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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…
Beaches and partying go together like, well, a hot summer day and a cold beer. It’s no wonder, then, that many of the gorgeous beach towns around the world are also hot spots for dancing and drinking the night (and day) away. Whether traveling for spring break, a bachelorette party, or just to enjoy a…
Colleges and universities can be found all over the globe, in both massive cities and tiny locations that barely constitute a speck on the map. Some people went to schools in cities like New York or Chicago — places that have wonderful colleges and universities amid the urban sprawl, but can’t quite be categorized as…
What’s better than a boat cruise that offers the chance to see your own city (or a brand-new one) from a different perspective? A boat cruise that offers the chance to see a city from a new perspective while enjoying a cocktail (or five). There’s just something exciting about hearing the sound of a boat…
Although they’re ignored for the better part of the year, outdoor pools in NYC (most of which are found at the city’s trendiest hotels) become a hot commodity once again once it’s, well, hot. Visitors seek a cool dip mid-sightseeing, and locals hope to slip their way onto the pool deck for a multitude of…
Las Vegas is wild year-round, but add in it’s epic pool parties — that generally rage from early March till Labor Day — and right about now just may be the most raucous time in the most raucous city in the world. Booze, bikinis, EDM…it’s a trifecta of debauchery during pool party season, and we…
Start stocking up on Guinness and finding green articles of clothing because tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day marking the death of the patron saint of Ireland, has turned into an international celebration of all things Irish. Whether having ancestors from Ireland or not, people get in the spirit…
Bachelor parties, celebrity performances, and 24-hour casinos all bring millions of visitors to Vegas each year. And yes, Sin City may be known for raging clubs and shotgun weddings, but the affordable rates, excellent food scene, and consistent presence of high-profile performers like Elton John make it a solid getaway destination despite the reputation —…
Exhibit from Art Basel 2014; Ines Hegedus-Garcia via Flickr One of Miami’s most beloved see-and-be-seen fetes, Art Basel kicks off just four weeks from today. And while the temperatures across the country may be unseasonably warm right now, trust us when we tell you that come December 3, you’ll want to be in South Beach.…
While many Americans are celebrating the return of the NFL this week, others have been more excited by September’s bringing college football back. Hordes of students, alumni, and general football fans are busy spending their weekend tailgating, sporting school colors, and chanting fight songs for their favorite teams. Many locales across the United States are…