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Airbnb adds once-in-a-lifetime stays category and easier group booking tools
02.05.2024 - 14:50 / thepointsguy.com / Brian Chesky
Airbnb's latest update is here. It will have guests staying in awe-inspiring Airbnbs and make it easier than ever to plan a trip with friends.
Over the years, Airbnb has been known to create some of the wildest once-in-a-lifetime guest experiences, from spending the night in Barbie's Malibu Dream House to kickin' like Will Smith in the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" mansion.
But those mostly one-off stays were only for a select few lucky people who could book them, leaving the rest of us dreaming about the experience.
Now, with Airbnb's summer 2024 release, a new Airbnb category called "Icons" will introduce more of these once-in-a-lifetime experiences on a more regular basis. This means more people can likely stay at these over-the-top, hyper-themed homes. (Well, they're not all homes.)
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"Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination—until now," Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, said. "As life becomes increasingly digital, we're focused on bringing more magic into the real world. With Icons, we've created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth."
For now, Airbnb shared the first 11 Icons, and noted that new experiences will roll out throughout the year.
Icon experiences, according to a statement by Airbnb, are mostly free or cost less than $100 per guest. Each Icon has a "Request" button where Airbnb members can request to book; more than 4,000 "Golden Tickets" will be given out for people to book Icon stays. Here are the eye-popping options that will be in the first wave of offerings.
Sleep inside one of Disney and Pixar's most iconic homes — and yes, it floats. You'll explore Carl's world in this detailed re-creation of his home, complete with more than 8,000 balloons; it's in the scenic red rocks of Abiquiu, New Mexico.
Immerse yourself in the world of racing with a stay at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy. You'll sleep on a bed crafted from the same leather as a Ferrari's seats, take a lap with Scuderia Ferrari ambassador driver Marc Gene and head to Emilia-Romagna's premier race as a VIP.
Live like the X-Men as you stay in a re-creation of Marvel Animation's X-Mansion in Westchester, New York. You'll discover your mutant abilities and even train in the Danger Room.
Kevin Hart will take you inside his members-only Coramino Live Lounge for an A-list evening. You'll join Kevin and his friends in this secret speak-easy, where you'll be treated to a tequila tasting and live stand-up by the best comedians in the game.
Stay in the Paris art museum's iconic clock room, which has been transformed into a luxurious bedroom by Mathieu Lehanneur, designer of the Paris 2024 Games
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