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The 12 Best Destinations for Bookworms

The beauty of reading a good book is that it transports you to a whole different world — without ever costing you a penny. Whether James Joyce guides you through Dublin or Hemingway fixes you a drink from his home in Key West, literature opens pathways to other dimensions that never require a passport. But…

5 Gorgeous New Hotels on Oyster This Week

Every single day, we’re adding dozens of hotels — with hundreds of photos and extensive, unbiased reviews — to the site. So that means that every day we see gorgeous properties around the world that make us want to hop on a plane ASAP. Today, we’re sharing a little bit of the love. Here are…

Aww! These Are the Cutest Beach Cottages Ever

We’ve seen some pretty adorable accommodations during our travels, from cozy cabins to beachfront bungalows and more. But there’s something super cute about a beach cottage that’s not as bare-bones and impersonal as a motel stay, and not as luxe and secluded as a villa. A beach cottage allows guests to have a relaxing escape…

The 8 Best Locations for a Destination Wedding on a Budget

The proposal may have come as a surprise, but what shouldn’t at this point is just how much that resulting wedding is going to cost you. Because whether you’ve said “I do” once before, stood at the altar as a member of a wedding party, or simply attended a destination wedding, you know just how…

6 Hotel Rooms That Are Definitely Worth the Upgrade

If you’ve ever been on the phone with a hotel reservationist (you know, like back in 1999) or have dealt with the sales pitch people at mega-resorts, you’re probably in the group of people who turn down a hotel room upgrade no questions asked — and understandably so. More often than not, these “upgrades” involve…

6 Hotel Chains Giving Away Awesome Freebies

Photo Credit: Thinkstock/iStock via SmarterTravel This story by Christine Sarkis originally appeared on SmarterTravel under the title “Free Things You Can Get Just By Asking.“ Add this to your list of Golden Rules of travel: You don’t get what you don’t ask for. Hotels don’t necessarily offer all they have to give, so it’s up…

What $300/Night Gets You in NYC For Every Style

Taking a trip to New York City can be costly — city-priced cocktails, broadway plays, museum tickets, and of course, hotel stays can all add up. If you’re looking to spend around $300/night for your stay, but don’t want to compromise your style, don’t fret! In a city that seems to have it all, this…

Luxury for Less: Where to Stay and Save in the Florida Keys

Finding hotels that deliver real bang for your buck isn’t easy, but it is possible — and fortunately, we did the work for you. We were stunned by some of the high prices of our favorite luxury hotels in the Florida Keys when we were planning a getaway for this summer. Of course, these properties…