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Travel is starting to pick up for 2021 and, if you’re anything like us, you’re already well on your way to planning your first big trip. And while there are plenty of big-ticket destinations worth a spot on your travel bucket list, we want to call out a few places that may have been overlooked.…
Fact: Few things in life are better than a tropical vacation. Another fact: We love hidden gems. While plenty of the Caribbean has been overrun by huge all-inclusive resorts and massive cruise ships, there are still a number of under-the-radar islands out there. Over the years, we’ve criss-crossed the region, visiting its best hotels and…
Blue skies, warm beach days, and plenty of entertainment make Florida a popular vacation destination all year round. However, we’re not the only ones who think so. In 2018, the Sunshine State was flooded with 111.8 million tourists. Simply put, the sheer volume of visitors can make it hard to find your own slice of…
St. Angelo Bridge, Rome/Kyle Valenta Chances are, if you’re going to Rome, you’re traveling with a long bucket list of things to see and do. Between the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain, Rome has almost too much to experience in one visit. Since the crowds at many of the city’s…
Maria Teresa Hart/Oyster The Chateau de Versailles. The name alone is so full of pomp and circumstance, every word seems to carry a baritone boom followed by trumpets. It’s a must-see sight for just about every visitor to France (and French people themselves!) with good reason. The Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Chapel, and the…
With over 75 million foreign visitors, Spain was the third most visited country in the world in 2016. It’s also been ranked the most tourist-friendly country by the World Economic Forum. But let’s face it, foreigners mostly flock to the same few cities: Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville. Those cities are well worth a visit, but…
Being a travel journalist has its obvious perks: experiencing different cultures, racking up airline miles, and seeing new sights from the mountains in Peru to the legendary landmarks in Paris, to name a few. Even better is being able to share our discoveries, so that others can enjoy the world as we have. That said,…
Kanale’s Rooms & Suites/Oyster
As the cold weather approaches, so do winter getaways. For many of us, that means a trip out west, where 18 of the 21 most-visited ski resorts await. But while Vail, Aspen and Jackson Hole get most of the attention, there are plenty of under-the-radar spots with all the powder you can shred. So for…
The big four cities of Texas — Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin — lure millions of travelers every year with their unique vibe and array of attractions. But, the Lone Star State is huge (it’s an 11-hour drive from El Paso to Houston), and it’s filled with dozens of quaint towns worthy of a…
