 Adventure Travel Top Gun Style - Fly Your Own L-39 Jet Fighter::Want to fly a Russian MiG-29? Train for space flight? or experience zero gravity? With Incredible Adventures, an adventure travel company you can do just that! But what really intrigued me was Hollywood… [MORE] |
 Extreme Moonlit Activities - Volcano Hikes, Night Safaris, After-Dark Markets::Night activities don't have to be limited to going for dinner, catching a movie or hitting the bars anymore. Particularly when on vacation, there are so many exciting options that don't start til the sun… [MORE] |
 10 Most Disappointing Tourist Spots - Survey Puts Eiffel Tower At #1::A recent survey by Virgin Travel Insurance ranked France's Eiffel Tower as the world's most disappointing tourist spot. The results come from a poll of 1,000 British tourists and are packed with some shocking… [MORE] |
 World's Oddest Hotels - Treehouses, Volcanoes, Caves::Forbes Traveler recently released a list of the oddest hotels in the world. Trendhunter has previously published articles on the Pitcher Inn and Winvian: 2 luxury hotels in Vermont and Connecticut, as… [MORE] |
 Extreme Tourism - Swimming With Sharks::As accessibility to distant locales surges and people's interest in extreme sports expands, so does the adventure travel market. Swimming with dolphins used to be cutting edge at Sea World's Discovery… [MORE] |
 Floating Pools - Berlin's Badeschiff Floats In The Spree River::Berlin’s funkiest bathing destination is well worth taking a look at. The pool is located in the hull of a container ship in the Spree River. Inside the boat you'll find a bar and café, both of which… [MORE] |
 Guidebook For Gay Travelers - Traveling In Our Fabulous World::There's a class of modern day nomads that include homosexuals, and a new publication was written catered just to them. In "Traveling in our Fabulous World", Donald Pile and Ray Williams go beyond the regular… [MORE] |
 Conservation Holidays - Giving Back On Vacation::A new trend in vacations is arising, corresponding perfectly with our society's growing awareness for our planet. People are opting to use their vacation time to help those in need rather than indulging… [MORE] |
 Surf The Skies (FOLLOW UP) - American Airlines Testing Broadband on Flights::Now American Airlines has become the latest carrier to play around with wireless in the skies. Specifically, AA and Aircell have struck a deal to begin offering broadband internet on transcontinental… [MORE] |
 Hangout Hot Spots at Cannes - Party Like the Stars::Cannes will never go out of style. The beach-side paradise in the South of France is host to the annual Cannes Film Festival, bringing with it A-list celebrities, models, movie producers, industry big-shots,… [MORE] |
 Asian Answer To Vegas - Macau Gaming Resort Hong Kong::A small island outside of Hong Kong called Macau is quickly becoming the number one gaming resort area in the world. With revenues already surpassing Las Vegas, Macau is definitely destined to becoming… [MORE] |
 Super Cheap Travel - $1 Bus Rides With Megabus.com::"If you're going to San Francisco ..." or Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix/Tempe, San Diego, San Jose or Oakland, you can jump on a Megabus.com for only a buck (plus a 50 cent reservation fee)! But hurry,… [MORE] |
 Fly the Networked Skies – Virgin America Debuts "Red" Entertainment Aboard::To start with, every seat has 110v power, an Ethernet jack and USB ports; EVERY seat. Add to that the in-flight entertainment system called “Red” developed by Virgin and run over Linux servers giving… [MORE] |
 Tipsy Train Rides - Amtrak Offers Booze Credit, Irks MADD::In order to promote new business, Amtrak is doing everything it can to make the journey as comfortable as possible. Forget the cushy seats or the 5 star dining, how about a $100 credit to go towards alcohol?… [MORE] |
 Buy a European Car, Take an Expenses Paid Euro Road Trip::European car makers are now offering European Delivery Programs (EDP) allowing buyers in the US to pick up their new wheels in the country their cars were made. Customers can then take a European road… [MORE] |
 Sushi Rolling Fees - TAO's 'Spiritual Dining' in Vegas::Have you ever been charged for having your sushi rolled?
Being a total sushi connoisseur, I had to check out the much-talked about celeb hot spot, TAO while I was in Vegas. Known for its incredible Asian… [MORE] |
 Geek Vacations - The South Pole, Chernobyl, Tatooine::Have you ever wondered where the 'smartest of the smart' like to vacation? Wired Magazine has been good enough to summarize the places where high IQ travelers like to adventure... and you won't find any… [MORE] |
 The Burj Dubai Becomes the World’s Tallest Building::At 512m (1,680ft) and 141 floors the Burj Dubai, which is still under construction, is now taller than Taiwan's 508m (1,667ft) Taipei 101. The final height of the Burj is a closely guarded secret with… [MORE] |
 New Tweed Coast - Australia's Best Kept Secret::Miles of pristine, picture-perfect beach are all the eye can see, almost as if stranded alone in a tropical paradise.
Only miles away from the Gold Coast (a 15 minute drive from its airport) lies the… [MORE] |
 Santai Resort - Secluded Australian Luxury::Secluded along the shore in the New Tweed Coast in northern New South Wales Australia lies the Santai Resort, Australia’s first five star Balinese style report. I recently reviewed this resort as an… [MORE] |
 Fishy Hip Hotel - The Pearl Hotel in San Diego::There's something fun and "fishy" going on at The Pearl Hotel, San Diego. This new 23-room boutique property opens on August 30th. Attached are photos of two guest rooms and an image of Greta the Goldfish,… [MORE] |
 Night Kayaking in New Zealand::For an intense 6 hour workout and adventure in New Zealand, take part in a kayak trip to Rangitoto Island near Auckland. Ferg's Kayaks, a New Zealand kayak company, offers night kayak tours from Auckland… [MORE] |
 Virgin America is Cleared For Departure - Tickets On Sale Now::Virgin America started selling tickets on its website today. The little sister of Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic, Virgin America is waiting for final approval from the FAA to start service on August… [MORE] |
 Long Distance Golfing - Man Golfs Across Mongolia::Do you have to yell fore if no one is around to hear it? Ask Andre Tolme. Although he completed this feat in 2004, it isn't old news to those of us who didn't hear about it. He spent 90 days hitting 12,170… [MORE] |
 Grief Tourism - When Travelers Seek Tragedy::When we imagine "tourism," we imagine beaches, comfortable hotels, sometimes a sport, and at other times natural discovery. But now, darker forms of tourism are gaining popularity in an increasingly news-strung… [MORE] |
 Shipwreck SCUBA Diving in Michigan::It’s true, the waters of Lake Huron in Northeast Michigan conceal an incredible collection of 200 shipwrecks in and around Thunder Bay, chronicling the area’s maritime history in a series of time capsules… [MORE] |
 Redesigning the Merry-Go-Round for the Twenty First Century::Manhattan's Battery Park is to get carousel inspired by its waterfront location as designed by the architects at Weisz + Yoes. This isn’t the merry-go-round of your childhood memories; this is transparent… [MORE] |
 Amtrak Brings Swanky Back - Luxury Service Returns to the Rails::Butlers, martinis and five course meals are making their way aboard Amtrak's rails this fall. The national railroad has teamed up with GrandLuxe Rail Journeys to attach seven GrandLuxe cars to existing… [MORE] |
 All Business Class Flights::EOS Airlines all business class flight based out of New York's JFK Airport. The future in Travel is apparent with all the recent private Jet companies springing with affordable services and airlines such… [MORE] |
 New Seven Wonders of the World Named – Oops, They Forgot the Pyramids::This was a nice idea, but I really have to agree with the Egyptians' indignation at the absence of the pyramids the only survivor of the original seven wonders. Scholars continue to debate how they were… [MORE] |
 Heli Yoga::You already knew about heli-skiing and heli-hiking... but did you know about heli yoga? On a recent trip back to the Canadian Rockies, I discovered that Icefield Helicopter Tours in Alberta has launched… [MORE] |
 Gucci Cafe Tokyo::The only Gucci Cafe in the world has opened in Gucci's signature building in Ginza Tokyo. The cafe features luxury foods that match the imagery of Gucci's brand. In addition to the food shown, the cafe… [MORE] |
 Super Estates - Donald Trump's $125 Million Home is The Most Expensive House in America::This 18 bedroom 22 bathroom is considered the most expensive home in the U.S. With a price tag of 125 million dollars this 80,000 square foot mansion is owned by none other that Donald Trump. Reports say… [MORE] |
 Space Tourism in 2008 - EADS Astrium Reveals New Space Jet::EADS Astrium rocketed into space tourism with their new Astrium Space Jet, set to launch in 2008. The reveal occured at a VIP event just before the Paris Le Vourget Airshow.
The Astrium Space Jet carries… [MORE] |
 Top Secret Tourism - Add a Little Danger to Your Itinerary::If destinations like Disneyland don't excite you, maybe you need more danger in your itinerary. Top Secret Tourism is a new book, written by Harry Helms, which bills itself as, "Your Travel Guide to… [MORE] |
 Starbucking - Man To Visit Every Starbucks In The World::If you thought you knew a major Starbucks lover, you'll be shocked to know they've got nothing on "Winter".
The 35 year old computer programmer has made it his goal to visit every Starbucks in the WORLD.… [MORE] |
 Yapta Toolbar Gets You Airline Refunds When Prices Drop::Did you know that you can get a refund or credit from the airlines on a ticket you've already purchased if the price drops? The Yapta toolbar will help you get money back on flight purchases if the prices… [MORE] |
 Book Travel Using a TV Remote - Disney Travel on Demand::Walt Disney is launching video-on-demand travel programming that will enable 'some' cable subscribers to push a button on their remote and receive a phone call from a Disney reservation agent to book a… [MORE] |
 Glamping in Clayoquot – Spoiled Urbanites Can Enjoy Nature Too::As summer approaches, warmer weather coaxes us outdoors again to enjoy Earth's vast natural beauty. Thoughts of balmy evenings evoke happy childhood memories of camping and lazy nights under the stars.… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Owned Hideaways::Ever wonder which celebrities have invested their money in the hotel industry? Enter the chambers of this star-studded cast that have given us a glimpse of what their idea of a home away from home should… [MORE] |
 The Rockhouse Hotel, A Jamaican Gem::Just back from the Rockhouse Hotel in Negril, Jamaica and it has inspired me to share my experience of this picture-perfect hidden gem. Part of the Design Hotel collection, the Rockhouse Hotel is located… [MORE] |
 High-Tech Hotels - The Marriott Woos Media Buffs::Going on vacation? Now you can take your techie toys to the hotel with you. Marriott Hotels have made it possible to turn your hotel room into your private media sanctuary with its new LCD screens.
Listen… [MORE] |
 Virtual Fitting Rooms - Intellifit Takes The Frustration Out Of Online Shopping::Ever notice how clothes in “your size” don’t always fit? Makes you think twice before ordering clothes online without being able to try them on.
Take the frustration out of shopping on the web… [MORE] |
 Unplugged Rave - Percusionist Parties in Buenos Aires::La "Bomba de tiempo" is an unplugged rave group formed by some of the most outstanding percusionists of Argentina. During 2006 they held a concert each Monday in centro cultural Konex. They communicate… [MORE] |
 Ice Diving - Silfra Cave in Iceland is Earth's Coolest Dive::Some say it's the closest thing to space walking you will ever get. Silfra is a river in Iceland so clear that if it wasn't for the bubbles, you would think you were floating in just air. The water is… [MORE] |
 Chateau La Rue - Tori Spelling & Husband Open Doors to B&B::If you haven’t heard, Chateau La Rue is Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s new bed and breakfast located in Fallbrook, California not far from Temecula’s Wine Country. Spelling used the $800K inheritance… [MORE] |
 Connected Camping - Kampgrounds of America Launch North American Wi-Fi::Information addicts / outdoor enthusiasts rejoice as Wi-Fi internet access has infiltrated the great outdoors. Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is installing wireless internet access at its North American… [MORE] |
 Irony in America - Chicken Fat Clogs Traffic Artery::Renegade chicken fat clogged a traffic artery on Interstate 20 in Monroe, La. on Monday, March 12, 2007, leaving a noxious trail of slippery goo. Knowing that the part that goes over the fence last could… [MORE] |
 Stephen Hawking Plans Spaceflight::Stephen Hawkings, one of the world's greatest physicists, is joining the ranks of those readying themselves for space flight and to experience weightlessness in a zero-gravity environment.
This has been… [MORE] |
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