Way Out West

Superstar rapper/producer Kanye West has taken artist merchandising to the next level by launching his own travel agency. The famed rhymester, whose latest album 'Graduation' saw him dabble with electronic elements and sample Daft Punk, has decided to throw his lot into the holiday market with www.kanyetravel.com.

Offering flight and hotel packages in such diverse locations as Nassau, Bahamas, Cozumel, Mexico and Honolulu, Hawaii, it appears to be aimed at the more blingin' traveller, but strangely doesn't tie in with any of his live performances outside the States. Whatever next, Dr Dre's gangsta cruise boats? De La Soul's daisy age bus travel?!