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.
Airbnb Is Giving Away $1 Million to Develop the World’s Wackiest Vacation Rentals
The company is looking to get a little weirder by expanding its portfolio of unique and fantastical rentals.
TrailKeg is a Trail-ready Growler Designed to Take Your Beer Anywhere
Hiking and craft beer find a happy marriage with TrailKeg, the world's most innovative, go-anywhere growler. It all comes down to the CO2 pressurization.
Spain’s La Batalla del Vino Festival is a “Bloody” Battle Using 75,000 Liters of Wine as Ammo
Forget childhood food fights. The tiny Spanish town of Haro offers a far boozier, adult alternative: the annual La Batalla del Vino (“Battle of the Wine”).
Snag Some Gear from Kammok Before You Go Hammock Camping this Spring
Thinking of hammock camping this spring? Let Austin-based brand Kammok keep you or your buddies gear-ready in the outdoors.
These Haunted Houses Will Scare the S*!# Out of You
The leaves are changing, Halloween is creeping up on us, and haunted houses are rising up from the ashes. 'Tis the season to get the $*!# scared out of you. For your October pleasure, we've put together a list of the best and scariest haunted houses in the United States.
Get to the Choppa! For $15,000, You Can Play Navy SEAL For a Day in Hawaii
Ever feel like you missed your calling as a special forces operative? Maybe playing paintball and backcountry camping on the weekends is enough to fill that void. If not, one unique Hawaiian company is giving average Joes the opportunity to be a Navy SEAL for a day, and it’s no drill.
Yada, Yada, Yada … An Immersive Seinfeld Experience Is Coming to NYC This Fall
Seinfeld, through its 180 episodes, became one of the most memorable, successful, and quotable series in TV history. If you’ve been dying to relive the show’s glory days, this fall you’ll get your chance when The Seinfeld Experience debuts in New York City.
You Can ‘Buy’ a Stunning $1.65-million French Chateau for Just $13
Unless you’re Richard Branson or a “contestant” on American Greed, owning a French chateau is not likely in the cards for you. However, one philanthropic British couple is looking to make that dream a reality for one lucky raffle winner. Chateau de Cautine could be yours for the low, low price of $13.
Netflix Has a Request for Chicago’s ‘Stranger Things’ Pop-up Bar
Chicago's Emporium Arcade Bar is paying homage to The Upside Down in the most 2017 way possible: by hosting a 'Stranger Things' pop-up bar.
How to Be a an Airbnb Host That Earns 5-Star Reviews
If you own an apartment, house, or riverfront RV, you could be funding all of your travels by renting out your own space. Here’s the low-down on becoming a professional and highly profitable Airbnb host.
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.
Ritz-Carlton Yachts: The Ultra-luxurious Cruise Line for People Who Hate Cruising
While Ritz-Carlton has long been synonymous with a stuffy brand of luxury, the new Ritz-Carlton Yachts project looks stunning.
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.
Relaunched ‘Titanic II’ to Sail the Same Ill-Fated Route of Its Predecessor By 2022
The sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 marked one of the most iconic, chilling, and captivating moments in modern maritime history. Now, one ambitious Australian company is looking to launch 'Titanic II,' a similar ship set to travel the same ill-fated route as its predecessor. What could go wrong?
Eliminate the Hassle of Packing with Dufl’s ‘Virtual Closet’ Valet Service
Dufl handles the packing, unpacking, cleaning, and storing of your clothes and essentials so you can travel bag-free. You read that right: no more luggage.
Upgrade your luggage to avoid sky-high airline baggage fees
Today's "low" airfares often gloss over a bevy of hidden fees and surcharges. Here are five ways to avoid sky-high airline baggage fees.
Behold the Future of Cruise Ships
Marine architects and designers around the world are rethinking the real-world possibilities of powering today's full-sized cruise ships with renewable energy. Enter the Peace Boat Ecoship, which may be the world’s greenest cruise.
Beyond the Bucket List: How to Vacation Like a One-Percenter
For 2018, Black Tomato's annual Luxe List goes bigger and bolder than ever before with a host of extravagant, travel tours. Here are five of our favorites.
The Best Boutique Hotels in Panama City, Panama
These hotels in Panama City deftly embrace the beauty, charm, and elegance of the city's Colonial past with just the right amount of modern touches.
uberAIR Looks to Take “Flightsharing” to the Skies by 2023
With Earth’s population passing seven billion, overcrowding is becoming a significant problem. While flying cars still seem to be a pipe dream, some clever entrepreneurs will need to devise more efficient means to shuttle city dwellers from A to B. Not surprisingly, Uber is taking on that challenge.
Bomber Camp Is the World’s Most Immersive WWII Air Force Experience
For military history buffs and adventurous travelers looking to relive the glory of World War-era bomber pilots, California’s Bomber Camp is the place to be. Would-be pilots take their pick from an a la carte menu of one-of-a-kind military simulations.
Dead Rabbit NYC: “World’s Best Bar” Moves to London (Sort of)
This month, the iconic Dead Rabbit NYC bar is crossing the pond for an exclusive pop-up takeover of London’s equally iconic Claridge’s Bar.
Elon Musk: We Will Travel “Anywhere on Earth in Under an Hour” with the BFR
Imagine traveling from Manhattan to Shanghai in just 40 minutes. This futuristic proposition may become reality with SpaceX's BFR.
World’s Largest Cocktail Festival Opens in London this Week
London Cocktail Week kicked off this week for the eighth year in a row, and more than 30,000 are expected to attend. Here's why you should too.
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.
World’s Largest, Most Luxurious Aircraft Will Have Glass Floors and Posh Bedrooms
The future of luxury aircraft looks quite posh indeed. Today’s superjumbo jets might boast fold-flat sleep pods, mood lighting, and first-class bars, but none can hold a candle to the Airlander 10, the world’s largest and most luxurious aircraft. Now, if only it can get and stay off the ground.
AirHelp: The “Pocket Lawyer” App for Air Travelers Who’ve Been Wronged
Understanding if, when, and how you might be owed compensation from an airline snafu is a tall order. AirHelp is looking to change that.
Why You Need to Visit Finland in 2017
Finland isn’t often on the radar for most American travelers, and that’s a shame. But, 2017 is the perfect year to visit -- here's why.
Say Hello to the Best of Buffalo, New York
Here are just a few of our favorite places to play, eat, drink, and sleep in the Empire State's most underrated city, Buffalo, New York.
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.
Where to Stay in the Volcano-Adjacent Town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica
While many La Fortuna hotels are rough around the edges, these offer a deft blend of organic luxury, natural beauty, and rainforest-inspired accents.
Upscape Outpost Offers a Beautifully Disconnected Pop-up Camp in the Patagonian Wilderness
We can't help but love the idea of glamping: a weekend of blissful disconnection, somewhere far from the city with only the most essential amenities at your fingertips. Now, Santiago-based Upscape is promising to take prospective glampers far off-grid to the remote corners of South America with Outpost.
The Future is Now: Five Travel Innovations Poised to Revolutionize the Way Rove
The seemingly futuristic technology for these incredible travel innovations already exists, and will soon redefine the way we wander.
Win an Airbnb Vacation to Explore the Bahamas in a Deep-Sea Submersible
Planet Earth, Airbnb, and BBC Worldwide have collaborated on a once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunity. If you’ve ever wanted to vacation like James Cameron — think exploring the Bahamas in a yellow submarine — you should enter the Night Blue Planet II contest.
Bon Appetit: Sweden Set to Open a Disgusting Food Museum
These days, the world is full of wonderfully weird museums accessible to the everyman with everything from broken relationships and all things phallic to ramen and barbed wire. Now, Sweden is set to open one more: the Disgusting Food Museum, featuring 80 of the world's grossest foods.
Act Out 2017’s Best Action Movies at These Top Travel Destinations
Hollywood can prove a worthy, if unconventional, source of travel inspiration. Here are three big-budget action movies from 2017 to inspire your next trip.
A Comprehensive Report Suggests This is the Best Time to Book a Flight
If you're unsure of the best time to book a flight, you’re not alone. Following this formula on the best time to book a flight can help you save a bundle.
Hoppy Travels: The 3 Best American Small Cities for Craft Brewing
Some cities rise above the rest for their solid reputation of craft beer brewing. Here are three of our favorite American small cities for craft beer nerds.
Beyond the All-inclusive: Experience the Best of the Dominican Republic
Here’s a crash course in the best Dominican Republic hotels, restaurants, and experiences that you've (probably) never heard of.
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge: A Botswana Escape Worthy of Hemingway
There are myriad boutique lodges and luxury safari guides to facilitate a bucket list-worthy African trip that would make even David Livingstone envious.
