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Whether planning a family trip during spring break, a romantic getaway for two, or a solo trek, Europe in April is a great destination. Why? For starters, flights to Europe are cheaper than they will be in the height of the summer. That also means Europe’s most famous destinations will be much less crowded. The…
It’s true, a European vacation isn’t a budget-conscious traveler’s dream. From higher exchange rates to often expensive hotels, costs can add up quickly. However, there are insider tips, secret destinations, and strategies that you can employ to put your dream trip to Europe closer at hand. We’ve covered almost every corner of Europe over the…
Robert Linsdell/Flickr Ireland has been winning traveler’s hearts for decades. The lush landscape, friendly locals, strong traditions, and pub culture make it hard to leave — and nowhere is this felt more than Galway. In fact, it’s often referred to as the “most Irish” city in the country. It’s small, but mighty. With rows of…
Whether you’re an expert angler or a fair-weather fishing fan, a fishing trip is a great way to relax along the water with friends or family — though there’s also the potential bonus of a fresh supper. From tagging trout in Ireland to stalking salmon in New York, fishing requires a great deal of patience.…
View of Skelligs Rocks and Ballinskelligs Bay, Ring of Kerry/Oyster Ireland is made up of castles, quiet inlets, warm people, wild and windswept beaches, vibrant cities, quaint towns, hole-in-the-wall pubs, trad music, and seemingly endless gorgeous landscapes. However, the sheer volume of must-see sights and places can boggle the mind and make planning a trip…
Ireland isn’t famous for its mega cities, but what it lacks in major metropolises, it makes up for with an abundance of sweet, picturesque towns. The Emerald Isle swaps densely-packed skyscrapers for rows of colorful houses, beautiful ruins, castles, monasteries, atmospheric pubs, and mountain backdrops. So the next time you stray from Dublin, consider these…
Each person’s retirement fantasy is a little bit different, whether it means soaking up the sun on a beach or strolling through museums and historic sites. While many choose to stay in their current city, or head down to sunny Florida, an increasing number of Americans are retiring abroad (approximately 400,000 current retirees, according to…
Travelers visit our site every day to search for awesome hotels in destinations around the world so they can plan great getaways with accommodations perfectly suited to their style. Because as we say (and know from experience): you can’t return a bad vacation. And behind-the-scenes, our own traveling Oyster hotel investigators are visiting hotel sites…
In our original post, we brought you from Nantucket to Kauai and everywhere in between, offering perfectly captured glimpses of our country’s most beautiful vistas. But we’d be biased if we only shared our stunning photos of the United States. So we packed our bags and headed to Europe in search of its best vantage…
