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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Polaris Slingshot Grand Touring Autocycle Is a Batman-worthy Road Trip Vehicle
The all-new Slingshot Grand Touring Autocycle takes the helm atop Polaris’ line-up for 2019. This trim level focuses on upgrades and updates that make the open-air Slingshot a more capable road-trip-worthy driver.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Britain’s Legendary Morgan Motor Company Announces ‘110 Anniversary’ Lineup
For more than a century, Britain's Morgan Motor Company has made a name for itself with handcrafted, open-air roadsters unlike almost any other cars on the road. Now, the automaker is celebrating its 110th anniversary with three refreshed, race-inspired models.
Hyper-Sub Is an Insane Navy-Approved Speedboat-Submarine and We Want One
Is your private Batcave looking a little dated these days? What you need is a personal, Navy-approved speedboat submarine. We’re not talking about a speedboat and a submarine; we’re talking about an all-in-one, fully submersible, Bond villain-style powerboat. Meet Hyper-Sub.
Crossroads Hotel Opens in Kansas City’s Former Pabst Brewing Co. Plant
Kansas City is in the midst of something of a modern cultural Renaissance with dozens of new restaurants and boutique hotels sprouting up around the city. Among the revitalization efforts is a clever repurposing of the city's former Pabst Brewing Co. plant.
VRBO Is ‘Giving Away’ a Mountain with the Win the Mountain Sweepstakes
As with hiking and movie-going, skiing is an activity best enjoyed without throngs of strangers around. Unfortunately, unless your Richard Branson or some Russian oil tycoon, “private skiing” isn’t really a thing. This year, VRBO is changing that with the Win the Mountain Sweepstakes.
Romotow Is a Futuristic Travel Trailer With a Hidden ‘Party Deck’
From studio-style towables to campers with panoramic roofs, we’ve seen almost everything. W2 Architecture is hoping to up the ante with Romotow, the world’s first travel trailer with a retractable “party deck.” One button turns this sleek travel trailer into an eight-person, off-grid pad.
A New Class of Retro Designer Motels Recalls California’s Bygone Surf Era
A new wave of surf-inspired accommodations is hitting California. Former roadside motels are being repurposed into chic digs that deftly capture the state’s bygone surf era. These are the Golden State’s best spots to embrace an endless summer of salty beach air and some of the world's best breaks.
New Brightline Train Will Connect Vegas to Southern California in Just 2 Hours
On a perfect day, driving between Vegas and Los Angeles takes at least four hours. However, with Sin City's revolving door of mega-conferences, that drive can easily take as much as eight hours. Now, a new near-high-speed rail line is slated to cut that time in half.
Camp Yosemite Like a Gentleman at AutoCamp’s Newest Airstream-centric Outpost
AutoCamp combines all the amenities of an upscale boutique hotel with the joys of a traditional camping experience. We’ve long been fans of their first two California locations in Santa Barbara and Russian River. Now, they’re slated to debut a third — their largest, most remote, and most beautiful yet.