 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 Raves - Percussionist 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] |
 Amora - London to Open Academy of Sex and Relationships::Amora, the UK's first sex museum recently opened boasting a variety of workshops, programs and exhibits. The latest exhibition includes the Orgasm Tunnel, Fantasy and Fetish, Erogeny and the Aphrodisia… [MORE] |
 Voluntourism - Volunteerism + Tourism::No longer do tourists have to just walk in and out of a very "interesting area" - they can actually VOLUNTOUR. The idea is to "combine travel and service" - says Voluntourism.org.
It's "a really great… [MORE] |
 Rovos Rail - Step Aboard the Pride of Africa::Everything you've always wanted in a sophsticated journey: luxury amenities, a wild environment, great cuisine and services. The Ravos Rail train offers exotic itineraries on an old reanovated train that… [MORE] |
 Urban Living At Murano Oriental Resort Marrakech::Opening in March of 2007 with an official launch in June 2007, Murano Oriental Resort is the sister hotel to Murano Urban Resort Paris. Located in the heart of the “La Palmeraie” in Marrakech. The… [MORE] |
 Peaceful Retreat - Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand::Just opened. Located on the remote northwestern tip of the island, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is tucked away in the lush tropical hillside overlooking the Gulf of Siam. 59 Spacious Thai-inspired villas… [MORE] |
 SpaceLove.org - First Couple to Honeymoon in Space::These days money really can make your dreams a reality. Take the Whitesides for example - as children they dreamed to one day travel to outerspace. That dream will soon come to fruition since they are… [MORE] |
 One Room Underwater Hotel - Utter Inn Hotel::There is only one room at the Utter Inn, and that room is mostly underwater. "The Utter Inn is the creation of Mikael Genberg, an artist and sculptor who has chosen to focus on "making art for the public.… [MORE] |
 Tequila Express - Drink Your Way Through Mexico on the Tequila Train::Departing from Guadalajara city in Mexico to the Tequila town is this great and trendy ride, that takes you on a journey into the making of Tequila, you can enjoy a new way of tasting many different Tequilas,… [MORE] |
 Das Park Hotel - Sleep in a Pipe (and Pay What You Wish)::Sleep in a pipe at the minimalist Das Park Hotel. This hotel was designed by Andreas Strauss. The concept was to provide easy access sleeping a unit for friends, students or artists with smaller budgets.… [MORE] |
 Toronto Tourism Ads - Edgy? Um, . . . . not quite!::According to the Toronto Star, Toronto's Live With Culture campaign has developed and "placed a series of four ads in alternative weeklies in eight U.S. border cities: Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca,… [MORE] |
 Goddard - The Latest Commercial Spacecraft::There is nothing cooler than spaceflight. Nothing.
And now we're getting closer.
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire visionary behind Amazon.com, has joined the race to bring commercial spaceflight to the masses.… [MORE] |
 Biggest Property Development ever in the US - CityCenter on the Las Vegas Strip::At a price tag of over $7 billion, CityCenter is the largest privately financed development in the United States. Located in the heart of the strip, this city within a city is being built on the site… [MORE] |
 Fly By Wire::Fly by Wire is the latest extreme sport from New Zealand. So if rolling down the hill inside a ball (zorbing) isn't extreme enough for you, you mgith want to strap on a jet pack and see how fast you can… [MORE] |
 Czech Inn - Check It Out::Located outside of Prague's touristy Old Town, the Czech Inn is the spot for budget travelers looking for a hip place to stay. The Czech Inn offers both private apartments, and shared rooms for the hostel… [MORE] |
 Helicopter Hotel - Sentry Mountain Lodge::If you need to get away from it all, go to the Sentry Mountain Lodge hotel in remote British Columbia, Canada. You'll need to get there via helicopter, as that's the only way the lodge can be accessed.… [MORE] |
 Sleep with the Fishes - at Jules' Undersea Lodge::This wacky hotel is found 21 feet below the surface of Florida's Key Largo coastal waters. Don't worry about bringing a picnic lunch, either. According to Times Online, "a chef will dive down to cook… [MORE] |
 Stranded on a Remote Island - with Four Seasons::Four Seasons has opened a second hotel in the Maldives. This newest luxury retreat, Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, combines the ultimate in exotic locations with the extensive plushness of… [MORE] |
 The Gladstone Hotel - 37 Artist-Designed Rooms::Sick of staying in the same hotel each time you travel to a city? For visitors to Toronto, the Gladstone Hotel is like staying in a different hotel every visit. The historic hotel, built in 1889 has been… [MORE] |
 MOCAD - Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in Detroit::MOCAD - The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit - opened its doors in Midtown, Detroit on October 26th, 2006. This spot is sure to build upon Detroit's already incredible art scene. Check out this flick… [MORE] |
 Pillow Fight Clubs - Now in Buenos Aires::Earlier in the year we covered Pillow Fight Clubs, which had started in in San Francisco.
Now, the massive pillow fights have expanded all the way to Buenos Aires. The recent pillow fight took place… [MORE] |
 Anti-Drug Wax Exhibition in Moscow::Wax museums can be a never ending source of emotive energy and timeless personal experiences due to the degree of realism of the artistic figures. For example, you can sing with Elvis in the Madame Tussauds… [MORE] |
 Danger Tourism - World's Most Dangerous Tourist Route::We've already heard about adventure tourism, which typically involves a mountain bike ride, white water raft action, or another adrenaline based sport. However, danger tourism takes your adventure to… [MORE] |
 PUM PUM - New Street Artist in Buenos Aires::PUM PUM is a new Street Artist in Buenos Aires with a very unique style. Child figures, rabbits with great ears, bears, sentimental cats, and doubtful zombies are figures who arise from the talent to… [MORE] |
 Innovative Leather Products - VacaValiente Pays Homage to the Cow::VacaValiente create leather products without the traditional limits of the industry. The company creates cool innovations by pushing the structural possibilities of the leather. The company operates… [MORE] |
 Neiman Marcus Takes You To Outerspace::This year the luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is selling a space trip in their catalogue that includes a spectacular view of Earth and the chance to feel to experience weightlessness. The space charter for… [MORE] |
 Tourism in MP3 Format::Tourism in Mp3 format In Buenos Aires nowadays you don`t need a touristic guide to introduce yourself in history and touristic places. The Buenos Aires’ government in his website www.bue.gov.ar launched… [MORE] |
 Antarctic Exploration Concept Vehicle for Two::Following the release of the hit documentary 'March of the Penguins', there has been an explosion in tourism to the Antarctic. Fortunately, there are innovative organizations ready to capitalize on that… [MORE] |
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