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Photo by Rennett Stowe via Flickr The Spring Equinox is just around the corner. Come March 20, it’s officially spring, meaning it will once again be one of our favorite times of year. (Who are we kidding? We love every time of the year!) But spring holds a special place in our frozen winter hearts.…
So what does it take to make it on the revered UNESCO World Heritage Site list? Aside from having to “be of outstanding universal value,” a site must meet at least one of 10 additional criteria, ranging from representing a masterpiece of human creative genius, to containing superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural…
If you’ve ever been to Denmark‘s capital, you’ve seen its gorgeous architecture, wobbled on its cobbled streets, and admired its simple, modern design aesthetic. If you grew up loving fairy tales (or if you simply love beautiful things), you might be tempted to snap a selfie with The Little Mermaid herself or along the canal…
It’s no secret that islands in the Caribbean have some of the most stunning views around. With beautiful blue waters, sandy shores, and an abundance of palm trees, the photo-worthy vistas are endless. Though we recommend enjoying the island outlooks in person, here are 20 breathtaking Caribbean views to tide you over until your next…
Vertigo-inducing View from Pegasus Suites & Spa, Santorini As we enter a new year, we tend to look back on the last 52 weeks and reflect on the biggest changes, the most talked about events, and the best (and worst) trends. And just like the most shocking celebrity moments of 2015, so, too, are there…
View from Santa Caterina Hotel; posted by @oysterhotels Here at Oyster, if we’re not traveling, we’re dreaming about our next getaway. Between trips, we get our exploration fill by trolling Instagram photos of exotic places and well-known landmarks across the globe. It not only gives us a serious case of wanderlust, but it also adds…
Get your selfie stick ready! Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and that applies to our traveling tendencies, too. Over 80 percent of travelers in the planning process head to outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for inspiration, and for good reason — just as many vacationers are posting their…
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…
@oysterhotels photo from the Seychelles Instagram is an amazing platform for travelers; not only can you share your own beautiful photos from around the world, but even when you’re not on the road, you can draw plenty of inspiration from travel-focused accounts — that will make you want to hit the dusty trail (or head…
Photo Credit: Roman Boed via Flickr We may be a little late to the game, but after our recent visit to Prague (where we visited and photographed a whopping 67 hotels), we’re totally obsessed with the European city. True, the capital of the Czech Republic really didn’t come to the forefront of tourism until the…