Looking for more excitement than the local lake or fishing hole has to offer? Head up to Nimmo Bay. Located northwest of Vancouver in picturesque British Columbia, Canada, this resort/adventure destination offers world-class lodging and cuisine, along with a wide variety of outdoor activities, including heli-fishing , white-water rafting, and helicopter tours. Perfect for a rustic romantic getaway or manly corporate retreat, it's sure to offer days of exhilarating fun that will leave you with life-lasting memories. [Thanks, Fraser]
SaveReally, really, really love beer? Then book yourself a spot for the Samuel Adams Hopfenpflücken Adventure ($2,980+). Put together by travel experts Abercrombie and Kent, this once-in-a-lifetime trip will have you joining Boston Beer Company brewers and execs on a trip to Bavaria, Germany — the birthplace of beer. Apart from visiting the legendary Munich bier gardens, touring the German Hops Museum, taking a brewery trail pilgrimage to Bamberg, and stopping off at Stanglmair farm for a guided hop field tour and beer tasting, you'll also make appearances at the BMW museum, Olympic Park, and take a cable car ride to the top of Zugspitze — the highest mountain in Germany — for panoramic views of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Looking for a cheap, exotic, and thrilling Summer adventure? Check out Bigfoot Hostel's Volcano Boarding Packages ($28). This 4.5-hour excursion will have you climbing to the top of Nicaragua's ominous Cerro Negro volcano, only to mount a sit-down board and travel at speeds of up to 50 mph while flying down the slope to the bottom. To add to the thrill, Cerra Negro remains an active volcano, and Bigfoot even throws in a post-boarding mojito to help ease any bumps and scrapes you may have earned on your trip down. [via]
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Now you can make your next Costa Rican vacation even more unique by staying in the Costa Verde 727 Fuselage Suite ($300-$350/day), a luxuriously appointed, fully refurbished fuselage of a retired Boeing 727. This retired airframe was salvaged from San Jose and transported piece by piece through the jungle where it was reassembled atop a 50-foot pedestal. Featuring a terrace opening up to the edge of the Costa Verde National Park, the interior is furnished with handmade teak furniture from Java, and the walls are linked with teak panelling. Luxury touches include two air conditioned rooms with queen-sized beds, private baths, flat screen televisions, and even a secluded river-rock spiral staircase entrance. This is one plane that won't cramp your style. While you're there, don't forget to have dinner at El Avion, a converted C-123 airplane like the ones used in the Iran Contra affair (really). [Thanks, Junior]
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Celebrate 105 years of American muscle at the new 20-acre Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI. Featuring a stunning design by Pentagram, the Museum and the surrounding buildings are attractions by themselves, and include the two-floor museum, an Archive building where visitors can take a look at hogs of the past and see items being restored for introduction into the museum, as well as a restaurant, cafe, and the requisite museum store. Admission runs $16.
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Tucked in the seamy underbelly (OK, it's actually a pretty nice area) of San Francisco's Japantown is Best Western's Hotel Tomo ($200 and up). This J-pop inspired lodge features anime murals and LCD screens in each room — and it's cheap. There are also fancy pants gaming suites with giant projector screens, karaoke and, best of all, tons of game consoles for maximum awesomeness — those aren't so cheap though, but we won't hold that against them. [Thanks, Dennis]
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If you're planning on making a trip to Florida this summer, consider stopping at the Kennedy Space Center for the Astronaut Training Experience ($250 per person). The all-day program includes first-hand info from veteran NASA astronauts, a run in a Spaceflight Training Simulator, a full scale space shuttle mission simulation, a VIP tour of the Space Center, and some Training Experience swag. [via]
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Giving the phrase "Under the sea" a whole new meaning, the Poseidon Undersea Resort ($15,000 and up) lets you rest underneath the waves in a room made mostly of acrylic glass. Located in Fiji, the resort offers guests private plane transport from a Fijian airport to the Poseidon Mystery Island, where they'll enjoy a week's stay — including two nights in the underwater hotel, with a three-passenger Triton 1000 submarine at their disposal. With a coral reef to explore, beach bungalows for above-sea level accommodations, an underwater library, wedding chapel, restaurants, and more, it's an out-of-this-world experience just 40 feet below the surface.
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Just in time for the release of the fourth Indy film, Expedia has teamed up with world-renowned outfitters G.A.P. Adventures to offer ten exclusive trips worthy of the Joneses. Indiana Jones Travel Experiences ($1670 and up) are specialized excursions to some of the most mysterious and history-filled places on the planet, with destinations such as India, Egypt, Italy, China, Jordan, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, and the Southwestern United States. Just don't forget your fedora, whip, and camera.
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Looking for a cheap, exotic, and thrilling Summer adventure? Check out Bigfoot Hostel's Volcano Boarding Packages ($28). This 4.5-hour excursion will have you climbing to the top of Nicaragua's ominous Cerro Negro volcano, only to mount a sit-down board and travel at speeds of up to 50 mph while flying down the slope to the bottom. To add to the thrill, Cerra Negro remains an active volcano, and Bigfoot even throws in a post-boarding mojito to help ease any bumps and scrapes you may have earned on your trip down. [via]
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Now you can make your next Costa Rican vacation even more unique by staying in the Costa Verde 727 Fuselage Suite ($300-$350/day), a luxuriously appointed, fully refurbished fuselage of a retired Boeing 727. This retired airframe was salvaged from San Jose and transported piece by piece through the jungle where it was reassembled atop a 50-foot pedestal. Featuring a terrace opening up to the edge of the Costa Verde National Park, the interior is furnished with handmade teak furniture from Java, and the walls are linked with teak panelling. Luxury touches include two air conditioned rooms with queen-sized beds, private baths, flat screen televisions, and even a secluded river-rock spiral staircase entrance. This is one plane that won't cramp your style. While you're there, don't forget to have dinner at El Avion, a converted C-123 airplane like the ones used in the Iran Contra affair (really). [Thanks, Junior]
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Tucked in the seamy underbelly (OK, it's actually a pretty nice area) of San Francisco's Japantown is Best Western's Hotel Tomo ($200 and up). This J-pop inspired lodge features anime murals and LCD screens in each room — and it's cheap. There are also fancy pants gaming suites with giant projector screens, karaoke and, best of all, tons of game consoles for maximum awesomeness — those aren't so cheap though, but we won't hold that against them. [Thanks, Dennis]
SaveLooking for more excitement than the local lake or fishing hole has to offer? Head up to Nimmo Bay. Located northwest of Vancouver in picturesque British Columbia, Canada, this resort/adventure destination offers world-class lodging and cuisine, along with a wide variety of outdoor activities, including heli-fishing , white-water rafting, and helicopter tours. Perfect for a rustic romantic getaway or manly corporate retreat, it's sure to offer days of exhilarating fun that will leave you with life-lasting memories. [Thanks, Fraser]
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If you're planning on making a trip to Florida this summer, consider stopping at the Kennedy Space Center for the Astronaut Training Experience ($250 per person). The all-day program includes first-hand info from veteran NASA astronauts, a run in a Spaceflight Training Simulator, a full scale space shuttle mission simulation, a VIP tour of the Space Center, and some Training Experience swag. [via]
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Just in time for the release of the fourth Indy film, Expedia has teamed up with world-renowned outfitters G.A.P. Adventures to offer ten exclusive trips worthy of the Joneses. Indiana Jones Travel Experiences ($1670 and up) are specialized excursions to some of the most mysterious and history-filled places on the planet, with destinations such as India, Egypt, Italy, China, Jordan, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, and the Southwestern United States. Just don't forget your fedora, whip, and camera.
SaveTake a trip to bourbon utopia with the Maker's Mark Master Distiller Experience ($7,500). On this two-person VIP excursion, you'll get a tour of the Maker's distillery from Master Distiller Kevin Smith, participating in the whisky-making process at every step for a better understanding of how this magic juice is made. Also included is a two-bottle memento with your likeness etched into golden bottles which are then dipped in gold wax with 24-kt. gold flecks, two 375ml Maker's Mark bottles that you hand dip yourself, luxury accommodations in Louisville, and a gourmet dinner hosted by Bill Samuels, Jr.
SaveReally, really, really love beer? Then book yourself a spot for the Samuel Adams Hopfenpflücken Adventure ($2,980+). Put together by travel experts Abercrombie and Kent, this once-in-a-lifetime trip will have you joining Boston Beer Company brewers and execs on a trip to Bavaria, Germany — the birthplace of beer. Apart from visiting the legendary Munich bier gardens, touring the German Hops Museum, taking a brewery trail pilgrimage to Bamberg, and stopping off at Stanglmair farm for a guided hop field tour and beer tasting, you'll also make appearances at the BMW museum, Olympic Park, and take a cable car ride to the top of Zugspitze — the highest mountain in Germany — for panoramic views of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Celebrate 105 years of American muscle at the new 20-acre Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI. Featuring a stunning design by Pentagram, the Museum and the surrounding buildings are attractions by themselves, and include the two-floor museum, an Archive building where visitors can take a look at hogs of the past and see items being restored for introduction into the museum, as well as a restaurant, cafe, and the requisite museum store. Admission runs $16.
SaveFrom the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveEver wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
SaveShow your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
SaveFlapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveWe love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
SaveTackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
SaveWhat good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
SaveHaving a big-ass tool set is all well and good, but when you can have the most popular sockets on hand in just one tool, why bother? The Black & Decker Ready Wrench ($30) offers exactly that, with 16 of the most popular sockets — in both standard and metric — on rotating heads on either end of the tool, ready to replace both one- and two-inch deep sockets. With a rubber grip for added comfort, it'll let you save the big tool set for those really tough jobs — like assembling Ikea furniture.
SaveSimplify the process of installing the apps you want on your Windows machine with Ninite. This awesome free service lets you choose from a range of applications, plug-ins, utilities, and other goodies that might normally take hours to download separately, with a "Get Installer" button at the bottom that will do all the heavy lifting for you, creating a simple, one-step app that will install all of the software you chose in one fell swoop. Good for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
SaveWe've seen plenty of not-so-hot iPhone cases that have tried to tack wallets on as an afterthought, but this is the first time we know of it's been done the other way around. The Hard Graft Phone Card Wallet (€79; $120) is a slim, front-pocket style credit card wallet that's built with such strong elastic tape that it can also hold a phone inside for a decidedly less-slim solution. Other features include grey vegetable tan leather construction, seven card slots, and measurements that happen to hold an iPhone perfectly.
SaveIf you're into gadgets, and if you're reading this that's highly likely, then you no doubt have several SD and/or microSD cards laying around — so turn them into USB drives using the LaCie DataShare ($13). The DataShare breaks into two halves — red for SD and white for microSD — that fit together to form one solid, easily-portable storage solution.
SaveInfinity pools have been around for a while, so it only makes sense someone would apply the same idea to another home-sized water feature: the aquarium. ZeroEdge Aquariums ($600 and up) do exactly that, providing overflowing aquatic environments for all types of fish and sea creatures in a variety of styles and shapes, ensuring you can find one that's right for your home or office. Just remember: no edge equals no lid, so be sure to keep the Darla-types away. [Thanks, Brian]
SaveWe're quite used to seeing tons of tools crammed into a pocket knife-sized package, but it's not everyday you see the same thing done to an axe. The Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe ($40) brings the handyman heat with a capable axe blade and hand-crafted red oak wood inlay handle, plus a hammer head, screwdrivers, knives, a can opener, wire cutter, file, pliers, and a wrench.
SaveTake a trip to bourbon utopia with the Maker's Mark Master Distiller Experience ($7,500). On this two-person VIP excursion, you'll get a tour of the Maker's distillery from Master Distiller Kevin Smith, participating in the whisky-making process at every step... [More]
Looking for more excitement than the local lake or fishing hole has to offer? Head up to Nimmo Bay. Located northwest of Vancouver in picturesque British Columbia, Canada, this resort/adventure destination offers world-class lodging and cuisine, along with a wide... [More]
Really, really, really love beer? Then book yourself a spot for the Samuel Adams Hopfenpflücken Adventure ($2,980+). Put together by travel experts Abercrombie and Kent, this once-in-a-lifetime trip will have you joining Boston Beer Company brewers and execs on a... [More]
Looking for a cheap, exotic, and thrilling Summer adventure? Check out Bigfoot Hostel's Volcano Boarding Packages ($28). This 4.5-hour excursion will have you climbing to the top of Nicaragua's ominous Cerro Negro volcano, only to mount a sit-down board and... [More]
Now you can make your next Costa Rican vacation even more unique by staying in the Costa Verde 727 Fuselage Suite ($300-$350/day), a luxuriously appointed, fully refurbished fuselage of a retired Boeing 727. This retired airframe was salvaged from San... [More]
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Celebrate 105 years of American muscle at the new 20-acre Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI. Featuring a stunning design by Pentagram, the Museum and the surrounding buildings are attractions by themselves, and include the two-floor museum, an Archive building... [More]
Tucked in the seamy underbelly (OK, it's actually a pretty nice area) of San Francisco's Japantown is Best Western's Hotel Tomo ($200 and up). This J-pop inspired lodge features anime murals and LCD screens in each room — and it's... [More]
If you're planning on making a trip to Florida this summer, consider stopping at the Kennedy Space Center for the Astronaut Training Experience ($250 per person). The all-day program includes first-hand info from veteran NASA astronauts, a run in a... [More]
Giving the phrase "Under the sea" a whole new meaning, the Poseidon Undersea Resort ($15,000 and up) lets you rest underneath the waves in a room made mostly of acrylic glass. Located in Fiji, the resort offers guests private plane... [More]
Just in time for the release of the fourth Indy film, Expedia has teamed up with world-renowned outfitters G.A.P. Adventures to offer ten exclusive trips worthy of the Joneses. Indiana Jones Travel Experiences ($1670 and up) are specialized excursions to... [More]
From the creators of JetBlue comes an interesting alternative to typical chartered flights. JetSuite is assembling a fleet of 100 Embraer Phenom 100 jets, with the twist being that the company is compelling private buyers to hold the jets. JetSuite... [More]
Thinking of leaving Europe for an island vacation? Save yourself some airfare and visit Germany's Tropical Islands (€25/visit). Housed inside the world's largest free-standing hall, the Islands feature a water park, a tropical village, and more, with perfect weather year-round.... [More]
Like a desert oasis, the new Palms Place Hotel, Condo & Spa offers well-heeled visitors a respite from the bustle of the casinos with plush appointments and a full-service spa, including a Turkish bath known as a hammam. The Place... [More]
Nestled away just a few blocks from the Moscone Center is San Francisco's rock n' roll crash pad, the Phoenix Hotel ($120+ a night). The 50's-style layout has all rooms opening into a central gated courtyard, filled with interesting art,... [More]
If it's good enough for Brady, it's good enough for us. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Phoenix is the hotel of choice for the undefeated New England Patriots as they prepare for the Arizona Super Bowl. This desert... [More]
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