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9 Alternative Destinations to Ring in a Romantic New Year’s Eve

When the annual question of what to do for New Year’s Eve comes up this year, why not take matters into your own hands and plan a romantic break away? The stress of choosing which friends to hang out with and picking the right party coupled with the potential for anticlimax when the clock strikes…

The World’s Best Destinations for a Girls’ Getaway

Planning a weekend to catch up with your college roommates? Finally going on that mother-daughter trip? Or looking for an ideal spot to organize a bachelorette party? We recently shared the top girlfriend getaways that are easy to get to from either U.S. coast, but for those who would like to broaden their horizons and…

5 Trips That Are Better Taken Solo

There’s no question that travelers are still hitting the road on their own. According to the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study, one in five travelers went solo on their most recent vacation in 2015. A separate survey by MMGY Global found that millennials are especially up for going it alone, and that many insist on…

The World’s Most Overrated Places, According to Oyster.com Editors

There are the type of tourist destinations that exceed all expectations — they look even more surreal than they did in pictures and weren’t nearly as crowded as you had imagined. Then, there are those where reputation and reality don’t align, leaving you with one final thought: “wait, that’s it?” Whether it’s a destination you…

The World’s Best Streets for People-Watching

Rearrange your next vacation itinerary — we have something stellar lined up: people-watching. From observing locals to surveying tourists, peeking at those that are out and about can be the most entertaining (and eye-opening) part of a trip. Plus, it’s a quick and simple way to feel the vibe of a location. So to help…

6 Hotel Water Parks in Myrtle Beach That Are Making a Splash

Florida and California may come to mind first when contemplating beach destinations, but don’t ignore Myrtle Beach. Located in South Carolina, the city brings in a high number of tourists every year — 17.2 million in 2015, in fact. Why? Well, there’s an average of 218 sunny days per year, ocean temperatures that reach the…

7 Adorable East Coast Beach Towns for a Summer Getaway

What makes a great beach town? Is it the secluded white sand beaches, the historic appeal, the size, the weather, the celebrity count, a great boardwalk, or maybe just some great salt-water taffy? Well, if our picks are anything to go by, it’s a little bit of all of that. From South Carolina all the…

10 Cutest Small Towns in the South

Many find the words “charm” and “hospitality” synonymous with the South; after all, the states below the Mason-Dixon line are popular options among travelers looking for a sweet slice of America. And while the awesome cities of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans have style and culture in abundance, it’s the smaller towns that hold a…

7 Top Domestic Getaways for U.S. Travelers This Summer

Many of America’s popular year-round destinations align with the country’s most populated cities and states. Every day, families, friends, and businesspeople travel to popular vacation spots like New York City and Los Angeles, where there’s already a dense population. In the summertime, many of those destinations still hold up, with a few notable exceptions. After…