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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner (consider this your helpful reminder), we thought it’d be nice to share some of our favorite spots for romance. Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat along the California coast, or a chic and sexy stay in the Big Easy, we’ve picked out the perfect hotels for couples…
The Rat Pack; Photo Credit: Don Graham A new year always gets us a little nostalgic for the past, and today we’re fondly reflecting on the original Rat Pack. A bit random? Perhaps. But this crew — led by Humphrey Bogart, formed by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean…
We suggest heating things up this winter with a visit to a sexy, sandy, and secluded (say that five times fast) adults-only hotel. Whether you need a spot for the long Valentine’s Day, er, we mean Presidents’ Day, weekend, or a remote locale for a romantic rendezvous this spring, one of these eight is sure…
With much of the United States in the throes of cold temperatures and icy snow, a weekend at a water park is just what the doctor ordered for families that have been cooped up since Christmas. We scoured the country for hotels that have on-site water parks that are fun for both little splashers and…
Credit: Eric Fischer Okay, so we know what it’s like to want to “keep up with the Joneses” and sometimes that can mean being able to fill your Instagram feed with glamorous shots from exotic locales like St. Barts, the Amalfi Coast, and Dubai. (And, by the way, our insta account does have amazing shots…
At Oyster, we’re known for our honest, undoctored hotel photography, and in our Photo Fakeout series we’ve shown just how different from reality some marketing images can be. But we’ve also encountered plenty of hotels that were truly as beautiful as advertised. These photos we took at various hotels we’ve visited are so jaw-dropping you…
Photo by: Christine Zenzino It’s that time of year again, when we look back at 2014 and assess what we’d like to leave in the past — and what we want to focus on in the future. It’s certainly true that making New Year’s resolutions is easier than keeping them, so we here at Oyster…
Once exclusive to hippies, yoga has become an increasingly popular mainstream activity, so more hotels are stepping up to the (yoga) mat and offering Ohm-style amenities for yoginis on-the-go. And while we love a good, simple stretch, we still require a little something more than a bottle of water and place to roll out our…
If you’re one of the many shoppers out there struggling with gift buying this holiday season, don’t fret. Whether you’re a road warrior with no time to shop or just looking for a ‘lil inspiration, we’ve found a surprising source for great gift ideas: hotels. From gourmet goodies to decadent bath products to home decor,…
With the amount of snow that has hit the east coast within the past few weeks, there’s no denying we’re already in the thick of the holiday season. And with Christmas just around the corner, we couldn’t help thinking of all our favorite places to spend it. From the snow covered hills of Norway to…
