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How Millennials Are Changing the Hotel Scene

You can’t open a newspaper (or let’s be real, open your daily email from The New York Times, The Daily Beast, [insert your choice here]) without reading something about how millennials are changing our country’s landscape. And it makes perfect sense. This demographic (defined as those between 18 and 34 years old in 2015) is…

Little Hotel, Big View: 7 Boutiques in St. Thomas with Stunning Vistas

Part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas boasts gorgeous beaches and equally gorgeous waters. While many tourists, particularly those arriving by cruise ship, choose beachside mega-resorts for their island stays, some of the best, most intimate accommodations can be found in tiny, family-run boutique hotels tucked away in the hills. These spots may seem…

Oyster Has 10,000 Hotels! And We Have a Few Favorites…

When Oyster.com launched in June 2009, our young site covered only (albeit extensively) 250 hotels in a limited set of destinations. But today, we are proud to announce that Oyster has reviewed 10,000 hotels — across 76 countries in six continents. That’s a lot, especially when you consider that our investigators visit and photograph each…

9 Chic Hotels Within Walking Distance of the Eiffel Tower

The City of Love is well-known for its walkability. The ability to stroll with ease through green parks, over historic bridges, and past Gothic architecture (and maybe into a cafe for a croissant or two) is a major perk. But Paris is also a sprawling metropolis, and it may be tempting to stay on the…

What’s New on Oyster This Week: 6 Awesome Properties

We know that no one likes a bragger, but we think there is such thing as not bragging enough — and maybe we’re guilty of it. Because, after all, if we don’t brag about all the new hotels and resorts we’re adding to the site every single day, how will you know about them? Well,…

The Coolest Cave Rooms in Cappadocia

When visiting the Anatolian Region of Turkey, it’s a requirement, in our opinion, to head to Cappadocia. Thanks to erosion and volcanic eruption (natural occurrences we aren’t usually thanking), the city is filled with beautiful rock formations, dubbed “fairy chimneys” for their surreal appearance. They kind of look like honeycombs these days, as over the…

Wash Away Your Inhibitions: 10 Hotels with Outdoor Showers

Lately we’ve been loving the idea of showering outdoors. We guess we’ve just decided that there’s no better way to cool down and wash away inhibitions than with an outdoor scrub down. So here’s a list of 10 of our favorite hotels that have private outdoor showers — some even have outdoor baths! GoldenEye Hotel…

Three Reasons Why Riad Noir d’Ivoire is the Top-Rated Hotel in Marrakech

Behind Casablanca and Rabat, Marrakech is the third largest city in Morocco. Travelers head to this African destination to ride camels in the luxe, palm tree-laden area of Palmerai, or haggle in the souks (markets) for items like fragrant spices and hand-woven baskets. While accommodations range from budget-friendly hostels to extravagant palaces, many tourists opt…

Can You Keep a Secret? The Caribbean’s Best Hidden Gems

This post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. The Caribbean has long been a popular warm-weather destination. And as each year goes by, another island becomes “discovered” by tourists, meaning the quick appearance of megaresorts, chain restaurants, souvenir shops, and crowds. But there are a handful of spots that are still secrets. Some are tiny boutique…

9 Unusual All-Inclusive Getaways

All-inclusives are a lot of fun — and not having to worry about where your next meal is coming from can make a vacation a lot more worry-free. But many of those who love all-inclusives — and even more of those who don’t — may think that they all fit a similar mold: that of…