Michelle Gross is a Beaufort, South Carolina-based multimedia travel journalist, photographer, and editor by way of New York City. You can follow her travels on Instagram @pinktravelproject or read her travel newsletter, The Beau Yorker, on Substack.
Caribbean Princess 3.5
A laid-back ship with a convivial, casual atmosphere, but less in the way of activities
For those looking for nonstop entertainment, more food and drink venues than you can count, and a wide variety of activities, the Caribbean Princess might not be the right choice. To be clear, it has solid offerings in all of those departments, but the atmosphere is decidedly at ease, and the crowd here typically skews older. On the other hand, this is a great ship for those who will enjoy lounging by the ...
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7 Spots Christopher Columbus Traveled to That You Should Too
Intrepid explorer, nautical navigator, and prolific colonizer -- Christopher Columbus was a man of many talents. In his tenure, Columbus, along with his three ships Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, crossed the Atlantic four times in search of treasure in the New World. And while his conquests earned him wealth,...
Award-Winning Portland Hotels | Oyster.com Hotel Reviews
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Award-Winning Riviera Maya Hotels | Oyster.com Hotel Reviews
Sep 13, 2016 by Michelle Gross. It may not be Mother's Day, but let's be honest, you never need an excuse to take a trip with… 6 Things You Should Do Naked ......
7 Times It's Worth Using a Travel Agent
In an age when booking a vacation online can be done in the same amount of time it takes to order a used copy of "The Girl on the Train," you would be right in assuming that using a travel agent is a thing of the past. Many sites, like...
7 Amazing Mother-Daughter Trips to Take This Year
It may not be Mother's Day, but let’s be honest, you never need an excuse to take a trip with your mom. After all, what better way to celebrate your bond and sneak in some quality time with the leading lady of your life? To help, we rounded up seven...
Fall Hotels | Oyster.com Hotel Reviews and Photos
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Award-Winning Sonoma County Hotels | Oyster.com
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An Art and Design Lover's Guide to Mexico City
Mexico City is having a major moment right now. In addition to its delicious street food, a surplus of amazing new restaurants, and ultra-luxe hotels, Mexico's capital city of more than 20 million inhabitants boasts a rapidly expanding art and design scene that has quickly transformed it into something of...
9 Things to Know Before Going to Mexico City
With more than 22 million inhabitants, Mexico City is the fifth-largest city in the world. And in recent years, the bustling urban metropolis has earned a reputation for its buzzing art scene, beautiful colonial architecture, and delicious cuisine. But there's plenty about Mexico's capital city you might not know. For...