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Partnerships8 Smartphone Upgrades That Will Seriously Improve Your Travel Photos
Forget packing a clunky professional camera to ensure you'll capture lasting memories on your next trip -- you could use…
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Historic6 Adorable Historic Towns in the U.S. Worth a Visit
Historic getaways are nothing new (pun intended!), but it’s relatively easy to get stuck in a rut; you’re either visiting…
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Steamy9 Ways to Have a Super Steamy Summer Getaway
Taking a vacation with your significant other is all about letting go, relaxing, and indulging in some much-needed romantic time…
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Austin9 Stylish Boutique Hotels in Austin for $500/Night or Less
Austin is hot right now. Long a destination among well-heeled travelers, it’s now become a popular spot with millennials, thanks…
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HawaiiHere's How to Eat Like a True Local in Hawaii
A sunburn and a matching crimson aloha shirt are dead giveaways that you’re an out-of-towner in Hawaii. But even if…
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Travel Tips5 Hotel Credit Card Points Programs That Can Score You Swanky Stays
While most people associate travel loyalty clubs with airline frequent-flier-mile programs, plenty of hotel chains reward customer loyalty with generous…
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PartnershipsIs Women's-Only Ridesharing Legal?
With ride-sharing services on the rise in most of the world, especially as a tool for travelers, an Uber-like service…
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Holiday9 Delicious Picks Across the Country for Brunch This Mother's Day
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, no meal is too decadent or too delicious. From all-you-can-eat buffets with creative…
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HolidayWhere to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in 2016
The temperatures are rising and late-spring's long-awaited Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Whether you see the annual…
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LifestyleBombs to Breakups: 4 Things That Have Happened to Me While Traveling
We travel to relax, explore, and experience the beauty of the world. Except the world isn’t always beautiful and traveling…
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What's New9 Hotels That Are Super Hot This Week
Okay don't be mad, but it really is our job here at Oyster.com to visit stunning properties in beautiful destinations…
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Flying14 Things About Flight Attendants You Definitely Don't Know
Considering longer-than-long security lines, baggage check fees, and prickly customer service, it can be hard to imagine that people once…
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Festivals and Parades5 Amazing Cinco de Mayo Fiestas That You Don't Have to Travel to Mexico For
Did you know that Cinco de Mayo (on May 5) is not Mexican independence day? Did you also know that…
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BusinessBest Business Hotels in Florida
There are worse places to log on-the-clock hours than sunny Florida (we should know; Oyster reporters collectively spent months exhaustively…
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VideoVIDEO: 7 Ingenious Packing Hacks for Your Romantic Weekend Getaway
When planning a romantic weekend getaway, you want everything to go perfectly -- from start to finish. After all, no…
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LifestyleMore People Are Traveling Solo, But They Might Not Be Who You Think
Many people have a preconceived idea about the “typical” solo traveler. He's young (usually in his 20s or early 30s)…
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LuxuryBest Luxury Hotels in Koh Samui
Secluded tropical settings. Pristine, private beaches. Views over the coconut palms to the Gulf of Thailand. Airy villas with personal…
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Trending9 Things People Always Lose While Traveling
It's the worst feeling. Your connecting flight is taking off, you reach into your bag, and your iPad's not there…
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Flying10 International Airlines That Make You Actually Want to Fly Economy
You don’t have to be in your golden years to know about the golden age of flying. Those were the…
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Italy18 Reasons Italy Is the Most Boring Destination in Europe
Planning a vacation? Looking for a destination that’s going to put you to sleep? Somewhere that’s going to really make…
