VR vacations: Globetrotting via virtual reality

Virtual travel through immersive technologies is allowing those stuck at home to experience the world despite a global pandemic. Correspondent Mo Rocca and his avatar explore the world of VR, passport not required.

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[Scentsibility]

My son (24) got one for Christmas, the Quest 3, and I'm totally obsessed with it. I have been traveling to different places. There's no way to see all the beauty's of the world, but i can narrow down my must visit ones with this technology. I have a BA in Anthropology so I enjoy visiting historical sites. This helps preserve these landmarks by reducing the wear and tear we put on these historical places.

[alexsarno]

In 1995 or '96, I studied business management at DeVry University. I was part of a team that developed a business plan for VR vacations. Our inspiration came from a Dave and Buster's entertainment facility that was next door that just got its first pair of Cyber 1000 CS virtual reality arcade platforms. We were in awe of the potential the virtual reality entertainment in the future could provide. We had no idea that 30 years later it would mature into this. Two business leaders and the President of DeVry were to listen to our business proposals and provide fictitious funding that would match our grade. My team received a 'D' on our VR vacations business plan. It pains me every time I see an article on virtual reality and the grade my team received in DeVry's business management course during that timeframe in my life. Small minded business leaders giving Futurists a low passing grade.

[elisabethrichmond]

Just last night playing mini golf and Catan with my best friend from High School. 1200 miles (5 states apart). It feels more real than zoom and is fun!

[redbeard]

I workout in VR on multiple apps and spend hours dancing in virtual clubs on Altspace. It's been very good for my mental and physical health during the last year.

[edwardprice]

The View-Master was introduced at the 1939 New York World's Fair, this is the result.

[christinacascadilla]

Can you VR Manhattan so you’re the only one in it, like Will Smith in “I am Legend”? Because NYC without other people has always been my dream.

[TheJonathanExp]

None of them are wearing the Quest 2 properly 😒. 1. Don't use stock head strap. 2. Regardless of the strap used balance so that weight is distributed evenly and not applying more pressure on forehead or cheeks/lower face. If you wear like the video you will 100% get a migraine and intense burning pain in neck or head. 3. The Nat Geo videos shown would obviously give anyone new motion sickness (or even myself after 8 months of daily use). Ease into VR with things labeled with green in the oculus store that indicates comfort with little chance even new players/users would get sick. Leave anything moderate or intense (labeled yellow and red) for after you're experienced. In my case I only motion sickness 1-2 times and I'm hyper prone to motion sickness. After they enabled 120hz (not supported by every app/game yet) it makes the biggest difference and way more comfortable.

[edwardprice]

This is HUGE ! The potential is vast, where do I invest ???

[mdhashbrowns]

"its not technically a kid device at all"
"why isn't it?"
"I think it's not quite entirely clear what the effects are"
uh... its not quite entirely clear what the effects are for adults too why is it not technically a kid device?

[SI-Hobbs]

Yeah let me put something very personal into technology owned by Facebook, a company who totally doesn't collect data on people whatsoever...

[mathgasm]

Just a few nights ago had mutual furry grooming in VR chat. Just wait till they discover the fun of VR chat.

[ForShari]

One step closer to Tek addiction. (Thank you, William Shatner).

[destinationsroadslesstraveled]

Still nothing like the experience itself or watching a unique travel channel like mine to visit different cultures outside of tourist traps.

[Cimlite]

Completely agree with the guy that warned about kids using VR, but judging from how many kids there are in every VR app out there... not many parents agree.

[HardKore]

Still terrible graphics but in decade more realistic graphics.

[sparkie]

I'm only interested in actual photography / videography. Not animations that make it feel like a game, not "reality."

[paulasmithcryptofx.]

Investing in crypto now should be in every wise individuals list, in some months time you'll be ecstatic with the decision you made today.

[cleroyster]

Don't mix the iron with clay. Just sayin'

[steveconn]

Step on a plane, do real things. Otherwise all becomes Ready Player One too easily.

[PROMINENTTOWSERVICE]

Can you VR Manhattan so you’re the only one in it, like Will Smith in “I am Legend”? Because NYC without other people has always been my dream.