Woman freediver glides over sandy sea with yellow fins in transparent ocean. Freediving in Mauritius

• Luxury

The Most Expensive Countries in the World and Their Cheaper, Cooler Alternatives

By Kevin Brouillard

The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply when it comes to traveling the globe. Sure, many bucket list destinations are worth their eye-popping price tags, but there are plenty of affordable — and arguably cooler — alternatives to these well-trodden, budget-busting destinations. Below, we listed the most expensive spots in the…

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• Flying

10 Places That Are Worth a Long Layover

By Kyle Valenta

Layovers are a widely dreaded part of the travel experience, but they don’t have to be. In fact, if you talk to any intrepid traveler, they’ll likely tell you that one of the best ways to soften the blow of a layover is to turn it into a mini trip of its own. A long…

Top 7 Places to Visit in Taiwan

By Kevin Brouillard

Taiwan is often overshadowed by other East Asian destinations, like South Korea and Japan, but the Ilha Formosa (or beautiful island, a name given by Portuguese sailors when they first spotted the destination) delivers stunning nature, dynamic cities, and delicious street food that will make you wonder why it’s still flying under the radar. The…

• Travel Tips

The 10 Fastest Growing Travel Destinations You Should Visit ASAP

By Lara Grant

London, Paris, and New York are often at the top of the most-visited destinations list, but the amount of visitors they’re seeing each year isn’t necessarily growing much. To see which cities are actually the fastest growing travel destinations, Mastercard published their Global Destination Cities Index, which looked at the compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…

• LGBT

5 Lesser-Known LGBTQ-Friendly Destinations Around the World

By Kevin Brouillard

Courtesy of Ted Eytan/Flickr In 2015, the United States joined a group of 21 other countries in legalizing same-sex marriage. These countries are mainly Eurocentric with the exceptions of South Africa, Argentina, and Brazil. Since achieving this victory, some other countries have followed suit or made meaningful steps towards legislation. Cities like Berlin and Amsterdam…

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• Travel Inspiration

9 Reasons You Should Visit Taiwan on Your Next Trip

By Kevin Brouillard

Taipei, Taiwan. Courtesy of David Hsieh/Flickr Upon arrival, Portuguese sailors dubbed this lush island “Ihla Formosa,” which means beautiful island, though today, you know it as Taiwan. This tectonic hot spot lies off the southeast coast of China and directly north of the Philippines’ island of Luzon. The geography of this (relatively) small island includes…

9 Vertigo-Inducing Hotels in Asia

By Sarah Amandolare

A hotel room with a scenic view is one thing — but the simultaneously terrifying and electrifying feeling that comes with seeing a city from high above is reason enough for some travelers to make the trip. While some properties focus on designing rooms with jaw-dropping vistas, others extend the viewing opportunities to rooftop amenities…

• Museums

The 10 Most Popular Museums in the World

By Neil Gladstone

Showing a diehard art aficionado a list of the most popular museums in the world may spark a long, heated debate. Many museums entice visitors because they’ve gained a favorable reputation among other tourists. Some, like the Tate Modern, come with a great view and cool design. Plenty are countries’ national galleries. And while some…

• What's New

This Week’s 7 Hottest Hotels

By Jane Reynolds

Oyster.com is constantly expanding. Every day, we add tons of fresh content — from new travel stories to expert hotel reviews, complete with hundreds of photos. And these aren’t marketing photos; our hotel investigators visit every property in person, thereby giving you an honest view of what the hotel really looks like. So when we…

• OMGorgeous

6 Asian Hotels with Spectacular City Views

By Margot Bigg

Planning a trip to East Asia and want to be charmed by city lights, right from the comfort of your own bed (or bathtub)? We’ve got you covered. From Tokyo to Taipei, here’s where to go for some of Asia’s best hotel room views.

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