Swimming pools, helipads, spas, a complete range of water toys, and a matching car are a must for today’s superyachts. The vessels of tomorrow will be equipped with private jets and helicopters, says Monaco-based Russian designer and businessman Vasily Klyukin. Last year, Klyukin announced he paid $1.4 million for a ticket to fly into space … Read more
To commemorate the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, TripAdvisor went to its universe of millions of travelers for the best space-themed attractions in the U.S. TripAdvisor announced also its space tourism survey of more than 2,200 U.S. respondents. As we approach the 45th anniversary of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, the allure … Read more
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is a step nearer to make space tourism a reality. The company announced it is going through the final stages of proving its space vehicles for commercial service. Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s aabar Investments PJS, and Spaceport America announced that they have signed a joint agreement with the Federal Aviation … Read more
No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)
Sub-orbital balloon ride to change travelers’ view of the world. Majestic views of our planet, slowly expanding below, are certain to captivate you, as you ascend to the edge of space. Following in the footstepts of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space travel project, Arizona-based company World View Enterprises is seeking to cash in on the … Read more
Virgin Group founder and serial entrepreneur Richard Branson truly goes where no man has gone before. Speaking at the 2013 Social Good Summit, Branson confirmed that Virgin Galactic is on course for 2014 lift off. The near Terra space will become a holiday destination for $250,000. The stellar mini-breaks or the suborbital space flights … Read more