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It’s the middle of October and that means we’re elbow-deep in pumpkin-carving, costume planning, and spooky stories. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, it’s still fun to indulge in a little spooky storytelling this time of year. At Oyster, we love all things hotels — and we get a special thrill from (supposedly) haunted…
Ask any New Yorker and they’ll tell you that the city is expensive — thanks to sky-high rents, pricey restaurants, and $15 movie tickets — but there’s also a way to experience NYC on a budget. From tours of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Chelsea Craft Brewing Company, to stargazing with telescopes on the High…
When visiting New York City, there are practically limitless options when it comes to hotels. Many travelers are interested in one particular factor — the neighborhood. While there are location options for all types of visitors, those looking to stay near Central Park might want to check out these hotels, all of which have rooms…
They don’t call New York the city that never sleeps for nothing. It’s true; the always-bustling Big Apple doesn’t take a day off—not even in the winter, when shoe-soaking snow, rain, and sleet blanket the sidewalks and the thermostat shows off below-zero temps. Huddles of friends hide out in bars alongside fireplaces or cozy up…
When it comes to vacationing in New York City, everyone wants a bite out of the Big Apple’s luxury offerings. But if you don’t want to blow your travel budget on the hotel, don’t worry. For every desirable property with an intimidating price tag, there’s a hotel that’s cheaper and similar. After all, the city…
Call us cliché, but New York City is one of the most magical places to spend the holidays. There’s the Rockefeller Center ice skating rink and famed Christmas tree, pop-up holiday market in Union Square, trees that are dripping in twinkling lights, and of course, the spectacular Fifth Avenue holiday window displays. The catch? With…
Photo courtesy of Melissa Kravitz Among the many reasons to love New York City, the magnificent skyline is high up there. Skewered with grandiose buildings that are plotted in the center and perimeter of Manhattan, the view here is enough to take your breath away (and have you reaching for your phone to snap countless…
Palm trees, sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters…all requisites for an island, right? Well, sure — many an island has all of these features. But an island doesn’t have to have that typical tropical vibe to be classified as an island. All it needs is a location smack-dab in the middle on a body of water. So…
Perpetually packed with locals and tourists, New York City has something for everyone; travelers can see a musical on Broadway, take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, or see an up-and-coming band in Brooklyn. Sure, it’s expensive and crowded, and you’ll be paying high rates for a…
This post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. There’s really something spectacular about the sense of freedom you feel when getting behind the wheel. The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, the radio blasting your favorite tunes…if you think about it, exploring the open road is part of the American Dream. But as…
