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5 Exotic Beach Destinations You’re Scared Of (But Shouldn’t Be)

The world is not a peaceful place. And when disaster strikes abroad, the media circus can make scary situations seem even scarier — to the point where traveling anywhere can seem life-threatening, even more so when it’s to locales that are off the beaten track. So you may be particularly scared of these five beach…

You Won’t Believe These 17 Photos Are Real (But They Are)

At Oyster, we’re known for our honest, undoctored hotel photography, and in our Photo Fakeout series we’ve shown just how different from reality some marketing images can be. But we’ve also encountered plenty of hotels that were truly as beautiful as advertised. These photos we took at various hotels we’ve visited are so jaw-dropping you…

Stunning Rustic-Luxe Beach Retreats in the Caribbean

We’re sharing a list of our favorite rustic-luxe Caribbean retreats. Fewer crowds, intimate spaces, and unspoiled tropical vistas are the hallmarks of these hotels, and these secluded spots are the places we like to visit when we’re looking for a low-key getaway.

The Prettiest Views in Grand Cayman

One of the top Caribbean vacation destinations, Grand Cayman is home to some of the most gorgeous white-sand beaches in the islands. Travelers flock to its stunning shores, like the famous Seven Mile Beach, for swimming, scuba diving, and stingray city — an area of shallow sandbars where people can pet the rays. But the…

The Beautiful Beaches of Rhodes, Greece

We just got back from the gorgeous Greek island of Rhodes, and we’ve been dying to share our hundreds and hundreds of photos with you! Because, we must say, they are stunning. We’ve already shown off the most breathtaking pools from the 58 properties we visited, and now we’re letting you take a peek at…

Nine All-Inclusive Resorts Truly Worthy of the Name

There are all-inclusive resorts, and then there are all-inclusive resorts. The difference lies in the details: Going above and beyond the standard amenities, the nine hotels we’ve hand-picked as the best of the all-inclusive best offer fun and exciting ways for travelers to indulge. World-class food, beautiful decor, and fantastic activities are all to be…

Endless Summer Series: Rio de Janeiro in November

Here at Oyster, we believe summer should be a year-round celebration, so we’ve come up with an Endless Summer Series to satisfy our sand-and-sun dreamin’. It’s a simple idea based on the fact that no matter what month it is, it’s summer somewhere. So far, we’ve hit the hot sands of Palm Springs and soaked…

What a Sweet Stay on Antigua Looks Like: Sugar Ridge

This property is NEW on Oyster! One of the newer properties on the island, this chic 60-room boutique resort was built in 2009 and feels modern and fresh. The entire hotel has a spa-like ambience to it, with clean lines and soft lounge music — and the spa itself, with Aveda brand products, is an…

What You Get in Hawaii For…$150/Night

We know traveling during the holiday season can be stressful…and expensive. So as part of our bang for your buck series, we wanted to help you jet off to somewhere peaceful, relaxing, and incredibly beautiful; naturally, we thought of Hawaii. And the time to be thinking about that holiday getaway is now — because a…