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Many find the words “charm” and “hospitality” synonymous with the South; after all, the states below the Mason-Dixon line are popular options among travelers looking for a sweet slice of America. And while the awesome cities of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans have style and culture in abundance, it’s the smaller towns that hold a…
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…
Ever wonder why Independence Day is celebrated with shooting off fireworks? Turns out, the explosions were a personal request of founding father John Adams. In a letter to his wife Abigail, he even suggested the anniversary be marked with a long list of things including “illuminations from one end of this continent to the other…
Nashville is one of the hottest destinations in the country right now; and once a city is officially dubbed a “hot spot,” it almost always means one thing – it’s going to cost you (big time) to visit. Here’s the proof: The average cost of a night’s stay in a Nashville hotel room increased by…
It’s almost summer, so it’s time for music lovers to untangle their flower crowns and fringed getups and try not to freak out about music festival season. As always, these events have packed cross-category rosters; for every major crowd-pleaser, there are dozens of emerging, experimental performers. Here are the multi-day, multi-stage, soul-freeing, body-rocking, roof-raising (except,…
At least for us at Oyster.com, summer is the season of travel. To be fair, we consider all four seasons primed for getting away, but the warmer months — with schools on break and summer Fridays in the office — often allow for easier escapes. Each new season in every new year brings us a…
After the stress of tax season, there’s nothing more satisfying than unwinding with a fat refund. And what better way to celebrate than to book a weekend of luxe travel? Now you shouldn’t go too overboard — so that’s why we picked luxe getaways that are each considered “nearcations” for a range of U.S. cities,…
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…
2016 is a big year for U.S. National Parks. August 25, 2016 marks the centennial – 100 years since the founding of the National Park Service – and a year-long celebration of our nation’s most spectacular, most breathtaking, most jaw-dropping natural wonders. To celebrate 100 years in 2016, the National Park Service has announced 16…
It’s that time of year! No, not Christmas time (you may have already blocked it from your memory, but that has come and gone); now is the time of year for vacation planning. Whether you’re the type who travels for spring break or during the summer, with the tots in tow or one-on-one, the month…
