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According to the IRS, the average tax refund is around $3,000. At Oyster, we like to think of these yearly windfalls as zero-effort travel funds. Let’s just say $3,000 can cover some big bucket-list turf, making those far-flung places suddenly a “book now” button away. While we’re waiting on that deposit, here’s a dreamy list…
One of our common travel woes is excitedly visiting a new destination, only to be met with a tourist trap that’s lost most of its culture (we’re looking at you, Bali and Cancun). Fortunately, there are many destinations that are able to attract millions of visitors each year while retaining the region’s way of life.…
Europe is known for many things, from historic sights to stunning landscapes to buzzing metropolises. Tying the three together are the grand palaces that have housed European royal families for generations, many of which are set on picturesque manicured grounds. Take a look at seven such architectural splendors spread across the European continent. We’ve also…
As we near the end of 2016, it’s time to look back at some of the world’s favorite travel destinations of the year. To kick off the reflection period, we took to Instagram. After all, if you went on vacation and didn’t Instagram it, did you even go? With over 500 million active users, the…
When it comes to romantic canals, Venice and Amsterdam naturally come to mind first. After all, with curving watercourses, historic buildings and bridges, and charmingly dressed gondoliers, you can’t help but fall in love. But there are plenty of other magical waterways that can steal your heart away, too. From canals surrounding an ancient sunken…