25 Examples of Transit As A Holiday Experience (CLUSTER)


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When time is precious, every moment has to be maximized. That belief is the reason so many modern vacationers are choosing to travel on modes of transportation that are part of the adventure. This includes traveling on opulent cruise ships or flying on ultra luxury airlines and even vacationing on futuristic flying palaces (can’t wait for that one!) This slideshow highlights some of the strongest examples of travel as the vacation itself. Via: trendhunter |
Cruise Ships With Lawns - Celebrity Solstice, the World's Largest Cruise Ship (GALLERY)
The world's largest passenger ship, at 315m, set sail as thousands of spectators watched. The Celebrity Solstice is so large, it just about squeezed through the Papenberg Watergates. The Celebrity Cruises… [More]
Airplane Hotels - The Jumbo Hostel (VIDEO)
If you’ve ever wanted to have a mile-high experience without leaving the airport, Oscar Diös’ Jumbo Hostel fits the bill. This hostel is made from a converted 747 formerly owned and operated by Transjet… [More]
Floating Retirement Condos - Residential Cruise Line (GALLERY)
All world travelers and lifelong fans of luxury must inevitably retire from the workforce and consider the perfect spot to spend their golden years. From lavish golf residential resorts to upscale condo… [More]
Extravagant Airplane Cabins - Etihad Airways (VIDEO)
In an age where U.S.-based commercial airlines have turned flying on an airplane into a nightmare, it's nice to see that the United Arab Emirates' national airline, Etihad Airways, are flying comfortably.… [More]
Cruise Ship Hotels on Land - $50 Million Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Mediterranean (GALLERY)
You’ll never have to worry about sea-sickness aboard this fabulous cruise ship. Turkey’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel and Spa, which reportedly cost about $50 million to build, was built to resemble a harbour.… [More]
$14,000 Showers in the Sky - Emirates A380 (VIDEO)
For $14,000, Emirates is letting its most affluent passengers take showers above the clouds. On board the Emirates A380, first class passengers get to dine on seven course meals served with the finest… [More]
Ultra Luxury Cruise Ships - Princess Mariana Luxury Yacht For $606,500 A Week (GALLERY)
Built at the Danyard Aalborg in Denmark, Princess Mariana, by Camper and Nicholsons International, is a 258 feet luxurious yacht. It is consisted of two double VIP staterooms, king-sized master, two double… [More]
Ultra Luxury, Monster Cruise Ships - The Oasis of the Seas (VIDEO)
If, for some reason, you've ever dreamed of having a cocktail in an elevator, you might want to consider book a cruise on the world's largest cruise liner, the Oasis of the Seas. Cruisers can enjoy a… [More]
Travelling in Luxury - Japan Airlines Introduces First Class Suites (GALLERY)
Japan Airlines is introducing luxury suites in first class cabins on the Tokyo – New York flights aboard their new 777-300ER aircraft starting August 1, 2008. The suites are ‘ultra-sweet’ with… [More]
Cruise Ship Housing for Police - 2010 Vancouver Olympic Solutions
Vancouver has come up with an Olympic solution for housing close to 5,000 RCMP (Canadian cops) for the 2010 Winter Games. For the duration of the Olympic events, the police officers will be offered accommodation… [More]
Supersonic Business Jet - Aerion & Dassault Offer .98 Mach Flights (GALLERY)
You're in Paris and need to be at an 8 a.m. breakfast meeting in Manhattan. These days, that's no problem. You can fly from the East Coast of North America to Asia in nine and a half hours. It will all… [More]
Airport VIP For Pets - Lufthansa Frankfurt Animal Lounge
Lufthansa has opened a new animal station at the Frankfurt Airport, designed to offer the latest in animal handling practices. It is billed as the most modern animal station in the world. Lufthansa Cargo… [More]
Nudist Flights - Naked Travel in Germany With OssiUrlaub.de
If you've ever dreamed of flying naked, you better head to Germany! A travel agency there is offering the first nudist holiday flights for vacationers who like to take the bare minimum when traveling.… [More]
$260,000 World Cruise - 108 Days of Crystal Serenity (VIDEO)
If your yacht is in dry dock and you just need to get away, try the 108 day cruise by Crystal Cruises. Leaving LA on January 19, 2008, the Serenity will visit 45 ports of call in 22 countries in the… [More]
Floating Luxury Palace - Airborne Strato Cruiser (GALLERY)
Twice as fast as a regular blimp is still slow. But this luxury airship makes it a lot more fun. This prototype Strato Cruiser takes the Richard Branson approach to air travel. Spa treatments, massage,… [More]
Ceilingless Airplanes - Emirates Airbus A340-500 (GALLERY)
Well, not really ceiling-less, because that would be a little windy. Emirates, a recent airline company, does offer their unique stars and moodlighting system. This display simulates the time of day at… [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]
Norwegian Cruise Lines Adds Big-Screen Wii
It's relaxation meets fun. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently announced to outfit several of its lines including the Norwegian Pearl and all NCL America ships to feature Wii systems aboard. The Wii… [More]
Heavenly Flying - Singapore Airlines Ups the Ante
The first airline to implement an in-flight IPTV service, SIA is now adding a touch of luxury to all three classes within its forthcoming Boeing B777-300ER and Airbus A380 aircrafts. First class customers,… [More]
Fully Reclined Airplane Bed - Flying in Style
Delta is the first U.S. Carrier to announce true lie-flat seats in international business class in early of 2008 The personal sleepers feature a leading entertainment system, digital video and music in… [More]
Versace to design Airplane interiors
Gianni Versace SpA and TAG Group SA are now collaborating to design interiors for private jets, including the Bombardier Global Express and Boeing BBJ. Interested clients can work with Versace to customize… [More]
21st Century Airships - Luxury Blimps
Cooler than an ordinary blimp, 21st Century Airships are luxurious blimps that perform helicopter like functions for a fraction of the cost. From 21st Century Airships: The "wow" factor of our futuristic,… [More]
Living On A Cruise Ship Is Catching On
(by: Jay Shipper) Well, living on a Cruise Ship is catching on. Quite a few couples are now subscribing to world cruises and it is affecting the Cruise Ship industry. In 2006 the Holland America Line… [More]
The Cruise Ship of the Skies
This sure beats economy class on a 747. A privately-funded California firm is developing a new vehicle for air travel called the Aeroscraft. An airship the length of two football fields elevated by 14… [More]
Luxury Blimp Hotel
Gamble in the skies or enjoy the luxury life of floating in a blimp. I guess that doesn't immediately conjur up images of luxury for me, but the interior or this blimp is much different than anything… [More]
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