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It is one of the country’s most enduring battles: East Coast vs. West Coast. When it comes to travel, each destination has its definite perks, and absolute disadvantages. New York City, reppin’ the East Coast, natch, is a cultural melting pot and is home to world-famous Broadway musicals. But it is also loud, cramped, and…
Trust us, we here at Oyster 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’re on a vacay, it feels like nothing can get ya down. But some hotel websites go a little too…
Hotels are notorious for placing ridiculous price hikes on minibar offerings. That bag of chips that looks so good after a long plane ride becomes a lot less appealing when it comes with a $9 price tag. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From sex toy collections to custom chocolates, hotel minibars are…
Hotels and drugs have often gone hand in hand over the years. Whether it’s a drug-crazed freakout à la Charlie Sheen, a tragic celebrity overdose, or a massive drug bust, plenty of drug-related events have taken place under the roofs of some of the country’s finest hotels. In light of the NYPD’s $5 million coke…
The Penthouse at the Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Eva Longoria was recently spotted at Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa with an unidentified new beau, with whom she reportedly canoodled by the pool. 2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Ritz-Carlton Washington’s $100,000 Access Package for Inauguration 2013…
Business trips sometimes offer welcome changes of scenery — but long days chock-full of meetings, luncheons (where a permanent smile is required), and early-morning (or late-night!) workouts squeezed in at the hotel gym can make them downright exhausting. But if you’re lucky enough to be sent to a good destination, all the downsides can be…
Named after a nearby natural beauty, what gorgeous capital city is this?
This turkey wasn’t as lucky as those pardoned by the President — but it sure looks tasty! Photo Credit: istockphoto.com
As the Hotel-Tell All, Oyster is very well-traveled when it comes to hotels. We’ve seen it all — the good, the bad, and the ugly. So around this time last year, we came up with a list of 11 things we hate about hotels. And trust us, we really hate them (don’t even get us…
The Pool at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in West L.A.