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Grand Oasis Cancun/Oyster Cancun, located at the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the most popular spots for a beach vacation. It has all the trappings of a tropical paradise, and is a relatively short flight from the East Coast. While it’s not exactly the ideal destination for a quiet getaway — its…
One-piece swimsuits are great for travel. First of all, they’re easy to keep track of (imagine arriving at your beach paradise and realizing you only packed half of your bikini). They’re oftentimes a bit more conservative than bikinis, making them ideal for wearing in countries where too much midriff could be frowned upon. They’re also…
Like sunscreen, sunglasses, and swimwear, a good book is a summer travel essential. Enhanced by the destination in which you read it, a book can turn those hours spent sunbathing by the pool or lounging on the beach into an enriching, enlightening experience — or you know, fill the time between cocktails. To help with…
As travel editors, we are packing our bags and hitting the road all the time. But whether we’re heading to France or Finland, Morocco or the Maldives, there’s always one piece of clothing that makes its way into our suitcases each and every time. Below are the bare necessities — the items we carry on…
The act of packing can trigger a wild, limbs-flailing scramble to stuff your suitcase with essentials. Even Oyster editors have been known to throw random and puzzling items in their bags the night before a flight. (Luggage bungee, anyone?) Thankfully, we’ve also spent enough time on the road to accumulate a list of tried-and-true items…
Stròlic Furlàn – Davide Gabino/Flickr There’s that moment, just after takeoff, when you look around the airplane cabin and realize: You’re stuck here. That chair that won’t recline past 20 degrees, that crying baby, that chilly sub-zero temperature — it’s all going to be part of your world for the next few hours. But no…
If you’re a frequent flyer (or buying a gift for one), you know that getting some quality in-flight shut-eye is key. The problem is, unless you want to collapse on your tray table or drift off on a stranger’s shoulders, there’s often no good place to rest your weary head. Neck pillows are a popular…
The year of 2017 brought us the Oscars Best Picture blunder, the pregnant Beyonce photo reveal, and the return of “Stranger Things” (#BobNewbySuperhero forever). This year also saw the launch of some pretty game-changing travel gear, from a truly baller sleep mask to mini phone with a mighty battery — so you can stay connected…
Just when you thought you had crossed the final person off your gift list, the realization sets in: You still need to get that Secret Santa present. If the person you wound up with just happens to be an avid trip-taker, you’re in luck. We rounded up a dozen fun and clever finds to impress…
What does a travel lover want more than anything? Probably a trip. However, if your holiday budget doesn’t allow you to stuff airfare and a hotel stay in someone’s stocking, there are plenty of small gift choices that will still make many types of world explorers happy. The stocking stuffer ideas below are great for…