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Missed the Solar Eclipse? Here’s Where You Can See the Next Six

Solar Eclipse 2017 in Wyoming; Bernd Thaller/Flickr Many folks were left in awe as a total solar eclipse swept across the United States on Monday, August 21. Everyone within the mainland U.S. was provided with at least a partial eclipse, while those in cities like Salem, Oregon, Gallatin, Tennessee, and Charleston, South Carolina had the…

The World’s Best Destinations for Sailing

Whether for recreation or for sport, sailing is one of the great joys of traveling. If these two activities also happen to fall at the top of your favorite hobbies, it makes perfect sense to combine them. After all, there are important (and enticing) elements that sailing and traveling share, such as movement, exploration, gorgeous…

The Best Beaches in Europe

Beach at the Blue & Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort/Oyster While you don’t necessarily need the sun to enjoy a beautiful beach, warm weather is a big part of the appeal of relaxing by the water. Europe has a range of climates, but summer in much of the continent is over before you know it, which…

8 Places With the Bluest, Clearest Water in the World

Coco Bodu Hithi/Oyster Whether you’re a scuba diver, snorkeler, swimmer, or toe-dipper, it’s tough to turn away from mesmerizingly clear, blue water. While the Caribbean is a reliable place for great beaches with excellent underwater visibility, we wondered where else we could find such pristine water around the world. Below are eight of the most…

6 Awesome Surf Spots in Australia

Surfers Paradise on Australia’s famous Gold Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the continent. The “Paradise” part of the beach town’s name is pretty on the mark (there are almost two miles of golden sand and loads of places to eat, drink, and shop against the glittering Pacific Ocean), but “Surfers…


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7 Gorgeous Beach Destinations That Can Be Hazardous to Your Health

Beachgoers beware: The ocean may be pretty, but toxic. We here at Oyster.com love travel, but we aren’t blind to some of the more troubling issues confronting today’s globetrotters. This means everything from taking into account how badly climate change is already destroying major bucket-list destinations to considering which tourist attractions may be truly unethical.…

The 5 Most Popular Cities to Visit in 2017

These days, it seems like more and more people are traveling the world (in fact, a recent survey by travel agency eDreams determined that millennials are five times more well-traveled than Baby Boomers). So, where are today’s travelers heading? Market research firm Ipsos determined the most popular cities in the world in 2017, based on…

10 Hotels With Amazing City Skyline Views

Whether you want to find a bit of romance or simply to be humbled by the genius of humanity, a skyline can be an awe-inducing thing of beauty. With that in mind we’ve collected 10 of the top hotels around the world that offer stunning views of skylines new and old. You’ll find everything from…

5 of the World’s Most Crowded Beach Destinations—and Where to Go Instead

China’s jam-packed Dalian beaches are extreme examples of the world’s most crowded beaches. On peak days, these sandy stretches are so full of umbrellas, towels, and sun-seeking vacationers that the sand below appears nonexistent. But though they’re among the worst offenders for crowdedness, they’re hardly alone; there are numerous popular beaches around the globe that…

20 Amazing Summer Vacation Ideas for Your Best Getaway Ever

It’s finally summer, and vacation is calling. With so many wonderful options in this big, beautiful world of ours, vacation planning can get a bit overwhelming. To help you decide where to go, we put together a list of 20 of the world’s most amazing summer getaways. Some are known as major summer destinations, while…


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