Virtual Reality Vacations?

brewmaster15 · 03-25-2017, 04:22 PM

Just read an article...
Virtual vacations pull out the stops to compete with the real thing

about Virtual Reality Vacations instead of real ones. I'm Sure they could be fun, but it kind of puts a cramp on why my camera comes with me... Not to mention, I'm sure the drinks and food don't stimulate the senses....or that seabreeze or mountain air. Maybe when we develop Star Trek Hologram level VR....It will compete with real vacations, but even Starfleet needed real shoreleave! So what do you think?

Personally I have to agree with the closing quote...

Quote:

A virtual trip is still "not anywhere near a real-world vacation," said Todd Bishop, co-founder and editor of tech website GeekWire. "It's hard to imagine virtual reality matching the experience of sitting on the beach with a Mai Tai in your hand."

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**BigMackCam** · 03-25-2017, 04:36 PM - **2 Likes**

OMG... Total Recall...

kb244 · 03-26-2017, 01:23 AM

Reminds me of this music video.

You Tube

timb64 · 03-26-2017, 04:11 AM

If they can address the requirements of the obsessive selfie brigade,who I can guess would be the bulk of the target audience("Imagine all the benefits of visiting..... without the inconvenience of the actual travel experience") it might kill several birds with one stone!

SpecialK · 04-23-2017, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

A fancy Imax movie is not the same as being there.

johnmflores · 05-12-2017, 06:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timb64

if they can address the requirements of the obsessive selfie brigade,who i can guess would be the bulk of the target audience("imagine all the benefits of visiting..... Without the inconvenience of the actual travel experience") it might kill several birds with one stone!

and get off my lawn!

**gaweidert** · 05-12-2017, 07:35 PM

As long as i can pay for it with virtual reality money why not?

johnmflores · 05-13-2017, 06:42 AM

The other day I took a tour of our solar system with my VR headset. I got to fly to each of the planets and learn about their moons in stunning 3D.

No, it's probably not better than the real thing but right now the real thing is impossible.

03-25-2017, 04:22 PM	#1
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Virtual Reality Vacations? Just read an article... Virtual vacations pull out the stops to compete with the real thing about Virtual Reality Vacations instead of real ones. I'm Sure they could be fun, but it kind of puts a cramp on why my camera comes with me... Not to mention, I'm sure the drinks and food don't stimulate the senses....or that seabreeze or mountain air. Maybe when we develop Star Trek Hologram level VR....It will compete with real vacations, but even Starfleet needed real shoreleave! So what do you think? Personally I have to agree with the closing quote... Quote: A virtual trip is still "not anywhere near a real-world vacation," said Todd Bishop, co-founder and editor of tech website GeekWire. "It's hard to imagine virtual reality matching the experience of sitting on the beach with a Mai Tai in your hand." al

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	If they can address the requirements of the obsessive selfie brigade,who I can guess would be the bulk of the target audience("Imagine all the benefits of visiting..... without the inconvenience of the actual travel experience") it might kill several birds with one stone!

04-23-2017, 11:31 AM - 1 Like	#5
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	A fancy Imax movie is not the same as being there.

05-12-2017, 06:52 PM - 1 Like	#6
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by timb64 if they can address the requirements of the obsessive selfie brigade,who i can guess would be the bulk of the target audience("imagine all the benefits of visiting..... Without the inconvenience of the actual travel experience") it might kill several birds with one stone! and get off my lawn!

05-12-2017, 07:35 PM	#7
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	As long as i can pay for it with virtual reality money why not?

05-13-2017, 06:42 AM	#8
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	The other day I took a tour of our solar system with my VR headset. I got to fly to each of the planets and learn about their moons in stunning 3D. No, it's probably not better than the real thing but right now the real thing is impossible.