You’ve heard of white-sand and black-sand beaches, but there are also lovely pink-sand beaches spread out around the world. Though they might not be as magenta-hued as heavily filtered Instagram shots might have you believe, there’s a touch of a rosy tone found in the grains, typically thanks to pink coral and shells offshore. Here,…
OK, OK, there’s no bad time to go to Bermuda. The small nation (all 21 square miles of it) has no rainy season and no real winter. Still, depending on what you’re looking for and your budget, one time of year can make for a better vacation than the others. Some who’ve never visited Bermuda…
Who doesn’t love a beautiful beach? Here at Oyster.com, hitting the sand isn’t just something we daydream about as we are bundled in puffy jackets or huddled for warmth on subway platforms (though we do spend a lot of time conjuring up images of warm rays and rolling surf during winter). For us, it’s a…
Sandy beaches and infinity pools are great, but we particularly love when hotels have unique features like stunning underground grottos. Either natural or artificial, the cave structures typically have a water or spa feature surrounded by stone, making them ideal for a relaxing getaway. So if you want to feel like you’ve stumbled across some…
Everyone knows the standard features and facilities hotels tend to offer. Smaller properties may only have a lending library, if that. Most chain brands at least boast a tiny fitness center and perhaps a restaurant. In luxury properties, facilities such as spas, indoor pools, and/or gourmet room service are expected. But what about those unexpected…
Did the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot have you dreaming of what you would do with that money? Us too. As typical travel enthusiasts, we imagined (re)visiting the hundreds of luxe island properties on our site that are typically frequented by celebrities and others with deep pockets. (Trust us, when we went, it was in the name…
This post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. There’s really something spectacular about the sense of freedom you feel when getting behind the wheel. The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, the radio blasting your favorite tunes…if you think about it, exploring the open road is part of the American Dream. But as…
This year, thanks to an aptly-timed Presidents’ Day, Valentine lovers get a long weekend to celebrate romance — and the two holidays aren’t as unrelated as one might expect. Some of our fearless leaders have been decidedly romantic, and quite often their romantic rendezvous have taken place at some of the country’s most romantic hotels.…
From Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to Ocho Rios in Jamaica, the Caribbean and nearby Bermuda are full of amazing travel destinations. The warm weather, white-sand beaches, and luxurious resorts may be what the islands are best known for, but they also have some of most renowned golf courses in the world — many…
Whether you’re traveling on business or avoiding rain-filled cloud, sometimes you’re stuck indoors while on vacation with little to do; but the best hotels have features that are ideal for those not-so-great sightseeing days. An indoor spa, welcoming bar, and game room are a few of our preferred indoor spaces, but our favorite may be…
