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If you've never been to Playa del Carmen , you might not realize that the Mexican destination's public beaches are totally unequipped and kinda, well, blah. And if you're new to Los Cabos, on the Baja Peninsula, then perhaps you don't know that very few of the region's beaches are actually swimmable ( blame strong currents and rough waves). Luckily, Oyster's reporters have tested the waters at more than 400 beachfront hotels throughout Mexico, so we're ready to tell you which ones are the best of the best. Take a look at the top beach hotels in the Yucatan (on the Gulf of Mexico), Riviera Maya (on the Caribbean Sea), and Riviera Nayarit and Baja California Sur (both on the Pacific Coast).  Get Prices This stunning, all- suite luxury property in Puerto Morelos has 103 incredibly spacious rooms with huge balconies or patios. Though many have full kitchens, there is only one on- site restaurant , El Faro, which serves international and Mexican cuisine f...

Helping children through Junior Achievement Alternative Spring Break ASB" /> This spring break, 12 BU students traveled to the Bronx, N.Y., to work with Junior Achievement , the world’s largest nonprofit established to educate children in grades K-12 about the importance of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. Photo courtesy of Claire Sutton (COM’14) Nearly 400 students volunteered in this year’s BU Community Service Center Alternative Spring Breaks program. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, ASB paired students with 37 organizations around the country involved in environmental, affordable housing and homelessness, children’s services, and animal welfare efforts. All week long, we are bringing you first-person accounts of some of those trips. When I was in high school, my image of college spring breaks was of students wasting away in a place similar to Margaritaville (nothing against Jimmy Buffett). I never imagined college students would choose to ...

Sevierville, Tennessee, known for their slogan “ Where Smoky Mountain Fun Begins ,” is nestled near the base of the Smoky Mountains , beside Pigeon Forge and only a few miles from Gatlinburg. Originally known as “The Forks of the River”  due to its location between the Little Pigeon River and the French Broad River , Sevierville was renamed in 1794 and declared the county seat of Sevier County.  Today, Sevierville is a bustling town filled with family friendly activities . Located ten miles from The Great Smoky Mountains National Park , it’s a great place for a family vacation , romantic weekend, or Girlfriend Getaway. Planning a trip to Sevierville? Use this Travel Guide to Sevierville, Tennessee to find activities for everyone. If you are planning a trip to the area, your first stop should be the Sevierville  Visitors Center , located at 110 Gary Wade Boulevard . You’ll be greeted by Woody the Bear, affectionally known for being one of their hardest workers.  You can pick up broc...

The website may be known as a way to find holiday accommodation without spending a fortune, but Airbnb is fast becoming a hive of unusual spaces to rent. If you are bored with standard run-of-the-mill rooms and caravans, the travel website could be the answer to your quirky needs. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy some of the remarkable and interesting places to stay across our beautiful region . You can kip in a trendy yurt, unleash your inner child in a treehouse and even pretend to be lord/lady of the manor. If you're looking for a holiday spot with a difference, here are some of the most unusual spaces available to book on Airbnb in North Wales right now. A Treehouse (Image: Air bnb) Gaerwen, Anglesey Who didn’t dream of having their own treehouse as a child? Now you can stay in one, with all the conveniences of a modern home. Set in the grounds of an old rectory, the Tree House is built on stilts around an old tree - built for the youngsters it has since been conver...