Articles Mentioning Florida Hotels

Here’s the Status of the Airports in the Path of Hurricane Irma

Oyster Updated 9/14/2017 The strongest Atlantic storm in decades, Hurricane Irma is tearing across the Caribbean and has Florida in its crosshairs. Islands that have already been hit have experienced utter devastation, losing not only property, but also lives. With such a massive storm impacting the region, air travel has been heavily affected. Please check…

Here’s How Hurricane Irma Might Impact Your Travel Plans

Just a week after the devastating storms and floods of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, the U.S. and parts of the Caribbean are already in the throes of another hurricane catastrophe. Hurricane Irma, which strengthened to a Category 5 storm (the strongest type of hurricane), has already impacted popular destinations like Puerto Rico, Anguilla, St. Kitts…

6 Best U.S. Hotels With Lazy Rivers

Ah, the long, lazy days of late summer. Anything beyond reaching for your drink feels like too much of an effort — even leaving your lounge chair or towel to jump into the pool. So what could be better than splaying across an inner tube and floating down a man-made river in the midst of…

13 U.S. Hotels With the Best Outdoor Restaurants and Bars

When spring and summer roll around, diners and drinkers around the world love to indulge outdoors. (And if you’re in a destination that enjoys temperate climes year-round, you can even do so in the winter!) Since we’re big fans of hotels, we’ve taken a look at properties across the United States, from cities to the…

The Best Beaches in the World

The world is not in short supply of beautiful beaches. The factors that make a great beach, though, are highly subjective. For our very own list, we took into consideration aspects like safety, accessibility, and unique surroundings. Each sandy stretch has stunning scenery, but beyond that, the locations are richly varied. Without further ado, read…

A Guide to Florida’s Gulf Coast Beaches

Florida’s Gulf Coast has long been a destination for the spring break set, but even if you’re not interesting in being part of an MTV special, the state’s left coast still has plenty to offer. The Gulf Coast is perfect for families, thanks to the calm, flat beaches, but it’s also home to some top…

10 Incredible Labor Day Weekend Getaways

The Whiteface Lodge/Oyster Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer, but don’t feel sad, because that just means it’s a prime opportunity to cap off the season with an amazing getaway. To help you decide where to go, we’ve rounded up some fresh ideas for a long weekend trip. The following destinations are perfect…

Where to Stay During Hurricane Season: 5 of the Best Storm-Equipped Hotels

Late summer and fall vacations can come with lower rates, good weather, and thinner crowds. However, they can also bring a bit of trepidation, as that time of year happens to be hurricane season. But don’t let that dampen your enthusiasm about an off-season beach getaway. We’ve sussed out five fabulous resorts that have taken…

The World’s Best Destinations for Sailing

Whether for recreation or for sport, sailing is one of the great joys of traveling. If these two activities also happen to fall at the top of your favorite hobbies, it makes perfect sense to combine them. After all, there are important (and enticing) elements that sailing and traveling share, such as movement, exploration, gorgeous…

The Top Summer Travel Trends of 2017

Beach at the Franciscan Lakeside Lodge/Oyster Family road trips, beach trips, and mountain and lakeside getaways enjoy enduring popularity in the summer — one of the most popular times of the year to travel. These classic summer-travel staples are as mainstream and treasured as ever, but we’ve noticed a few other travel trends defining summer…