Articles Mentioning Costa Rica Hotels

6 of the Best Adults-Only Hotels on the Beach in Costa Rica

Escaping to a tropical beach destination with your loved one is innately romantic. Make that destination Costa Rica, a Central American country bursting with lush rainforests, hot springs, and teeming wildlife, and your romance reset is all but guaranteed. And while Costa Rica’s laid-back cool factor is well known, you could always go a step…

Where to Go Instead of the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic offers a combination of outdoor adventure, relaxing beaches, and historical attractions that’s tough to match. For starters, the nation is home to the Caribbean’s highest mountain, Pico Duarte, as well as tropical rainforest, in Punta Cana. And then there’s the fascinating capital city, Santo Domingo, where the Colonial Zone is a designated…

12 Adorable Bungalows in the Caribbean

Yes, there are many, many Caribbean resorts for those who love their in-room liquor dispensers, swim-up bars, and swim-out pool access. But for travelers looking for Caribbean accommodations on the opposite end of the spectrum — pretty, private bungalows with gobs of local charm — these quaint resorts are quiet oases with mellow, non-mega-resort atmospheres.

The Best Places to Go Zip-Lining in the World

John Y. Can/Flickr While zip lines are often associated with military boot camps, the aerial runways are typically used by thrill-seeking vacationers these days. Folks choose to soar above trees and fly over beaches to feel like a superhero for a few minutes. And while the jolt of adrenalin may not be enough to plan…

The 8 Best Vacation Destinations for Large Groups

Family reunions, bachelor parties, and college gal pal getaways are certainly fun, but finding a destination that offers enough to keep all travelers happy (and isn’t too remote), plus accommodations that are geared toward groups can be tricky. Fear not, though, we’ve rounded up the eight best vacation destinations for large groups so you can…


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Where to Go Instead of Mexico: 7 Alternative Vacation Ideas

Mexico is an amazing and convenient vacation destination for tourists from the United States, with a plethora of different activities and regions to cater to anyone’s travel wish list. However, for many, it’s become a “been there, done that” trip. If you’re looking to branch out, there are plenty of other vacation spots with a…

The Most Popular Travel Destinations for Christmas

Central Park, New York City/Oyster Now that Thanksgiving is over, we’re already thinking about Christmas. But that’s for a good reason. When it comes to booking hotels for the holidays, the sooner the better. And this is particularly true for the most popular destinations of the season. Looking at data based on where Oyster.com users…

The 6 Best Seaside Towns to Visit During Fall

Fall might not seem like prime beach-going time, but there’s more to the sea than just sunbathing. Seaside towns around the world are at their best during the season, when summer’s crowds have subsided, the weather is usually mild, and activities (marathons! whales! surfing!) are abundant. Check out our list below and plan your fall…

10 Awesome Trips to Take With Your Friends

Did the summer slip away before you had a chance to get away with your pals? You don’t need to wait another year to make it happen. If deciding where to go and what to do has been the sticking point, we’ve got that problem solved. The best way to make memories and strengthen your…

6 Destinations Actually Doing Something to Combat Climate Change

Thomas Rousing/Flickr Climate change is one of the most pressing issues on many countries’ political agendas, especially as we’re beginning to learn we might have less time than we thought before its effects worsen significantly. Despite the U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, all isn’t lost: Many destinations around the world are quickly…


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