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Brian Shamblen via Flickr Lake Tahoe is a wonderful getaway in both summer and winter. With the snow, you get the slopes; with the sun, you get, well, sun and all the fun outdoor activities that go along with it. But as with many beloved destinations, there are two sides to it. And in the…
Now that the wind has picked up that autumnal (burgeoning on wintry) chill, and the days have gotten shorter, cozy cabins – nestled among the country’s most gorgeous mountains and alongside picturesque lakes – have begun to beckon. Instead of the airy beachfront huts and jungle-surrounded tree houses we sought out this summer (long gone…
The proposal may have come as a surprise, but what shouldn’t at this point is just how much that resulting wedding is going to cost you. Because whether you’ve said “I do” once before, stood at the altar as a member of a wedding party, or simply attended a destination wedding, you know just how…
Summer is the time to get outdoors and get active, and most dads are more than willing to pack up for some hiking, fishing, or whitewater rafting. Since Father’s Day is coming up, that got us thinking: Which are the best destinations for outdoorsy summer travel, coupled with a dose of father-child bonding? We took…
When summer comes, travelers look to beaches and lakeside retreats are often overlooked for their larger, sandier (and more crowded) oceanfront counterparts. We here at Oyster love the surf and sand just as much as the next sun worshipper, but we’d caution against forgetting about the picturesque lakes that dot the U.S. Not only do…
There are a lot of perks to a quick weekend elopement — no stressful planning, no weird cousins in attendance, no massive checks to hand over… So we rounded up six diverse destinations that make it easy for couples to combine their private “I dos” with a romantic weekend hotel stay. All you have to…
To officially hold the title of being a “motor lodge,” a hotel must have exterior hallways and rooms adjacent to a parking lot. This set-up is super convenient for road trippers looking for easy parking and minimal fuss after a long day on the road. And while motor lodges are almost always affordable, they’re not…
The 2015 Academy Awards are in just two weeks — and we can’t wait!! As is the case every year, of course, this year’s Oscar-nominated films are on a whole other level. And (as is the case every year) we’re inspired by the films — not just by their messages or the truly terrific acting,…
We all love a little kitsch, and ski resorts in particular are known for them; throughout our travels, we’ve seen more antler chandeliers and bearskin rugs than we know what to do with. And while that can be great for a fun ski getaway with friends, sometimes you’re looking for something a little more refined:…
Now that it’s peak ski season in wintry locales, we’re busy deciding on which destination we’ll choose for hitting the slopes. But a day spent skiing, snowboarding, and sledding can be exhausting, so picking a hotel that offers more than just a ski-friendly location is a must — for us, at least! Some ski resorts…