Top 40 Travel Ideas in October

From Invite-Only Airport Eateries to Civilian Pilot Programs

— October 29, 2017 — World
From invite-only airport eateries to civilian pilot programs, the October 2017 travel trends seem to suggest that there is a significant effort to make travel a more personalized experience.

One way that airports are attempting to personalize the experience of each traveler that passes through is with exclusive perks. One example of this approach is an upscale eatery called Classified in the Newark International Airport. Another example is Bacardi and Virgin Atlantic's recent VR activation, which took passengers in Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges on a virtual tour of the "best bars in the world".

However, this effort to personalize travel is not just limited to airports. Indeed, the October 2017 travel trends show that even airlines are making an effort to make their passengers feel special. One example of this is JetBlue's Gateway Select program, which takes those with a desire to fly and teaches them how to become pilots for the airline.
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Train Pricing Predictors
Train Pricing Predictors
'The Trainline' Predicts When Train Ticket Prices Will Increase
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Civilian Pilot Programs
Civilian Pilot Programs
Jetblue's 'Gateway Select' Aims to Recruit Aspiring Pilots
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Foliage-Predicting Maps
Foliage-Predicting Maps
This Map Displays the Optimal Times to Catch the Changing Leaves
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Personalized Travel Tour Sites
Personalized Travel Tour Sites
The 'Tripnino' Personal Travel Assistant is Easy to Use
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Itinerary-Trading Travel Platforms
Itinerary-Trading Travel Platforms
'TrekFriend' Lets You Create and Share Travel Itineraries
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Allergy-Friendly Travel Platforms
Allergy-Friendly Travel Platforms
AllergyTravels Aims to Simplify Traveling with an Allergy
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Journalism-Based Travel Guides
Journalism-Based Travel Guides
The New York Times Explorer Series is Edited by Barbara Ireland
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Locational Foodie Travel Apps
Locational Foodie Travel Apps
The 'Uptaste' App Opens Up Access to Different Foods in a New City
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Reimagined Carry-On Suitcases
Reimagined Carry-On Suitcases
The 'RueBel' Suitcase Eliminates the Need for Unpacking
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Stress-Reducing Airline Food
Stress-Reducing Airline Food
'Monarch Mood Food' was Designed by a Food Psychologist
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Home-Swapping Platforms
Home-Swapping Platforms
'Love Home Swap' Lets Users Trade Homes for Vacations
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Platinum World Scratch Maps
Platinum World Scratch Maps
This Scratch Map Features an Elegant Silver Design for a Modern Home
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Burger Chain Buses
Burger Chain Buses
Burger King Launched a Fast Food Bus to Take People to Its Restaurant
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Relaxing Mountain Retreats
Relaxing Mountain Retreats
The 'Mountain Trek' Retreat Combines Mental Health Healing and Fitness
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Travel Buddy-Finding Networks
Travel Buddy-Finding Networks
'TWIP' Connects Compatible Travel Companions Together
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Travel Voucher Wedding Gifts
Travel Voucher Wedding Gifts
Couples Can Now Airbnb Gift Cards to Their Wedding Registry
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Theme Park Wine Slushies
Theme Park Wine Slushies
The Amorette's Patisserie Wine Slushie is Available at Disney World
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Immersive In-Flight Performances
Immersive In-Flight Performances
The Icelandair 'Stopover Pass' Redefines In-Flight Entertainment
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Travel-Oriented Wedding Registries
Travel-Oriented Wedding Registries
Airbnb and Zola's Partnership Aims to Help Newlyweds Travel
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Digital Airport Retailers
Digital Airport Retailers
Auckland Airport Unveiled Plans to Open a Multi-Retailer Digital Mall
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Payment-Delaying Travel Apps
Payment-Delaying Travel Apps
Bliss Finds You Cheap Airfare and Lets You Pay For It Later
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Curated Travel Experience Packages
Curated Travel Experience Packages
Airbnb and Vice are Partnering to Offer Dynamic Travel Tours
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Celebrity-Named Island Resorts
Celebrity-Named Island Resorts
'The Brando' is Surrounded by Untouched Tropical Scenery
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Stockholm-Inspired Luggage
Stockholm-Inspired Luggage
The Away x Rashida Jones Collection is Inspired by Scandinavian Design
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Personalized Wooden Bag Tags
Personalized Wooden Bag Tags
The New Custom Customizable Wood Luggage Tag Can be Laser-Etched
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Invite-Only Airport Eateries
Invite-Only Airport Eateries
'Classified' is an Upscale Eatery in the Newark International Airport
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Social Media-Inspired Signage
Social Media-Inspired Signage
'Signs of the Times' Introduces Internet-Like Suggestions Offline
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Branded Boutique Hotels
Branded Boutique Hotels
The West Elm Hotel Will Double as a Furniture Showroom
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Couple-Focused Rainforest Retreats
Couple-Focused Rainforest Retreats
'Ponta dos Ganchos' Boasts a Luxuriously Modern Aesthetic
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QR Tourism Campaigns
QR Tourism Campaigns
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is Sharing the City with Artfully Designed Codes
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Lockable Bike Baskets
Lockable Bike Baskets
The 'Buca Boot' is Like a Car Trunk for Your Bike
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Senior VR Travel Campaigns
Senior VR Travel Campaigns
This Virtual Reality Travel Project Fulfilled Seniors' Travel Goals
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Ergonomically Stabilized Travel Pillows
Ergonomically Stabilized Travel Pillows
The IBAMA Travel Memory Foam Pillows Offer Sturdy Support
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Remote Mountainous Retreats
Remote Mountainous Retreats
Deplar Farm is Hidden Away in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
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Airport Lounge VR Trips
Airport Lounge VR Trips
Bacardi and Virgin Atlantic Team Up for VR Experience in Airport Lounge
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Shelving-Incorporated Luggage
Shelving-Incorporated Luggage
The Weekender Duffel Bag Contains Extendable Built-In Shelving
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Modular Suitcase Systems
Modular Suitcase Systems
Valluse Luggage Uses One Handle to Navigate Three Separate Bags
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Personalized Photo Luggage Covers
Personalized Photo Luggage Covers
The 'Head Case' Suitcase Cover Puts Your Face on Your Case
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Compartmentalized Duffel Bags
Compartmentalized Duffel Bags
The 'Everyday Duffel' Has Shoe Pockets and an Integrated Wash Bag
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Underwater Luxury Resorts
Underwater Luxury Resorts
Dubai's 'Floating Venice' Has Guests Travel to Rooms by Gondola
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