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Who doesn’t love a beautiful beach? Here at Oyster.com, hitting the sand isn’t just something we daydream about as we are bundled in puffy jackets or huddled for warmth on subway platforms (though we do spend a lot of time conjuring up images of warm rays and rolling surf during winter). For us, it’s a…
Family vacations can be great, of course. But sometimes, adults need a getaway geared exclusively to grown-up tastes. Whether it’s a honeymoon, a special anniversary or “just because,” the Caribbean’s soft breezes, swaying palms and gorgeous sunsets are renowned for stirring up romance. And while there are hundreds of hotels from which to choose, for…
It’s no secret that islands in the Caribbean have some of the most stunning views around. With beautiful blue waters, sandy shores, and an abundance of palm trees, the photo-worthy vistas are endless. Though we recommend enjoying the island outlooks in person, here are 20 breathtaking Caribbean views to tide you over until your next…
For many, vacation is a time to indulge. It’s a bona fide excuse to treat yo’self to that room upgrade, sign up for the once-in-a-lifetime safari, or sit by the pool sipping all-inclusive daiquiris. The only thing you want to work on is your tan. With stale office walls, overexposure to fluorescent lighting, and constant…
Did the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot have you dreaming of what you would do with that money? Us too. As typical travel enthusiasts, we imagined (re)visiting the hundreds of luxe island properties on our site that are typically frequented by celebrities and others with deep pockets. (Trust us, when we went, it was in the name…
Now that the holidays have come and gone, we’re wrapped in our winter coats and planning our next getaway. To escape freezing temps and snowy sidewalks, many travelers will head to the sunny Caribbean islands with warm weather year-round and pristine beaches. We took a look at which hotels in the Caribbean were the most…
Well, the holiday season is officially behind us; now the snow seems less festive and more just cold. Our bank accounts are verging on empty thanks to Christmas shopping and New Year’s Eve revelry. And the many “I’ll worry about that after the holidays” tasks are now upon us and looking pretty daunting. But, all…
We love historic hotels. From grand dames to iconic landmarks, hotels that have successfully withstood the test of time are few and far between. After all, maintaining a hotel over the years, through various stages of management, is no easy feat — and keeping them relevant is even more difficult. But there’s also something (well,…
Jamaica makes our list of top Caribbean picks this winter. Look outside. Are the trees bare? Inhale deeply. Is that manufactured heat you smell? Check the thermometer. Has the mercury already dipped to OMG degrees? It’s hard — some would say, appalling — to be experiencing these temperatures when it’s not even winter yet. (The…
Our fast-paced lives and increasingly hyper-connected world may be fun and exciting, but it can also be exhausting. When we think of a real vacation, we picture escaping the bustling cities and swapping car alarms for crickets. While backpacking up a mountain could do the trick, we’re more inclined to pick a hotel that offers…
