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Southeast Asia has almost too much to love. It’s home to beautiful ancient temples, lush jungles, stunning beaches, amazing culinary traditions, and tons of cheap hotels. But as many tourists from around the world know, there’s another reason to splurge on a flight to this corner of the world: partying really, really hard. In fact,…
Courtesy of Flickr/mshipp Today is International Whiskey Day! In celebration of the brown stuff, we’ve rounded up five perfect itineraries for the whiskey-lover. Ranging from the big city lights of Tokyo to the scenic Texas hill country — and, of course, the verdant green hills of Scotland, there’s an itinerary here for every type of…
At first consideration, you might think that there’s not much difference between the sun-soaked shores of Aruba and the beaches surrounding the Bahamas. Both are popular vacation spots, good getaways for snowbirds, and can claim year-round sunny and warm weather. Whomever’s sand you land on, you’ll undoubtedly find gorgeous water, stunning snorkeling and diving opportunities,…
Courtesy of Flickr/Günter Hentschel The weather in New York City sure can be unpredictable. [Editor’s note: Last week I sat on my couch wrapped in a blanket as Mother Nature dropped a foot of snow and ice on the streets outside. That was less than two weeks after the temperatures hit a unseasonably high 70…
Art buffs, architecture lovers, and pizza fans all have good reasons to spend a week in Italy, a country that has lots to see, admire, and eat. However, trying to spin through the Boot’s greatest hits, including the Vatican, Uffizi Gallery, and Venice canals, can be tough in seven days. That’s not to say it…
When it comes to choosing a hotel, several key questions may cross your mind: Is this property centrally located? Does it fit my budget? How do its amenities stack up with my vacation needs (think: free Wi-Fi for business trips or a kids pool for family getaways)? While a courtyard may not be a make-or-break…
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations released its 2017 World Happiness Report today, and there’s been an upset. Norway has been named the world’s happiest country this year, dethroning Denmark, which has taken the top spot in four of the six annual reports published since the study’s founding in 2012. (It was…
The bluest water, the whitest sand, the most scenic sunsets, and the lushest forests — it’s hard to limit the superlatives when it comes to talking about the Thai islands. The truth is that, for many, a trip to any of these tropical gems is a once-in-a-lifetime escape. And that means there’s a lot of…
Summer is not very far away, and many travelers are making plans for their vacations. With temperatures rising, beaches, oceans, and islands call to travelers who want a place to relax and cool off. But there are likely hundreds — if not thousands — of people looking to do the same, and you might end…
It’s no secret: With nearly 30 million tourists visiting Mexico every year, it’s safe to say the country is a pretty magical place. Here at Oyster.com, we also have a soft spot for the destination, from the glistening beaches of Quintana Roo to the vibrant roar of Mexico City to the charms of Oaxaca. On…