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From rocky coves with a tiny patch of sand to wide shorelines with big surf rolling in, Hawaii has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches — and some of the most dangerous. Conditions often change without warning, rip currents and undertow here are no joke, and many of the idyllic swimming spots aren’t lifeguarded.…
A beautiful island can make you feel like the entire world is one picture-perfect postcard. As you sit on the beach, pristine water laps your feet and lush green mountains tower in the distance. Beyond Hawaii, the United States may not be well known for gorgeous islands, but there are plenty of photogenic ones scattered…
Beachgoers beware: The ocean may be pretty, but toxic. We here at Oyster.com love travel, but we aren’t blind to some of the more troubling issues confronting today’s globetrotters. This means everything from taking into account how badly climate change is already destroying major bucket-list destinations to considering which tourist attractions may be truly unethical.…
Is there anything quite as relaxing as getting back to your hotel room after a long day of sightseeing and taking a soothing bath? If you’re looking to pamper yourself on your next trip, consider staying at one of these 10 properties across the U.S. that have extraordinarily luxurious bathrooms. You might find it hard…
Each of the islands of Hawaii offers its own unique ambience and activities, from laid-back and lush Kauai to the much livelier island of Oahu. If you want to go to Hawaii, but aren’t sure which spot is right for you, use this cheat sheet to help you find your ideal island. Check out our…
While only one winner can take home the coveted Oscar in each category, the other nominees can still come out on top. For 16 years, Los Angeles–based marketing company Distinctive Assets has been putting together unofficial gift bags for Oscar nominees in the following categories: Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor,…
While the temps are starting to cool down around the country, the political climate only seems to be getting more heated. This year’s presidential election — and its whirlwind of jaw-dropping headlines, dramatic debates, dizzying poll data, and barrage of scandals and controversies — has been stressful, to say the least. At every turn —…
Courtesy of Lecates via Flickr When business slows and the game is up for struggling hotels, sometimes there’s nothing for the owners to do but leave everything as is and shut the whole mess down. From ill-advised, Gold Rush-era expansion to miscalculating the willingness of travelers to pay for luxury in the middle of nowhere,…
Nothing tests a relationship quite like going beyond the geographical confines of one’s everyday life and traveling. Whether your relationship is in the nascent dating period or you’ve put your children through college and now have an empty nest, couples can keep the spark alive by hitting the road together. In fact, a 2013 study…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/U.S. Geological Survey Nothing humbles us more than a spectacular performance by Mother Nature. Case-in-point: earlier this month, the Pu’u O’o crater on the Kilauea volcano formed a smiley face out of lava. Paradise Helicopters captured the image over the Big Island of Hawaii, where the volcano has been active for 33…
