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The Most Popular Travel Destinations for Christmas

Central Park, New York City/Oyster Now that Thanksgiving is over, we’re already thinking about Christmas. But that’s for a good reason. When it comes to booking hotels for the holidays, the sooner the better. And this is particularly true for the most popular destinations of the season. Looking at data based on where Oyster.com users…

The Most Popular Beach Destinations for 9 Countries Around the World

‘Tis the season for beach getaways — well, every season is great for a beach getaway! — and we’re making lists of beaches that are on our wish lists. For inspiration, we’re taking a cue from where people around the world choose to take their white-sand holidays. We’ve analyzed some TripAdvisor data to figure out…

The 6 Most Popular Destinations for Fall 2016

Autumn trips are synonymous with leaf peeping, but…surprise!….not a single one of the six most popular destinations for this fall are known for sugar maples. While fall is not the heaviest travel season of the four, plenty of savvy travelers like to take advantage of the nice weather, thinner crowds, and lower rates that can…

4 Major Concerns for American Travelers Right Now

As we’ve mentioned time and time again, the benefits of travel — for not only the travelers themselves but also local communities, the global economy, and more — are extensive. But when planning a vacation, certain stressors can trigger anxiety. Some are travel concerns that have been around for decades and will be around for…

This Is How Terrorism Affects Travel

Recent attacks in Paris (and beyond) have many travelers hesitant to travel abroad. With every terror attack that grips the world, we all pause to reflect. World travelers and frequent flyers, however, likely react a little differently: People with upcoming adventures abroad tend to follow the news more closely, start researching travel insurance, and keep…

How Safe Are the Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Africa?

Photo by EyeofJ via Flickr For most Western travelers, Africa is an exotic destination that lures visitors with images of culture, wild animals, and open spaces. It’s also often depicted as being a very violent continent where countries have struggled (or are currently struggling) with crime, serious war, genocide, disease, and shaky politics. While we…

The 12 Most Popular Hotels in Florida Right Now

If you live in the United States and are looking for a year-round beach destination, Florida is the top pick. Since it’s as close to the Caribbean as you can get within the mainland U.S., it has similar warm weather and numerous gorgeous beaches. Plus, whether the sunny getaway is for a rowdy bachelorette party…

Do As the Locals Do: The Most Popular Domestic Destinations Among Europeans

Although we dream of far-off lands and exotic locales, most Americans stay close to home when traveling; in fact, only about one-third of U.S. citizens have passports. While this number is quite low when compared to passport-holding residents of other countries, like Canada and the U.K., opting for domestic travel is certainly not exclusive to…