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Travelers look into many different factors when choosing the perfect hotel for an upcoming vacation. Some like the quaint and intimate feel of a B&B, while others look for obscure and unique options like a castle in Ireland or a tree house in Big Sur. For those travelers whose idea of the perfect stay includes…
Woman freediver glides over sandy sea with yellow fins in transparent ocean. Freediving in Mauritius
The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply when it comes to traveling the globe. Sure, many bucket list destinations are worth their eye-popping price tags, but there are plenty of affordable — and arguably cooler — alternatives to these well-trodden, budget-busting destinations. Below, we listed the most expensive spots in the…
Getting sick while on vacation can be a huge pain. At best, an illness will keep you stuck resting in your hotel room instead of going out to check out attractions and experience a new culture. At worst, you may find yourself paying a lot of money for substandard healthcare, or being evacuated to a…
Whether you want to escape the frigid weather or unwind after the holiday season, this upcoming winter is an opportune time to plan a getaway without breaking the bank. Many popular destinations hawk off-season deals on accommodations and flights, while others are just plain cheap. To stretch your travel budget, read on for our list…
With its vibrant big cities, abundant historic and cultural attractions, and diverse natural landscapes, Asia offers more to see and do than most travelers can experience in an entire lifetime. We tried to narrow things down, and pulled together a list of the 50 best places to visit in Asia before you die. Note that…
If you’re anything like us, you’re already plotting where to travel in 2020. But with so many places to choose from, where should you go? Luckily, many beloved destinations have bounced back from terrorism, civil unrest, or natural disasters, offering new hotels and restaurants. Among this list are some of these comebacks, as well as…
Southeast Asia encompasses more countries than you probably realize. Of course there’s Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, but you may pause for a moment before remembering Singapore, Myanmar, Brunei, and several others. Although some similar influences crop up in neighboring countries, the cultures and attractions are strikingly diverse in each destination. To help you decide where…
Thanks to year-round pleasant weather and fairly consistent flight and hotel costs, traveling near the equator is an attractive option. Plus, getting to stand on (or close to) that zero-degree latitude is a fun bucket-list item. Although the equator passes through 13 countries, it doesn’t lie along any major city. That said, there are still…
With summer behind us, it’s easy to slip into fantasies about where to spend your next island vacation. While Bermuda, Jamaica, Maui, and Mauritius all sound like fantastic options, they can also get crowded, especially during peak seasons. If you’re looking to escape the tourist masses, but still want to enjoy all the sea, sand,…
Modern life involves traveling often and for all sorts of reasons. This year alone, you might have a big family get-together in another state, an annual ski trip with college buddies, and a cousin’s wedding halfway across the country. Here at Oyster, we embrace just about any excuse to hit the road, but what really…
