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Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, was, until recently, considered the forbidden fruit of travel destinations for Americans. In 2015, the U.S., which had placed a 50-plus year embargo against the country, loosened its travel restrictions, thrusting the exotic, enigmatic spot on the map in the spotlight. The first commercial flight from the U.S.…
Of the more than 7,000 islands in the Caribbean, only a handful drew in a million or more travelers between January and August 2016, according to the latest statistics from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. So, while the region’s area in square miles is not too shabby, the heavy concentration of tourists in the most-visited destinations…
Nothing lasts forever, as travelers know all too well. That hidden beach, quiet street, or tucked-away bookstore you discovered on your last trip could easily become a mob scene the following year. Such is the case with the four destinations we highlight below: former havens for artists and writers that have since become magnets for…
Next to noshing on local goodies, shopping for exotic souvenirs tops many travelers’ lists of must-do activities. Luckily, there’s no shortage of markets, boutiques, and roadside vendors around the world hawking clothing, art, liquor, jewelry, and other authentic knick-knacks. And while some are certainly tourist-trap tchotchkes, others are iconic goods that are worth snatching up.…
Knock, knock. Who’s there? From a museum in Havana to the Holy Door at Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica, here are six of the most stunning front doors around the world. But enter at your own risk — these portals are known to cause a serious case of wanderlust.
Most travelers arrive to a new destination with a list of landmarks they want to check off — a “must-see” lineup, if you will. But for many of us, we also come equipped with a list of “must-ride” diversions, too. Transportation can define a place just as much as any looming skyscraper or ancient castle,…
Hotel Inglaterra, which will join Starwood’s Luxury Collection this year In another step toward thawing U.S. and Cuban relations, the U.S. Treasury Department granted Starwood permission to operate existing hotels in Cuba. In a historic deal the brand will add three properties to its portfolio this year: Hotel Inglaterra, Quinta Avenida (which will become a…
“Let them eat meat!” That seems to be the philosophy behind Cuban eats, which have the reputation of being a carnivorous free-for-all. Pork hunks, shredded beef, and fried plantains to boot — sounds like heaven! That’s why most people are surprised to hear that food in Cuba is hit-or-miss. Ed Levine, founder of Serious Eats,…
Here at Oyster, we’ve been to thousands of incredible places around the world, from the tropical jungles of Costa Rica to skyscraper-filled Dubai. And while there are some destinations that are continuously on our travel list — Paris, Miami, and Berlin (you can never go too often!) — we thought long and hard about which…
