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Future of Travel Fridays…..Sky yacht…..click here for related post

Luxury Mondays…….Stay in a flea (Hotel Everland)……click here for related post

Travel Tunes……Asian Kung Fu Generation, “Hold Me Tight”…….music from Japan

Budget Thursdays…….CitizenM Hotel…..click here for related post

Travel Tunes……..Ladyhawke, “Paris is Burning”……….music from New Zealand

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Sky yacht

Posted by Staff in Future of Travel Fri.

Yachting will take on a new meaning in the future once the Aeoscraft sky yacht takes flight.

The Aeroscraft, which is currently in development, is a cousin of the airship….or blimp as we call it on the streets.

But don’t mistake this for the Goodyear publicity mobile that holds only a handful of guests; the Aeroship is set to have a 5,382 square foot cabin that can be configured as a flying office….private home away from home….or a super cool tourist attraction.

Aeros Corportation, the genius behind the fantasy, is currently building the first concept model. The prototype will be 211 feet long and is slated for completion in approximately 2.5 years. Using adjustable buoyant dynamic lift, Aeros will be able to develop a lightweight airship that can actually carry a significant load.

“This remarkable idea grew out of the belief that there is a more comfortable way to fly than simply applying a luxury upgrade to an existing airframe and re-naming it,” says their representative.

If you have some extra cash burning a hole in your pocket visit their website, aerosml.com, and sign up to be one of the first owners of this big boy toy.

Nobody walks in LA

Posted by Staff in California, Tours to Consider

Long ago when life was glamourous, going to the movies was an event.  Movie theaters were called “movie palaces” and there were no 20 screen cineplexes.  

If you follow my advice and stay at Stay in downtown Los Angeles….consider taking the Broadway Theatre District Walking Tour, home to twelve of the most elaborately flamboyant movie palaces in existence.

The walking tours are held by the Los Angeles Conservancy and happen every Saturday at 10am ($10 per person).  For more info click here 

Super deal

Posted by Staff in Deal of the Day

Crucon slashed the price of the ultimate cruise escape. For $1899 you’ll get a 20-night journey from Australia to San Diego with stops throughout the South Pacific and Hawaii, including air to Australia.

With airfare alone going for $1000, you’ll enjoy this all-inclusive vacation for a mere $45 per day. Here’s the catch: The cruise departs Nov. 4, so you have to act fast!

This offer includes:

- Flight from L.A. or San Diego to Australia

- Nov. 4 departure on Holland America’s “Amsterdam”

- 20-night sailing from Sydney to San Diego

- Stops in Sydney, Fiji, Samoa, Hawaii and more!

- Upgrade to Oceanview Cabins for $100 more per person

This offer is limited to the first 50 cabins. You must book by Oct. 20, but this will likely sell out before then. Holland America is known for its white-glove service and world-class dining (including 24-hour, complimentary room service). The “Amsterdam” was named one of the “World’s Best Cruise Ships” by Conde Nast Traveler.

To book this offer through CruCon, call 800-493-6609, or for more information click here