Travel
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Peek inside: A real-life ‘Lego House’ opens to the public
Designed by Bjarke Ingels, the pile of 21 white blocks offers plenty of play zones, and a gallery of fan-made Lego masterpieces.
Hilton planning ‘hostel on steroids’ for millennials
This new concept would be the global hotel brand’s second venture into the realm of lower-cost accommodations geared at the younger generation.
This off-grid Airstream home is a Malibu dream
If you’re interested in getting away from it all but don’t want to sacrifice luxury, consider staying in this tricked-out, souped-up Airstream trailer.
Winnebago’s new Revel camper van is not your grandfather’s RV
Winnebago’s latest RV, the rugged four-wheel-drive Revel, looks nothing like the Minnie Winnie’s of the past.
A street art museum opens in Berlin
The largest of its kind in the world, the new museum features the work of more than 130 street artists including Shepard Fairey, Herakut, and 1010.
Live your best Roman holiday in this 16th-century palazzo
If the mention of a "16th-century Italian palazzo" calls to mind a grand, dark space crammed with ornate furniture and serious artwork, think again.
Bespoke adventure camper costs a whopping $420K
Made by custom truck builder Orange Work in Germany, the Mercedes Orange Work Lennson 3C Camper has a jaw-dropping price tag.
High-tech camper unfolds to reveal a 2-bedroom tiny house
When traveling, the sCarabane is a boxy mobile garage, but once you’re at camp, the trailer unfolds to reveal a spacious, 420-square-foot tiny house.
Trailer with pop-out tents sleeps 4 and hauls all your gear
Unlike other campers that prioritize living space, this trailer is built to haul all the bikes or ATVs you could want.
Get My Boat rental app lets you try on life at sea
This peer-to-peer rental platforms connects vacationers with boat owners looking to rent out their watercraft.
Airy Volkswagen camper boasts panoramic roof for stargazing
The new Volkswagen California XXL concept van is the camper van of the future.
Former Iceland sheep farm is now a scenic green-roofed retreat
Iceland’s tourism scene is booming, but if you’re interested in more than a Game of Thrones tour, consider a stop at Deplar Farm.
Bespoke RV hides sports car in mobile garage
The $1.75 million motorhome is large enough to hold a Porsche, Ferrari, or a Mercedes. Seriously.
All-electric motorhome is completely covered in solar panels
The Dethleffs e.home Type C motorhome combines a zero-emissions powertrain with tons of smart technologies inside.
Robot-run Japanese hotel plans world dominance with 100 new locations
Robot hotels aim to cut costs and improve efficiencies. Now a Japanese company wants to build 100 more.
This stunning Neo-Gothic post office is now a hotel
The rooms on offer are available in sizes ranging from "letter" to "postcard" and "stamp."
Electric walking bike is a treadmill on wheels
Even for veterans of the gear world, this electric walking bike made us do a double take.
London's Big Ben will go silent until 2021 for $37M renovation
Big Ben, one of the world’s most recognizable architectural landmarks, is getting a much needed facelift.
How today's solar eclipse is changing the towns in its path
For cities stretching from Oregon to South Carolina, the August 21 eclipse is shaping up to be one of the biggest tourism events ever.
10 dreamy Greek island vacation homes on the market
From a $10 million home on the island of Skiathos to one just over $1 million in Corfu, here are 10 luxury vacation homes to keep summer going all year long.
Incredible Tuscan villa can be yours for $1.15M
Located in the hills of Pistoia between Lucca and Florence, this 18th-century villa has been impeccably restored and boasts a wealth of incredible original details.
Cocoon-like villas offer sweeping volcano views
Rwanda’s "Bisate Lodge" offers six dwellings, each with cocoon-like forms and domed roofs, which mimic hills of the surrounding landscape.
Solar eclipse 2017: 5 expensive rentals still available now
From a $2,500 per night camper to a $10,000 house in Oregon, here are some of the most interesting—and expensive—places to stay if you want to see a total eclipse.
Thatched ‘treesort’ creates modern escape in nature
Curvy glass walls define this lovely forest retreat atop a cliff in India.
Cool scratch-off map documents all your travels
This sleek gold-and-black map feels expensive without being gaudy, and it lets you scratch off the places that you’ve visited.
Colorful camper vans available for rent from 7 U.S. cities
If you’ve been itchin’ to check out #VanLife but don’t want to spend big bucks on buying a van of your own, consider renting one.
Rent an off-grid Caribbean island for $595 a night
Private islands have an undeniable allure—but in case you don’t have millions to purchase a luxurious estate, Bird Island may be the retreat for you.
Off-grid tiny house is located in the middle of a lava flow
Vacation next to the most active volcano in the world in Hawaii.
The world’s longest suspension bridge connects two towns in the Swiss Alps
The longest suspension bridge in the world is now open to pedestrians wishing to traverse the valley between the towns of Zermatt and Grächen in the Swiss Alps.
Architecture-focused home rental site helps you upgrade your vacation
PlansMatter brings together the best of the web’s architectural vacation rentals in one convenient spot.
Why summer is the new boom season for ski towns
Ski resorts are investing tens of millions of dollars to help tourists realize what locals have known for years: Ski towns are worth visiting even when there’s no snow.
James Turrell installation at Grecian resort invites visitors to contemplate the sky
As if picturesque views of the Mediterranean weren’t enough, this rental at the Amanzoe resort also comes with its own "skyspace" by the artist.
India’s new solar-powered train is the first in the world
Solar panels embedded in the train feed into a battery that can power it for up to 72 hours.
A Star Wars hotel will open at Disney World
Soon you’ll be able to stay overnight in a galaxy far, far away.
Now you can sleep in a helicopter hotel room in Scotland
Martyn Steedman and his wife Louise bought the helicopter at auction in March 2016 and have spent tens of thousands of dollars converting it into a luxurious—but quirky—glamping spot.
Make this 1850 Spanish farmhouse your summer retreat for $3.3M
It’s pretty much the embodiment of luxurious European-countryside living.
Pop-up camper is like an A-frame on wheels
Based on a design originally conceived in the early 1970s, Aliner campers sleep two comfortably and come in several different sizes.
Hilton goes after millennials with new low-budget hotel chain
The new Tru hotels have a colorful lobby, complete with craft beer, pool tables, a snack bar, and "work pods."