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Wild forest fire in Yosemite National Park, California, United States of America. Taken in Autumn season of 2018.

Wild forest fire in Yosemite National Park, California, United States of America. Taken in Autumn season of 2018. / edb3_16 | Adobe Stock

Yosemite National Park Safety Tips

Carol McPherson and Caroline Morse Teel contributed to this story. Rest assured that the average traveler won’t encounter a dangerous wildfire while exploring the Yosemite National Park. However, the more you know about wildfire safety and prevention, the more you can enjoy your Yosemite experience. Here is everything you need to know about wildfires in…

Beach at the Grace Bay Club

The 11 Safest Travel Destinations in the Caribbean Right Now

One of the most common questions we hear at Oyster.com is: “Is the Caribbean safe?” The answer is yes — but it depends where you’re going. By and large, travelers are unlikely to experience any major incidents on their Caribbean vacation no matter where they go. However, murder and violent crime rates are higher on…

What Will Keep You Healthy and What Won't While Traveling

With news of COVID-19 dominating headlines around the world, the discussion about how travelers can stay healthy — and keep others healthy — has never been so important. Of course, COVID-19 isn’t the only illness that’s a threat to travelers, whether they’re in the air or on the ground. But with so many competing health…

Cancun vs. Cozumel: Which Mexican Destination is Right for You?

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is gifted with some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean, making it a popular vacation playground for all types of travelers. Two of the region’s mainstays, Cancun and Cozumel, are known for their affordable all-inclusive resorts, stunning coastlines, and fun-loving vacation atmospheres. Though similar, there are some key differences (Cozumel is…

Aerial Photography of Jumeirah Vittaveli

Aerial Photography of Jumeirah Vittaveli/Oyster

Everything You Need to Know About the Maldives: Where to Stay, What to Do, When to Visit, and More

So Fresh at the Soneva Jani/Oyster The Maldives is truly a bucket-list destination. The gorgeous Indian Ocean archipelago is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation that’ll give you travel cred for life. But before you book your Maldives all-inclusive resort and decide to upgrade to an overwater bungalow, you might have some questions. Is Maldives dangerous? How expensive…

Beach at Six Senses Zighy Bay

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11 Reasons You Should Visit Oman Instead of Dubai and United Arab Emirates

Dubai and the United Arab Emirates are well-established destinations for travelers seeking splashy glamour and beachside luxury with a dash of sweeping desert landscapes. Meanwhile, neighboring Oman has been quietly surging on the tourism scene for its extraordinary natural beauty, rich cultural offerings, and more user-friendly towns and cities. While we aren’t suggesting that Dubai…

Aerial View of Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

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Everything You Need to Know About the Riviera Maya: Where to Stay, What to Do, When to Visit, and More

The Riviera Maya — a wildly popular stretch of coastline that runs from south of Cancun to Tulum — is one of Mexico’s hottest beach destinations. And we’re not just talking about the weather. Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the white sand beaches of Mexico’s southeastern coast for their sunkissed getaways.…