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Every winter, when you get blasted with blistering, freezing winds, you may start fantasizing about a beach getaway. If you are already thinking to yourself, “I wish I was sitting on a Caribbean beach with my toes tucked in the soft sand” — well, you are not alone. And even if you have a tight…
Oyster.com’s massive team of hotel photographers and experts can be found all over the world; any given day, we have multiple team members out in the field around the globe so we can continue to add the coolest, newest properties to the site. After all, the more hotels and resorts you have to choose from,…
Plaza Mayor in Madrid; image courtesy of Kyle Valenta. Urban rivalries are no new thing — just ask residents of New York City and Los Angeles in case you’re curious. Throughout our travels, we’ve learned that the desire to prove your city’s superiority isn’t strictly an American thing, either. While we at Oyster.com love both…
We get a lot of compliments from our fans here at Oyster.com. They love that our experts write extensive, comprehensive reviews of hotel properties around the world. They love that our photographers take hundreds of shots of each hotel, and even include 360-degree imagery. They love that — no matter where they want to go…
Photo Courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson Naming the best Hawaiian beach is kind of like trying to name the best shaved ice flavor. Okay, if cherry is an easy pick for you, then how about this: naming your favorite child. Because the thing is, many of the beaches in Hawaii are…
Miami Beach, Florida If you’re anything like us — that is to say, a beach fanatic — you may find yourself fantasizing about a sunny, sandy holiday, no matter the season. Luckily, Florida is home to some of the best beaches in the country. With over 650 miles of shoreline, however, not all beaches are…
Image courtesy of Flickr/Paulo Valdivieso With a long and winding coastline, laid-back and friendly locals, and countless golden beaches, one could easily describe Portugal as the California of Europe. That would then make Lisbon, a city with trolleys and a suspension bridge, the San Francisco. Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Portugal’s…
Beaches and partying go together like, well, a hot summer day and a cold beer. It’s no wonder, then, that many of the gorgeous beach towns around the world are also hot spots for dancing and drinking the night (and day) away. Whether traveling for spring break, a bachelorette party, or just to enjoy a…
If your life often feels like it’s moving at near-breakneck speed, you probably consider your vacations as opportunities to disconnect (often, literally), decompress, and slow down. Way down. And what better way to do that than with a so-called “castaway vacation” — a getaway to a deserted island, where even the small handful of tourists…
Finding a beachfront hotel that’s both affordable and awesome is no easy feat. But leave it up to Portugal, a country that’s already packed with the works (temperate weather, sweet port wine, friendly locals, and a rich and colorful history, to name a few) to make it a downright breeze. From kid-friendly options the whole…