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Popping up all over London are an increasing amount of Jamaican eateries, from trendy chain restaurants like Turtle Bay, to family-run cafes serving dishes made with recipes handed down through generations. It’s clear we Brits are developing a taste for Jamaican cuisine! So why not spice up your travels and combine culture and sunbathing with…
Often when travelers think of bed-and-breakfasts, images of historic Southern mansions with wide front porches come to mind. Call to mind the Caribbean, on the other hand, and we often imagine massive mega-resorts with lounge chairs packed on the sand side-by-side, head-to-foot. But fortunately some quaint bed-and-breakfasts can be found nestled among the beaches of…
Fairy tales have been bewitching readers long before Emma Swan wandered into Storybrooke on ABC‘s “Once Upon A Time.” In fact, these stories of heroes and magic, and goblins and trolls, have been entrancing the masses ages before even the Brothers Grimm decided to pen some of history’s most memorable tales. The reasons for this…
Many travelers agree that the best part of being on a warm-weather vacation is that easy, breezy vibe — not only thanks to the laid-back atmosphere, but also to the literal beachy breeze that sweeps through resorts. So it can be particularly nice to find a hotel where open-air rooms benefit from the breeze as…
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…
Here at Oyster, we love finding the best hotels for all types of travelers because we know that different people look for different things when booking. Some want a place where kids can run free while others want one that’s kids-free. Some focus on budget while others spend big bucks on an extravagant stay. Some…
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…
Tons of mega-resorts around the world include scuba diving in their long lists of all-inclusive amenities; but often this simply means that the hotel can lend scuba gear to those who’d like to dive, or is home to a tiny wading pool where guests can “learn” the sport. However, since these lessons are often taught…
Looking to take a romantic getaway? A Caribbean vacation is undeniably sexy: Beautiful blue and turquoise waters; relaxing white-sand beaches perfect for strolling hand-in-hand; sunny weather that requires little clothing for covering up… From Jamaica to St. Lucia, various islands have resorts that are clearly geared towards couples. Considering amenities such as upscale spas with…
Mega-resorts will always have their perks, but these days more and more travelers are choosing to stay in private villas. The perks of a villa? Well, no shared walls with loud, late-night partiers for one thing. Or you can be that late-night partier and not worry about noise complaints. More space. More privacy. And the…
