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Quarantine Snack Smackdown: How These Frozen Treats Stack Up

If there’s one thing getting us through the COVID-19 lockdown these days, it’s food. Sure, baking sourdough bread from scratch and re-creating your favorite international gourmet meal are fun ways to pass the time. But, sometimes diving into a delicious helping of refined sugar and dairy is really all you need for a temporary mood…

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Real ID Rules

For now, traveling isn’t possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That being said, the upcoming Real ID Rules will have a huge impact on domestic travel in the U.S., so you don’t want to be caught unprepared once it’s safe to fly again. The Real ID Rules are 15 years in the making and have…

How to Create the Ultimate All-Inclusive Resort Pool in Your Backyard

One of our all-time favorite vacation spots is at an all-inclusive resort pool. The refreshing water, swim-up bar serving unlimited drinks, and cushioned loungers make for a relaxing getaway that’s hard to beat. But as COVID-19 has caused us to press pause on our trips, we’re looking for ways to recreate that fun and stress-free…

Want an Immune Boost? Sleep Better. (Here's How)

Lack of sleep can negatively impact your immune system, according to the Mayo Clinic. In times of stress, it’s even more important for adults to get a solid seven to eight hours of sleep. Sleep better and consider it an immune boost. Here are the best products to help you get your zzz. Want to…

The Coziest Slippers for the Whole Family

There’s no hard evidence that shows COVID-19 can be brought into your home via your shoes. But in these anxiety-inducing times of flattening the curve and social distancing, it’s probably best to slip off your outside shoes and into something way more comfortable to wear around the house. Ease your mind and pamper your feet…

I Embarrassed Myself in Jamaica

Since Oyster staff is on a COVID-19 travel hiatus for the time-being, we thought it would be fun to look back at some of the ways big and small that we’ve embarrassed ourselves on trips over the years. Sure, we’re professional hotel reviewers, photographers, and travel writers — but we’re also human and sometimes we…