As the November 2016 travel trends reveal, airports and airlines are making an effort to upgrade their service in response to the rising accessibility of air travel. This means that everything from airport lounges to in-air WiFi is undergoing a modern makeover.
One aspect of travel that is gradually improving is the airport experience. While lines may still be lengthy at many airports, there is a conscious effort to make travelers more comfortable with unique amenities such as the aDream sleep pods and ultra-comfy Nest airport beds.
Beyond the airport itself, there is also a growing push for a more comfortable in-flight experiences. As the November 2016 travel trends reveal, this largely refers to offering modern amenities such as access to high-speed WiFi and other forms of connected entertainment. On the other hand, brands are also delighting customers with unexpected upgrades, such as co-branded experiences.
Top 25 Travel Ideas in November
From Airport Layover Sleep Pods to High-Speed Airplane WiFi:
Katherine Pendrill — Nov 26, 2016 — World
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Airport Layover Sleep Pods
The 'aDream' Unit Provides a Tranquil Place to Sleep in the Terminal
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Vacuum Seal Backpacks
Casper Notenboom Unveiled These Versatile Carriers at Beijing Design Week
23
Glass Pod Accommodations
PurePods Offers a One-of-a-Kind New Zealand Experience
22
Chic Designer Hostels
Generator Offers Beautiful Boutique Hostels for Low Nightly Prices
21
Wellness-Focused Travel Kits
Bird & Anchor Curates Natural Beauty Wellness Kits for Travelers
20
Luggage-Storing Airport Loungers
The Nest Airport Bed Stores Luggage Inside as Travelers Rest
19
Gaming-Themed Rental Rooms
This Video Game-Themed Room on Airbnb Appeals to Super Mario Fans
18
Compressible Travel Bottles
The 'que' Travel Water Bottle Has a Design That Collapses and Expands
17
Dual-Space Travel Bags
The 'Henty CoPilot' Has a Variety of Features Ideal for Traveling
16
Travel-Friendly Pants
These Pants Were Designed to Be Both Sustainable and Comfortable
15
Music-Minded Rental Suites
Sonos and Rough Trade Joined to Create a Music-Geared Experience
14
Extinct Animal Travel Advertisements
'Unknown Tourism' from Expedia UK Shows What You Won't See
13
Disney Princess-Themed Aircrafts
This Airline Design & Promotion is Inspired By Disney's 'Moana'
12
Mysterious Cruise Vacations
'Secret Sailaway' Luxury Cruise Destinations are Revealed in Riddles
11
Wacky Tourism Ads
'Odnarotoop' Advertises Portland for Japanese Tourists
10
Elevated Sightseeing Escalators
This Escalator Offers Splendid Views Of China's Enshi Grand Canyon
9
Curated Travel Apps
The Olio City App Recommends Spots Based On Your Likes and Dislikes
8
Intelligent Travel Search Engines
'AviaSecret' Uses Smart Algorithms to Find the Best Deals
7
Transit-Based City Ratings
'People Near Transit' is Based on People's Proximity to Transit
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High-Speed Airplane WiFi
Gogo's New in-Flight WiFi will Provide 100Mbps of Speed
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Surreal Airline Ads
This British Ad Features a Strange Flower-Covered Person and a Giant Woman
4
City Budgeting Sites
'The Earth Awaits' Calculates Budgets for Hundreds of Cities Worldwide
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Pristine Park Exploration Apps
This App Lets Visitors Explore Brooklyn's Prospect Park
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Crowdsourced Airport WiFi Apps
WiFox Lets You Connect to Airport WiFi Networks Around the World
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Pet-Friendly Rental Home Ads
Marnie the Dog Was Featured in This Luxurious Airbnb Commercial
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This Backpack Makes Packing for Short Trips Much More Convenient
Immersive Brewery Tours
Toronto's Beer Lovers' Tour Company Highlights the Best Brews in the City
City-Sized Cruise Ships
The Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship 'Harmony of the Seas' is Astounding
Airport Layover Sleep Pods
The 'aDream' Unit Provides a Tranquil Place to Sleep in the Terminal
NYC Denim Editorials
AG Jeans Used the Graffiti-Covered Streets of NYC for Its Backdrop
Hypersonic Space Planes
This Chinese Design Will Take Off from a Runway and Enter Earth's Orbit
Surreal Streetwear Catalogs
The Xavi Reyes Capsule Collection Boasts Loosely Fitted Staples
Unsweetened Sparkling Waters
These Refreshing Beverages Come in a Variety of Flavors
Realistic Octopus Backpacks
The 'Octopus George' Bag Looks Like an Octopus Hanging Off Its Wearer
Space-Saving Train Seats
PriestmanGoode's Seat Design Can Increase Capacity by 30 Percent
Understated Sportswear Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'All That' Story Boasts Effortlessly Cool Style
Multi-Sensory Beauty Installations
teamLab's Interactive Gallery Explores L’Occitane's Products
Contemporary Underground Couture
The Versus Versace Spring/Summer Line Consists Largely of Leather
Automotive Homeshare Marketing Promotions
Audi and Airbnb Teamed Up to Celebrate the Emmy Awards
Unfurling Toiletry Kits
The Heimplanet Travel Dopp Kit Organizes Toiletries for Maximum Efficiency
Lightweight Portable Solar Panels
The SunnyBAG LEAF+ Weighs Less than 200 Grams
Retro Racing Mobile Games
The Super Mario Run Rebrands the Nintendo Universe for Smartphones
Luggage-Storing Airport Loungers
The Nest Airport Bed Stores Luggage Inside as Travelers Rest
Backpack Outdoor Barbecues
The 'Xplor BBQ' Can be Carried or Strapped to a Backpack
Chopstick-Holding Sushi Packaging
The Umi Takeaway Sushi Packaging Uses Utensils to Stay CLosed
Modular Travel Bags
The 'Arcido Bag' is Specifically Designed for Carry-On Luggage
Hyper-Connected Hotels
This Integrated Hotel Was Designed to Target the Millennial Demographic
Intelligent Robotic Suitcases
'Olive' from Ikap Robotics Turns Your Luggage into a Robotic Helper
Landscape-Inspired Water Bottles
The 'Puro' Water Bottles are Inspired by Nature
Convertible Camper Kits
The G-Box Kit Offers Flexibility and Off-Road Support
Glamping Yurt Rooftops
The W Hotel Lets Guests to Book a Cozy Circular Tent to View the City From
Pop Art Menswear Concepts
These Six New Looks Were Debuted at the Jeremy Scott NYFW Runway Show
House-Sharing Design Studios
'Samara' is a New Design Studio Division from Airbnb
Homeshare Smart Locks
The 'Pin Genie' Front Door Locks are Engineered for Maximum Safety
Luxury Sneaker Bags
The Hard Graft Sneaker Pack is Crafted Using Leather, Wool and Suede
LEGO Fantasy Castles
LEGO 's Newest Release is a Cinderella Castle Replica
Reinforced Commuter Satchels
The Cravar Alpha 15 Classic Leather Briefcase is Ready for Daily Use
Hybrid Aircraft Drones
The Airbus Drone Borrows Its Build from the Engineering of Airplanes
Communal Housing Centers
Airbnb's 'Samara' is Launching Housing and a Community Center in Japan
Citywide Street Art Events
POW! WOW! Long Beach is a Beautiful Art Festival for the Community
Silicone Storage Bags
'Stasher' is a Plastic-Free, Resealable Pouch for Food and More
Cushioned Chin Supports
This Comfortable Travel Pillow Functions as a Hammock for the Face
Futuristic Transportation VR Apps
'Hyperloop VR' Gives Users a Demo Ride on the Future Tranport
Water-Purifying Bottles
The Platypus Microfilter Bottle Filters Two Liters of H2O Per Minute
Portable Room Dividers
These Room Dividers Ensure Privacy in Homes and Offices
Motorized Scooter Suitcases
The Proposed Audi eSuitcase Folds Out to Become a Two-Wheeled Ride
Luxurious Music Festival Accommodations
Cornbury's Pop-Up Hotel Caters to an Upscale Clientele
Haute Pirate Menswear
The Burberry Fall/Winter Series Boasts Frills That Take It Back in Time
Airline Reward Apps
The Frequent Flyer App Helps You Earn Miles In Exchange For Your Location Data
Trackable Leather Bags
These Fashionable Leather Items Cannot be Lost
Anti-Tracking WiFi Adapters
The Anonabox PRO WiFi Tor & VPN Router Keeps Users Anonymous Online
High-End Bottled Rainwater
'Atlantic Rain' Bottled Drinking Water is Captured in Ireland
Environmentally Friendly Water Boxes
Purchasing This Packaged Water Sends Water to People in Need
Music-Minded Rental Suites
Sonos and Rough Trade Joined to Create a Music-Geared Experience
Water-Testing Filtration Bottles
The 'Ecomo' Smart Water Bottles Test and Filter H2O Efficiently
Minimalist Youth Hostels
This Space Was Designed to Accommodate Passing Travelers
Drone-Carrying Backpack Bags
The Lowepro Drone Backpacks Keep Equipment Secure During Transport
Hosting Preparation Services
GuestReady Helps Airbnb Hosts Ready Homes for Short-Term Renters
Creative Airline Listings
Lufthansa Airbnb Listings are Aiming to Increase Flight Bookings
Futuristic Pastel Menswear
Xevi Fernández Debuted Fresh Looks at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid
Musician-Branded Canadiana Clothing
The OVO x Roots 2016 Fall/Winter Collection Soft Goods are Hip
Face-Focused Travel Cosmetics
This Ursa Major Set of Skin Care for Travel is Ultra-Compact
iPhone Photographer Apps
PhotoSesh Lite Lets NYC Users Hire a Professional iPhone Photographer
Holographic Disney Campaigns
These Prisms Capture the Hong Kong Disneyland Star Wars Experience
Ceramic-Reinforced Duffels
Amabilis' 'Dave Jr. Duffel 2.0' is Coated in Ceramic Armor Plates
In-Flight Movie Premieres
United Airlines Surprised Passengers with a Movie Premiere While Flying
Spacious Airplane Seats
Bombardier C-Series Offer a Wider Middle Seat to Suit Taller Travellers
Mattress-Advertising Airport Lounges
This Airport Seating Lounge Provides Ultra-Comfortable Seats
Split Personality Travel Posters
Expedia is Encouraging Travelers to Discover the 'Vegas You'
Self-Driven Ridesharing Services
The Spiri Carpool Service Lets You Be the Driver
Natural Deodorant Sprays
This Deoderant Can Be Refilled with Only Water
Smart Home Vacuum Robots
The Samsung Powerbot WiFi Vacuum Features Powerful Suction
Last-Minute Accommodation Apps
'Overnight' Helps People Find Places to Crash In At Short Notice
Soda-Themed Art Pavilions
The Coca Cola Pavilion Offers an Immersive, Multi-Sensory Experience
Modular Meal-Holding Knapsacks
The Voyager 500 Meal Bag Backpack Keeps Food Fresh During Transport
Attraction-Based Navigation Apps
The Kompl App Helps Travelers Get Lost and Explore a New City
Vibration-Sensing Door Alarms
Sabre's 'Door Handle Alarm' is an Affordable Way to Keep Homes Safe
Jogging Tourism Apps
The RunGo App Lets Travelers Experience Cities While Getting Fit
Dementia-Friendly Airports
Heathrow Airport Marks World Alzheimers Day with New Policies
All-Jean Collaborative Collections
Stussy Partnered with Lee Denim for a Masculine Line for Fall
Branded Airline Geofilters
Virgin America's Geofilter Frames Selfies with Tinted Airplane Windows
Disney Character-Branded Meals
These Healthy Side Dishes are Branded with Disney Characters
Friendly Hostel Spaces
This Eccentric Hostel Encourages Interaction Between Guests
AI Travel Apps
The 'Radar' App from Yahoo Makes Smart Travel Recommendations
Drone Transport Baggage
Think Tank Photo's New Bags are Designed to Carry Drones on Flights
Promotional AR Kids Games
'Dragon Spotting' Helps Promote 'Pete's Dragon' to Kids with Smartphones
Americana Backpack Concepts
Woolrich and Topo Designs Joined to Design a Line of Wool Carriers
Disney Emoji Games
Users Collect Cartoon Emojis After Playing Games in 'Disney Emoji Blitz'
Chain Link Fence Backpacks
This Upscale Backpack is Part of the 'UNDERCOVER' Fall Release
$21,000 Airplane Seats
Casey Neistat Documented His First Class Journey on an Emirates Airplane
Simplified Travel Apps
The Virgin America App Aims to Simplify the Booking Process for Consumers
E-Commerce Airplane Fleets
Amazon is Enhancing Delivery Services with a Fleet of Air Cargo Planes
Smartphone LED Lens Clips
The Vinsic Smartphone Camera Lens Kit Illuminates and Optimizes Photos
Hands-Free Driving Apps
The Edmonton Smart Travel App Offers Verbal Assistance to Drivers
Moving Observation Towers
The British Airways i360 Tower is About to Open Its Doors to the Public
Voice-Controlled Thermostats
The Honeywell Lyric T5 Digital Thermostat Connects to Home WiFi
Jean-Inspired Sweatpants
The Alex Crane Bo Casual Pants are Comfortable Yet Stylish
Shiny Nylon Carriers
HEAD PORTER and fragment design Created Two Exclusive Carriers for Japan
Connected Co-Living Cottages
This Himalayan Retreat Promotes Responsibly Connected Tourism
3D-Printed Airplane Building Tools
This Trim-and-Drill Tool is the World's Largest 3D-Printed Tool
Connected Shared Housing Apps
The 'Ping' App Helps Airbnb Hosts Inform Guests about the House
Wacky Tourism Ads
'Odnarotoop' Advertises Portland for Japanese Tourists
Curated Travel Apps
The Olio City App Recommends Spots Based On Your Likes and Dislikes
Geo-Targeted Social Travel Apps
The Jetzy App Offers Social Connections and Travel Rewards
Productive Halal Retreats
This Halal Travel Service Combines Travel With Spiritual Growth
Anime-Inspired Theme Parks
Toronto's Centre Island is Set to Host a Nintendo Summer Tour
Beer-Paired Airline Ads
This KLM Ad Boasts of the Airline's Ability to Serve Fresh Beer on Board
Email-Scouring Travel Apps
Easythingy's Smart Bots Turns Your Emails Into Actionable Cards
Olympic Travel Ads
United Airlines' Olympic Advertisement Showcases Its Partnership with Team USA
Wireless Home Audio Systems
The VIZIO SmartCast Crave Pro Multi-Room Audio System is Robust
Retractable Tent Awnings
The Sheltapod Offers Peripheral Protection and Overheard Shelter
Personal Tour Guide Apps
Ventoura Helps Solo Travelers Meet Friends While Abroad
Smartphone Taxi Meters
Flywheel TaxiOS is Officially Sanctioned in Several American Cities
Lightweight Solar Chargers
This USB Solar Charger Can Juice Up Your Personal Electronic Devices
Connective Travel Apps
The Group Connect App Lets Users Track Their Friends Using GPS
Crowdsourced Airport WiFi Apps
WiFox Lets You Connect to Airport WiFi Networks Around the World
Wanderlust Email Apps
Qantas is Changing Out-of-Office Emails from Boring to Travel-Inspiring
Pioneering Woman-Celebrating Apps
This Walking Tour App Celebrates Historical Woman Activists
Simplified Airline Promotions
This Comical Commercial Tells Consumers That KLM is an Airline
Self-Driving Electric Pods
Careem and Next Future Transportation are Introducing Modular Units
Economy-Disrupting App Concepts
The Panda App is a Conceptual Project to Upset the Sharing Economy
Hotel-Finding Text Services
This AI-Powered Chat Bot Helps Travellers Find the Best Hotel Options
Supercomputer Tourism Apps
The 'Visit Orlando' App is Powered By IBM's Watson Supercomputer
Career Planning Excursions
Kareerly Connects Professionals With Those Doing Career Research
Accessible Accommodation Sites
Accomable Helps You Find Disability-Friendly Accommodations
Charter Flight Booking Apps
This App Allows Sentient Jet Passengers to Quickly Book Private Travel
State Tourism Popup Campaigns
Minnesota in a Box Brings the State's Tourism to the Tourists
Cloudy Airport Installations
This Installation Features a Wall Sheathed In a Cloudy Sky Pattern
Botanical Melon Kombuchas
This Fermented Tea Beverage Combines Watermelon Extract and Lavender
Comedic Air Safety Videos
Air New Zealand Promotes Safe Flying Through a Hollywood Parody