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Photo: Thinkstock, iStock Traveling can be an incredibly freeing experience, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re free to do whatever you want. Tourists often find themselves in hot water with locals or law enforcement for being ignorant of laws or cultural norms. At best, this can be embarrassing. At worst, illegal. Switching into relaxation mode…
One last hurrah for the bride and groom can leave friends and family members that choose to attend out of pocket, with extravagant parties costing anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. If your soon to wed couple are looking to go out with a bang it’s likely that they’ll opt for an overseas affair,…
We all know that the state and comfort of your hotel room has a massive influence over the quality of your holiday — but what about the rooms where you spend your waking hours? Many hotels are now going above and beyond when styling their on-site drinking and dining facilities, and many have achieved some…
Almost everyone who visits Southeast Asia makes several stops throughout their trip — after all, no matter where in the U.S. or Europe you’re traveling from, it’s not a short voyage to reach the region…and there’s so much to see you really don’t want to miss any of the locales Southeast Asia has to offer.…
Every single day, we’re adding dozens of hotels — with hundreds of photos and extensive, unbiased reviews — to the site. So that means that every day we see gorgeous properties around the world that make us want to hop on a plane ASAP. Today, we’re sharing a little bit of the love. Here are…
The rooms and numerous facilities, such as the spa (pictured above), overlook lush valleys. The 25-room Viceroy Bali is a luxury hotel that draws high-end clientele with its tropical setting and convenient helipad. The property also offers airport limousine service, an open-air restaurant, and a lovely pool with a swim-up bar. A hillside spa and…
The season five finale of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” aired last night and we’re still reeling from the many shocking moments. The fantasy drama, based off the books by George R.R. Martin, follows various noble houses as they vie for a seat on the iron throne. There are a few houses more notable than others…
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…
Free demonstration cooking class in Thailand If social media has proved anything over the last few years, it’s that we are all a bunch of not-so-closeted foodies — especially when we travel. Those who have eaten their way through foreign lands not only know that a great meal can be one of the most memorable…
