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10 Affordable U.S. Beach Hotels for Your Last Summer Hurrah

Memorial Day feels like a distant memory, July Fourth is finished, and your summer Fridays are fleeting by. Before you know it, Labor Day will be long gone, too. If you’ve only made one trip to the beach this season, don’t worry, as there’s still time to get away from it all. Below, we rounded…

A Guide to the Best Beaches in St. Barts

According to your Instagram feed, everyone you know is currently on a tropical vacation. Well, it’s about time you joined them. But where to go? St. Barts, an overseas collectivity of France, merges the sophistication of the French Riviera with the tropical setting (turquoise waters, sun-kissed coastlines) of the Caribbean. And while its reputation for…

11 Most Budget-Friendly Beach Destinations in the U.S.

We did a ton of research to create this list of the 11 most budget-friendly beach destinations in the U.S. Staying stateside saves you money on travel, and these locales go a step further with several value-packed hotels, inexpensive activities, and cheap dining options. Some are primed and ready for your summer vacation, while others…

21 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Hong Kong

Hong Kong has its reputation. In fact, depending on who you’re talking to, it has many reputations. To some, it’s a bland corporate hub for expats. To others, it’s a dizzying blend of old and new, mixing Chinese and Western cultures. In the end, Hong Kong is all of these things — and that’s what…

9 Unexpected Urban Beaches Around the World

Cities like Miami, San Diego, and Honolulu are beloved for their combination of urban pleasures and oceanside beauty. There, upscale dining and lively bars lie a short distance from a soft blanket of sand and beautiful waters. Well, while you may not realize it, cities like Paris and Berlin have beaches, too. Though they’re not…

The Best Unexpected Things to Do in Turks and Caicos

Beach at Ocean Club Resort/Oyster Many people who visit Turks and Caicos want to do little more than walk on the beach, lounge by the pool, go snorkeling, and eat at the resort’s buffet. And while that’s a perfectly acceptable way to spend an island vacation, we’d be remiss if we didn’t point out that…

The Best Books to Read This Summer (Plus, Where to Read Them)

Like sunscreen, sunglasses, and swimwear, a good book is a summer travel essential. Enhanced by the destination in which you read it, a book can turn those hours spent sunbathing by the pool or lounging on the beach into an enriching, enlightening experience — or you know, fill the time between cocktails. To help with…

11 Best Budget Beachfront Boutique Hotels in the Bahamas

The hundreds of islands and cays that comprise the Bahamas have long been a tropical playground for the rich, super-rich, and mind-bogglingly rich. Be that as it may, it is quite possible for the non-A-listers of the world to find a quiet slice of Bahamian paradise to call their own — and to do so…

The 11 Most-Loved Hotels on Oyster

There are tens of thousands of reviewed hotels on Oyster, but certain properties are consistently popular with our readers. We took a look at the hotels that received the most favorites (the heart icon next to the hotel name, which allows travelers to save it to their profile), and decided to share them with you.…

18 Best Budget Beachfront Hotels in Florida

Florida’s 1,350 miles of coastline contain some of the country’s best beaches, with velvety sand, clear blue water, and ideal conditions for water sports and wildlife-spotting. However, with picture-perfect beaches comes high tourist demand, and hotel rates often reflect this — especially those at ocean-facing properties with direct beach access and water views. The good…