Holiyaay!

Ever feel like you needed a vacation from your vacation? With a little bit of planning you can ensure your holiday is different from the other’s, which leaves you not just refreshed and relaxed but also focuses on your interest.

We being a nation of vacation-deprived, work-obsessed, business casual-attired zombies. We often put our own balance and well-being aside and cave into that feeling of wanting to be productive and needing to perform. What we really need is some time away from the workplace, wherever in the world we call home. It not only is fun, but also can help bring a variety of health benefits.

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Summer vacation. Just the sound of the phrase is enough to smooth out wrinkles and bring on smiles. After gray months of slogging to work, get ready for lazy days in the sun, leaving the worries of the marketplace for two weeks or more.

When we picture our next break from work, we think we will spend our time unplugged and slowly refreshing from our day-to-day. But, if you might want to try something a little different or you don't think traditional holidaying is for you, then these themed tours on cruises and airlines are what you are looking for. There is yoga, Goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all in the same spot.

Brussels Airlines: Tomorrowland

The most fascinating aspect of the festival isn’t only the festival itself, but rather Brussels Airlines’ involvement with it, as they have special Tomorrowland flights. During the festival they have a couple of planes that fly a few routes as “Tomorrowland” service, with passengers consisting solely of those going to the festival. To get the party people in the right atmosphere, right from the start of their journey, nine airports organize a gate party, in Tomorrowland style, before the flight departure. 80 flights are transformed into party flights with music on board. On four flights, a DJ plays a live set at 30,000 feet. At the festival, Brussels Airlines once again takes everyone for a spin in the air with the Cloud Rider, a 55-metre tall Ferris wheel guaranteeing the best views over the festival premises and far beyond. Every Tomorrowland visitor is welcome to take a ride on the Cloud Rider for free.

Argosy Cruises: Dog Day

Have you ever taken a boat ride with your dog? Many cities offer dog-friendly cruises for people to enjoy a day on the water with their pet. In Seattle, Argosy Cruises provides just such an event for those who love the sea and their dogs, like a booze cruise for pups (without the booze). Dogs are taken on the cruise, which charter a course across Elliot Bay to Blake Island. The entire island is a state park, offering dog-friendly beaches and hiking trails. A few dog beds are provided for canines needing a little extra comfort. The dogs and humans dine together at lunch. The humans enjoy a salmon bake, while the furry passengers gobble up their healthy box lunch of turkey, veggies, and treats provided by The Dining Dog Café. The dogs get a lot of socialization, stimulation, and exercise.

Disney: Disney Cruise Line

Disney is known around the world for its family-friendly entertainment offerings. The Disney Wonder is decorated in the classic art nouveau style, while on its sister ship, the Disney Magic, it is all about art deco. Currently this cruise is the only line offering a fireworks show at sea. Disney created rotational dining splits the usually singular main dining room into three distinct restaurants - each with its own theme. One of them, Animator's Palate, the latter is completely black and white and its walls are covered with Disney animation sketches. As the courses are served, the room magically transforms into color. Disney created some areas just for the Adults. One of the most popular is the Vista Spa and Salon. The tropical rainforest room has fruit and mint-scented showers, a chamomile steam room and a sauna that mimics a Roman bath. In the Caribbean, having a private island - Castaway Cay- makes Disney special, better justifying a wider cost spread in the tropical region.

WOW Air: TF-Gay

An Icelandic carrier has named one of its hot pink planes TF-GAY in support of LGBT rights. WOW air supports queer people’s fight for rights, just as they support equal rights for everybody - no matter their gender, religion, ethnicity or culture. This is an airline for the people and one of their most important tasks is to lower fares in order to enable everybody to travel the world and get to know different cultures. Furthermore, some of the amenities typically included with a plane fare - including bottled water, food, and even entertainment - aren't part of the deal. Here, you get to bring your own food, water, and download a movie on your iPad or laptop ahead of the flight. This way you won't have problems with expectations.

Crystal Cruises: Fashion and style

Yes fashionistas, pack your Prada and Manolo Blahniks. It’s now time to match your passion for fashion with your passion for travel. Crystal Cruises’ Fashion and Style cruise onboard activities include lectures, fashion-themed dinners, and even a showing of movies that feature fashion. You learn how costumes enhance a film’s story, and examine iconic characters from films like La Dolce Vita and Roman Holiday set in the ship’s destinations. Crystal’s Experiences of Discovery program promises an experience to remember as fashion experts offer one-on-one consultations, answer fashion dilemmas and help travelers enhance their own personal sense of style. Riviera Rendezvous is a vintage fashion show created exclusively for Crystal guests.

Desire Resort: Venice Cruise

What people realize and experience once they’re in a socially nude situation on a cruise with two or three thousand people is that they are really comfortable in their own skin. Desire Resorts, the pioneer in adult vacation experiences, is proud to present its first-ever couples-only, clothing-optional Desire Cruise. As well as the private playrooms and nude-friendly atmosphere, guests will be able to enjoy “provocative theme nights, spicy daytime events and couples’ workshops letting passengers get in touch with their romantic, sensual side. There will be a playroom, jacuzzi lounge, and the opportunity to “mix with like-minded, socially sophisticated, experienced couples in a safe and like-minded atmosphere to live out their fantasies. Nude cruises aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for those who would happily go the full monty on their holiday, there are plenty available.

Etihad Airways: The Residence

It’s a long haul between New York City and Mumbai, but Etihad, the United Arab Emirates national carrier, has figured out a way to make it a comfortable journey—for those willing to pay $38,000 (Rs 25 million) for a one-way ticket, anyway. The Residence, a private luxurious three-room suite. Billed as a “penthouse in the sky,” it comes with a chef, a butler, and turndown service for the double bed, outfitted with Italian linens. The cabin comes with a living room with a leather couch, a 32-inch flat screen television and foldaway dining tables. A hallway leads to a bedroom with a double bed—a first for a commercial airline—and a 27-inch flat-screen TV. Before landing, passengers can freshen up in a private bathroom. They can even take a bona-fide shower.

Princess Cruises: Chocolate Journeys

The world, it seems, has gone crazy for chocolate. And we're not talking Reese's here. Sales of premium chocolate, are up around the globe, particularly in luxury-minded countries within Asia. Chocolatier Norman Love in partnership with Princess Cruises through his “Chocolate Journeys” has designed decadent hand-crafted treats for the cruise line. It has chocolate specialties including Milk Chocolate Mousse Caramel and Milk Chocolate Chantilly Eclairs, while each ship's Vines wine bar has premium chocolate and wine tasting. The chocolate drink menu includes chocolate chili margarita and chocolate salted caramel rum shake. And there are even chocolate spa treatments at Lotus Spa, where the anti-oxidant chocolate body treatments are absolutely delicious.