There is nothing wrong with wanting to make the most of your vacation time, which is why people with unique interests might indulge in niche tourism. While some interests, like environmentalism, are becoming less niche and are becoming more mainstream, other hobbies are still considered a little strange. Whether you are a huge Batman fan or are really into social media, there is a trip out there that will suit your needs.
One area of niche tourism surrounds social good, such a volunteer trip for the whole family where you get immersed in the local culture of a developing country. Others have to do with particular activities, like eating chocolate or smoking certain substances. Niche tourism can also be related to the place you are interesting in travelling to, including the moon or typically undesirable locales.
29 Examples of Niche Tourism
From Exhibitionist Imperial Baths to Paranormal Nightmarish Hotels:
Alyson Wyers — May 24, 2014 — World
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Eclectic-Tech Integrated Hotels
The Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel has Artfully Eclectic Interiors
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Hobbit Inspired Travel Retreats
The Magic Mountain Lodge in Huilo-Huilo is Fairy Tale Inspired
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Panda-Themed Hotels
The Haoduo Panda Hotel is a Cuddly Place to Sleep
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Self-Sustainable Underwater Biospheres
This Underwater Biosphere Concept is Unique and Futuristic
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Health Rejuvenation Vacations
Medical Travel Yucatan Offters Luxe Health Care Services Abroad
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Pop Culture Accommodations
The QT Sydney Hotel Caters to Successful Creatives
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Sweet Edible Hotels
The Tasting House Launches Tate & Lyle Sugars' Taste Experience Line
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Luxurious Palate-Inspired Getaways
'VeryFirstTo' Introduces a $275,000 Food-Centric Holiday
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Ballooned Travelling Abodes
Jonathan Trapp Built the Pixar 'Up' Flying House to Travel in Mexico
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Caped Crusader Hotel Rooms
This Batman Hotel Room Lets Visitors Experience Wayne Manor
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Trashy Hotel Rooms
Hotel ShabbyShabby by Raumlabor is Built Using Garbage Collected in Mannheim
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Selfie-Friendly Hotels
Australia's 1888 Hotel is Instagram-Friendly
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Paranormal Nightmarish Hotels
The MAMA Movie Pop-up Hotel Invites Guest to a Spooky Night
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Eerily Haunted Accommodations
Winchester Mystery House Hosts Sleepover Parties for the Brave
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Gigantic Ice Inns
The Hotel De Glace is Made of Frozen Water Blocks
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Exhibitionist Imperial Baths
This Affluent Bathing Experience in China Features Royal Role Play
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Unearthly Hotel Locations
This Star Wars Hotel Acted as Luke Skywalker's Tatooine Hometown
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Chocolate-Inspired Accommodations
The Concept Hotel in Brussels Offers Rustic Luxury
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Retro-Inspired Space Tourism
Intergalactic Travel Bureau Posters by Steven Thomas is Adventurous
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Social Media-Obsessed Hotels
Sol Wave House in Spain is the First Twitter Hotel
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Adult-Intended Food Joints
Tokyo’s KFC has a Adult Kentucky Fried Chicken with Pasta and Beer
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Unorthodox Yoga Hotel Programs
Kimpton Yoga Mat in Every Room Encourages Fitness and Health
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Family-Based Service Trips
A Me to We Family Volunteer Trip is Life Changing for Everyone
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Designer Exhibition Getaways
The 'Very Valentino' Experience in London is an Extravagant Escapade
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18-Mile Observation Decks
World View is Set to Offer Lengthy Tours into the Earth's Stratosphere
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Wake and Bake Restaurants
This Wake and Bake Restaurant in Colorado is Now Legal
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Stuffed Animal Vacations
The 'Unagi Travel' is a Toy Travel Agency for Stuffed Animals
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North Korean Travel Apps
A New Tourism App Helps You Travel to the Asian Totalitarian State
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Planetary Simulation Adventures
This Mars Simulation Takes Place in the Middle of the Utah Desert
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Concealed Tree House Hotels
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Pop Culture Business Cards
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Luxurious Hill-Covered Houses
The Villa Vals Switzerland Vacation Homes are Inside the Alps
Superhero Pin-Up Illustrations
Ant Lucia Illustrated Pin-Up Versions of Female Superheroes
Secluded Sanctuary Hotels
The Songjiang Hotel is Built Straight into an Abandoned Quarry
Luxury Submarine Hotels
The Oliver’s Travels Lovers Deep Getaway is an Underwater Adventure
Wookiee-Inspired Captures
Mako Miyamoto Photographs Wookiees Living It Up
Cannabis-Inspired Pillow Cases
This Weed Pillow Case is the Perfect Slacker-Inspired Acessory
Creepy Cartoonish Taxidermy Collections
Vincze Miklós Has Created Unsettlingly Expressive Ani
Droid-Inspired Wedding Bands
This C3P0 Wedding Band Matches an R2D2 Engagement Ring
Stratified Garden Hotels
The Parkroyal Singapore by Woha Architects is Luxuriously Lush
Relaxing Bath Boat Rides
This Hot Tub Tug Boat Gives Passengers Tranquil Outdoor Rides
Eclectic-Tech Integrated Hotels
The Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel has Artfully Eclectic Interiors
Sphincter Sculpted Hotels
A Stay Inside Joep Van Lieshout CasAnus is One You Won't Forget
Indulgent Cake Hotels
The World's First Cake Hotel Has Opened in London
Korean Divide Photos
The 'Korea -- Korea' Series Contrasts Public Scenes in North and South Korea
Fantasy Cat Meme Tattoos
This Grumpy Cat Darth Vader Tattoo is a Pop Culture Mashup
Encouraging Superhero Decals
This Batman Wall Sticker Celebrates the New Ben Affleck Batman Film
Eco Luxurious Island Retreats
The Song Saa Private Island Eco Hotel is Opulent and Mesmerizing
Iron-Armored Superhero Illustrations
'Boss Logic' Imagines Other Superheroes in Iron Man Armor
Multifunctional Space Tourism Vehicles
The White Bat Space Craft is for Business and Pleasure
Luxury Countryside Train Tours
JR East is Offering a First-Class Tour of the Japanese Countryside
Inhabitable Large-Scale Advertisements
The Billboard House Lodges the Artist Creating the Mural
Expensive Eco Resorts
Segera was Created by the Former CEO of Puma
Luxurious Lighthouse Abodes
Pacific Bondi Beach Apartments in Sydney Will Light Up Your Life
Animalistic Aristocrat Photography
‘Les trois garçons’ Snaps Taxidermy Fashions
Sweet Edible Hotels
The Tasting House Launches Tate & Lyle Sugars' Taste Experience Line
Cork-Covered Hotels
The 'Ecorkhotel' in Portugal is Inspired by Cork and Medieval Villages
Barrel-Inspired Hotel Bars
The Prahran Melbourne Hotel Takes Inspiration From Liquor Barrels
Movie-Inspired Hotel Rooms
The Star Trek Hotel Room Offers Guests a True Trekkie Experience
Underwater Landscaping Competitions
The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest is Magical
Giant Anime Character Beds
The My Neighbor Totoro Bed is Shaped Like the Giant Anime Creature
Vibrantly Intense Superhero Paintings
The Mythology Series by Alex Ross Uses Bright Bits of Color
Galactic Propaganda Posters
These Star Wars Propaganda Will Have You Battling Against the Empire
Ice Bucket-Infused Tables
The Dine Table Adds Sophistication and Class to Any Dinner Party
Office Pop-up Hotels
PinkCloud.dk's Business Concept Transforms Office Space into Hotels
Violin-Shaped Pools
The Violin Swimming Pool Was Built by Cipriano Landscape Design
Peaceful Seaside Resort Renderings
This Luxury Resort Concept by Pawel Podwojewski is Decadent
Intricate LEGO Hotel Murals
Unleash Your Inner Child with the Yotel Hotel LEGO Wall
Cottage-Like Tropical Villas
The Casa Caleta is On a Tropical Beach But Has a Quaint Cottage Feel
Stellar Astronaut Selfies
Rick Mastracchio Takes Impressive Snaps and Shares Them on Twitter
Ocean-Cleaning Eco Towers
The Grand Cancun Aims to Clean up the Mexican Resort Town
Sci-Fi Motorcycle Gear
The Stormtrooper Motorcycle Suit is Geek-Chic and Protective
Luxury Mobile Champagne Bars
The Moet & Chardon Summer Escape Trunk Offers Summer Drinks on the Go
Spanish Spaceman Hotels
The Barcelona Space Hotel Aims to Bring Space Tourism to Spain
Sustainable Leaf-Themed Hotels
The Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel is Sustainable Inside and Out
Luxe Conservation-Conscious Resorts
The Dusit Thani Maldives Resort is a Dream Destination
Swiss-Styled Movie Posters
Swiss Style Design’s Minimal Movie Posters are Inspired by Iconic Films
Ambiguous Stuffed-Animal Lookbooks
The Akiko Nei Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Whimsical
Calming Underwater Projectors
This Wave Projector Will Calm You Down and Lull You to Sleep
Prison-Simulating Hotels
The Karosta Prison Hotel Immerses You in the Life of a Prisoner
Pop Culture Propaganda Posters
The Pop Culture Propaganda Ads Fuse the Modern with the Classic
Short Stay Luxury Accomodations
The High-End Rooms of Dayuse Hotels are Rented by the Hour
Marijuana Marketing
This is the First Ever Commercial for Legal Medicinal Marijuana
Social-Promoting Hotels
The New citizenM Hotel is One of Europe's Top Minimalist Boutique Hotels
Paranormal Nightmarish Hotels
The MAMA Movie Pop-up Hotel Invites Guest to a Spooky Night
Worldwide Water Services
Fuseproject Wants to Provide Global Access to a Filtered Water System
Sin-Inspired Accommodations
The Vice Versa Hotel Encourages Guests to Indulge in Debaucherous Acts
Intimate Marine Photography
Lintao Captured Majestic White Belugas Dancing with Their Trainers
Spiraling Space Lights
Astronaut Koichi Wakata Makes Some Zero Gravity Art with LEDs
Colossal Communal Teddies
The Cuddly Project Presents Varsovians with a Familiar Public Friend
Architectural Portrait Posters
These Architect Portraits Were Inspired By The Architects' Styles
Illusionary Transformative Murals
Give Your Home a Great Look with These Garage Murals
Scenic Digital Windows
The EyePlus HDTV Provides a Picturesque View in Cooped Up Rooms
Sand-Filled Hotels
The CasasNaAreia Hotel Offers the Most Relaxing Getaway Option
Culturally Colorful Campaigns
These Turkish Airlines Ads are Filled with Iconic Landmarks
Galactic Puzzle Wedding Invitations
Homer Liwag Designed Star Wars Invitations for His Wedding
Arboreal Tech Company HQs
The Amazon Biosphere Office Would House People and Plants
Camper Approved Lodgings
The 25HOURS Hotel Bikini Berlin Features a Hammock-Filled Lobby Design
Marijuana-Infused Pizzas
This Vancouver Restaurant will Serve You a Weed Pizza
Galactic Astronaut Selfies
NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson Posts the First Instagram Shot from Space
Unearthly Hotel Locations
This Star Wars Hotel Acted as Luke Skywalker's Tatooine Hometown
Stilted Modern Hotels
The Fogo Island Inn is a Luxury Getaway on the Rugged Coast of Canada
Couture Baby Toys
The Gucci Teddy Bear is for Babies Who Enjoy the Finer Things in Life
Luxury Pet Vacations
The Paw Seasons Hotel Offers Luxury Vacations for Pampered Pooches
Glitzy Paddleboard-Inclusive Yachts
The M46 Morris Yachts Include Everything Needed for Adventure
Space Memorabilia Auctions
The 'Space History Sale' Comprises Precious Space Exploration Items
Palace-Inspired Accommodations
Hotel Istana is Fit for Guests Looking for a Royal Treatment
Chocolate-Inspired Accommodations
The Concept Hotel in Brussels Offers Rustic Luxury
Fish-Watching Body Boards
The Snorkelboard Lets You Check Out What's Below the Waves
Comic Book Corsages
These Prom Batman Corsages Commemorate the Batman vs. Superman 2016 Film
Astronautic Earth Discovery Portraits
Ken Hermann's 'Spaceman' is an Alien to the Desolate Earth
Social Media-Obsessed Hotels
Sol Wave House in Spain is the First Twitter Hotel
Childhood Dictator Photos
Korean Central Television Released These Childhood Photos of Kim Jong-Un
Unorthodox Yoga Hotel Programs
Kimpton Yoga Mat in Every Room Encourages Fitness and Health
Red Treehouse Accommodations
The Treehotel by Sandellsandberg Has a Fairy Tale Feel
Car-Friendly Fast Food Creations
The KFC Go Cup Brings Chicken to Your Cup Holder
Futuristic Travel Airports
Spaceports Bridge the Gap Between Air Travel and Space Training
Humble Franco Hotels
The Maison d'Ulysse Invites Guests with History and Peaceful Surroundings
Uniformed Facade Photography
The Behind the Edge Portrait Series by Luigi Bonaventura is Uniformed
Galactic Sci-Fi Drone Cakes
This Star Wars Cake is Shaped Like the Galactic Empire's AT-AT Walker
Poultry-Infused Flavoring
KFC Japan Now Serves Guests Chicken Flavored Rice Balls
Sky-High Dining Experiences
Hotel Cipriani's 'Dinner in the Sky' Lets Guests Dine Among the Stars
Airborne Superhero Vehicles
Ben Affleck’s Batman Has a Fly New Ride Literally
Pop Culture Pet Posters
Re:design Recently Payed Tribute to Famous Felines in Pixelated Form
Heroic Newspaper Cards
This Newspaper Card is Perfect for Fans of the Ben Affleck Batman Movie
Porky Superhero Chocolates
These Chocolate Bacon Bites are a Yummy Snack for the Batman 2016 Film
Surreal Political Photography
Teh's Photo Series Shows Chinese Social and Environmental Issues
Communist Social Media Captures
The Asia David Guttenfelder Instagram Image Posts Are Novel
Transformative Travel For Good
Elevate Destinations Plans Customized Meaningful Eco-Luxury Trips
Heroic Canine Animal Heads
These Geeky Puggle Plushies Are Equal Parts Geeky and Adorable
Cinematic Haunted Hotel Posters
Bookings.com's Movie-Style Posters Advertise Haunted Hotels
Charitable Space Adventures
Donating to the Ticket to Rise Contest Could Win You a Ticket to Space
Foodie-Centric Social Networks
The TableCrowd Platform Lets You Network While Dining
Marijuana-Inspired Protection
This Cannabis-Inspired Condom Will Make Your Night Unforgettable
High-Tech Combat Armor
This Armor Will Protect You From Injury During Combat Tournaments
Expressive Crowdsourced Hotel Art
The Iglulodge Ice Hotel Design is All About Being in Your Face
Modular Electronic Building Toys
Little Bits' Space Kit Was Developed in Partnership with NASA
Cannabis Vending Machines
This Marijuana Dispensing Machine was Installed for 420 2014
Cloud-Shaped Mobile Hotels
This Mobile Hotel by Zebra3 Offers a Little Piece of Heaven On a Cloud
Cuddly Sci-Fi Creatures
The Giant Cthulhu Plush is a Cuddlier Version of the Famous Monster
Sci-Fi Meal Carriers
The Star Wars R2-D2 Tin Tote is Perfect for Diehard Fans of the Saga
Gothic Cityscape Decals
This Wall Decal Celebrates Gotham City and the Latest Batman Ben Affleck
Ancient Ruin-Inspired Hotels
La Plage du Pacifique Hotel Looks Ancient & Modern
Military-Minded Deodorant Ads
The Axe Peace Line of Products Preaches Love Over War
Drive-Thru Marijuana Pranks
This Drive-Thru Marijuana Prank Confuses the Window Workers Every Time
Cannabis-Locating Apps
The Best Buds App Finds You The Highest Quality Marijuana
Luxe Fashion-Branded Hotels
The New Laura Ashley Manor is Filled with Laura Ashley Products
Successful Film Income Charts
Rank the Highest Grossing Movie Franchises with this Infographic
Homeless Hotel Bookings
Faktum Newspaper Created an Interactive Social Campaign to Raise Awareness
Galactic Chocolate Treats
These Star Wars-Themed Pocky Treats are Shaped Like Lightsabers
Cannabis Cookie Cutters
These are Fun Whether You're Making Special or Regular Cookies
Drug-Infused Meat Snacks
This Weed Beef Jerky Brings an Edge to a Basic Snack
Repurposed Train Station Hotels
Union Station in Denver is Getting Resurrected as a Posh Hotel
Children's Sci-Fi Steeds
The Talking Tauntaun Plush is a Cute and Cuddly Collector's Item