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If relaxing by a pool in a beautiful faraway destination isn’t enough to satisfy your vacation needs (you deserve only the best, after all), we have some good news for you. Word on the street is that hotel pools around the world are stepping up their game with bonus perks. (And no, we don’t mean…
Let us start by saying we don’t intend to throw shade at Punta Cana. With sunny weather, immaculate beaches, and affordable all-inclusive resorts, it’s no surprise that it tops the list for many vacationers headed to the Caribbean. But with more than 18,000-square miles, the Dominican Republic, which also happens to be the second-largest country…
Let’s say you have a long weekend (cough, Memorial Day is coming up, cough). And, let’s say your regular getaway choice just isn’t cutting it. You’re not inspired. You’re not excited. You’re ready something new. Dare we suggest something international? Because, despite what the nay-sayers will say, your passport is absolutely compatible with a long…
Recent laws, considered by many to be harmful to the L.G.B.T community, passed in both North Carolina and Mississippi, have those involved in the states’ tourism concerned over the potential negative effects they could have on the hospitality industry. In a story published by The New York Times last week, those interviewed claimed numerous travelers,…
Todo casal precisa de um tempo à sós. Sem pressa, sem deadlines, sem DRs e sem exaustivas horas de trabalho no meio. Fim de ano chegando, talvez esteja aí uma bela oportunidade de abandonar a rotina, renovar as esperanças, agradecer por todas as coisas boas, comemorar a vida e, sobretudo, recarregar as energias. Agora, imagina…
It’s not all luxury suites and overwater bungalows here at Oyster.com; we’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. From claustrophobia-inducing spaces to dirty and drab budget hotels, some rooms have haunted us long after checkout. Take a look at these 10 nightmare-inducing hotel rooms we visited (so you don’t have to).
Who doesn’t love a beautiful beach? Here at Oyster.com, hitting the sand isn’t just something we daydream about as we are bundled in puffy jackets or huddled for warmth on subway platforms (though we do spend a lot of time conjuring up images of warm rays and rolling surf during winter). For us, it’s a…
For most Americans, traveling abroad has become much more affordable than it was five years ago. Not only has the U.S. economy finally bounced back after the devastating financial crisis of 2008, but the ushering in of 2016 has seen the dollar increasing in value against most major currencies. However, many economists have suggested that…
Family vacations can be great, of course. But sometimes, adults need a getaway geared exclusively to grown-up tastes. Whether it’s a honeymoon, a special anniversary or “just because,” the Caribbean’s soft breezes, swaying palms and gorgeous sunsets are renowned for stirring up romance. And while there are hundreds of hotels from which to choose, for…
André Gustavo Stumpf, Flickr When planning a trip abroad, safety is a primary concern for many — especially with the terrorist attacks in Jakarta, Istanbul, and Paris making headlines of late. But while many travelers avoid exotic locales perceived as dangerous, sometimes they overlook potential safety issues in more familiar spots. The following nine countries…
