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16 Things That Are Guaranteed to Annoy a Hotel Front Desk Agent

By Megan Wood

Photo by Oyster The all-powerful front desk agent can make or break a hotel stay. They have the power to…

The 11 Best Cruise Ships for First-Timers

By Maria Teresa Hart

Ahoy there, first-time cruiser! If you’re new to vacationing on the high seas, don’t be nervous. Cruising can be an…

6 Myths About the Caribbean, Debunked

By Claire Shefchik

Four Seasons Resort Nevis/Oyster Because the Caribbean is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, everyone has an idea…

Headphones

The 8 Best Headphones for Travel

By Megan Wood

Whether you’re watching movies on a flight, listening to music on public transportation, or simply drowning out a chatty seatmate,…

Shopping

13 First-Aid Supplies Every Carry-On Should Have

By Katherine Alex Beaven

The last thing you want to think about when you’re planning a trip is all the ways it could go…

11 Things You Should Never Do in Chiang Mai

By Anne Olivia Bauso

Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai/Oyster Things you should always do in Chiang Mai: visit dazzling temples, indulge in delicious local food,…

The 14 Most Romantic and Secluded Hotels in the U.S.

By Lara Grant

For some trips, we want to head straight to the most buzzing metropolises, but then there are the times we…

Spain

8 of the Best Islands in Spain

By Leon Beckenham

Spain is the second most-visited country in the world, hitting a new high of 82 million visitors last year. And…

London

Where to Stay in London: Top Hotel Picks in 10 Popular Neighborhoods

By Alisha Prakash

As Samuel Johnson once said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” Thankfully, there are…

10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid in Vietnam

By Kyle Valenta

Tell your friends and family that you’re visiting Vietnam and you’ll get a variety of responses that range from shock…

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