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The 10 Most Pinned Hotels on All of Oyster.com

Most social media is such a brief flirtation. One second your friend is posting up gifs of a corgi in a cape, the next it’s bumped off-screen to make way for your aunt’s thoughts on Donald Trump. That’s why we’re so touched when our readers pin hotels from Oyster.com to their Pinterest boards. While Twitter…

The 12 Most Popular Hotels in New York City

Perpetually packed with locals and tourists, New York City has something for everyone; travelers can see a musical on Broadway, take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, or see an up-and-coming band in Brooklyn. Sure, it’s expensive and crowded, and you’ll be paying high rates for a…

The 6 States Where Everyone Is Having Their Destination Wedding

Photo: Flickr/Ashley Deason If you’re newly engaged, chances are you’ve thought about whisking your family and friends away to an exciting, sunny locale for your wedding. You’re not alone: almost a quarter of weddings in 2015 were destination weddings, according to The Knot’s annual “Real Weddings Study” (scheduled to be released later this month). The…

The 10 Most Popular Hotels in Miami Right Now

Beautiful beaches, a lively club scene, and Art Deco buildings are just a few of the reasons people head to Miami. The sexy city is continuously a top travel spot for families, bachelorette parties, and foreigners looking for fun in the sun. From budget stays ideal for college students, to luxurious five-pearl hotels with top-notch…

Are These 7 Exotic Vacation Destinations Safer than the U.S.?

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul Traveling to exotic locales can seem intimidating — and a foremost concern in the minds of many is safety. Even accessible and familiar destinations can be more dangerous than we realize, as we showed recently when we shared 9 popular tourist destinations with surprisingly high murder rates. But we were also…

The 10 Most Popular Resorts in Las Vegas

Bachelor parties, celebrity performances, and 24-hour casinos all bring millions of visitors to Vegas each year. And yes, Sin City may be known for raging clubs and shotgun weddings, but the affordable rates, excellent food scene, and consistent presence of high-profile performers like Elton John make it a solid getaway destination despite the reputation —…

Mexico’s 12 Most Popular Resorts

We’ve already shown you the most popular Caribbean hotels on Oyster, and now it’s Mexico’s turn. Though we love less touristy locales like Manzanillo and Yelapa, we weren’t surprised to find that party-centric Cancun and honeymooners-filled Playa del Carmen were the most sought after destinations in Mexico for our users. And though Mexico City took…

9 Popular Tourist Destinations With Surprisingly High Murder Rates

André Gustavo Stumpf, Flickr When planning a trip abroad, safety is a primary concern for many — especially with the terrorist attacks in Jakarta, Istanbul, and Paris making headlines of late. But while many travelers avoid exotic locales perceived as dangerous, sometimes they overlook potential safety issues in more familiar spots. The following nine countries…

The Caribbean’s 12 Most Popular Resorts

Now that the holidays have come and gone, we’re wrapped in our winter coats and planning our next getaway. To escape freezing temps and snowy sidewalks, many travelers will head to the sunny Caribbean islands with warm weather year-round and pristine beaches. We took a look at which hotels in the Caribbean were the most…

The 5 Most Popular International Destinations Among American Travelers in 2015

Due to hectic work schedules and tight budgets, Americans are traveling less this year than they have in the past forty. But they’re certainly still traveling, and this summer, many are jetting off to international locales. Here are the five most popular international destinations among American travelers this year. Are you visiting any of these…