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We just got a little schooling from the world’s hottest bartenders and our heads are spinning (and not just from the booze). It’s clear these mixologists know how to shake and rattle, and at times it was hard to keep up! But nevertheless, we couldn’t wait for them to reveal their secrets — so we…
If you’ve ever struggled choosing between two great hotels, we feel ya — we’ve been there! In order to end all indecisiveness, we’ve developed our new hotel face-off series, where we compare similar hotels in similar locations, but ultimately give you our “Oyster Pick” — the true winner. Think of it as your well-traveled best…
If you’ve ever been, you know that seeing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is an entirely different experience than watching it on TV. A palpable energy pulses through the air and the massive balloons and intricate floats are even more incredible in person. The only problem…who really wants to stand outside for…
We’re taught as children not to judge a book by its cover, but does that principle apply to hotels? After all, when it comes to a spot that you’ve likely spent a good amount of money on, the first impression can make a big difference — and can be a pretty accurate indicator of what…
Photo by Liz Allocca, Oyster.com It could be any typical Saturday in Brooklyn. My husband and I are at a quirky collectibles shop browsing the goods, which include a jar of clown heads, Pez containers, a ventriloquist’s dummy, and old political pins of Republicans who lost their elections. A record machine plays 50s doo-wop. A…
Forget logo branded t-shirts and shot glasses. These hotel gift shops forgo stocking their shelves with those usual tchotchkes in favor of products that raise their retail status as high as the penthouse suite! The six shops that make our list make it so you don’t even have to leave the hotel to score some…
This post comes from our partners at Travel + Leisure. Here’s one way to ensure a bar will be haunted: open it in a former morgue. That’s the case with Captain Tony’s Saloon in Key West, FL, also a former speakeasy, where you may find yourself sipping gin and tonic next to a grave—or a…
Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy, knows a thing or two about turning up interior charm. He started out his career as an “apartment therapist,” transforming homes into beautiful, organized, and healthy-to-live-in spaces. You could say he’s a bit of a hybrid — part interior designer and part life coach. His style is about comfort,…
Whether you’re traveling on business or avoiding rain-filled cloud, sometimes you’re stuck indoors while on vacation with little to do; but the best hotels have features that are ideal for those not-so-great sightseeing days. An indoor spa, welcoming bar, and game room are a few of our preferred indoor spaces, but our favorite may be…
Whether it’s a sweet sixteen, wedding, or 50th anniversary, events held in a ballroom evoke luxury. Gorgeous crystal chandeliers, high ceilings, and ornate gold drapes are just a few things that come to mind when picturing a ballroom; it’s clear why these stunning spaces are popular choices when hosting a soiree. From grand rooms that…
