The World’s Most Beautiful Cemeteries Worth Traveling to See (Seriously)
Some cemeteries are so downright fascinating that visitors flock to them by the hundreds of thousands each year. It’s not surprising since it’s a lot more fun to visit a cemetery when you’re actually, you know, alive. With that in mind, here are the world’s best cemeteries worth traveling to see.
China’s Shimao Wonderland is a World-first Luxury Hotel Built in a Water-Filled Quarry
China is intent on giving Dubai a run for its money on out-of-this-world construction projects. When they announced a luxury hotel built inside an abandoned, water-filled quarry, we filed it away as an insane concept. Now they’re building it, and it looks just as amazing as the original concept.
Off The Grid’s Sold-Out Tours Promise a Smartphone-Free Vacation
The easier that technology companies make it for us to stay connected to the web, the more we crave ways to disconnect. Off The Grid recently launched with a simple mission: to provide “phone-free experiences with inspiring people.” The company facilitates group travel tours around the world.
5 Amazing All-inclusive Resorts for Anyone Who Hates All-Inclusive Resorts
If you’re a frequent reader of The Manual, all-inclusive resorts probably aren’t your thing. However, these five amazing, destination-worthy retreats in places like South Africa, Chile, and Arizona will challenge your notion of a typical all-inclusive vacation.
Audi on Demand Luxury Car Rental Service Comes to the U.S.
With ride-share services launching around the world, car ownership is shaping up to be a thing of the past. The Audi on demand luxury car share service just launched stateside, and it promises to literally bring the brand’s lineup of luxury vehicles directly to consumers.
Better Sleep Through Technology: Wyndham’s ‘Stay Well’ Experience Packs All the Comforts of Home
Sleep science is about as exciting as it sounds, but travelers who suffer from jet lag and other post-travel issues can benefit from innovations. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts recognizes this, which is why the brand is doubling down on creating the perfect sleep space.
How to Disconnect From the World at a Secret Cabin in the Woods
We’re drowning in technology, so it’s hardly surprising that we’re looking to escape — to digitally detox — to anywhere without Wi-Fi, Facebook, and the 24-hour news cycle. Enter “secret cabin” vacations. U.S.-based Getaway House and Slow Cabins in Belgium are prime examples of this new trend.
Airbnb Launches Experiences in Puerto Rico, Donates All Proceeds to Recovery Efforts
It’s no secret that Puerto Rico has been in a bad way since the 2017 hurricane season left much of the island without power, water, and food. Now, Airbnb is helping out with the local launch of Airbnb Experiences and a commitment to donate 100 percent of the program’s proceeds to rebuilding efforts.
Circle the Globe on the World’s Longest Cruise: 245 Days, 6 Continents, and 59 Countries
It’s no secret that Americans don't get enough annual vacation time. If the typical two weeks of paid leave just isn't enough for you, Viking Ocean Cruises has the remedy. The famous luxury cruise line just announced the world’s most epic, continuous, around-the-world cruise, and we desperately want in.
You Can Live, Work, and Travel (Almost) Anywhere in the World With Selina
At its core, Selina is part Airbnb and part WeWork with a healthy dose of Viator sprinkled on top. The company offers a live/work/play model that provides not only accommodations, but purpose-built coworking spaces and connections with local tour operators and other service providers.
The Most Surprising Things You Can Bring on a Plane
The TSA has sucked all the fun out of flying — mostly. Believe it or not, the agency still permits travelers to pack a few surprising things in their carry-on luggage. Here are a few of our favorites.
This Hard Seltzer Company Wants to Pay You $60,000 to Travel the U.S.
We can all agree that hard work is for suckers. The dream is finding a proper brand ambassadorship that can sustain your travel dreams indefinitely (or until your stipend runs out). White Claw Hard Seltzer wants to pay you to do just that for six whole month in its My Best Life Contest.
How to Score the Best Flight Deals to Europe This Summer
Finding bargain airfare during the summer travel season is difficult. Booking cheap flights to Europe, in particular, can feel impossible. Here are five tips for scoring the best flight deals to Europe this summer 2018.
Florida’s Tiny House Hotel Lets You Try Living Small Before You Buy
Tiny houses have fast become the next big thing, but it’s a unique lifestyle that’s not right for everyone. If you’re not convinced, one Florida destination is letting people try before they buy. Located along the Gulf Coast, Tiny House Siesta is one of a handful of tiny house hotels in the country.
After the Storm: Which Caribbean Islands Should You Visit in 2018?
Most of the Caribbean has started to put the 2017 hurricane season in its rear-view mirror. Many islands are recovering faster than even they expected. One way to help recovery efforts is to plan a trip, spend money, and contribute to economy. Here are the best Caribbean islands to visit in 2018.
IfOnly’s Travel Experiences Read Like a Bucket List of Awesomeness
IfOnly.com offers a broad range of unique travel experiences that we’ll officially file under “Cool Guy Sh*t.” The Outdoors section reads like a teenage boy’s diary of all the impossibly awesome things they plan to do someday.
‘Pollution Pods’ Let You Choke on the Air of the World’s Most Polluted Cities
The most obvious signs we're slowly killing our planet are in the congestion, pollution, and abysmal air quality of some of the world’s greatest cities. British artist Michael Pinksy sought to demonstrate just how bad things have become in his exhibit "Pollution Pods."
This Stunning Dutch Art Installation Will Gently Rock Visitors Like a Seesaw
The architects of northern Europe never sleep. In the last few months, they’ve unveiled some truly stunning designs including the world's most beautiful bathroom. Not to be outdone, Dutch architects have debuted a one-of-a-kind viewing platform that literally rocks back and forth as visitors walk on it.
This New Line of Customizable Luggage Offers Over 1 Million Color Combinations
We love Tumi's iconic luggage, but you pay handsomely for the privilege of owning it. Several of the company’s top brass have gone rogue to launch their own affordable suitcase brand. The result is ROAM, the most customizable luggage on the market.
TrustedHousesitters Is Like Free Airbnb for Pet-Lovers
Do you love pets, travel, and not paying for hotel rooms? TrustedHousesitters is an Airbnb-style site that connects adventurous animal-lovers in search of free accommodations with home- and pet-owners looking for a free and reliable house-sitting service.
Sleep With the Fishes at the World’s First Two-Story Underwater Hotel Suite
We’re witnessing a whole new era of hotel awesomeness and Conrad Hotels is leading the charge. The luxury hotel brand has just announced what is believed to be the world’s first underwater bungalow at Conrad Maldives. The MURAKA hotel suite looks every bit as amazing as it sounds.
Step Inside the Most Iconic Scene of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
"2001: A Space Odyssey" is among the most iconic movies ever. The Stanley Kubrick and masterpiece was decades ahead of its time. Now, thanks to the Smithsonian Museum, we can appreciate the film in a whole new way: by stepping inside "The Barmecide Feast," an interactive exhibit by Simon Birch.
Get Paid $10,000 to Move to Iceland and Travel the World This Summer
What if someone offered to pay you handsomely to move to Reykjavik for the summer, travel the world, and write about it? That’s precisely what Iceland-based WOW air is planning with the latest Travel Guide competition.
What You Should Know When Your Flight is Overbooked
The key to “surviving” an overbooked flight is to be prepared so you can use it to your advantage like an air travel pro. These tips will help you navigate the stress and pitfalls of frustrating airport situations like these.
London’s New Hollow Hotel Is Part Escape Room, Part Real-life Murder Castle
Not content with the idea of escaping a single room, one interactive theater group is taking the concept to a whole new level — one inspired by a real-life house of horrors. The recently opened Hollow Hotel in London is an escape room on steroid.
4 Privacy Apps and Tools to Help You ‘Ghost’ Like Jason Bourne
Under the crush of technology, we’ve all fantasized about dropping off-grid. Now, more than ever, we’re struggling to regain our privacy. If you’ve ever daydreamed about disappearing forever, here are four tools to help you go anonymous and vanish without a trace -- to “ghost” like Jason Bourne.
British Adventurer Donates Frostbitten Toes to Infamous Canadian Hotel Bar
The Downtown Hotel in Dawson City is best known for their Sourtoe Cocktail. It’s an uncomplicated affair: a heavy pour of booze (typically whiskey or tequila) with a mummified human toe floating in it. And Nick Griffiths just added a couple of more digits to the drink lineup.
Bubble Domes Are the Only Way to Camp in Ireland
The Bubble Domes at Finn Lough Resort offer some of Northern Ireland’s most unique accommodations, far from the maddening crowds of tourist hot sports like Belfast.
Hide Away in these 4 Awesome Iceland Vacation Cottages
Iceland has fast become the go-to destination for Americans seeking out-of-this-world experiences on a budget. Here are the country's most amazing, rural vacation cottages.
The Dynamiq GTT 165 Foiling Superyacht Is the Toy Boat You Deserve
There are boats, and there are yachts — and then there are superyachts. The Dynamiq GTT 165 Foiling Superyacht is a 165-foot pleasure craft for the 1 percent of 1 percenters.
Norway Lifts the Lid on the World’s Most Beautiful Public Toilet
Scandinavians cornered the market on beautiful, Minimalist design. In the last year alone, Iceland debuted the “5-million-star” Aurora Bubble Lodge and Denmark launched the charming “Parkipelago” project. Now, Norway has put their design savvy to the test with the world’s most beautiful ... bathroom.
Don’t Call It a Dinghy: Jet Capsule is a Luxurious ‘Compact Yacht’ for the Rich
The Jet Capsule Compact Yacht is designed for the sort of well-heeled hotshot who just won’t stand for owning anything called a “dinghy.” For those times when you need to roll up to the marina in a Star Trek-worthy vessel, this one-of-a-kind boat has you covered.
Detroit’s Abandoned Wurlitzer Building Is Reborn as The Siren Hotel
Detroit may be down, but she’s not out. In April 2018, the historical Wurlitzer Building — an abandoned architectural masterpiece that many believed would never reopen — is finding new life as a The Siren Hotel by ASH NYC.
This Free Service Stalks Your Hotel Reservations and Alerts You If the Rates Drop
Pruvo rethinking budget travel booking by going to work after you’ve already made your hotel reservation. This free service will let you know if you can save money once you've booked your stay.
A Giant, Floating ‘Sun Shield’ May Be Our Only Hope to Save the Great Barrier Reef
Pioneering research and development at the University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Marine Science concluded that a massive "sun shield" could help cut coral bleaching on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
This ‘Parkipelago’ Is a Beautiful, Artificial Island Chain in the Copenhagen Harbour
Architects announced plans to build a sleek, modern, wooden “archipelago” in the middle of the Denmark capital's industrialized harbor called Copenhagen Islands.
Here’s How You Can Travel America Like You’re in a Ken Burns Documentary
Few documentarians have been as essential to modern American storytelling as Ken Burns. The filmmaker has teamed up with Tauck Tours to craft numerous bucket list-worthy experiences and exclusive itineraries across the United States.
Amsterdam Transforms Abandoned Bridge Houses Into One-of-a-kind Hotel Rooms
Amsterdam is well-known for its charming waterways, and perhaps even more so for its quirky, progressive design style. When the city’s manned bridge houses were decommissioned, they were repurposed in the most Dutch way possible: the one-of-a-kind boutique Sweets Hotel.
That High Life, Though: The Coolest Rooftop Bars Around the World
Spring means finally getting outdoors. The only thing better than getting outdoors is drinking outdoors — both of which are made better still with the help of a great view. So, let’s check out five of the world’s best rooftop bars.
Digi-Pet Is a High-Tech Baby Monitor for Your High-Flying Pets
These days, airlines are going out of their way to make sure no one likes them. There may be no help for keeping you safe and sane. But, thanks to one company, at least your furry companions now have a fighting chance in the air.
This ‘Superboat’ Boasts 1,881 Horsepower and You Absolutely Need It
Choosing a car typically means sacrificing performance for luxury amenities or vice versa. Boats aren’t much different — usually. Scandinavian boatmaker Flying Flipper is thumbing its nose at conventional marine design with their high-performance Superfly GT 42.
Vipp Shelter Hotel Is a ‘Human Charging Station’ in the Remote Swedish Wilderness
For all the time we spend insulating ourselves with the trappings of modern, digital life, it seems that we’re also looking to escape those same “conveniences.” One Danish company is rethinking the idea of a proper digital detox by updating the traditional cabin-on-the-lake getaway.
