The top April 2016 travel ideas highlight the progression toward experience-based travel and the influence of social media culture on traditional vacation habits.
The Hyatt Hotels hospitality brand recently announced an Instagram-inspired travel series that hopes to capitalize on the interest of perfectly capturing each moment of vacation for the social media world. The new series of hotels will cater to the aesthetic-focused consumer and will strive to deliver an experience marked by contemporary design, indulgent amenities and curated one-of-a-kind excursions.
Developed in collaboration between the luxury hotel brand and Google, Jumeirah Inside is an interactive booking platform that allows travelers to take a 360-degree tour of the luxurious suites they wish to book before committing to one in particular.
Top 47 Travel Ideas in April
From Soft Brand Hotel Chains to Interactive Booking Experiences:
Rebecca Byers — Apr 23, 2016 — World
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Collapsible Travel Bags
The Néit Suitcase Fold Down for Easy Storage
44
Massage-Inspired Sleeping Aids
The Woollip Travel Pillow Brings Comfort to Planes and Trains
43
Modernized Airplane Cabins
The 'Airspace by Airbus' Cabin is Designed Around Comfort and Ambiance
42
Discreet Expandable Pouches
The SPIbelt Provides a useful Pocket to Store Valuables When On-the-Go
41
Award-Winning Airport Restaurants
The Jamie's Italian Gatwick Location Was Designed by Blacksheep
40
Self-Inflating Sleeping Bags
The Bundle Bed is a Sleeker Version of a Sleeping Bag made for Travel
39
Contemporary Hot Spring Resorts
This Shima Resort is a Part of the Aman Hospitality Chain
38
Nudist Art Fair Tours
This Art Cologne Tour Will Invite Participants to Strip Down
37
Virtual Time-Travel Apps
This Virtual Reality App Lets You Witness Events From History
36
Supersonic Airliner Startups
Boom Technology's Airliner Will Be Faster Than the Concorde
35
Cinematic Castaway Vacactions
Docastaway Lets Consumers Pay to be Stranded on a Tropical Island
34
Mobile Festival Accommodations
The 'Nearby' Mobile Hostel Expands to Offer Enhanced Amenities
33
VR Airplane Entertainment Systems
The Skylights Theater In-Flight Entertainment System is Savvy
32
Simplified Travel Insurance Packages
This Travel Insurance Product is Designed for Millennials
31
Public Wi-Fi-Equipped Buses
Future NYC Buses Will Feature USB Charging Ports and Wi-Fi Connection
30
Overseas Shopping Networks
'Backpack' is a P2P Service That Connects Shoppers and World Travelers
29
Self-Serve Hospitality Apps
ButlerPad is a Concierge App That Increases Self-Service Options
28
Carbon-Free Flights
The Laboratoire Océan Vital Offers Biofuel Plane Services With Zero Emissions
27
Self-Serve Luggage Stations
India is Unveiling Automated Baggage Counters at Airports
26
Eclectic Hotel Chain Debuts
The Cloud 7 Hotel in Istanbul Boasts an Ultramodern Interior
25
Social Icebreaker Apps
The Plane App Helps You Connect with New People with Less Awkwardness
24
Democratic Airline Stunts
JetBlue's 'Reach Across the Aisle' Encourages People to Come Together
23
On-Demand Concierge Apps
The Bellhop App Functions as a Personal Concierge
22
Reversed Travel Search Engines
Nightswapping Focuses on the User's City of Departure
21
Affordable Charging Suitcases
The Away Carry-On Offers a Portable Battery for on-the-Go Tech Use
20
Curated Adventure Travel Apps
The Lucky Trip App Curates Adventurous Last Minute Vacations
19
Automated Airline Check-Ins
AirlineCheckins is a New Tech Tool from German Airline Lufthansa
18
Travel Recommendation Coasters
Star Alliance's #irecommend Helps Guests Find Others' Favorites
17
Soft Brand Hotel Chains
Hyatt Hotels' The Unbound Collection is Geared to Social Media Consumers
16
Last-Minute Hotel Apps
The DailyHotel App Helps Rushed Travelers Find Hotel Rooms
15
In-Flight Caviar Snacks
Japan's ANA Air Offers a Luxe Food Menu for Passengers
14
In-Suite Concierge Apps
Slate is Replacing Hotel Concierges with Its New TV App
13
Long-Distance Rideshares
The New UberPASSPORT Feature Helps Users Arrange Long-Distance Travel
12
Social Travel Apps
The Gypsy Circle App Lets You Connect With Friends In Your Travel Destinations
11
Robot Hotel Concierges
The Hilton Hotel Has Announced a Pilot Program with IBM Watson
10
Self-Serve Rebooking Solutions
The Amadeus Ticket Changer Adds Features to Travel Agency Sites
9
Vacation Home Tax Partnerships
A Partnership Between Airbnb and H&R Block Will Offer Discounts
8
Self-Cleaning Airplane Bathrooms
The Boeing Clean Lavatory Uses UV Light to Kill Germs
7
Adventurous Layover Apps
The Layover with a Local App Connects Passengers with a Local Tour Guide
6
Payphone Tourism Campaigns
Brussels Tourism Was Promoted by Connecting Internet Users and Locals
5
District-Discovery Apps
The Distrx Exploration App Uses Beacon Technology to Customize Information
4
Interactive Booking Experiences
Jumeirah Inside Allows Users to Experience Hotels While Booking
3
Search Engine Trip Planners
The 'Destinations on Google' Travel Tool Makes Planning Trips Seamless
2
Celebrity Chef Food Tours
This Tel Aviv Food Tour is Led by Famous Israeli Chef Gil Hovav
1
Simulated Hospital Excursions
Expedia Uses Livestreaming to Take Sick Kids on 'Dream Adventures'
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Greenhouse-Inspired Hotels
The Ovolo Woolloomooloo Hotel Project by Hassell is Inspired by Nature
Ultra Fast Jet Planes
This Private Jet Concept Goes From New York to London in 11 Minutes
Dessert-Only Restaurants
The Cafe at Hotel Cafe Royal Will Be London's First Dessert Restaurant
Edible Travel Guides
These Regional Poland Travel Guides are Boxes of Chocolates
Jet Lag-Eliminating Airplanes
The A350 XWB Jet Can Change Time Zones Without Causing Jet Lag
Branded Traveling Market Tours
This Innocent Brand Activation Featured a Three-City Tour
Affordable VR Smartphone Headsets
The DSCVR Headset Enables Smartphone Virtual Reality with Ease
Colorful Airline Rebrands
The Alaska Airlines Rebranding Effort Include a New Visual Design
Contoured Comfort Travel Pillows
The 'J-Pillow' Neck Travel Pillow Enables Better Airplane Rest
Chic Austere Lodgings
NYC's Sago Hotel Offers Stylish Affordability on the Lower East Side
Mexican Coffee Packaging
The Oaxacan Coffee Company Wants Its Products to Be Souvenirs
Contextual Urban Hotels
Amsterdam's INK Hotel is Situated Within a Historic Building
Interactive Heritage Candy Shops
This See's Candies Retail Location Features Ample Tech Influences
Suburban Seaside Hotels
This Indonesian Hotel is Situated Within a Busy Seaside Area
Vacation-Ready Menswear Editorials
This Fabio Mancini Photoshoot Boasts Tropical Imagery
3D Messaging Apps
The Zoobe App Lets You Add Zany Animation to Your Texts
Data-Driven Retail Rewards
The Neiman Marcus InCircle Membership is Driven by Consumer Behavior
Inexpensive Plus-Size Apparel
The Fast Fashion Retailers is Launching an Affordable Plus-Size Line
P2P Insurance Start-Ups
'Lemonade' is a New Service That Will Operate on a Peer Lending Model
Virtual Time-Travel Apps
This Virtual Reality App Lets You Witness Events From History
Secure Temporary Door Locks
The 'Easylock' Portable Lock Offers Peace of Mind During Travel
VR Airplane Entertainment Systems
The Skylights Theater In-Flight Entertainment System is Savvy
Character-Themed Disney Planes
The Walt Disney Airplane Experience Brings Magic to New Heights
Bookstore Rental Properties
The Open Book Airbnb Makes Guests Run the Business Downstairs
Outsourced Shopping Apps
Favor's Convenient Delivery Service Has "Runners" Shop and Deliver
VR News Generators
This Portable Headset from Valve Creates VR News Content
Hotel Delivery Robots
Savioke's Relay Concept Replaces Traditional Service Staff
Simplified Travel Insurance Packages
This Travel Insurance Product is Designed for Millennials
Mood-Evoking Marijuana Apps
The Dōs App Lets Cannabis Brands Sponsor VR Mobile Experiences
Tiered Tropical Hotels
This Greek Hotel is Located on the Shores of Mykonos
Millennial Hotel Concepts
Marriot International's New Moxy Hotels Brand Image Targets Millennials
E-Commerce Birthday Road Trips
The eBay 20th Anniversary Airstream Trailer Showcased Deals
Virtual Immersive Experiences
The Virtually Dead Attraction Blends Theater and Virtual Reality
Cinema-Inspired Rental Properties
These Airbnb Listings are Inspired by the 2016 Academy Awards
Self-Serve Hospitality Apps
ButlerPad is a Concierge App That Increases Self-Service Options
Freelancer Organization Platforms
Freeter Helps Freelancers and Creatives Juggle Multiple Projects
Self-Serve Luggage Stations
India is Unveiling Automated Baggage Counters at Airports
In-Store Duty-Free Shops
Japan Duty Free Ginza is an Airport-Style Shop Inside a Department Store
Social Icebreaker Apps
The Plane App Helps You Connect with New People with Less Awkwardness
Clustered Wind Farms
The Fosen Vind Project in Norway Makes Use Of Six Wind Farms
Social P2P Marketplaces
'Shopee' is a Mobile P2P Marketplace That Can Import Photos from Instagram
Big Data Travel Platforms
'Wayblazer' Uses IBM Watson as an Intelligent Concierge
P2P Shopping Services
ShopandBox's Global Shopping Service Helps Users Aquire Items from Anywhere
Speed Dating Trains
Virgin Trains Created a Romantic Train Ride for Singles on Valentine's Day
Travel-Focused Drink Branding
Big Shock Energy Beverage Cans are Updated with Bold Graphics
On-Demand Concierge Apps
The Bellhop App Functions as a Personal Concierge
Intuitive Healthcare Platforms
Castlight Health Helps Companies Use Big Data for Employee Health
Digitized Check-In Kiosks
These Self-Service Hotel Kiosks Replace Concierge Staff
P2P Lender Bank Collaborations
The Zopa P2P Lending Platform Partnered with Metro Bank
Clutter-Clearing Apps
The 'Decluttr' App Helps Users Earn Cash for Unwanted Items
Ultra-Reliable Mobile Warranties
Nexus Protect Offers Replacements in Case of Defects and Damage
Ergonomic Device-Holding Pillows
This Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow Folds Up Compactly
Solar Panel Insurance Plans
This Warranty Insurance Package Covers Solar Photovoltaic Modules
No-Hands Payment Services
Google's Hands Free Payment Lets You Pay Without Tapping a Card
Curated Adventure Travel Apps
The Lucky Trip App Curates Adventurous Last Minute Vacations
Travel Recommendation Coasters
Star Alliance's #irecommend Helps Guests Find Others' Favorites
Social Media Taxi Services
This Tool Allows Facebook Users to Hail a Lyft Car
Soft Brand Hotel Chains
Hyatt Hotels' The Unbound Collection is Geared to Social Media Consumers
Laundromat Frozen Yogurt Stores
Kenny's Brain Freeze Makes Indulging in Treats a Part of Routine
Smart Conversational Robots
'Aijia Pro' Smart Robots Can Partake in Conversation and Snap Pictures
Last-Minute Hotel Apps
The DailyHotel App Helps Rushed Travelers Find Hotel Rooms
Media-Rich Ad Platforms
The Canvas Platform Helps Advertisers Create Better Facebook Ads
In-Flight Caviar Snacks
Japan's ANA Air Offers a Luxe Food Menu for Passengers
Virtual Golf Apps
The 'Dell Play Through' App Lets Users Play a Course Through the City of Austin
Pregnancy Train Passes
Virgin Trains Brings Ease to Both Travel and Pregnancy with 'Mum Passes'
P2P Pawn Shops
Unbolted Offers Accessible Loans in Exchange for Personal Assets
Rideshare Insurance Plans
This Insurance Package Gives Illinois Rideshare Drivers Peace of Mind
CGI Character VR Apps
The Microsoft HoloLens Actiongram VR App Puts Characters into Videos
Minimalist Millennial Hotels
Hilton's Tru Brand Rental Rooms Opt for a Bare Necessity Aesthetic
P2P Car Insurance
Guevara Lets Groups Share Insurance in Order to Keep Claims Low
Titanium Keychain Writing Utensils
The 'PicoPen' Keychain Pen Clips an Analog Pen Anywhere
Kid-Friendly Search Engines
'Kiddle' is a Family-Friendly Visual Search Engine
Language-Teaching Robots
The 'L2TOR' Robot is Designed to Help Students Learn Languages Faster
Convenient Baggage Kiosks
Hong Kong International Airport Introduces Self-Service Baggage Stations
Sophisticated Self-Service Airports
Melbourne Airport Debuts a High-Tech Self Service Terminal
Hospitality-Inspired Health Services
Docent Health Aims to Improve Patient Experiences
Transformative Ridesharing Apps
The Chariot BETA App Aims to Reinvent How New Zealanders Commute
Vertical Video Apps
The 'imDown' App Helps Storytellers Convey Content in a Visual Way
Anonymous Phone Call Apps
The Wakie App Transitioned to Facilitate Voice Conversations Anytime
On-Demand Wine Tour Services
UberWine is a New Promotion Launched by Uber Chile
Self-Serve Rebooking Solutions
The Amadeus Ticket Changer Adds Features to Travel Agency Sites
Live Concert-Streaming Apps
The Latest LiveList Feature Gives Fans a New Way to Stream Concerts
Self-Cleaning Airplane Bathrooms
The Boeing Clean Lavatory Uses UV Light to Kill Germs
Sail-Inspired Coastline Condos
The Via 57 West is a Multi-Use Building Focused on Sustainability
Familial Travel Booking Platforms
Vacatia Lets Users Book Resort Residences Across the US
Immersive Self-Calibrating Headphones
The Ossic X Headphones Create a 3D Audio Experience
Interactive Booking Experiences
Jumeirah Inside Allows Users to Experience Hotels While Booking
Online Trust-Enhancing Sites
Deemly Gives Reputation Scores to Improve Personal Trustworthiness
Search Engine Trip Planners
The 'Destinations on Google' Travel Tool Makes Planning Trips Seamless
Hum-Converting Music Apps
The 'Hum On!' App Allows Users to Turn Their Humming into Music
Humorous Cologne Wipes
'SWAGO' is a Brand of Cologne Wipes that Keeps On-the-Go Men Smelling Fresh
Comprehensive Car Rentals
Express Drive's Short-Term Rentals Include Insurance and Warranties
Rewarding Ad-Blocking Apps
The New Adblock Plus App Will Reward Good Ad Content
Untethered Indoor Robots
The New Atlas Robot Offers Improved Balance and Functioning
Celebrity Chef Food Tours
This Tel Aviv Food Tour is Led by Famous Israeli Chef Gil Hovav
Last-Minute Reservation Apps
The DINR Platform Matches Eaters to Table Bookings Day Of
Emergency Rideshare Hotlines
This Emergency Hotline is Designed for Uber Riders in Need
Personalized Eatery Recommendation Apps
The Spot Platform Provides Food Suggestions from Friends
Interactive Booking Chat Apps
Facebook's Bot Store Will Allow Food Ordering Through Messaging
Efficient Smart Email Platforms
Customer Support Software Gorgias Uses Artificial Intelligence
Virtual Jukebox Apps
The Flo Music App Allows Users to Enjoy a Shared Music Experience
Multiperson Rideshare Payment Plans
The New Family Profiles Feature from Uber Simplifies Payments