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Aerial View of Excellence Punta Cana/Oyster If you’ve been researching the best adults-only luxury hotels in Punta Cana, you’ve likely come across the sister properties Excellence Punta Cana and Excellence El Carmen. The two beachfront beauties are almost neighbors — you can get from one gated entrance to the next in a five-minute drive. However,…
One of the most common questions we hear at Oyster.com is: “Is the Caribbean safe?” The answer is yes — but it depends where you’re going. By and large, travelers are unlikely to experience any major incidents on their Caribbean vacation no matter where they go. However, murder and violent crime rates are higher on…
All-inclusive resorts run the gamut, from intimate properties with high-end facilities to cheap hotels with a party atmosphere. Whether in lush St. Lucia or more-developed Cancun, all-inclusive also vary in price, making them suitable for well-heeled honeymooners or budget-minded bachelorette groups. To help you get a feel for how much a week-long all-inclusive resort stay…
In need of a winter getaway? Whether you’re looking to escape the cold in a sunny hot spot or embrace it in a snowy wonderland, these are the six best cities to visit in the winter. Some of the links featured in this story are affiliate links, and Oyster may collect a commission (at no…
There’s no denying that the best part after saying your “I dos” is the honeymoon and spending the rest of your life together. Even better is having everything taken care of while on your post-nuptial vacation. No matter the destination, an all-inclusive resort takes the worries out of travel — that is, if you pick…
Meeting new people and seeing fresh places unites every traveler during their journey. But for open-minded couples who like to swing, the opportunity to meet other like-minded adults on vacation can be a challenge, especially if you don’t know where to look. Well, we come bearing good news. From a nudist hotel in Florida to…
All-inclusive resorts have just as many super fans as major haters. While we’ve had some disappointing experiences at huge mega-resorts with mediocre food and watered-down drinks, we’ve also stayed in luxurious properties with phenomenal food, top-shelf alcohol, and even spa treatments included in the rate. So, if you’re wondering whether an all-inclusive hotel should be…
If you love lazing away your vacation days in the hotel pool, you can’t do much better than staying in a swim-up room. What makes them so popular? First, you don’t have to trek across the resort grounds to cool off and unwind. They also give you way more space to splash around than a…
One of the biggest resort developments in the Caribbean, the Atlantis Bahamas compound on Paradise Island can be more than a little overwhelming. At first glance, it can even be exhausting to comprehend. There are also a few misconceptions that come with the Atlantis Bahamas. You might think of the resorts here and picture images…
An all-inclusive resort often seems obvious when planning a budget-friendly vacation. Everything is (supposedly) included, so (supposedly) what you pay upfront is the only fee you’ll incur, and you can (supposedly) drink, dine, and play till your heart’s content. But unfortunately, some hotels that bill themselves as “all-inclusive” have plenty of caveats: VIP-only pools, limited…
