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Beach at Divi Aruba All Inclusive/Oyster If you’re taking a vacation to Aruba, you probably love the beach. The Caribbean island is 74 square miles (about the same size as Brooklyn) and is loaded with some of the most breathtaking stretches of sand in the Western Hemisphere. Unlike many Caribbean islands, however, Aruba is less…
Travelers wanting a warm, sunny, and beach-filled escape often have Cancun at the top of their minds. The tourist-friendly destination can be reached via nonstop flights from many major cities, plus it has a plethora of hotel options ranging from affordable and kid-centric to luxe and adults-only. Whether you’re heading to the beautiful city for…
To go on vacation is to be blissfully free of dirty dishes, errands, and yard work. But while vacationing is all (or at least partially) about letting your daily responsibilities take a nosedive, you’ve still got to keep your essentials together and on your person. But let’s have some fun with that, shall we? After…
The far-flung island nation of Mauritius is a vacationer’s paradise. Located in the Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar, Mauritius is more accessible than geography might suggest, thanks to direct flights from cities in Australia, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Those who make the trip will be rewarded with a wealth of attractions: coral reefs,…
The tiny island nation of Mauritius lies in the southern Indian Ocean, about 700 miles to the east of Madagascar and more than 1,000 miles south of the Seychelles. It’s a long way from anywhere (connecting flights through Dubai and Paris take about six and 11 hours, respectively), but those who make the journey are…
Beach in Puerto Escondido/Oyster From the luxury resorts and wild parties in Los Cabos to the vivid aquamarine waters of the Riviera Maya and the gay-friendly scene in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s beach destinations have been pulling millions of visitors for decades. And while a week or two at an all-inclusive resort or quaint boutique bungalow…
Can’t choose between a city break and a beach vacation? Thanks to some stellar European cities with stunning stretches of sand, you need not pick a side. The following six cities are perfect for travelers who are looking to bask in the sun as well as explore urban streets full of cultural delights and delicious…
Although you’ve likely heard of Tahiti and Bora Bora, it may come as a surprise that French Polynesia — an overseas collectivity of the French Republic — is composed of a whopping 118 islands and atolls in the South Pacific. Known for its dense tropical jungles, jaw-dropping beaches and lagoons, and production of vanilla and…
Oyster’s writers and photographers have visited nearly 100 beachfront hotels in Jamaica, from lavish all-inclusives that give Vegas joints a run for their money (hello, Moon Palace) to break-the-bank hideaways (sigh, Round Hill). We’ve found hotels that don’t shy away from extravagance, whether that means 10 on-site restaurants or exorbitant nightly rates, and we’ve seen…
Whether you’re celebrating a honeymoon or looking to spend some quality time with your sweetheart, a beachside vacation is often a go-to choice. Mexico and the Caribbean are packed with stunning hotels along the ocean, but not all offer the romantic atmosphere many couples want. With that in mind, we sorted through hundreds of hotels…