The 17 Happiest Hotel People EVER

Why are people in hotel marketing photos always smiling? (via: www.oyster.com)

Trust us, we here at Oyster.com get it more than most people, going on vacation is freakin awesome. Vacations are all about fun, relaxation, and the what happens here stays here vibe, and when you are on a vacay, it feels like nothing can get ya down. But some hotel websites go a little too far and market their properties by showing guests in absolutely euphoric (and unrealistic) states. To the point where we are pretty sure that that kind of happy can only be reached if you have been dabbling in some recreational, er, fun. And depending on the destination, maybe you have been. But still, when we are deciding where to stay for our winter getaway, we usually dont base it on how happy the guests on the website seem to be. Nonetheless, those photos can be pretty entertaining so we rounded up some of our favorites. Check em out!

1. Happiest Feet on Earth

Photo from the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta website

“We’re on vacation, it’s 6:30 A.M., and the kids are up and full of energy — fabulous! Sleep is overrated.” (Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta)

2. We LOVE Sitting on a Boat in the Sand

Photo from the Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay wesbite

“Oh, you have to pay extra to take the hobie cat out? Let’s just stay onshore then, hun — sitting on it is just as fun!” (Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay, Jamaica)

3. At Least They Can Laugh about It

Photo from the Cardiff Hotel and Spa websit

“Wait, so we’re totally lost in the woods?! That’s hilarious!” (Cardiff Hotel and Spa, Jamaica)

4. Gettin’ the Party Started

Photo from the Temptation Resort Spa Cancun website

“If this is wrong, I don’t wanna be right!” (Temptation Resort Spa Cancun)

5. When Sushi Seems, Well, Fishy

Photo from the New York New York Hotel & Casino website

“Sushi at a dated Las Vegas hotel? I’m in!” ( New York New York Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas)

6. The Secret to a Happy Marriage

Photo from the Hotel Riu Cancun website

“No, you’re the funniest person in Cancun!” (Hotel Riu Cancun)

7. The One Percent Visits the D.R.

Photo from the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe website

“Being a member of the Premium Club is just the tops! Isn’t it, dear?” (Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe, Dominican Republic)

8. Big Bird Crashes Breakfast

Photo from the Beaches Negril Resort & Spa website

“Don’t be silly, Big Bird. You’re not interrupting our romantic breakfast at all!” (Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Jamaica)

9. Thats a Deep Dish

Photo from the Hotel Palomar Chicago website

“THATS what Chicago pizza looks like?!” (Hotel Palomar Chicago)

10. Illegal Cruisin

Photo from the Hotel Wailea website

“I hate to ruin the moment, but y’all know I can’t legally start driving until you buckle up, right?” (Hotel Wailea, Hawaii)

11. And Some More Illegal Cruisin

Photo from The Ridge Luxury Villas at Playa Grande

“You’re right! Fishing is so much more fun when the boat is stolen!” (The Ridge Luxury Villas at Playa Grande, Los Cabos)

12. The Things We Do for a Perfect Christmas Card Photo

Photo from the Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay website

“I know it feels funny being in a bathing suit in front of a green screen, honey, but the picture is going to be fabulous.” (Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay, Jamaica)

13. Smiling through the Pain

Photo from the New York New York Hotel & Casino website

“I took out a second mortgage to bet on this one, babe, but no pressure!” (New York New York Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas)

14. What Is More Fun Than Fishing?!

Photo from Fowl Cay Resort website

“I’ve never been so excited for my hands to smell like fish!” (Fowl Cay Resort, Bahamas)

15. Shady Lady

Photo from Hotel Riu Cancun website

“That woman in the black dress isn’t smiling big enough. Something’s not right…” (Hotel Riu Cancun)

16. Gazing into the Distance...at Nothing

Photo from Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe website

“What are we supposed to be looking at?” “I have no idea — just keep smiling.” (Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe)

17. Make Em Laugh

Photo from Hotel Palomar Website

“Uh, did I just say something really funny?” (Hotel Palomar Chicago)