On Thursday, CBS announced the Big Brother 18 theme “Summer Vacation.” The new habitat features design elements and decor that celebrate travel and the best summer vacation destinations. The house features exotically themed bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas. Additionally, the backyard is completely redesigned, with a new pool, hot tub and gym equipment.

Good news for BB fans who loathed the “Battle of the Block!” The competition is banished, says The Hollywood Reporter. The new weekly competition will be revealed during the first Sunday episode, June 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Big Brother 18’s two-night premiere event is set for Wednesday, June 22 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), and Thursday, June 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on CBS. New twists will be introduced along with the new houseguests.

CBS Announces Big Brother 18 Houseguests (VIDEO)

CBS introduced 12 houseguests earlier this week. However, there are rumors that four veteran houseguests will return to the show as “coaches.” Apparently there is a photo floating around that features a table with 16 place settings.

As with any great vacation, the Houseguests will start their summer of fun in an ultra-modern air terminal/living room where a “Departures” sign lists the exotic destinations featured throughout the house.

The air travel theme continues in the kitchen, with an island built from the cowling of a 727 jet engine, and souvenir-themed plates, glasses and snow globes.

In an African safari-themed room, Houseguests can lounge inside a “glamping tent,” then “travel” to the bustling Shibuya section of Tokyo with its pop-art graphic mural and neon signs.

And then it’s on to London with its cobblestone floor and Union Jack fabric in the bedrooms. A bright yellow and red phone booth serves as a passageway between the Tokyo and London rooms and has a working phone that connects callers to the Head of Household suite.

The patterned textures and bright colors of the Caribbean-inspired bathroom brings the beach indoors for the Houseguests.

Upstairs, the HOH suite is themed Honolulu, Hawaii, with a laser-cut hibiscus room divider, tiki pilasters and a headboard built from a massive saltwater aquarium, with seven tropical fish, one for each of the seven seas. Also, this season’s chess set is custom built with 3D-printed scale replicas of famous landmarks in Chicago and New York City.

Finally, a redesigned backyard celebrates U.S. national parks and features a new pool, a hot tub and gym equipment.

Check out Julie’s tour, and a gallery of photos from each room. The Tokyo room’s anime theme might be my favorite!

Big Brother House Tour