experiences.
Runge RS is a ’50s-Inspired, Handcrafted Masterpiece for Modern-Day Racers
Most of today’s cars — even sports cars — boast frilly accessories like automatic parking assist, heated seats, and Bluetooth stereos with satellite radio. Thankfully, Runge Cars is reviving the dying art of the vintage racer, one beautifully handcrafted roadster at a time.
Cuba’s First-Ever Classic Cars Contest to Feature 200 Restored Vehicles
Cuba's many restored classic cars persist as an historical symbol of Cubans’ commitment to ingenuity and perseverance. Now, for the first time ever, the country is honoring these automotive symbols with a surprising new Concours event to feature more than 200 cars dating from 1919 to 1960.
Imagine Checking In and Boarding Your Next Flight With Zero Human Interaction
From dog-like airport robots to sleeping in the cargo hold, passengers are desperate to try anything that promises a better air travel experience. What if the future of airport transit removes human interaction altogether? London’s Heathrow Airport is one step closer to realizing that utopian vision.
Noken Delivers Custom, Hyper-Personalized Travel Guides Specific to You
Relying on printed guidebooks can be time-consuming and overwhelming. However, guided tours are too regimented for independent travelers looking to explore on their own. Noken splits the difference with simple, custom itineraries hyper-personalized to your brand of travel.
The Supercar Owners Circle Is the World’s Most Elite Car Club
Get-togethers for most car clubs involve drivers of a dozen classic Corvettes gathering at the local burger shack to talk chrome and customizations. For one-percenters, however, there’s a club so elite that only auto aficionados with the most exclusive garages are allowed inside: Supercar Owners Circle.
7 Most Over-the-Top New Year’s Eve Experiences to Ring in 2022
Champagne? Check. Music? Check. Over-the-top festivities? Check. From every corner of the globe, here are the best New Year's Eve parties to ring in 2022 like a boss.
Yacht Support Builds Toy-Hauling Satellite Yachts for Your Superyacht
Superyachts are nice, but most lack necessary storage for all the fun toys most well-heeled gentlemen are likely to travel with. Enter Yacht Support, a niche marine builder that designs satellite yachts to haul an entire arsenal of land & sea toys anywhere you need to take your “mothership.”
Iceland’s Upscale Hostel KEX to Bring Michelin-Star Swagger to Portland, Oregon
Iceland is exporting its hip, wildly popular Hostel KEX to Portland, Oregon. If the brand’s first U.S. outpost looks anything like their Reykjavik flagship, the new location has the potential to be one of the world’s swankiest hostels.
Staying at These 4 Bubble Hotels Feels Like Sleeping on Another Planet
It’s getting harder and harder to take a vacation that feels truly “away from it all.” Until we can book an interplanetary getaway, a stay at these four unique bubble hotels might be the next best thing to vacationing on another planet.
This One-Room Hotel Is Home to London’s First Whisky Vending Machine
Day drinking, a monogrammed travel flask, a tasting blog dedicated to the world’s finest 40s — all hallmarks of a sophisticated gentleman. Now, London is adding one more for the discerning boozehound: a whisky vending machine at the one-room Napoleon Hotel.
Get ‘Back to the Future’ in a DeLorean Hovercraft (Flux Capacitor Sold Separately)
One Doc Brown-inspired mad scientist has built a “working,” full-scale replica of the DeLorean from 'Back to the Future.' The best part is that you can have it delivered to you by Christmas.
Kyoto’s First ‘Dispersed Hotel’ Is Spread Throughout the City
With so much luxury and convenience on tap at most decent hotels, it’s easy to forget that there’s often an entire city outside waiting to be explored. Guests at Kyoto, Japan’s first and only “dispersed hotel” have no choice but to leave their building — ENSO ANGO is designed that way.
The Best Lightweight Travel Laptops for 2018
Modern nomads demand everything from their laptops — they need to be lightweight and powerful, with a capable battery. aA number of manufacturers now offer ultra-portable workhouse laptops that won’t break the bank. Here are four of the best travel laptops for 2018.
The Technoimpulse Rocket Z Is an Apocalypse-Worthy Beast of an SUV
The zombie apocalypse is upon us, and you desperately need to disappear into the wilds of northern Russia. Assuming you’ve readied a proper bug-out pack, what’s your plan to get the hell out of dodge? You need a legit, go-anywhere, all-terrain vehicle. Enter the Technoimpulse Rocket Z 210-91 4x4 SUV.
You Could Own an Entire Abandoned New Zealand Village for Only $1.8 Million
If the drone of your neighbors going about their daily lives has finally gotten to you, if you’ve longed for a lavish forever home on the water, or if you're sitting on an ungodly pile of cash just waiting to be spent, we have a real estate investment opportunity for you: Lake Waitaki, New Zealand.
Witness the Northern Lights at Eye-Level from a Private Charter Plane
From Finland to Iceland to the North Pole, there’s no shortage of incredible destinations from which to capture the Northern Lights. One Canadian company is taking to the sky to provide travelers with a one-of-a-kind, “eye-level” view of one of our planet’s most magnificent natural phenomena.
The Insane 575-foot Acionna Concept Is a Superyacht to Beat All Superyachts
Acionna, the latest concept from renowned British yacht designer Andy Waugh, is a jaw-dropping study in the extremes of superyacht building. Bikini models and Cristal not included.
LAX’s Exclusive Private Suite Will Make You Love Waiting at the Airport
Being stuck at the airport is a special kind of torture. Of course, some well-heeled gentlemen enjoy a level of air travel luxury that most of us have never heard of, let along personally experienced. For those traveling elite, there is The Private Suite LAX.
This Ski Camp in Utah Wants to Rid You of All Your Fear
As adults, many of us become gripped by the fear of our own mortality that holds us back from becoming the outgoing adventurer we always wanted to be. In 2019, a unique ski camp led by world-class athlete Kristen Ulmer promises to help grown men (and women) squash that fear like a pro.
An Entire Swiss Village Could Become One Beautiful ‘Scattered Hotel’
Even amid all its natural beauty, some rural Swiss residents can’t resist the call of the city. That draw has threatened many of its most remote towns and villages with economic ruin. Now, the town of Corippo — the country’s smallest municipality — is poised to do something about it.
Locally Made Artisan Souvenirs Now Available in Airport Vending Machines
Shopping for legit, last-minute souvenirs at the airport is never easy. Most options are lame, generic, and expensive. Startup SouveNEAR is looking to upgrade the experience for procrastinating travelers with a clever repurposing of disused vending machines around the U.S.
The Future of Luxury Air Travel Is Sleeping in the Cargo Hold
How far would you go to be able to lie down on a long-haul flight? How about snoozing in the airplane cargo hold? That’s exactly what Airbus is proposing, and a surprising number of airlines and passengers are on board with the idea.