With so much travel news flooding your feed these days, it can be hard to keep up. This month, Norway dethroned Denmark as the happiest country in the world, Malta's iconic Azure Window collapsed, Antarctica reached a record high temperature of 63.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and cherry blossom season officially kicked off in Washington, D.C. and Japan. To help you catch up on anything you may have missed (or revive some of your favorite recent reads), we compiled a handy list of the most popular stories on Oyster.com this month.
1. Bahamas vs. Aruba: Which Is a Better Vacation Spot for You?: You might not think there’s much difference between the two destinations, but they’re actually worlds apart.
2. Where to Stay in Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations for Every Budget: Top Mexico hotels from budget hostels to out-of-this-world luxe properties.
3. 6 of the Best Places to Retire in the Caribbean: Find your golden-years paradise.
4. Best Adult-Only All-Inclusives in the U.S.: You don’t have to retreat to the Caribbean to enjoy the ease of an all-inclusive resort.
5. The Most Amazing Cenotes in Mexico: Beaches and pools are undoubtedly refreshing places to cool down, but cenotes offer a special, secluded spot to beat the heat.
6. The One Must-Try Food in 47 European Countries: Food is more than nourishment — it’s a major key in understanding people and their culture.
7. The 10 Best Magic Towns in Mexico: There are 111 total Pueblos Magicos scattered across Mexico’s vast landscape, but these 10 especially caught our eye.
8. Best Spring Break Hotels for Families: Where to hole up with the whole brood.
9. 7 Airports That Offer Free City Tours During Your Layover: These airports welcome transient passengers with complimentary tours of top sights, cultural landmarks, and traditional restaurants.
10. 6 Awesome Lake Hotels on the East Coast: For when you want a break from the usual beach vacation.
11. 12 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Aruba: Make the most of your trip.
12. 5 Luxury Hotels in Las Vegas and Their Cheaper (But Similar) Alternatives: Where to stay and where to splurge in Sin City.
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