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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…
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,…
Whether you’re a Florida resident or traveling south to escape the cooler December temperatures, Miami’s party vibe makes for a perfect spot to spend New Year’s Eve. Some of the hottest parties for ringing in 2015 will be happening at hotels across “The Magic City,” from sexy South Beach to quieter Miami Beach. These bashes…
Looking for a club to party at this weekend? (Let’s be honest, you’ll probably need to blow off some steam after all the family bonding.) Well, some of the best, most star-studded spots ever are in swanky hotels around the globe — so you can even book a room if you really need some space!…
As the winter steadily approaches, we can’t think of anything better than escaping to the warm Florida sunshine. Assuming that a few others might share our thoughts, we decided to feature another hotel face-off, this time in Miami Beach, where we compare two popular hotels and pit them against each other in multiple categories to…
Image courtesy of Thompson Hotels Joining luxe spots like Gild Hall, Thompson Toronto, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the Thompson Miami Beach opened this past weekend as Thompson Hotels’ first outpost in the Southeast. And true to the brand, it’s decidedly hip. It’s location on Collins Avenue certainly doesn’t hurt, but the hotel goes well…
