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The best kinds of friends make the best kinds of travel companions. If you and your bestie are travel pals for life, now is the time to plan the perfect BFF weekend in New York City. Unlike the romantic Caribbean and family-focused Florida, New York’s food, shopping, entertainment, and cultural scenes are perfect for platonic…
The Metropolitan Museum Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City/Oyster From the iconic tourist attractions to the more under-the-radar haunts, there’s no shortage of things to do in New York City, and we love them all. However, the bright light that shines on some of the city’s most popular spots can cause similar, equally good…
Tucked between the home stretch of summer and the hoopla of holiday season, October is arguably the best time to travel. By now, summer surge pricing has likely eased up, crowds have thinned, the air is cool and crisp, and fall festivals, like Dia de Muertos and Oktoberfest, fill the calendar. Given this, autumn is…
Aaaah, fall. The time of year that’s all about enjoying the cool, crisp air, watching the world transform into a canvas of brilliant colors, and of course, indulging in pumpkin spiced lattes. There’s no better place to see the pageantry of the great outdoors than aboard a scenic excursion train, which often goes where cars…
Beach at Royal Hideaway Playacar, Playa del Carmen/Oyster The tradition of traveling after a whirlwind wedding is something many couples look forward to. However, shelling out loads of cash for a honeymoon, especially after emptying out your pockets for a wedding, is less than ideal. Couples, on average, spend around $4,466 for a honeymoon, though…
Times Square/Oyster New York City itself is a bucket-list destination. But simply arriving at J.F.K. (or visiting Times Square) isn’t enough to check the city off your list. To make your Big Apple trip truly bucket-list worthy, you’re going to have to get out of your comfort zone to experience some of the best dining,…
There are certain attractions around the world that top many travelers’ bucket lists — from the Eiffel Tower to the Brooklyn Bridge. But upon arriving, you’ll find hordes of tourists, expensive admission fees, and dozens of raised, camera-toting hands that appear in your photos. Generally, these sights are famous for a reason and many folks…
When it comes to travel, the term “bucket list” can be synonymous with “budget-busting.” Sure, some bucket-list candidates, like safaris or around-the-world cruises, are so expensive that you might need multiple lifetimes to pay them off. But at Oyster, we know you can have an epic, life-changing trip without draining your bank account to the…
In 1899, the world’s first children’s museum opened in Brooklyn, New York. By 1990, the Unites States had a total of 118 museums dedicated to kids, making the country’s model the go-to for children’s museums around the world. And while the focus of each and every museum may vary, there are common threads that run…
What pops into your head when you hear the word “hostel”? Rowdy student crews on break, wobbly metal bunk beds, and mangy bathrooms down the hall? Or, how about scruffy party dens with wasted acidheads dancing to ska-punk bands? If that’s not your scene, but you love the idea of saving precious travel dollars and…
