Space.  The Final Frontier.  The mysteries of it have romanced men and women for decades, but up until recently, space was the purview of an elite group of scientists and aviation experts.
With citizens now accepted for space travel, albeit at a price tag in the $20-35 million range, space tourism looms as a very real possibility.  American Dennis Tito was the first Space Tourist, spending nine days in space back in 2001.  Since then, five others have made space their destination, including one woman, with visits ranging from 11 to 15 days.  In October 2009, Guy Laliberté (founder and CEO …read more

Have a yen to stay in a yurt?  Spend time in the trees?  Rest in a railroad car?  Lay in a lighthouse?  Canoodle in a castle?
Check out the listings at Odd Inns and Unaccommodations for a sense of the unusual, exotic, and even a little wacky. and make your next vacation out-of-the-ordinary.  Even if you can’t get away any time soon, you’ll probably enjoy looking at the site and all the unusual places to stay.
See if these catch your eye:

Castle Unicorn Bed & Breakfast in Pacific Junction, Iowa.  You wouldn’t expect to see a Bavarian-style castle in the middle …read more