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If you see hostels as falling somewhere between dorm rooms and jail cells in terms of their chicness and comfort, these properties will elevate your opinion. Gone are the musty lounges with beanbag chairs; the rusty lockers of questionable security; the plain rooms with flimsy mass-produced furniture. In their place, you’ll find urban artwork, design-conscious…
The US Open kicks off on Monday, meaning it’s the first weekend of the summer that New Yorkers actually want to stay in the city (versus heading to the Hamptons to seek refuge from Manhattan’s tourists and insufferable heat). Whether you’re a local looking to booze before hitting up Arthur Ashe, or you’re in town…
Okay, don’t hate us for bringing this up but…summer is almost over. The official final day of the season isn’t till September 22, but most largely associate the end of summer Fridays, summer beach days, summer lazy days — you name it — with that dreaded Tuesday following Labor Day. But we’re all about finding…
The beauty of reading a good book is that it transports you to a whole different world — without ever costing you a penny. Whether James Joyce guides you through Dublin or Hemingway fixes you a drink from his home in Key West, literature opens pathways to other dimensions that never require a passport. But…
Calling all art lovers! It feels like there are new art fairs popping up all over the world, all the time — and as art lovers ourselves, we think it’s great! With so many options out there, though, it’s hard to know which ones to splurge on and which to pass up. So here are…
Wally Gobetz via Flickr Generally, just the mention of the word “airport” causes people to shudder; long layovers, bad food, and disgruntled workers can make for a less-than-enjoyable scene. But, as we pointed out several months ago, some airports have been working on improving their reputations and JFK is one of those at the forefront…
Instagram Post from @directfur, Matilda’s Personal Account Unless you’ve attended one of the hotel’s fashion shows in the past, you’ve never seen a runway like the one they put on every year at the Algonquin Hotel in NYC. That’s because the models on this catwalk are, well, cats. Opened in 1902, the upscale hotel has…
Here at Oyster, we love finding the best hotels for all types of travelers because we know that different people look for different things when booking. Some want a place where kids can run free while others want one that’s kids-free. Some focus on budget while others spend big bucks on an extravagant stay. Some…
Contrary to popular belief, New Yorkers don’t hate all tourists — at least not as much as they hate some of things that tourists do… (We can be nice at times, we promise!) After all, we love showing off our city and when people appreciate the city, and we totally understand why millions of people visit…
Runwell Bikes at The High Line Hotel The High Line Hotel in New York’s artistic and picturesque Chelsea neighborhood is one of the best boutiques in the area, just a few blocks from the High Line, new Whitney Museum, and Hudson River Parkway. Guests have always had access to free vintage bikes, perfect for exploring…
