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Summer is here and plenty of people are headed off on beach vacations or tours of distant lands. If you plan to stay closer to home — but still want to soak up some sunshine (and get some exercise in the process) — check out these seven great states for hiking, along with suggested day…
Today is the 72nd anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day victory in WWII. For many of us, D-Day Observance is a time to remember, honor, and pay homage to our fallen family, friends, and countrymen. So here are 10 sites across the U.S. memorializing the soldiers who gave their lives for others, near and far, that…
Many see summer as the perfect time to get away with the family: The kids are out of school, and with “summer Fridays” and several long holiday weekends, that family vacation you keep meaning to take can actually become a reality. But we gotta say, there’s something to be said for leaving the kids at…
A sunburn and a matching crimson aloha shirt are dead giveaways that you’re an out-of-towner in Hawaii. But even if you look like one, you don’t have to eat like a tourist while vacationing in the 50th state. If you ask us, part of the fun of traveling is experiencing the culture (and eating) the…
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…
When you think “rainforest,” you probably think tropical — of giant ferns and exotic flowers and big cats. You probably also think international. But you should know that you can hike through rainy, emerald surrounds right here in North America. We found six of the world’s best rainforests where, instead of a U.S. passport, all you’ll…
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…
Inarguably, the United States is filled with striking natural wonders — waterfalls and pine forests, rolling mountains and jagged cliffs. But this diverse nation is also home to exotic sights, vastly different than anything you’ve likely seen, and home to white-sand beaches and grass-carpeted canyons, rainbow-hued hot springs and the reddest of rocks. If you’re…
Spring break is all about booze, late nights, and partying…right? Well, maybe when you were in college. Now, any chance many get to have some much-needed time off, the last thing they want to do is spend it with a raging hangover. That’s why an impressive handful spring break destinations are offering healthy options to…
