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Top 40 Travel Ideas in August

From Helicopter Hotel Rooms to Immersive Sci-Fi Hotels

— August 27, 2017 — World
From helicopter hotel rooms to immersive sci-fi hotels, the August 2017 travel trends reveal a growing demand for unique and off-beat accommodations. Indeed, in the age of Airbnb, staying in a basic hotel room is no longer enough for the new generation of experience-focused travelers.

For travelers who demand something truly unique, there are a number of unique spaces that have been transformed into luxurious and comfortable accommodations. One example is a decommissioned Royal Navy ZA127 Sea King, that has been converted into a cozy guest house on a farm in Stirling, Scotland. Another example is an old flight deck at Stolkholm's Arlanda airport, which has been updated to create a luxury suite for travelers.

However, travelers don't necessarily need to go off the beaten path to find unique accommodations. Indeed, the August 2017 travel trends reveal that many hotels are now offering novelty suites for those who are looking for something different. One example is Disney's new Star Wars Hotel, which will offer highly immersive rooms that bring scenes from the fantasy film to life.
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Educational Port Exploration Apps
Educational Port Exploration Apps
This App Brings Stories Of the Rio de Janeiro Port To Life
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Severe Weather Travel Tours
Severe Weather Travel Tours
Extreme Tornado Tours Puts Thrill Seekers Right Up in the Action
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Assistive Airline Tags
Assistive Airline Tags
The KLM Care Tag for Luggage Provides Tips for Travelers Following a Flight
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Bluetooth Luggage-Tracking Apps
Bluetooth Luggage-Tracking Apps
TravelTag Shows When a User's Bags Have Arrived to a Destination
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Smart Travel Calendar Solutions
Smart Travel Calendar Solutions
The 'Emma.ai' Travel Assistant Adds Details to Your Calendar
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Loyalty Rewards Auctions
Loyalty Rewards Auctions
Wyndham Hotel Group Now Lets Members Redeem Points by Bidding
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Real-Time Airline Ads
Real-Time Airline Ads
These United Airlines Ads Aim to Debunk Airport Travel Myths
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Biometric Airport Security
Biometric Airport Security
The 'Seamless Gateway' Provides Contactless Airport Security
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Kid-Sized Travel Agencies
Kid-Sized Travel Agencies
JetBlue's 'Little Tickets' Has Kids Plan and Pay for Family Getaways
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Travel Time Optimization Apps
Travel Time Optimization Apps
Google Maps' New Feature Will Let You Know the Best Travel Times
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Live Flight-Tracking Apps
Live Flight-Tracking Apps
Flightradar24 is an App That Allows Users to See Flight Patterns
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Locational Currency Exchange Apps
Locational Currency Exchange Apps
'Peerex' Helps Users Get Local Currency via Certified Merchants
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Emoji-Based City Discovery Apps
Emoji-Based City Discovery Apps
The Beacon Me App Uses Emojis to Display Unique Points of Interest
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Underwater Train Voyages
Underwater Train Voyages
'Eurostar Odyssey' Takes Passengers on a Virtual Journey Under the Sea
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Smart TSA-Approved Suitcases
Smart TSA-Approved Suitcases
The Away Travel Unbreakable Carry-On Luggage Bag Weighs Seven Pounds
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AR Travel Distractions
AR Travel Distractions
'Around the World with Mr. Adventure' Keeps Kids Occupied During Layovers
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Portable Biometric Scanners
Portable Biometric Scanners
Fujitsu's Portable Vein Scanner Makes Biometric Recognition Accessible
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Friend-Sourced Travel Itineraries
Friend-Sourced Travel Itineraries
'dipp' Smart Travel Guide Uses Friends' Photos to Plan Your Trip
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Passport-Replacing Travel Apps
Passport-Replacing Travel Apps
The UAE Smart Wallet Uses Biometrics to Cut Down Airport Wait Times
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Biometric Boarding Pass Replacements
Biometric Boarding Pass Replacements
Delta is Replacing Boarding Passes with Fingerprint Scans
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Biometric Screening Booths
Biometric Screening Booths
The CLEAR Booth Identify Travelers with a Fingerprint or Eye Scan
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Noise-Banishing Travel Headphones
Noise-Banishing Travel Headphones
These AKG Headphones Blend Compactness With Style & Performance
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Aerial Eclipse-Viewing Parties
Aerial Eclipse-Viewing Parties
Southwest Airlines Flights is Hosting Events for the Eclipse
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Facial Recognition Tickets
Facial Recognition Tickets
Bristol Robotics Lab is Developing the Future of Ticketing in the UK
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Millennial-Targeted Airlines
Millennial-Targeted Airlines
'Joon' Airline is a Travel Experience for a Younger Demographic
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Elevated Control Tower Suites
Elevated Control Tower Suites
Arlanda Airport Transformed an Old Flight Deck into a Luxury Suite
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Biometric Luggage Locks
Biometric Luggage Locks
BIO-key's New Line of Biometric Locks Enhances Travel Security
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Stabilized Eye-Covering Travel Pillows
Stabilized Eye-Covering Travel Pillows
The Travel Halo Travel Pillow Covers Your Eyes and Cushions
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Couture-Inspired Airline Uniforms
Couture-Inspired Airline Uniforms
Hainan Airlines Presented Its New Uniform at Paris Fashion Week
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Helicopter Hotel Rooms
Helicopter Hotel Rooms
Helicopter Glamping Lets Couples Stay in a Converted SeaKing Helicopter
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Sun-Soaked Oceanside Suites
Sun-Soaked Oceanside Suites
The Redesigned Porto Fira Suites are Inspired by Monastic Simplicity
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Boutique Cat Hotels
Boutique Cat Hotels
This Luxury Hotel for Cats Provides Comfortable Climate-Controlled Bedrooms
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Branded Champagne Suites
Branded Champagne Suites
Tokyo's Shangri-La is Home to a Special Suite from Krug Champagne
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Urban Camping Services
Urban Camping Services
Campspace Lets Users Rent Campgrounds in Urban Environments
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Hybridized Camping Chairs
Hybridized Camping Chairs
The Chameleon Pack Transforms into a Camp Chair
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Rugged Boutique Hostels
Rugged Boutique Hostels
The Drift San Jose Hotel Offers Travelers a Taste of Mexican Culture
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Immersive Sci-Fi Hotels
Immersive Sci-Fi Hotels
Disney's Interactive Hotel Welcomes Fans into the World of Star Wars
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Individual Compartment Luggage Bags
Individual Compartment Luggage Bags
The Vasco 7 Piece Smart Packing Luggage Eliminate Wasted Space
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