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New Heights: Luxury Hotel Brand Four Seasons is Making for the Skies

As hotel experts, we here at Oyster keep our pulse on all the latest (and greatest) hotel-related news. When the first-ever Nobu Hotel opened in Vegas last year? We were there. When Kim Kardashian’s second marriage crumbled within the walls of the Gansevoort Park Avenue? We cried — tears of joy, laughter, or despair? We’ll…

Europe’s Hidden Gem Hotels: 10 Charming Boutiques NEW On Oyster

Europe is home to plenty of gorgeous grande dames; large, stately hotels that are both iconic and sometimes imposing, with high-ceilinged entryways, sweeping staircases, tons of rooms, and large, bustling restaurants that attract tourists and locals, as well as hotel guests. Spots like these are certainly worth a visit, but there’s something to be said…

11 Gorgeous Views…from 11 Gorgeous Hotel Spas

Even during adventurous getaways, we love a chance for some R&R so we almost always book a spa service to treat ourselves. While we could probably enjoy a massage or facial just about anywhere, there’s something to be said for a hotel spa that is truly luxurious and jaw-dropping. Some of the most gorgeous we’ve…

2014’s Hottest Las Vegas Pool Parties

Sin City sets the standard for raucous debauchery twelve months a year. But once spring hits, Vegas’s scene gets even hotter with sizzling poolside parties. Some of our favorite “waterfront” hotspots are opening this coming weekend with over-the-top parties, and others have been in full swing for months now. So if you’re ready to dive…

Miami’s Hottest Hotels

Miami’s temperatures may be rising, but this city’s hot reputation is thanks to its muy caliente scene more so than its sunny weather. From the beaches to the bars, from the restaurants to the clubs, Miami is home to a slew of hot spots – and many of the most desirable party destinations are in…

Best Restaurants for Easter Brunch in NYC

Easter is only 11 days away, and while we look forward to beautiful services, parades of hats, and (hopefully) sunny weather, what we really crave is the requisite button-busting Easter brunch. Whether you’ve given up sweets, savory delicacies, and lavish meals out for Lent or not, a delicious Easter brunch is the perfect way to…

Charming Venetian Boutiques RIGHT on the Grand Canal

Generally our thoughts are consumed by the mantra “location, location, location” when we’re booking a hotel. After all — especially when traveling abroad — it makes sense that visitors would want to capitalize on their time by staying in a centrally-located hotel, within easy reach of the destination’s many sights, shops, and restaurants. But there’s…

Historic Palazzos: Venice’s Most Storied Mansions

One of the richest cities in the world (as far as history goes), Venice is home to hundreds of beautiful historic palazzos — and luckily for visitors, not only have the majority of them been lovingly — and painstakingly — restored, but many have been converted into gorgeous luxury hotels. Here are a handful of…

WHAT’S NEW: Tons of Hotels in Venice

We just got back from an amazinggg trip to Venice. Of course we had been before, but this time felt particularly special as we ambled along the canals and stepped into the little shops and markets we love. And another thing that set this trip apart from all others is that we visited tons of…

The World’s Most Terrifying Bungee Jumps

Calling all adrenaline junkies! Our hearts are in the bottoms of our stomaches just thinking about bungee jumping, but we know some of you seek out breathtaking, heart-stopping, pulse-quickening adventures on the reg. Well, if that’s what you crave, bungee jumping is just the ticket! And if you’re already game to try something terrifying, you…