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We just got back from visiting dozens of properties in Costa Rica and are still thinking about those gorgeous rain forest views and sunsets over the water. The small country in Central America is known for rampant wildlife, lush greenery, and water and land activities that can make for a getaway that’s either chill or…
Part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas boasts gorgeous beaches and equally gorgeous waters. While many tourists, particularly those arriving by cruise ship, choose beachside mega-resorts for their island stays, some of the best, most intimate accommodations can be found in tiny, family-run boutique hotels tucked away in the hills. These spots may seem…
Cozy English manors have long been sought-after retreats, but ever since Downton Abbey got the whole world truly obsessed with the idea of a massive countryside estate — full of secrets and scandals, no less — these historic residences has become even more popular. While the show’s fans have been quick to book stays across…
1. The Ocean Views Are Really Unimpressive. Hotel Punta Islita, Playa Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Living Room in the Le Royal Monceau’s Suite Lifestyle So we were thinking…maybe we should just jet off to Paris tonight! Like, why not, right?! Well, there are several reasons why that could be tricky. Flights are expensive, hotel rooms are booked — but we did find availability at Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris,…
Thailand takes tourism seriously. Hotel owners go the extra mile to offer visitors one-of-a-kind experiences and features that blend Thailand’s famous hospitality with the natural beauty of the country’s coastline and tropical setting. With a ton of new Thai properties on Oyster.com, we came up with this “best of the best” list to let Thailand…
The world is not a peaceful place. And when disaster strikes abroad, the media circus can make scary situations seem even scarier — to the point where traveling anywhere can seem life-threatening, even more so when it’s to locales that are off the beaten track. So you may be particularly scared of these five beach…
At Oyster, we’re known for our honest, undoctored hotel photography, and in our Photo Fakeout series we’ve shown just how different from reality some marketing images can be. But we’ve also encountered plenty of hotels that were truly as beautiful as advertised. These photos we took at various hotels we’ve visited are so jaw-dropping you…
Ahhh. Rolling verdant hillsides, dirt roads (lined with cypress trees, olive groves, and endless vineyards), medieval castles, and quaint little villages: This is how most people picture Tuscany, and the most beautiful thing about it is — it’s true. Tuscany is absolutely gorgeous — so gorgeous, in fact, that you should go. Like right now.…
One of the top Caribbean vacation destinations, Grand Cayman is home to some of the most gorgeous white-sand beaches in the islands. Travelers flock to its stunning shores, like the famous Seven Mile Beach, for swimming, scuba diving, and stingray city — an area of shallow sandbars where people can pet the rays. But the…