Air New Zealand Announces Bunk Bed Sleep Pods for Economy Passengers
The concept images of the so-called Economy Skynest show six lie-flat sleeping pods stacked, bunk-bed-style in two columns of three beds each.
Explore Jasper: An Essential Guide to Canada’s Most Epic National Park
Canada has taken great pains to ensure that Jasper National Park remains among the vastest, most pristine, most beautiful expanses of wilderness on the planet. For lovers of adventure and the outdoors, it's damn-near heaven on earth.
JetBlue Founder’s Breeze Airways to Serve Off-the-Beaten-Path Airports
Air travelers love and love to hate budget airlines. In 2020, one more carrier will join the fray, and it’s promising to be “the world’s nicest airline.”
Zero-Gravity Flights Are Coming to a U.S. City Near You
New for 2020, however, the aptly named Zero-G Experience is bringing its one-of-a-kind aircraft to a dozen U.S. cities.
John Wick-Inspired Ford Mustang Mach 1 Hitman Is Worthy of Its Assassin Roots
The John Wick trilogy marks one of the best film franchises of this millennium. One of the most standout “characters," however, was Wick’s Ford Mustang Mach 1.
An Honest Review of Untuckit and the No-Tuck Shirts for Men
When Untuckit reached out to offer a sample shirt, I obliged. It seemed like the honest thing to do, and I was curious.
Elektro Frosch’s Moto-Glamping Tricycle Might Be the World’s Greenest Camper
One German company is bucking the bigger-is-better trend with a so-called “moto-glamper” that might be the world’s greenest and smallest vehicle camper.
Hot Wheels x Cybertruck Collab Might Be Tesla’s Coolest Project Yet
The only guaranteed way to drive the Tesla Cybertruck in 2020.
These 5 Vacation Destinations Want to Send You Home with a Puppy
No one needs an incentive to take a vacation, but bringing home a (mostly free) puppy is pretty good motivation nonetheless.
Airstream Wants to Make RV’ing a Little Easier with Electric-Powered Travel Trailers
Airstream’s iconic trailers have changed little in 90 years. Now, it wants to revolutionize the industry with a world-first electric-assist drivetrain.
Airship002 Is a Retro-Future Airbnb Cabin Tucked Into the Scottish Highlands
You can find anything from treehouses and yurts on Airbnb. If you’re headed to the Scotland, you can add “retro-cool submarine” to that list.
KA-BAR’S Gunny Knife Is a Survival Blade Designed By the Legendary R. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey was born to play the role of an all-around badass. He dedicated his life both on- and off-screen as a veteran, patriot, actor, and philanthropist. American knifemaking icon KA-BAR just released Ermey’s last work, and it’s a fitting tribute to a truly great man.
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Review and Recipes
We reviewed Skrewball's Peanut Butter whiskey and found some of the best recipes for it's unique flavor.
DeLorean’s Legendary DMC-12 Will Rise From the Ashes in 2021
Automotive history is rife with tales of triumph, intrigue, and scandal. Few are as fascinating and weird, however, as DeLorean. Now, the niche sports car manufacturer is poised to write the next, unexpected chapter in its bizarre, 40-year timeline. You might say it’s coming back … to the future.
Level Up at Atari’s New Video-Gamed-Themed Hotels
Themed hotels like last year's pop-up Taco Bell hotel and Nutella's Hotella Nutella rarely feel like anything more than gimmicks. But, retro video games are way cooler than junk food. That’s why Atari just announced the world’s first, permanent video-game-themed hotel chain.
The Isle of Man Encourages Visitors to Lock Away Their Smartphones
The majority of us agree that we’re addicted to our phones, social media, and the internet in general. Yet, we just can’t seem to break free. Now, a clever initiative in Britain’s Isle of Man encourages visitors to temporarily swap their digital devices for a collection of old-school alternatives.
The Viking-Inspired Arctic Bath Is Now Open in Swedish Lapland
Sadly, Game of Thrones is long over. If you still find yourself in a pit of Westeros-less despair, the Swedes may have just the cure. The Viking-inspired Arctic Bath that we covered last year is now officially open. It’s every bit as luxurious and out-of-this-world as we could’ve hoped.
British Airways Is Bringing AI-Powered Robot Bartenders to U.S. Airports
One day soon, when the robots take over and enslave us all, we’ll wonder where it all went wrong. Should we have seen the signs? Replacing human bartenders with AI-powered automatons seems a likely start. British Airways is tempting fate anyway by trialing “robot” bartenders at two major U.S. airports.
Take a Two-Month Bahamas Sabbatical and Help Save the Planet in the Process
Except for the crazy few living in Florida, most Americans are in the clutches of another bitter winter. Most of us are already eyeing a tropical island getaway. How does two full months in the Bahamas sound? Now, Airbnb wants to send you there with the opportunity to do some social good in the process.
This Is Your Brain on Sugar, From Craving to Crash
Our brains are biologically hard-wired to not only enjoy sugar but to crave it. Understanding why that happens can be the key to breaking the cycle of addiction. From craving to crash, this is your brain on sugar.
Take V-Day to the Next Level at the World’s Most Romantic Restaurants
If you’re looking to go beyond the last-minute “drugstore Valentine’s special” (that would be a heart-shaped box of Russell Stover chocolates and a vaguely romantic card from the picked-over Hallmark clearance section at CVS), check out the world’s most romantic restaurants.
Witness the Northern Lights on a Hot Air Balloon Tour Over Swedish Lapland
Seeing the Northern Lights at least once before you die feels like a quintessential life experience. These days, however, it’s hardly enough just to see them. Most travelers want to see them in an entirely new and creative way.
Laffite’s Supercharged X-Road Is a 720-Horsepower All-Terrain Supercar
There are pavement-friendly supercars, and there are off-road-ready beasts. It’s a rare vehicle indeed that combines the capabilities of both. LA-based Laffite Supercars is promising that its newly announced, limited-edition Laffite X-Road will do just that.
Delta’s $850 CarePod Is a GPS-Enabled Travel Carrier for Your Furry Friend
For animals traveling in an airplane cargo hold, it can be a dark, cold, and frightening experience. Now Delta is upping its travel game for our furry friends with a high-tech pet carrier unlike any other.
Zero Halliburton’s Sleek Pursuit Aluminum Luggage Collection Is Fit for James Bond
Traditional rollaboard luggage is fine for most everyday travel. But, there are times in life -- say, when you’re smuggling diamonds or safeguarding the nuclear football for POTUS -- that require something more. Enter Zero Halliburton’s Pursuit Aluminum Collection.
Urban Cowboy Lodge Is a Unique, Disconnected Retreat in the Heart of the Catskills
Dozens of new designer hotels now dot the evergreen-covered mountains of the Catskills. But, one boutique lodge is taking a decidedly unexpected approach than all the rest, bringing a healthy dose of cowboy swagger to the American Northeast.
Singapore’s Jazz Age-Inspired Atlas Bar May House the World’s Largest Gin Library
England may be the birthplace of gin. But true connoisseurs of the spirit should head to Singapore. Here, one of the city’s most striking and mysterious buildings is home to Atlas -- a surprising, destination-worthy bar that may house the world’s most extensive gin library.
Drunk Yoga Is a Thing, and It’s Coming to Cancun Next Month
From traditional spiritual methods like tai chi and hot yoga to unorthodox alternatives like rage yoga and pyramid crystal energy chanting, there’s a wellness niche for everyone. Next month, one Mexican resort is launching a yoga-centric getaway where cocktails are just as important as Sun Salutations.
Now Hiring: Summer Caretakers for an Uninhabited Irish Island
If your workaday life isn’t cutting it anymore -- if you daydream of giving up all that free lukewarm coffee, company-matched 401k, and telling your middle management superiors to shove it Office Space-style -- there may be a job opening off the coast of Ireland just for you.
Polaris’ Absurd 3-Wheel Slingshots Boast Serious Upgrades for 2021
Polaris' absurd, open-top Slingshot three-wheeler continues to offer one of the best dollar-to-fun ratios of anything on the road today. For 2020, the brand is introducing the most significant, across-the-board upgrades in the Slingshot's brief, five-year history.
Quark Expeditions’ Ultramarine Will Be a Polar Exploration Ship Unlike Any Other
Today's passengers expect all the comforts of home even aboard the most remote, polar cruises. Next year, Quark Expeditions looks to define a new standard in polar cruising with one of the greenest, most luxurious, most technologically advanced ships in the world.
Sleep With Elephants in the Jungle Bubbles of Thailand’s Golden Triangle Resort
Throughout history, waking up amid a pack of wild animals was a "worst possible scenario" for most humans. Our ancestors spent considerable effort to avoid such encounters. These days, adventure travelers are seeking out these experiences, like those offered at Thailand's Golden Triangle Resort.
Thailand’s Surreal The Library Resort Is a Bibliophile Traveler’s Dream Getaway
Themed restaurants and hotels are often hit-or-miss. In the hands of a sophisticated designer, however, a themed eatery or luxury resort can be extraordinary. Mere feet from one of Thailand’s most famous beaches, one designer hotel is proof of the latter.
Exodus Edits Offers Compact World Adventure Tours for Busy 30-Somethings
These days, our attention and available free time are dwindling due to work obligations, social media distractions, and an always-on connection to the daily news cycle. How can we make the most of our limited time away from work and daily life? Exodus Travels has found a simple solution.
Visit Any U.S. National Park for Free in 2021 on These 5 Days
The U.S. government gets a lot wrong, but one thing it nailed more than a century ago was the founding of the National Park Service. Most NPS sites are already quite affordable. On select dates this year, however, visitors can experience every NPS site completely free of charge.
5 Simple Ways to Travel Greener
Every new year brings a wave of articles encouraging travelers to travel greener. Now, more than ever, most of us are more conscientious of the ways our travel impacts the world around us. But, clearly, there is work to be done. Here are five simple ways to travel greener in 2020 and beyond.
Cyberhouse Is the Post-Apocalyptic Crash Pad for Your Tesla Cybertruck
It’s been almost two months since Elon Musk revealed Tesla's all-new Cybertruck. The radical design continues to polarize automotive enthusiasts. Now, one Russian company is poised to give the community even more to talk about with a Blade Runner-esque residence purpose-built to house the Cybertruck.
A Once-Abandoned Village Is Now the Most Scottish Hotel in Scotland
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village is a living museum at the intersection of the Outer Hebrides' rich history and its tiptoe into modernity. Now, travelers looking to dive deeper into that history can spend a night or two at the village living (almost) like a true 19th-century Scot.
Renew Your Passport in Just 24 Hours With This Must-Have Mobile App
Filing mandatory government paperwork is soul-sucking. Applying for a driver’s license, doing your taxes, or securing a business license are all enough to make you question your sanity. The passport process sometimes feels the same, but one mobile app is looking to make renewing one a little easier.
White Sands National Monument Is the Newest U.S. National Park
From unexpected day closures to budget cuts, these are trying times for the U.S. National Park Service. There was some good news last year, however, with the official designation of two new national parks. The most recent addition, announced just last month, was White Sands National Monument.
The SLRV Commander Is a Two-Story 8×8 Overlander for the Whole Family
These days, adventurous explorers can travel almost anywhere in a well-equipped SUV with state-of-the-art water and electronic systems designed to survive weeks, even months, off-grid. Few, however, can hold a candle to the absurd level of luxury of the SLRV 8x8 Commander Expedition Vehicle.
This Vintage Double-Decker Bus Is a Modern Glamping Escape in the Heart of Wales
Airbnb has proven that just about anything from oversized potatoes to the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile can serve as an extraordinary overnight guest room. Add to that list one more unique glamping getaway: A vintage double-decker bus in the heart of the Welsh countryside.
How and Where to Get Rid of All Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts
This holiday season, the most fortunate among us were showered with gifts -- some good, others not so much. Odds are, you received at least one thing that you just don’t want. Now what? Here are the best options for getting rid of your unwanted holiday gifts.
Top 5 Travel Trends to Watch for in 2021
With more people traveling now than ever, the ways we fly, cruise, and overnight are going to change in significant ways over the next decade. As we look specifically to 2021, here are five trends we expect to impact travel more than any others.
Spend the Night in a Converted Grain Silo in Small-Town Texas
We’ve seen everything from faux Idaho potatoes to oversized tequila barrels to sheep wagons being used as impromptu “hotels.” So, it was only a matter of time before some small town decided to repurpose a few of its disused grain silos as shabby chic bedrooms for overnight travelers.
Starting in 2020, New Laws Will Come Down Hard on Unruly Air Passengers
With shrinking seats, Draconian baggage restrictions, and surly flight attendants, air travel seems to be getting worse. It’s enough to drive even the most patient passengers mad, in some cases to the point of air rage. Starting in 2020, new legislation will come down hard on unruly flyers.
Christmas Isn’t Over Yet at NYC’s Arthouse Hotel
Christmas isn't over -- not yet. For the Christmas-obsessed among us who relish an extra week or three of good tidings and the classic movies that celebrate the holidays, one New York City hotel has transformed its lobby into a shrine to honor the most iconic Christmas films of all time.