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Beach at Shutters on the Beach/Oyster The Hollywood sign, surfers on Venice Beach, and celebrity hands pressed into the sidewalk are about as American as apple pie, and they all come from the same place. Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States, but thanks to Hollywood’s film industry, it’s arguably the most…
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,…
Aerial View of Excellence Punta Cana/Oyster The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean — and for good reason. For starters, it’s absolutely stunning. It boasts white- and golden-sand beaches, swaying palm trees protected by the government, turquoise waters, and pleasant year-round temperatures. And since it’s the second-largest country…
Escaping to a tropical beach destination with your loved one is innately romantic. Make that destination Costa Rica, a Central American country bursting with lush rainforests, hot springs, and teeming wildlife, and your romance reset is all but guaranteed. And while Costa Rica’s laid-back cool factor is well known, you could always go a step…
When most people think of St. Lucia, the towering Pitons might spring to mind first, but the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean island deserve a shout-out, too. Despite its modest 238 square miles, St. Lucia has numerous sandy stretches to explore, each offering its own inimitable attraction. Even better, all beaches on the island are…
The Dominican Republic is no secret to travelers who crave gorgeous tropical landscapes, stunning Caribbean seas, buzzing Latin culture, and an escape from the brutal winters found elsewhere in the world. It also happens to have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. And while many seasoned D.R. vacationers know all about the country’s most…
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun/Oyster The Riviera Maya is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world — and rightly so. The region is blessed with white-sand beaches, neon-blue seas, palm-lined shores, busy beachside cities and tranquil fishing hamlets — to say nothing of ancient ruins, luxe all-inclusives, and natural landscapes. While Cancun…
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…
Gran Caribe Resort Cancun/Oyster The Riviera Maya is the kind of magical place that manages to pack tropical beaches, wild nightlife, ancient ruins, boozy pool parties, amazing snorkeling, dazzling cenotes, luxe retreats, and bohemian vibes into an area that’s not much larger than the state of Maine. The region is by no means a secret,…
The islands of the Caribbean are beloved tourist draws for their charming seaside towns, sunny weather, and, perhaps most popularly, the gorgeous beaches scattered across the region. But it’s not all palm trees and sunshine: Some of the beaches have cultivated quite a reputation for being less peaceful and relaxed, and more dangerous and, well,…