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Gran Caribe Resort Cancun/Oyster The Riviera Maya is the kind of magical place that manages to pack tropical beaches, wild nightlife, ancient ruins, boozy pool parties, amazing snorkeling, dazzling cenotes, luxe retreats, and bohemian vibes into an area that’s not much larger than the state of Maine. The region is by no means a secret,…
Single travelers don’t often get enough love from hotels. Many seem to cater to couples and families with their vacation deals and packages. While this also happens in the Caribbean, there are a number of hotels there that offer vacations that cater specifically to singles. Some of these vacations are discounted packages, while others focus…
Europe is packed with historic cathedrals, first-class art museums, and breathtaking scenery, but some travelers place nightlife and party options at the top of their must-see list. From beachside boozing to nightclub dancing, there are some European cities that offer visitors the chance to party from dawn to dusk and dusk to dawn. Here are…
Exactly when and how the Full Moon Party phenomenon on Koh Phangan started is still a bit of a mystery. The gorgeous island, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is home to dense jungles, picturesque beaches, and a myriad of hippie-inspired backpacker hotels. About once a month, around 30,000 partiers converge on the crescent-shaped Haad…
Photo Courtesy of Hamza Butt/Sole Treadmill Traveling might be something you’ll eventually do with the love of your life (once you meet that person), but there’s something to be said about exploring the world while single. Apart from the distinct possibility of finding romance and meeting new friends on the road, solo travel allows for…
The bar at the Clevelander Hotel. There’s no shortage of places to dance the night away in in Miami — particularly when you get to the sandy stretches of South Beach, where hotel bars are less of a cliche and more of a pulsing, buzzing, worth-the-queue nightlife destination. Plus, staying there not only makes getting…
Southeast Asia has almost too much to love. It’s home to beautiful ancient temples, lush jungles, stunning beaches, amazing culinary traditions, and tons of cheap hotels. But as many tourists from around the world know, there’s another reason to splurge on a flight to this corner of the world: partying really, really hard. In fact,…
The bluest water, the whitest sand, the most scenic sunsets, and the lushest forests — it’s hard to limit the superlatives when it comes to talking about the Thai islands. The truth is that, for many, a trip to any of these tropical gems is a once-in-a-lifetime escape. And that means there’s a lot of…
Brian Watson via Flickr Fall is associated with lots of warm, cozy things — hot cider, wool sweaters, crackling fires — but the season is also known for one spooky, scary event: Halloween, the ultimate ghoulish festival. Christmas, Thanksgiving, er, Groundhog Day…sure, they’re all great; but nothing beats the fun of wild costumes, jack-o’-lanterns, apple…
Plaza Mayor in Madrid; image courtesy of Kyle Valenta. Urban rivalries are no new thing — just ask residents of New York City and Los Angeles in case you’re curious. Throughout our travels, we’ve learned that the desire to prove your city’s superiority isn’t strictly an American thing, either. While we at Oyster.com love both…