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The 11 Most-Loved Hotels on Oyster

There are tens of thousands of reviewed hotels on Oyster, but certain properties are consistently popular with our readers. We took a look at the hotels that received the most favorites (the heart icon next to the hotel name, which allows travelers to save it to their profile), and decided to share them with you.…

6 All-Inclusive “Free” Perks That Are Really Rip-Offs

Aerial View of Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort/Oyster Vacationing at an all-inclusive resort is one of the best ways to truly relax. With food, drinks, tips, and activities included in the room rate, guests are free to leave their wallets behind and take it easy. It’s exciting to scroll through an all-inclusive resort’s…

7 Best Boutique All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica

Your vacation needs are simple: You want to relax and swim in Jamaica’s teal waters, but you don’t want to share the beach or pool with college kids sporting all-you-can-drink wristbands. You’re down to pay a flat rate up-front (who wants to waste precious vacation time logging every travel expense?), but the thought of staying…

5 Fun Rainy-Day Activities for an All-Inclusive Vacation

There’s one thing no one can control on vacation and that’s the weather. You’ve probably planned every last detail of your all-inclusive holiday and have grand visions of days spent lolling by the pool, swimming in the ocean, and gathering your family around to watch the sunset while sipping a margarita. But if the sun…

The Best Swim-Up Bars at All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico

A Mexican beach vacation is all about the water: snorkeling in the ocean, finding a favorite corner of the pool complex, or maybe even cooling off in your room’s private pool. Swimming up to the hotel’s in-pool bar — a literal watering hole, where the dress code consists of your bathing suit, sunglasses, and some…

Best Boutique All-Inclusives in the Dominican Republic

If you’ve never personally experienced an all-inclusive vacation in the Dominican Republic, your impression of one might hinge on long buffet lines and lip-synched Michael Jackson shows. It’s true that big, booze-happy all-inclusive resorts are quite popular, especially in Punta Cana (the country’s tourism hub), but they’re far from the island’s only hotel option, or…

The Best Bang-for-Your-Buck All-Inclusives in Jamaica

For many travelers seeking a stress-free beach vacation, an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica is truly a winning combo. We’ve honed in on the formula by singling out 16 Jamaican all-inclusives that offer great value relative to their rates. Some of the resorts on this list are big-ticket stays, but they earn their spot with wonderful…

Best Bang-for-Your-Buck All-Inclusives in the Dominican Republic

Travel dollars can go far in the Dominican Republic, especially at the country’s hundreds of all-inclusive resorts where most costs are built into the rates. For travelers who’d rather not have to get their wallet involved every time they want to have a meal, grab a drink, or take a catamaran out for a spin,…

7 Luxury Hotels in Mexico and Their Cheaper, Similar Alternatives

Mexico is a big place and has been a favorite vacation destination for travelers from across North America for decades — even despite recent news about safety. From ancient pyramids to stunning colonial towns, and deserts to beautiful tropical beaches, the country is blessed with a wealth of things to see and do. It also…