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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.
Winnebago Revel

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.
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This Modular Surfboard Will Change the Way Surfers Travel

Renowned designer Thomas Meyerhoffer is making waves with his 2PRT modular surfboard, the most travel-friendly concept we've ever seen.
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San Diego’s Nomad Donuts Serves Up Crazy Flavors by a Michelin-Starred Chef

Michelin-starred chef Kristianna Zabala is the culinary genius behind the ever-rotating menu of gourmet creations at Nomad Donuts in San Diego, California.
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Camp (or Ride Out the Apocalypse) in this Self-Sufficient Camper

Go anywhere with Green Cat Technologies' one-of-a-kind sCarabane, which is not only beautiful, but designed to be an almost entirely self-sufficient camper.
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3 Adventurous Ways to Watch the Leaves Turn in New England This Fall

Watch the leaves turn in New England this fall by checking out one of these three stunning and surprisingly adventurous fall foliage tours.
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Got an Extra $260 Million? Most of Hawaii’s Molokai Island Could Be Yours.

Molokai Ranch, a pristine, 55,000-acre property on Molokai Island in Hawaii, is on sale with Sotheby’s International Realty for $260 million.
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Mingan Archipelago is the Most Beautiful Canadian Park You’ve Never Heard of

Now is the perfect time to plan a solo-camping trip to one of Canada's truly unique places: Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve.
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Canada Officially Completes the World’s Longest Continuous Trail System, The Great Trail

The Great Trail stretches 15,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean across 13 provinces and territories in Canada.
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Bucket List Dining: Where to Find the World’s Most Dangerous Foods

Adventurous foodies are willing to travel to discover the biggest, best, priciest, or scariest dishes. Here are the world's most dangerous foods.
Airbnb Experiences

Airbnb is Now Booking One-of-a-Kind, Immersive Cultural Travel with Airbnb Experiences

Airbnb is expanding beyond their iconic hosting service with Airbnb Experiences — a peer-to-peer network for booking bucket-list-worthy travel experiences.
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Livingstone 24: The 1930s-Style Gentleman’s Yacht Full of Modern Technology

The Livingstone Series blends 21st-century innovation with classic Dutch minimalist design to create the perfect gentleman’s yacht, the Livingstone 24.
Hotel Henry

Spend the Night in Former Insane Asylum at Hotel Henry

Hotel Henry, Buffalo, New York's latest step toward a complete renaissance is equal parts historical, fascinating, and a little creepy.
Solid Gray Aluminum Backpack Lifestyle

ALUMINUM: The All-Metal Backpack for Travelers Who Really Need to Stand Out

While most backpack manufacturers look for new ways to rejigger traditional materials, Netherlands-based SOLID GRAY has taken a decidedly different tack.
Blackbird Airline

Blackbird Air App Promises Affordable Private Air Travel for Everyone

For most mortal men, private air travel is well out of reach. But, one San Francisco-based startup is angling to change that.
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Cabin Provides California Travelers with Luxury “Teleportation” Bus Service

The San Francisco-based startup, Cabin bus, is looking to end the misery of modern bus travel with what it’s dubbed "a luxury hotel on wheels."
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Save Yourself Data Overages when Traveling with the Three Best Offline Map Apps

These smartphone offline map apps allow for offline map viewing, so you’re (almost) guaranteed never to get lost while in a foreign country.
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3 Bucket List Trips for Space and Astronomy Nerds

If you too are an unabashed astronomy nerd, here are three once-in-a-lifetime, space-themed trips to add to your bucket list.
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Explore the Dark World of Tim Burton in Hollywood’s Beetle House Pop-up Bar

Hollywood's Beetle House pop-up restaurant/bar is dark, kitschy, and weird, just like the inside of filmmaker Tim Burton's mind.
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Live Like Jason Statham at Vegas’ VORE Adrenaline Compound

From desert racing to automatic weapons to blowing up explosives-laden cars, Nevada company VORE will make your adrenaline porn dreams a reality.
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On the Cutting Edge: The 4 Most High-tech Hotels in the United States

These hotels go way beyond most with a long list of modern amenities that place them among the most high-tech hotels in the United States.
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Sleep With Live Tigers at England’s One-of-a-kind Tiger Lodge

England's Tiger Lodge lets guests sleep among live tigers, and manages to do a lot of good for worldwide wildlife conservation in the process.
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Everything You Need to Know to Photograph the Northern Lights

Here’s a primer on what you need — including the right gear, skills, and settings — to perfectly photograph the Northern Lights like a pro.
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This 1,640-Foot Glass Slide in the Mountains of China Isn’t for the Faint-Hearted

In its continued arms race to build the world's craziest thrill ride, China is set to open a massive glass slide in the mountains near the Yellow River.
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World’s First Zero-Star Hotel Opens in the Mountains of Switzerland

On paper, this Zero-Star Hotel sounds like a rural hostel. In reality, the designer suite offers stunning mountain views, a butler, & fresh breakfast daily.
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On the Bleeding Edge: The 4 Most High-Tech Hotels in Europe

Not to be outdone by Asian hotels with actual robot butlers, these four places to stay are the most high-tech hotels in Europe.
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Fuze Consolidates the Entire Contents of Your Wallet Into One Smart Card

With a long list of clever, smartphone-enabled features, the Fuze card smart credit card is perfect for security-conscious travelers.
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Bucket List Travel: 4 Once-in-a-lifetime Adventure Trips in Australia

If you can only pick four of the most bucket list-worthy outdoor adventures in the continent/country of Australia, we suggest you focus on these.
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What to Expect on Your First African Safari

African safaris are exhilarating and unlike anything on earth. But, before you embark on your first African safari, there are a few tips you should know.
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The Best Places to Play, Eat, and Stay in Portland, Maine

With killer craft beer and a burgeoning, world-class food scene, Portland, Maine is among the most underrated cities in the United States.
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Explore the Best Boutique Hotels in Rincón, Puerto Rico

In addition to the many relaxed restaurants and toes-in-the-sand beach bars, Rincón, Puerto Rico is replete with excellent boutique hotels.
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Why Your Hotel Safe Isn’t Nearly As Secure As You Think

A spate of surprising reports and how-to videos reveal the ubiquitous hotel safes are not nearly as safe as we once thought.
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Fly Like Gatsby in The ‘Manhattan Airship’ Private Executive Jet

Embraer, one of the biggest players in the executive air travel game, is taking the Manhattan Airship private jet to a whole new level.
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The “World’s Most Dangerous Hiking Path” Reopens in Spain

Few hikes can hold a candle to Spain’s deadly El Caminito del Rey — often dubbed “the world’s most dangerous hiking path.”
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The Definitive Guide to Stealing from Hotel Rooms

Stealing from Hotels: Souvenir or straight-up theft? Hotels reveal everything they want you to "steal" and what items are strictly off limits.
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Richard Branson Just Sank a WWII-Era Ship in the British Virgin Islands

The billionaire's BVI Art Reef is equal parts environmental philanthropy, underwater art project, and “just doing something because it’s cool."
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The World’s Most Brutal Sports (and Where to See Them)

American sports can't compare to the most brutal sports in the world. From polo with a headless goat to stick fighting, here are four dangerous games.
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Travel Bar Harbor: The Best Places to Play, Eat, and Stay in Maine’s Easternmost Outpost

While it’s difficult to write an off-the-beaten-path travel guide to Bar Harbor, here are a few of our favorite places to play, eat and sleep.
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Master the High Seas with These 3 Hardcore Sailing Schools

If you’re looking for a truly once-in-a-lifetime boating experience with intense, hands-on training, you need one of these three proper sailing schools.
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Deep in Cajun Country: A Travel Guide to Southern Louisiana

Here's where to play, eat, and sleep in the Bayou State’s southern half — the most authentically Cajun region in the country.
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Sleep in Dublin’s Most Exclusive and Thirst-Slaking Bedroom with the “Night at Guinness Storehouse” Contest

The famous brewer has partnered with Airbnb to provide a lucky winner and a guest the opportunity to spend a night in the iconic Dublin Guinness Storehouse.