Camping is a hallmark of the classic American vacation—a sometimes laborious and challenging escape that promises one thing every time; a simpler life. Innovations are constantly being implemented to improve and expand the way we enjoy our camping trips. In this video, we will take a look at a few of those innovative machines. And, if you stick around, we’ll showcase the first motorhome with an inflatable over-cab area!
Category Archives: Leisure
Design: Top 10 Innovative Pickup Truck Bed Campers
When it comes to mobility, versatility, and drivability – you really can’t go wrong with a truck bed camper. There’s no need to buy an additional RV or caravan. Your truck can convert to a mobile home and back again – with the benefit of only paying one registration fee! Here are the 10 best you’ll find in North America.
Reviews: 2021 Tab CS-S Teardrop Camper (Video)
The Clamshell embodies the traditional teardrop design featuring a well-equipped kitchen located in the back hatch. Inside, you’ll find a spacious face to face dinette that converts into a comfortable sleeping area. The cabin is completed by a wet bath that includes a toilet, sink, and shower.
Top New Camper Vans: 2022 Winnebago Travato 59KL
2022 Winnebago Travato Class B gas motorhome 59KL highlights:
- Wet Bath
- Two Twin Beds
- Flex Bed System
- 24″ HDTV
- Pure Energy System
Pack your bags and head out across the country in this Travato Class B gas motorhome! The two twin beds can convert into a king-size bed if you’re traveling with your friend or spouse, and there is a convenient rear wet bath to freshen up every day. Prepare breakfast on the single-burner induction cooktop or in the convection microwave, and the pull-out countertop extension will give the chef more space to prep. The driver’s seat can swivel to use this countertop as a table, and the swivel passenger’s seat can use the additional adjustable/removable table for coffee. This model also includes the lithium Pure Energy Management System that provides 9,600W hours of store energy so that you can go off the beaten path for the ultimate journey!
Top Camper Vans: ‘The Den’ 2021 Yama Sprinter (Video)
Welcome to The Den! This 4×4 144WB Mercedes Sprinter van conversion features all the essentials needed for comfortable, off-grid living. This versatile layout includes a convertible murphy bed and standing desk set-up, over 11 feet of counter-space and the Yama Vans Signature CUBE wetroom.
This layout was configured to maximize the useable living space within the van while allowing it to remain open and inviting. The Den’s exterior set-up finds the perfect balance between off-grid, off-road capability with a clean and seamless finish. The Den provides cozy, comfortable living, but is ready to withstand even the wildest adventures.
Video Timeline: 0:00 Welcome To The Den 1:05 Living Space 1:53 Kitchen 2:47 The Finishings 3:34 Sleeping & Workspace 4:27 CUBE wetroom 5:49 The Tech 6:55 Climate Control 7:21 Exterior Gear
Yama Vans is a premium sprinter van upfitter located in Calgary AB, the basecamp to the Canadian Rockies. Yama Vans are crafted using the highest quality, functional materials to ensure longevity and durability of your van. At Yama, our designers are committed to creating van conversions that are not only practical and functional, but also uphold an unmatched industry design standard.
Tours: Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Lugano, Switzerland (Video)
Set on the shores of Lake Lugano, this magnificent 5-star resort is a property of immense charm, nestled within a private, subtropical park. Once the home of a noble Russian family, the impressive mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885.
Vacation Views: ‘Miramar Boutique Hotel, Corsica’
Perfectly located between Ajaccio and Bonifacio in the region of Propriano-Sartene-Campomoro, the Miramar Corsica, surrounded by a two-acre garden, is only minutes away from the unspoiled sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Southern Corsica, its charming villages and fishing harbors.
Corsica, a mountainous Mediterranean island, presents a mix of stylish coastal towns, dense forest and craggy peaks (Monte Cinto is the highest). Nearly half the island falls within a park whose hiking trails include the challenging GR 20. Its beaches range from busy Pietracorbara to remote Saleccia and Rondinara. It’s been part of France since 1768, but retains a distinct Italian culture.
Travel & Leisure: The Top 15 Island Paradises (Video)
The top 15 Island Paradises in the world:
- Necker Island – British Virgin Islands
- Niyama Islands – Maldives
- North Island – Seychelles
- Turtle Island – Fiji
- Denis Island – Seychelles
- Tsarabanjina Island – Madagascar
- Fernando de Noronha – Brazil
- Lord Howe Island – Australia
- Teti’aora Island – French Polynesia
- Voavah Island – Maldives
- Bawah Reserve – Indonesia
- COMO Parrot Cay – Turks & Caicos Islands
- Velaa Island – Maldives
- Pamalican Island – Philippines
- Laucala Island – Fiji
Travel & Leisure: ‘Great Sand Dunes National Park – Colorado’ (4K Video)
Great Sand Dunes National Park, located in South-Central Colorado is a remarkable place for massive sand dunes – join me as I climb to the highest peak and sled my way back down. Visited October 5, 2020.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in southern Colorado. It’s known for huge dunes like the towering Star Dune, and for the seasonal Medano Creek and beach created at the base of the dunes. The backcountry Medano Pass Primitive Road winds through a canyon toward the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Trails lead to forests, wetlands and alpine lakes like Medano Lake, which is home to trout and tundra wildlife.
Trailer: ‘The Last Cruise’ – Covid Nightmare On The Diamond Princess (Video)
Using intimate footage recorded by passengers and crew, The Last Cruise is a first-person account of the nightmare that transpired aboard the ill-fated Diamond Princess cruise ship, which set sail from Japan on the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The HBO original documentary The Last Cruise premieres March 30 on HBOMax.
Boomers Daily 