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10 Unexpected Kid-Friendly Destinations

Pleasing kids on vacation can go beyond costumed characters and thrilling amusement park rides. Whether it’s trying new food, getting up close and personal with wildlife, hitching a ride on a ferry or tuk-tuk, or simply wandering the streets of a new city, little ones find fascination in all kinds of experiences. But of course,…

The Kitschiest Attractions in the U.S.

Over-the-top luxury and adventure are what most folks lust over when it comes to travel. And we don’t blame you — you work hard for those vacation days and deserve a little pampering, after all. Still, while those top-notch, elegantly executed experiences are certainly satisfying, it’s sometimes the quirky attractions that are the most memorable…

10 Outdoor Attractions You Can’t Miss in San Francisco

One doesn’t travel to San Francisco to sit indoors. The City by the Bay’s charm can only be soaked up by driving down the steep Lombard Street, walking along the wooden planks of Fisherman’s Wharf, and climbing Russian Hill in a creaking cable car. In other words, you must get outside and hit the hilly…

13 Must-Visit Spots for Harry Potter Fans

In case you’ve been avoiding the internet the past week or so, Harry Potter fans were recently all too excited for the release of the new book “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” which was presented on stage in London. And understandably so. After all, they’ve been salivating for another peek into the wizarding world…

9 Hotels Around the World You Need to Know About Right Now

The hotel industry is constantly expanding. And therefore, our hotel coverage on Oyster.com is always growing to include new hotels that have just opened, iconic hotels that have been renovated to their original grandeur, and hotels in exotic, far-off destinations that we’ve just touched down in. Every week, dozens of hotels — with hundreds of…

The 10 Most Popular Bed-and-Breakfasts on the Beach Right Now

Often, travelers associate bed-and-breakfasts with snowy scenes, where guests are snuggled up alongside roaring fireplaces as they snack on homemade scones. Sure, these visions aren’t off-base, but there are also amazing bed-and-breakfasts that cater to a summertime crowd, ready to nosh on some free eggs and bacon before hitting the sand. And since it is,…

7 Tourist-Free Spots in San Diego Worth a Visit

San Diego is big and beautiful — and, we’d argue, should be on everyone’s list of U.S. trips. But it can also be crowded and a little chaotic in certain places. So whether you’re a first timer, or you’ve seen all the obvious spots and are looking for a fresh perspective on San Diego, you…

11 Pro Tips for Flying Safely with Children

You’re all set for your family summer vacation — flights are booked, bags are packed, and games are overflowing in carry-ons to keep the kids entertained. While figuring out a way to keep the little ones quiet on board was easy peasy, ensuring their safety might be a bit more complicated. That’s why we tapped…

Where to Travel in Your 20s, 30s, and Every Decade of Your Life

Our experts suggest the Maldives are for your forties. Here at Oyster.com, we like to think that travel is a lifetime journey. We believe it should start young and carry on into our late years as something that adds to our lives, at specific moments in our lives. While we have always had trouble turning…