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In the Spotlight: French Polynesia

When it comes to dreamy, paradisiacal destinations, French Polynesia puts up some stiff competition. Sure, the picture-perfect place can be difficult to reach, but the long trek is a small price to pay for a glimpse at heaven on earth. The exotic archipelago, which consists of more than 100 islands in the South Pacific (Bora…

10 Drop Dead Gorgeous Hotel Infinity Pools Around the World

Some travelers prefer the beach and nature, others have a soft spot for the pool, and everyone wants a killer view. For all those times when you can’t choose between the two, there’s an infinity pool. Merging the man-made and natural, these ultra-luxe pools seem to melt into their surroundings — the tranquil ocean, towering…

Overwater Bungalows That You Don’t Have to Travel Far For

You’ve always dreamt of waking up in an overwater bungalow, but the closest you’ve ever come to making that a reality was setting a picture of one as your computer background. Sound familiar? The exotic, remote overwater accommodations of your wanderlust dreams are exactly that — exotic and remote. To reach one of the floating…

9 Hotels That Are Hot This Week

Oyster.com’s massive team of hotel photographers and experts can be found all over the world; any given day, we have multiple team members out in the field around the globe so we can continue to add the coolest, newest properties to the site. After all, the more hotels and resorts you have to choose from,…

A Spot to Stay in Bali’s Most Popular Destinations for Every Budget

The Indonesian island of Bali offers just about everything visitors could want in a tropical getaway. There are numerous temples and cultural sites, breathtaking beaches popular for sunbathing and surfing, and lush landscapes peppered with rice paddies and volcanic mountains. While many may think Kuta is specific to budget backpackers or Nusa Dua is only…

6 Extravagant Airplane Perks That Will Blow Your Mind

In 1970, Hugh Hefner’s Playboy jet was celebrated for its on-board disco and fur-lined circular bed. Since then, the wow factor offered in some airlines has only increased. For example, in Casey Neistat’s recent video about a $21,000 first-class Emirates flight from Dubai to New York, the YouTube star plays with the motorized doors on…

How Far $25 for Dinner Goes Around the World

To enjoy a well-rounded dinner in the U.S. (we’re talking maybe a burger and fries with a beer, a salad to start, and something sweet to finish), you’ll need about $25 dollars in your pocket. But that’s not the case everywhere in the world. In Norway, for example, $25 will just get you the bare…

7 Awesome Hotels on Our Radar This Week

We get a lot of compliments from our fans here at Oyster.com. They love that our experts write extensive, comprehensive reviews of hotel properties around the world. They love that our photographers take hundreds of shots of each hotel, and even include 360-degree imagery. They love that — no matter where they want to go…