The Solar Impact Yacht Can Sail the World in Zero-emission Luxury
While clever innovations have been made in the way of electric boats and renewable-energy-assisted ships, we have a long way to go before the marine industry can be considered “green.” But, a newly unveiled solar-powered ship has the potential to chart a much brighter course for the future.
U.S. State Department Relaxes Cuba Travel Advisory for Americans
Travel to Cuba is confusing. First, Americans could visit whenever we pleased, then we couldn’t, then we could again. Last year, President Trump sought to make travel to the island nation more difficult. Now, after a few months with an elevated threat level, Cuba is once again safe-ish to travel to.
Solo Travelers Never Travel Alone on Flash Pack’s Tailor-Made Adventure Tours
Solo travel can prove eye-opening, even life-changing, but it can also be challenging to plan and downright terrifying if it’s something you’ve never experienced before. Flash Pack is hoping to change all that by bringing affordable, authentic, and convenient group-travel style to solo travelers.
Fall Foliage Forecast: Where and When to See the Leaves Change in 2018
If you love trees and pretty colors and scenic grandeur, the annual turning of the leaves here in the United States is the ideal time to kickstart fall hiking season. Here are our predictions for the best fall foliage forecast in 2018.
Race Around the World for $50,000 Cash in the Global Scavenger Hunt
'The Amazing Race' is cool and all, but contestants have to deal with unpredictable rules, network television cameras, and Phil Keoghan. If you’ve ever wanted to experience all the same thrills of world travel, championship bragging rights, and cash prizes, Global Scavenger Hunt may be just the trick.
Japan Gears Up for the World’s Largest Tug-of-War Festival
Okinawa, Japan, is home to the world’s largest, most outlandish tug-of-war competitions, simply dubbed “The Great Tugs-of-War.” The Naha Great Tug-of-War is the biggest and most historical of them all.
5 Best Cities to Celebrate Oktoberfest Outside of Germany
Fall is nigh. It’s time to expect wall-to-wall leaf-peeping news coverage and pumpkin-flavored everything. But, more importantly, it’s time for Oktoberfest. If Munich isn’t quite on your radar, there are plenty of alternative destinations to celebrate the iconic German event.
Ohio Is Home to the World’s First Brewery Hotel (with In-room Taps!)
If you’ve ever passed out inside a brewery, chances are you have a problem. Or, you’re just a legitimate guest of BrewDog’s new DogHouse Columbus. The unique hotel is purportedly the “world’s first ... to offer guests a night’s stay inside a brewery.”
Dive In to the Best Beaches and Rum During Your St. Croix Vacation
If you’ve been considering a tropical vacation, now is a fantastic time to head to the Caribbean. With stunning beaches, impossibly friendly locals, and the world’s best rum practically flowing from the taps, St. Croix might be just what you’re looking for.
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.
Aurora Bubble Lodge is Iceland’s ‘5-Million-Star Hotel’
The unique bubble lodge combines stargazing, Iceland, and sleeping outdoors in a new and superbly awesome way that's never been done before.
Elevate Your Travel Instagram Stories with Unfold App
The spontaneous, shoot-from-the-hip ethos behind Instagram Stories has meant that most look as though they were designed by over-caffeinated tweens. The new Unfold app is looking to change that by elevating the Stories of design-conscious users through clean, thoughtfully considered templates.
Take a Tour of Tennessee’s Most Notorious Penitentiary
Eastern Tennessee’s Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary may have been the worst prison in U.S. history and the one you've likely never heard of. Today, you can explore its sordid past on a self-guided tour that's dark, shocking, and fascinating.
You Can Travel With Zero Luggage Thanks to Locarry
The tedious process of packing is the price we pay to travel to amazing destinations. But what if you didn’t need to pack for your next vacation? That’s the goal of Locarry, the latest “Airbnb of ” website to take advantage of the sharing economy.
Skip the Chain Hotels in Favor of these Luxury Yurts
Luxury yurts are an ideal way to overnight for outdoor-loving travelers who prefer the peace and rustic charm of camping with just enough modern essentials.
This Bucket-List-Worthy Cruise Will Visit 26 Countries and 5 Continents in 111 Days
A typical seven-day Caribbean cruise isn’t likely to top most traveler’s bucket lists, but a 2020 excursion from Princess Cruises is slated to be a monster of a sea journey. With stops in 26 countries over 111 days, it might just cross off half of the to-dos on your bucket list.
No Boat? No Problem! Rent Someone Else’s With GetMyBoat.
Thanks to the sharing economy, it’s possible that few of us will actually own anything in the future. Now, if you need a boat, GetMyBoat is looking to, well, get you a boat wherever and whenever you need one. From kayaks to Jet Skis to luxury catamarans, if it floats, you can probably find it here.
4 Ridiculously Over-the-Top Villas You Can Rent on Airbnb
It seems just a few short years ago that Airbnb was a scrappy little startup for budget travelers. While plenty of couch-surfing deals can still be had, the site is also home to some of the swankiest crashpads. Here are four of the most ridiculously over-the-top villas you can rent on Airbnb.
The North Face Launches Epic Pop-up Shop High in the Italian Dolomites
The North Face has long been among the world’s most innovative outdoor brands, so it seems fitting it would debut a publicity stunt befitting the 50-year-old company. Pinnacle Project launched as a one-of-a-kind pop-up shop set high in the Italian Dolomites — 6,889 feet, to be exact.
4 High-Tech Shark Repellents to Help You Avoid Your Own Personal ‘Jaws’ Moment
With Shark Week now behind us, you’re no doubt inspired or terrified of all things shark-related. If it’s a mix of both, you’re looking to get closer to these apex predators in the safest way possible. Thankfully, there are plenty of high-tech shark repellents for that. Here are four of our favorites.
For $440,000, You Can Live Out Your Childhood Fantasies with a Gravity Jetpack
The Jet Suit from Gravity Industries (code name: “Daedalus”) is the closest thing we’ve seen to a legit Tony Stark-worthy Iron Man suit. The jetpack is the brainchild of British inventor Richard Browning, who summed up his project as “an entirely pure form of complete three-dimensional freedom.”
Deep-Fried Everything: 4 of the Most Gluttonous State Fairs in the U.S.
If the occasional happy hour hot wings aren't satisfying your craving for deep-fried, it’s time to invest in some destination snacking. There’s no better place to travel for deep-fried fare than the state fairs of the U.S. South and Midwest.
The Q30 Is the Ultra-Minimalist Electric Yacht You’ll Never Hear Coming
The days of fossil fuel-powered craft are numbered. One forward-thinking Finnish boat-maker is taking to the water with a stunning, all-electric Q30 Yacht, a study in stark, minimalist design that’s thoroughly Scandinavian.
Camp for (Almost) Free at Breweries, Vineyards, and Farms with Harvest Hosts
Travel is all about the sharing economy. Airbnb popularized the idea of crashing at a stranger’s house and numerous spin-offs have taken the concept even further. Harvest Hosts is reinventing it again by inviting travelers to stay at vineyards, breweries, and farms around the country for almost free.
Sleep in a Giant Tequila Barrel at a One-of-a-kind Mexican Distillery Hotel
Ever dreamt of sleeping inside a tequila barrel? Matices Hotel de Barricas, an unabashedly kitschy Mexican distillery hotel, allows guests to do just that with a series of tequila-barrel-shaped suites situated on a working agave plantation in the tiny town of Tequila.
See Africa, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea from the Gibraltar Skywalk
“The Rock” is part of the Gibraltar Nature Reserve, a one-of-a-kind attraction for tourists seeking some of the best views in all of Europe and Africa. New for 2018, the military outpost has been converted into the Gibraltar Skywalk, one of the most stunning viewing platforms in the world.
4 Destinations with Amazing Exchange Rates for Americans in 2018
Recent shake-ups in the global economy have opened up many previously inaccessible destinations for travelers. Here are four destinations with the best exchange rates for USD and Americans in 2018.
Would You Travel with this $1,000 Transparent Suitcase?
TSA checkpoints are never fun. Rimoawa, a luxury luggage maker, is looking to help travelers speed through security, embarrass themselves, or make a fashion statement (or all three) with a clear carry-on suitcase collab with streetwear label Off-White.
You Can Eat Your Bodyweight in Sausage on Louisiana’s Boudin Trail
If you're looking to get beyond Napa Valley wine and Kentucky bourbon and explore something truly offbeat, Southern Louisiana’s Boudin Trail is for you. While understanding how sausage is made is an undertaking best avoided, that’s exactly what this classic Cajun trek promises to provide travelers.
Flophouze Hotel Is a Shipping Container Oasis Rural Texas
There’s no denying that shipping containers are the new hotness right now. We’ve seen shipping container bars, shipping container homes, and even shipping container pools. Texas' Flophouze Hotel takes a vintage-inspired approach that’s unlike any we’ve seen before.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.