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5 Facts About Budget Airlines You Should Know

Would you buy a seat on a discounted flight — one with no food, entertainment, or baggage allowance — to save potentially hundreds of dollars? In an era of one-way transatlantic fares selling for as little as $99 on Wow Air and domestic flights selling for under $20 from Spirit and Frontier, more and more…

8 Free Things You Should Definitely Do in London

Westminster Bridge Street Flying across the pond is expensive enough — no need to break the bank on activities while you’re there, as well. There are plenty of ways to enjoy London and what it has to offer without spending a single pound on attractions, sights and other activities. While the majority of this list…

How to Travel to Iceland on a Budget

Blue Lagoon Clinic I’ve just returned from a last-minute jaunt around Iceland and as it turns out, the land of ice and fire is just as majestic as you’d imagine. From black sand beaches to natural hot springs, from lava fields to Icelandic ponies, this country offers a huge variety as far as what to…

5 of the Cheapest Countries to Jet to From Down Under

For many, the thought of an overseas holiday is all too much — totting up the cost of flights, accommodation, airport transfers, eating out, and the all-important holiday wardrobe. To make matters worse, you’re in Australia…on a huge island…miles away from anything. So what’s the trick? Savvy new age travelers are off-setting vacation costs by…

5 Affordable Off-Peak Destinations Worth a Visit This Fall

Many associate the end of summer with the return to the grind — but it doesn’t have to be so! As professional vacationers (hey, it actually can be a lot of work — and someone’s got to do it), we here at Oyster.com would beg to differ. The fall season can actually be a prime…

10 Hostels You Actually Want to Stay In

If you see hostels as falling somewhere between dorm rooms and jail cells in terms of their chicness and comfort, these properties will elevate your opinion. Gone are the musty lounges with beanbag chairs; the rusty lockers of questionable security; the plain rooms with flimsy mass-produced furniture. In their place, you’ll find urban artwork, design-conscious…

4 Super-Chill Surf Hotels That Hardcore Surfers Will Love

Beach destination hotels with amenities such as surfboards and surf lessons are a dime a dozen — and they can be great for those looking to get their feet wet with the sport. But for true surfers, who fully embrace the surfer culture and lifestyle, finding a hotel that fits the low-key, hang-ten, no-worries-bro vibe…

What $300/Night Gets You in NYC For Every Style

Taking a trip to New York City can be costly — city-priced cocktails, broadway plays, museum tickets, and of course, hotel stays can all add up. If you’re looking to spend around $300/night for your stay, but don’t want to compromise your style, don’t fret! In a city that seems to have it all, this…

The 10 Cheapest Hotels on Oyster.com Right Now

Every day, we’re adding dozens of hotels to our site, and recently we’ve been introducing Oyster fans to quite a few properties in Thailand — that come at quite low prices. So it got us thinking…just how low can nightly hotel rates go? We dug through our massive database, plugged in June dates, and found…