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The only downside to booking a room that comes with free massages? The fact that on future hotel stays, the squirreling away of sewing kits, mini bottles of shampoo, and other in-room freebies may not bring you quite the same level of glee as it once did. Now that you’ve been primed for the risk…
Beach at the Beaches Negril Resort & Spa/Oyster This year has already witnessed one of the most active hurricane seasons in the Caribbean. Category 5 storms Irma and Maria barrelled through the region, with winds gusting over 200 miles per hour, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Popular travel destinations, including Tortola, St.…
The LGBTQ community has had much to celebrate in recent years, with marriage equality legalized in dozens of nations across the world. However, we should be aware that repressive measures still exist for much of the international LGBTQ community, and travelers heading to less progressive countries should take note. Western privilege and basic precaution can…
A relaxing massage, toning body wrap, and a soothing facial are probably the usual treatments you would expect at a visit to a luxury spa. But what would you think of being massaged with common kitchen ingredients like salt, pepper, or coffee; having burning weeds placed on your body; or soaking in bathwater illuminated with…
To recline on fine golden sand or explore scenic pine-scented forests? To discover colorful coral reefs or hike through lush tropical peaks? Sometimes it’s hard to choose between the beach and the mountains for a vacation, but there is another way. We searched high and low for destinations that offer the best of both worlds.…
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…
So, you’re in the Caribbean, surrounded by the sea, and they expect you to walk up to your room? No way! Book a swim-up suite and you can paddle everywhere you go. Whether you’re booking the honeymoon trip of a lifetime at an adults-only boutique, or looking to enjoy some bonding time with the family,…
Hey, you. Yes, you over there who has been staring at the computer screen for hours with an overworked expression on your face. You look like you could use a vacation. How about an all-inclusive getaway? Don’t worry — we’re not talking about the massive, one-size-fits-all retreats that commonly come with binge-boozing spring breakers, crowded…
When you were young, did you have a treehouse in your backyard? Perhaps you spent long summers in your exclusive “clubhouse” with your friends. Or if you didn’t (like me), you might have at least dreamed about having one. You can easily tap into that nostalgia as an adult by dining at one of these…
For many warm-weather vacation planners, the pool is a major factor in deciding on a destination. And what makes a pool even better for many adults? A bar! But the setting is a crucial factor as well; no one wants to sip pina coladas while facing a concrete wall. So we searched the globe for…
