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Niagara Falls has captivated the hearts and imaginations of travelers for years. Once a prime honeymoon destination, the region around the falls has — over time — developed into a hyper-touristy world where tacky museums sit alongside gorgeous parks, casinos, wineries, and fast-food joints. With so much to see and do, we thought we’d help…
Asking an avid traveler to choose their favorite hotel is a bit like asking a parent to choose their favorite child. Okay, that might be a tad melodramatic, but let’s just say narrowing it down to one is no easy feat. Nonetheless, we at Oyster are always up for a challenge. So, after plenty of…
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and the seat of the country’s government. It’s undoubtedly more quiet and conservative than flashy Dubai, located just an hour and a half away, but that’s exactly its charm. Here are our favorite things to see and do in Abu Dhabi, and where you…
To call Mexican food one of the world’s great cuisines is an understatement. At this point in history, it’s been exported to places as far flung as Bali, India, and Australia, and nearly every city in the United States has its go-to Mexican joint. But Mexico is a big place and sampling all of its…
Photo courtesy of Eden, Janine and Jim via Flickr You probably choose a hotel based on budget, location, and amenities. And while we’re proponents of the down-to-earth way to pick a hotel stay, wouldn’t it be more fun to let the stars, specifically your stars, lead the way? Find your zodiac sign and read on…
They say money can’t buy you happiness. True, but we’d like to add to that and declare that a thick wallet doesn’t necessarily get you a memorable vacation either. There’s no doubt a boatload of cash could score you a gourmet meal at a five-star restaurant and swanky digs to rest your head, but there…
Cartagena. Just last year, the Colombian government signed a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and ended a bloody conflict that lasted more than a half-century, and Colombia is working to improve its reputation among travelers. Some already know about this colorful, warm, and welcoming country, but in case you didn’t,…
Every year, New York City plays host to over 50 million visitors. And almost every one of them comes armed with a list of must-see sights and must-do experiences. Given the city’s status as a world capital — and as a hub of entertainment, fashion, art, and culture — it can be a little overwhelming…
Many travelers put Paris at the top of their France bucket list, but there’s a lot more to the beautiful country than the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. While we certainly recommend a trip to the City of Lights and other popular French cities like Lyon and Nice, there are numerous locales worth a visit that…
From a distance, California and Florida can seem fairly similar. They both have great beaches, fresh seafood, tons of theme parks, and lots of outdoor activities and sunshine to go around. While this isn’t an East Coast-West Coast rivalry (yet), we think it’s worth going in for a closer look, so you can find the…