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Need some inspiration for a scenic bay to explore or a coastal drive set out on this summer? There are plenty to choose from, but only a small slice of them are as dreamy as these ones. From Nova Scotia to Tanzania, here’s where to head for the crystal clear waters, plummeting cliffs, and far-reaching…
The Jersey Shore tends to get a bad rap. Sure, it has its areas with rowdy, spray-tanned, and scantily-clad crowds that are typical of the reality TV show. But not all beach towns are the same. In fact, with more than 100 miles of coastline, there’s plenty of room in the Garden State for quiet,…
What makes a great beach town? Is it the secluded white sand beaches, the historic appeal, the size, the weather, the celebrity count, a great boardwalk, or maybe just some great salt-water taffy? Well, if our picks are anything to go by, it’s a little bit of all of that. From South Carolina all the…
If you’re traveling to England for the first time, undoubtedly London is the first stop on your trip. But once you’ve seen Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, it’s time to leave the metropolis for a different setting. The country is overflowing with quaint, historic towns that feature medieval architecture, charming shops, and pretty beaches. Take…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/NIH Image Gallery From the moment I decided to embark on a three-month journey around the Caribbean and Central America, I knew Zika was a possibility. It was impossible not to ignore the headlines. Caused by a bite from the Aedes mosquito, Zika is affecting dozens of countries and territories in Asia,…
If you live in the United States and are looking for a year-round beach destination, Florida is the top pick. Since it’s as close to the Caribbean as you can get within the mainland U.S., it has similar warm weather and numerous gorgeous beaches. Plus, whether the sunny getaway is for a rowdy bachelorette party…
If an ideal getaway to Mexico means speaking English 24/7 and meeting dozens of other travelers, head to Cancun or Cabo; but if a trip there isn’t complete without relying on your high school-level Spanish or chatting with locals about the city, you’re in luck. Though many of the vacation-worthy destinations in Mexico are bound…
Okay don’t be mad, but it really is our job here at Oyster.com to visit stunning properties in beautiful destinations around the world. But we swear, we do it all for you! Every day, we add new hotel properties to our site — with comprehensive reviews, hundreds of photos (including bird’s eye view pics taken…
There’s either one issue or the other if you’re desperate to visit the world’s most beautiful beaches. You know, the stunning beaches that make every “top 10” list and are the select dozen or so that are the most photographed in the history of photography (and now, Instagram). It’s either a) this beautiful beach is…
Located 30 miles north of Tahiti, The Brando is one of the most exclusive private island retreats. Opened in 2014, it was named in honor of actor Marlon Brando, who purchased the island after falling in love with it while filming “Mutiny on the Bounty.” His dream was to create a sustainable luxury resort that…