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10 Luxe Boutique Hotels in Lisbon

The capital city of Portugal, Lisbon is a modern, globalized area thanks to financial, cultural and tourism industries. But the city is also steeped in history — and many of its boutique hotels show it off. Check out our ten favorites below, and let us know which one YOU love the most in the comments…

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Los Angeles is a city all about mind-body balance. The SoCal hotspot has never been in short supply of spiritual- or health-conscious residents, so its no wonder the Sofitel Los Angeles combined the two for a total body (or, bohdi) experience. In the hotel’s zen-like fitness center, not only will you lose that Buddha belly,…

Monday Morning Ahhhh: Ladera Resort, St. Lucia

This week’s little slice of heaven comes courtesy of the twins Pitons — or at least with a killer view of ’em. Seen from the two-bedroom villa with plunge pool, the Pitons are St. Lucia’s most spectacular natural wonder — and the Ladera Resort boasts endless beauty shots of them. But this hotel also features…

It’s Yoga Month: Best Hotels to Omm

September is National Yoga Month — who knew?! Back in 2008, the Department of Health and Human Services decreed this be a month dedicated to sharing the health benefits of yoga and inspiring a healthy lifestyle. Throughout September, there will be nationwide yoga events that individuals of every skill level can participate in, culminating in…

Lucky Shops Portland–And Oyster Tells You Where to Stay

Rose City may best be known for its lush natural surroundings and eco-centric personality, but that doesn’t mean fashion-forward visitors should stow their credit cards for a rainy day (although, this is the Pacific Northwest we’re talking about, so I suppose you could do so). Along with our friends at Lucky Magazine, we’ve found all…

Oyster’s Totally Fashionable Guide to NYFW

When New York Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow, the city will be teeming with fashionistas from around the globe. Not that it isn’t already, of course, but even more models, designers, and socialites will be packing the streets, restaurants, and front-row seats of New York City. While designers show off their Spring 2013 collections, fashion-lovers…

Some of Berlin’s Coolest Hotels

Since the fall of the wall, post-Communist Berlin has become a thriving creative and cultural center, boasting an internationally renowned arts scene, first-rate shopping, legendary nightlife, and ultra-modern architecture. It is also a major business hub, attracting suits and ties from across the globe. But alongside these modern digs is historical Berlin: iconic sights like…

Five Affordable Destination Weddings Not on the Beach

When planning a destination wedding, the first locations that come to mind are likely postcard-perfect beaches in the Caribbean or some other exotic sandy setting. However, if you’re not quite ready to spend a fortune — or you don’t want to put that burden on your guests — there are tons of gorgeous, inexpensive (or…