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The 4 Best Hotels in Lima for a Pampering Vacation

South America is an incredible place to travel to no matter where you stay, but every now and then, an indulgent vacation — complete with a little pampering — is just what the doctor ordered. Lima, the slightly gritty capital of Peru and the largest city in the nation, may not be the first place…

The 12 Best Destinations for Bookworms

The beauty of reading a good book is that it transports you to a whole different world — without ever costing you a penny. Whether James Joyce guides you through Dublin or Hemingway fixes you a drink from his home in Key West, literature opens pathways to other dimensions that never require a passport. But…

An Exclusive Inside Look at Miami’s Newest Luxury Hotel

The main pool overlooks gorgeous Miami beach. An affiliate of the Starwood Capital Group, the 1 Hotel brand is a luxurious, eco-conscious line of hotels inspired by nature; environment-friendly features include reclaimed wood, lobby farmstands, and hemp mattresses. Two properties are in New York — 1 Hotel Central Park (opening in August) and 1 Hotel…

5 Hotel Stays You Can Feel Really Good About

More and more hotels are launching “voluntourism” initiatives, and we’re totally loving the trend. As travel experts, we know there are a ton of different ways to volunteer while traveling, whether its taking up opportunities at organic farms through WWOOF, teaching English at schools around the world, or participating in the Peace Corps. But we’re…

Sofia Vergara Reveals Her Wedding Destination

Photo Credit: Dominick D With a dozen locations for wedding ceremonies, this historic hotel is a popular choice for couples. Service and reception options include outdoor lawns, an oceanfront terrace, three ballrooms, and four restaurants. UsWeekly announced that Sofia Vergara and fiance Joe Manganiello have set a date for their upcoming nuptials! The adorable couple,…

Easy, Breezy: The 10 Prettiest Open-Air Hotel Rooms in the World

Many travelers agree that the best part of being on a warm-weather vacation is that easy, breezy vibe — not only thanks to the laid-back atmosphere, but also to the literal beachy breeze that sweeps through resorts. So it can be particularly nice to find a hotel where open-air rooms benefit from the breeze as…

5 Gorgeous New Hotels on Oyster This Week

Every single day, we’re adding dozens of hotels — with hundreds of photos and extensive, unbiased reviews — to the site. So that means that every day we see gorgeous properties around the world that make us want to hop on a plane ASAP. Today, we’re sharing a little bit of the love. Here are…

This Luxe Hawaiian Property is About to Get Even More Chic

The Travaasa Hana, overlooking Hana Bay, delivers rustic luxury in the middle of Maui’s lush, secluded east coast. Guests can expect incredible service, a top spa, excellent food, a long list of stuff to do, and only 70 rooms on acres of uncrowded property. The rooms are large, clean, sleekly furnished — and purposefully stripped…