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5 Castaway Vacations on Almost-Desert Islands

If your life often feels like it’s moving at near-breakneck speed, you probably consider your vacations as opportunities to disconnect (often, literally), decompress, and slow down. Way down. And what better way to do that than with a so-called “castaway vacation” — a getaway to a deserted island, where even the small handful of tourists…

The Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Day Passes to Caribbean Resorts

Whether you’re a cruiser or looking to experience an upscale beachfront property without the high room rates, day passes are popular options for visitors to Caribbean destinations. Travelers who purchase these tickets often get a full eight hours of access to a resort’s sandy beaches, relaxing pools, non-motorized water sports (such as kayaks and snorkel…

The 7 Stunning Hotels Turning Heads This Week

What is it we do at Oyster.com? It’s a lot more than just daydream of epic getaways and put together galleries of the most wanderlust-inducing photos (although that’s certainly part of it). Every day, we add new hotel properties to our site — with comprehensive reviews, hundreds of photos (including bird’s eye view pics taken…

20 Caribbean Views You Have to See to Believe

It’s no secret that islands in the Caribbean have some of the most stunning views around. With beautiful blue waters, sandy shores, and an abundance of palm trees, the photo-worthy vistas are endless. Though we recommend enjoying the island outlooks in person, here are 20 breathtaking Caribbean views to tide you over until your next…

Caribbean Hidden Gems: 10 Cute Bed & Breakfasts

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…

The 10 Best Beach Hotels in the Caribbean

Many stateside beaches become enjoyable again once that summer weather hits. But there are still quite a few reasons to plan a Caribbean summertime escape; hotel prices are much lower than the ones you’ll find over the holidays and spring break, you won’t have to worry so much about the kids’ schedules with school and…

Little Hotel, Big View: 7 Boutiques in St. Thomas with Stunning Vistas

Part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas boasts gorgeous beaches and equally gorgeous waters. While many tourists, particularly those arriving by cruise ship, choose beachside mega-resorts for their island stays, some of the best, most intimate accommodations can be found in tiny, family-run boutique hotels tucked away in the hills. These spots may seem…

Can You Keep a Secret? The Caribbean’s Best Hidden Gems

This post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. The Caribbean has long been a popular warm-weather destination. And as each year goes by, another island becomes “discovered” by tourists, meaning the quick appearance of megaresorts, chain restaurants, souvenir shops, and crowds. But there are a handful of spots that are still secrets. Some are tiny boutique…