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There’s either one issue or the other if you’re desperate to visit the world’s most beautiful beaches. You know, the stunning beaches that make every “top 10” list and are the select dozen or so that are the most photographed in the history of photography (and now, Instagram). It’s either a) this beautiful beach is…
Photo: Thinkstock/moodboard When airlines announce new service between two cities, it doesn’t just create more flight options. It also drives down airfares. This spring, new routes from major carriers like American, JetBlue, United, and Virgin America will mean big savings on service both in the U.S. and abroad. Here are the 10 routes with the…
Photo courtesy of Binayak Dasgupta. Southeast Asia is a budget traveler’s dream. With cheap hotels, ludicrously inexpensive and delicious food, vibrant nightlife, and a wealth of culture, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been on the budget-travel map for decades. Unfortunately, there’s one glaring exception to the region’s cheap-travel reputation: Singapore. According to The…
Does the thought of this spectacularly beautiful nation in the Indian Ocean conjure up (lots and lots of) dollar signs? There’s a valid reason for this: Of the Maldives‘ nearly 1200 islands, only 200 of them are inhabited, and most of these are private island resorts surrounded by their very own “house reef” with stunning…
Westminster Bridge Street Flying across the pond is expensive enough — no need to break the bank on activities while you’re there, as well. There are plenty of ways to enjoy London and what it has to offer without spending a single pound on attractions, sights and other activities. While the majority of this list…
There’s a concrete-and-glass structure in Iceland’s foothills that travelers happily traverse snow and ice in a 4×4 to reach. South Beach has welcomed two new too-cool-for-school properties, and a sexy boutique hotel now sits on the top floors of a Tokyo skyscraper. You can actually book a hostel stay and feel good about it, thanks…
The Caribbean, the West Coast, and North America’s ski resorts…. During the winter months, these spots are bustling with tourists who are either looking to escape the cold, or are seeking it out for that fresh powder. But summer months see their crowds dispersing for destinations like the beaches of the East Coast, Europe, and…
Quirky guest rooms and artsy interiors are rampant in boutique hotels, but we’ve also noticed chain properties — even known budget-friendly ones — investing in chic decor to lure design-minded travelers. One hotel brand that has pleasantly surprised us is Best Western, which operates over 4,000 hotels across the world. Within the brand’s three levels…
The holidays are great and all — but what makes them even greater is when we’re gifted a Caribbean getaway, especially since the short days of winter post-Christmastime can feel insufferably long (and cold). But we haven’t all been particularly good this year, and sometimes the most rewarding gifts are ones we give ourselves. So…
Heaven, thy name is [insert dessert of choice here]. It doesn’t take a genius to know that sweets trump suites any day of the week – but why choose between one or the other? Hotels today are serving up the good stuff, and we here at Oyster have dug into some of the most unique,…