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We’re sharing a list of our favorite rustic-luxe Caribbean retreats. Fewer crowds, intimate spaces, and unspoiled tropical vistas are the hallmarks of these hotels, and these secluded spots are the places we like to visit when we’re looking for a low-key getaway.
We all know the holidays are best spent with the ones you love. But sometimes this means putting up with your partner’s not-so-lovable parents. So when you’ve reached the point of needing something more than spiked eggnog to remedy your woes, here are nine unplugged tropical retreats where you can REALLY escape your in-laws.
Well, 2014 is already coming to a close. And while we are always shocked at how quickly time flies, we enjoy the few days at the end of the year that encourage us to reflect on the 12 months behind us and take stock of all that happened. Or, in a not-as-sappy way of looking…
We here at Oyster are all about honesty — honest photos, honest reviews, etc. So we’re going to give it to you straight: you’re going to stuff your face on Thanksgiving. Fear not; we fully support uninhibited feasting on holidays. After all, a mouth full of sweet potato casserole might even save you from telling…
We’ve already shown you some of our favorite tree house-style rooms, but we’ve visited thousands of hotels since then and have added many more to our list. So today we bring you eight stunning tree house hotels. These nature-centric properties provide either rooms or spas designed to resemble tree houses. The upside? They’re much more…
Following in Colombia’s footsteps, St. Lucia has officially barred entry to visitors from West African countries affected by Ebola, including Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Those traveling from Nigeria will only be granted entry after presenting a recent medical certificate. The tiny island nation’s prime minister cited the country’s inability “to manage any crisis that…
Aruba, Jamaica, Ooohh we wanna take ya…to the Caribbean for $125/night. Okay, we know those aren’t the exact lyrics, but it’s true: We did some research so we could give you the deets on the best budget picks in the Caribbean this time of year. The price: $125/night. The dates: November 1st through 8th. And…
This post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. The Caribbean oftentimes musters up images of massive beach resorts. Even some of the most luxurious options can be teeming with crowds that filter from the various restaurants to the packed beaches to the lively pool scene, frequented by both splashing kids and partying co-eds. But during our…
We’re always looking for an excuse to go on vacation, and thanks in large part to pregnant celebrities, “babymoons” are becoming a very real thing. Basically considered a rite of passage — much like a honeymoon or an anniversary getaway — babymoons are trips that couples take when expecting, and they usually involve plenty of…
Many hotels that we visit are housed in brand-spanking-new buildings, erected in recent years for the sole purpose of being the site of that “just opened” Marriott or Four Seasons. But some properties, recently opened ones and historic ones alike, instead reinvent old spaces to create the hotels that visitors call home during their vacations.…
