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Your vacation needs are simple: You want to relax and swim in Jamaica’s teal waters, but you don’t want to share the beach or pool with college kids sporting all-you-can-drink wristbands. You’re down to pay a flat rate up-front (who wants to waste precious vacation time logging every travel expense?), but the thought of staying…
While some Caribbean resorts fall squarely in either the adults-only or kid-friendly section of a Venn diagram, others find their way in the middle, overlapping slice, offering a little something for both groups. At the following eight Caribbean resorts, you’ll find amenities suited to families, as well as adults-only pools (and other designated areas) for…
Beach at Legends Resort/Oyster A beachfront hotel in Barbados for $150 a night? Your own Jamaican oasis with white sand and aqua waters for $100 a night? Believe it or not, it’s not too good to be true; prime beachfront real estate in the Caribbean need not equal prohibitively high hotel rates. It’s time to…
For many travelers seeking a stress-free beach vacation, an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica is truly a winning combo. We’ve honed in on the formula by singling out 16 Jamaican all-inclusives that offer great value relative to their rates. Some of the resorts on this list are big-ticket stays, but they earn their spot with wonderful…
Beach at Hermosa Cove – Jamaica’s Villa Hotel Without a doubt one of the most amazing destinations in the Caribbean, Jamaica is packed with natural beauty. On top of the gorgeous beaches, lush tropical forests, dramatic clifftop hangouts, and stunning waterfalls, the country’s huge array of hotels is an equally appealing attraction. With so many…
Some trips are all about hitting museums, joining guided tours, and scrambling to see as many local sights and landmarks as possible. Beach vacations are emphatically not those trips — especially those at all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, where the itinerary revolves around lounging on the beach, strolling in the surf, and simply gliding across…
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa/Oyster A surge in violence on the tourist-popular Caribbean island of Jamaica has prompted officials to declare of state of emergency in parts of the country. The United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom have issued travel warnings and advisories to their citizens about visiting these regions. In recent weeks,…
Yes, there are many, many Caribbean resorts for those who love their in-room liquor dispensers, swim-up bars, and swim-out pool access. But for travelers looking for Caribbean accommodations on the opposite end of the spectrum — pretty, private bungalows with gobs of local charm — these quaint resorts are quiet oases with mellow, non-mega-resort atmospheres.
While some people love being the first to know about fashion trends or restaurant openings, we at Oyster find pleasure in being at the forefront of what’s new with hotels. In fact, we regularly circumnavigate the globe to visit newly opened properties to stay ahead of the curve. That being said, the following all-inclusive resorts…
There are a lot of misconceptions about travel that we could spend hours debunking. One of the most common complaints out there, of course, revolves around money. Many travelers may think that a beach getaway, romantic European trip, or a journey through Asia will break the bank. This is, perhaps, no truer than when people…
