As the July 2017 travel trends reveal, consumers are increasingly looking beyond basic hotels when they book accommodations abroad.
While hostels have always been a cheaper alternative to hotels, many consumers are looking for even more affordable options. For instance, Singapore's Met A Space Pods offer a number of luxury tech amenities inside tiny sleeping pods. Similarly, the Pangea Pod Hotel in Whistle provides ski buffs with a tiny, but affordable, place to spend the night.
Of course, not all alternative accommodations involve sleeping in tight quarters. As the July 2017 travel trends reveal, consumers are also looking to maximize their travel time by sleeping while en route to their next location. As a result, sleeper trains like the ones found on the Belmond Andean Explorer have become a popular option.
Top 40 Travel Ideas in July
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Travel Door Alarms
The Lewis N. Clark Travel Door Alarm Provides Peace of Mind on the Go
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Transportable Hotel Rooms
The Hyperloop Hotel Concept Moves Hotel Rooms Between Cities
37
Yacht-Style Hotels Rooms
New York's Public Hotel Boasts Simple Rooms "Like Cabins on a Yacht"
36
VR Train Tours
The Grand Journey from Bombay Sapphire Takes Guests on a Virtual Tour
35
Canadian Pod Hotels
The Pangea Hotel in Whistler Will Take Cues from Japanese Capsule Hotels
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Lavish Sleeper Trains
The Belmond Andean Explorer is a Luxury Hotel Inside a Train
33
Campsite Rental Services
Tentrr is Like Airbnb for Spending a Night Under the Stars
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Space-Themed Sleeping Pods
'Met A Space Pods' are the World's Tiniest Hotel Rooms
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Expanding Carry-On Suitcases
The 'XTEND' Suitcase Shifts Size to Shrink or Grow as You Need
30
Nature-Focused Hotel Rebrands
The Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan Presents the Chain's New Image
29
Travel-Themed Selfie Walls
The #DeltaDatingWall Presents a Photo-Op for Online Daters
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Cartoon-Themed Luggage
The New Minions Suitcase Collection from Away is Chic Yet Adorable
27
Cruise Ship Water Parks
Dr. Seuss WaterWorks is a Whimsical Water Park Aboard the Carnival Horizon
26
In-Airport Gaming Stations
Nintendo Opened a Free Gaming Area in Kansai International Airport
25
Customizable Minibar Packages
Marriott is Giving Guests More Choice on What's in Hotel Minibars
24
Fitness-Focused Cruises
Blue World Offers Health-Minded Individuals Relaxing and Rewarding Trips
23
Millennial-Only River Cruises
'U by Uniworld' is Exclusively for Those 21 to 45 Years of Age
22
Historic Mexican Guest Houses
The Ignacia Guest House Offers a Luxurious Home-Like Environment
21
National Park Bandanas
These National Park Bandanas Act as Stylish Wearable Maps
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Surprise Travel Platforms
'Weekendia' Offers Travel Trips That are Revealed Just Before Departure
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Implanted Microchip Tickets
Transit Operator SJ is Testing Ticket Validation via NFC Microchips
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Cryptocurrency Airline Payments
Peach Aviation Now Lets Travelers Pay with Bitcoin for Flights
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Nomadic Finance Apps
The Combine App Makes Banking Easier for Frequent Travellers and Expats
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Impermeable Exploration Luggage
The Front Runner Monsoon Bag is Both Water and Dustproof
15
Smart Hotel Rooms
Best Western is Experimenting with Adding Amazon Dot to Suites
14
Travel Community Magazines
Airbnb Launched a Global Travel Magazine Called 'Airbnbmag'
13
Wine-Themed Motels
The June Motel Promotes Wine and Wellness
12
Inflatable In-Flight Hammocks
'Fly Legs Up' Hammocks Make Long-Haul Coach Flights More Bearable
11
Real-Time Translation Apps
Hostelworld's App Now Includes a 'Speak the World' Feature
10
Spontaneous Flight Deals
Lufthansa Surprise Will Fly You to an Unknown Destination at a Discount
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Disney Character Deck Parties
Disney Cruises' Marvel Day at Sea Brings Marvel Characters to Life
8
Hospitality Concierge Smartphones
Momo is a Mobile Concierge for International Travellers
7
Cruise Ship Music Festivals
'Anchored 2017' is a Floating Festival Hosted by Unique Cruise
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Self-Boarding Airport Systems
JetBlue is Testing a Paperless, Facial Recognition Boarding System
5
Suitcase Drop-Off Services
Ebco Cloak's Suitcase Storage Lets Travelers Drop Bags at Shops & Cafes
4
Multisensory Cruise Ship Lounges
Ponant's Blue Eye Lounge is Accented With Interactive Tech
3
Refugee Homeshare Programs
Airbnb's Open Homes Connects Refugees with Short-Term Living Spaces
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Caribbean Cruise Festivals
The Holy Ship! Tour Will Allow EDM Fans to Travel to a Private Island
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Solar Eclipse-Focused Cruises
The Royal Caribbean Total Eclipse Cruise Sails on August 20
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