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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.
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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.
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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.
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This Jetboard Offers Next-Generation Electric Surfing Without Waves

We’re living in a golden age of personal watercraft with access to everything from hydro jetpacks to “flying” Jet Skis. Now, thanks to one Swedish brand, even surfing has gone high-tech making the sport possible without waves.
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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.
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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.
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Flyride Is the Insane Flying Watercraft You Never Knew You Needed

Man wasn’t built to fly, but that little wrinkle in evolution hasn’t stopped many of us from trying. If bungee-jumping, skydiving, and wingsuits aren't extreme enough for you, the one-of-a-kind Flyride may be the antidote.
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Find the Best Off-Grid Vacation Destinations with FreeHouse

FreeHouse makes it easy to get far, far away from the trappings of modern life and discover the world’s best truly off-grid vacation rentals.
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NoMad Los Angeles is a Chic, Urban Hotel Perfect for John Wick

Sydell Group, the brains behind NoMad Los Angeles, have made it a mission to repurpose historically beautiful buildings in some of the world’s most exceptional destinations.
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Air Ticket Arena Lets You Bid on Last-Minute Airline Seats

Travelers can find last-minute hotels on Hotwire, concert tickets on StubHub, and car rentals on Priceline. But, until recently, no one had yet figured out how to unload unsold airline seats. Enter Air Ticket Arena.
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14 Travel Tips from a Professional Adventurer After 10 Years on the Road

Travel has indelibly changed the way I see the world and how I move through it. Here, in no particular order, are the 14 best travel tips I’ve learned from a decade on the road.
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Loge Co. Renovates Roadside Motels for Adventurous, Outdoor-Loving Travelers

Seattle-based Loge Co. is breathing new life into forgotten motels and ramshackle lodges throughout the Pacific Northwest. In the process, the company is providing active travelers with one-of-a-kind, sport-centric lodging in the country’s most amazing outdoor destinations.
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Welcome to Cervecería Mahina: The World’s Most Remote Brewery

There are few destinations left untouched by the craft beer boom. But, only one island brewery in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean claims to be the world’s most remote.
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4 Insane Hotel Concepts That Need to Be Built Right Now

While more forward-thinking architects are thinking outside the very square box of modern hotel design, most are still pretty damn bland. But what if hotel designers were to imagine big — very big? Here are the most insane hotel concepts we’d love to see built.
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Will Flying Cars Ever Really Happen? (Hint: They Already Have)

Every few years, the idea of flying cars finds its way into the media yet again — but will they ever really happen? The short answer is: they already have. Sort of. These are four of the most cutting-edge, pre-production prototypes that are almost ready for the public.
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Moleskine is Opening Beautiful Design-Centric Cafés Around the Globe

Since 1997, Italian-based Moleskine has elevated the lowly paper journal to cultural icon status. Now, they’re expanding their reach even further with the debut of beautiful, design-forward Moleskine Cafés in multiple different countries.
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Cruise the Galapagos Islands in Style Aboard this Historical Luxury Yacht

If you’re heading to the land of Darwin and giant tortoises, why not do it in the utmost style? The classic 147-foot M/Y Grace yacht boasts luxury, panache, and a royal and military history unlike any other.
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This Alaskan Chalet is as Remote as it is Luxurious (and Rentable)

Sheldon Chalet is a luxurious vacation rental in the middle of Alaska's Denali National Park. It's so remote, you can only get there by helicopter.
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From Knives to Battle Axes, You Can Purchase the Best TSA-Confiscated Items

It may surprise you to learn that most TSA-confiscated items wind up on the auction block. You can bid on the weirdest wares, from knives to battle axes.
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This ‘Game of Thrones’ Ice Hotel is in Finland, not Westeros

For the 2018 winter season, you can find a 'Game of Thrones' ice hotel in Lapland, Finland, complete with a White Walker and a full-sized throne of swords.
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Of Course Dubai is Building a 500-Foot Gold-Plated Picture Frame

When architects envisioned encompassing the Dubai skyline with The Dubai Frame, a 50-story-tall, gold-leafed picture frame, it seems no one batted an eye.
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Don’t Call it a Cruise Ship: Japan’s Guntû is a Luxury Floating Hotel

Forget traditional big ship cruising. Guntû is a luxurious, tasteful "floating hotel" (think small cruise ship) with a focus on getting back to nature.
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New Bedford, Massachusetts: Drink Like Melville in the Most Portuguese U.S. City

New Bedford — once merely a footnote for Providence and Boston tourists en route to Cape Cod — is coming into its own as a legit New England destination.
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Check Out Mythbuster Adam Savage’s New Everyday Carry Bag

Savage brings decades of experience to bear on the Savage Industries EDC ONE, a go-to, everyday carry bag that's utilitarian —almost to a fault.
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Pacsafe Dry is the Water-Resistant Anti-theft Bag that All Travelers Need

The all-new Pacsafe Dry series of travel bags is designed to keep your high-tech gadgetry moisture-free and out of the hands of thieves and pickpockets.
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Manta5’s Hydrofoiler XE-1 is the World’s Most Advanced Overwater Bicycle

If you’re the adventurous sort who isn’t content with biking on land, New Zealand-based Manta5's Hydrofoiler XE-1 may be just the trick for you.
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After 80 Years, Bahrain is Finally Opening Up Pearl Diving Trips to Tourists

Unknown to many, the tiny island nation of Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf is the best place in the world to find the purest, natural pearls.
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High Seas Hybrid: World’s Most Eco-friendly Cruise Ship Will Sail in 2018

Forward-thinking cruise line Hurtigruten is looking to change the industry with the launch of what may be the world's most eco-friendly cruise ship.
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HuntCrafted is Like Etsy for Handmade Outdoor and Camping Gear

HuntCrafted offers a new take on the craftsmen marketplace. This unique website is full of gift-worthy gear for the holidays.
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There’s More than Just ‘Breaking Bad’ in Albuquerque, New Mexico

From niche museums to hot air balloons world-class restaurants to candy meth, here are the best things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Arctic Road Trip: You Can Now Drive to the ‘Top of the World’ Year-Round

For the first time ever, road-trippers can drive to the Arctic coast — the so-called "top of the world" in Canada — no matter the season.
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5 Must-try Experiences for First-time Visitors to Asia

If you’re looking for a “best of” primer on where to go and what to do in Asia, here are five bucket-list-worthy places to start.
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A Mario Kart-style Go-Kart Track is Opening in Canada

One adventurous Canadian company wants to help you live out your Mario Kart fantasies at Niagara Speedway, a go-kart track in the heart of Niagara Falls.
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Travel Bucket List: 4 Seriously Dangerous Things to Do in South America

South America should be on the travel bucket list of any hardcore adventurer. Here are four intense (dare we say dangerous?) experiences to prove it.
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4 of the World’s Coolest Shipping Container Hotels

Some hoteliers are using shipping containers as the basis for new, boutique builds. Here are four of the most unique shipping container hotels we've seen.
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This Aluminum Smart Suitcase from Samsara Luggage is Downright Sexy

With its modern design and bevy of digital-friendly features, this carry-on from Samsara luggage is just as smart as it is sleek.
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Bucket List Adventures: 4 Epic Trails for Hiking in Australia and New Zealand

If you’re looking for a few more notches on your bucket list, these four trails are among the best for hiking in Australia and New Zealand.
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Leave Dry Land Behind for these 3 Adventurous U.S. River Cruises

Riverboat cruising isn't just for old people anymore. These three itineraries are among the best, most adventurous U.S. river cruises.
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Behold the World’s Most Outrageous Luxury Luggage

here is the world’s most outrageous luxury luggage.
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Travel in Luxury with the Ultra Swanky 2018 Airstream Atlas

Airstream is stepping up its game with the 2018 Airstream Atlas, the brand's most luxurious, most chic, and most expensive coach to date.
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Dive In: Norway is Opening the World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant

The designers of Under took a decidedly unique approach with a concept unlike any other European eatery before: an underwater restaurant.
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Threesome Tollbooth is a Secret New York City Bar that Only Fits 3 People

The idea is a novel (if hipster) blend of cocktail-fueled entertainment and performance art. Threesome Tollbooth couldn’t be more quintessentially Brooklyn.
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4 Adventurous Reasons to Visit Israel Right Now

In addition to a burgeoning craft beer scene and stunning beaches, Israel is home to a surprising number of adventure travel opportunities.
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Where to Find the World’s Most Stunning and Unique Vacation Rentals

Boutique-Homes.com eliminates the headache of searching for a getaway by listing only the world's most beautiful and unique vacation rentals.
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3 Stark Minimalist Hotels for Nature-Lovers in Scandinavia

These minimalist hotels in Norway and Sweden feature clean lines, simple design, and thoughtful architecture to bring the outside nature indoors.
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United Airlines is Retiring its Last Boeing 747 in Retro Style

To honor the swansong of its last in-service Boeing 747, United Airlines is recreating the original aircraft’s maiden 1972 flight.
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3 Luxury Hotel and Car Packages to Consider for Your Next Trip

These three hotel and car packages offer the best of both worlds for car-loving travelers: world-class lodging and a beautiful set of wheels.
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Get Lost ‘Man vs. Wild’-style with the Ultimate Black Tomato Travel Experience

Black Tomato travel company's Get Lost experience is about getting lost — literally, philosophically, and completely — and finding yourself.
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Calling All Replicants: A ‘Blade Runner’ Bar Just Popped Up in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne’s Cinema Nova just opened Bar 2049, a one-off conversion of its Nova Bar & Kitchen into a fully immersive 'Blade Runner' bar.
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The Winnebago Revel is a Beast of an RV that can Off-Road Anywhere

Looking to get seriously off-road without the inconvenience of towing a separate trailer? Look no further than the new Winnebago Revel RV.