By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
For those who love it, coffee isn’t just nice jolt of caffeine — it’s a necessary day-starter. Coffee culture is deeply related to café culture, but the two are actually entirely different entities that operate separately. There are cities like Paris that are world-renowned for their beautiful café culture, but that actually serve sub par,…
Cities around the world have been celebrating Gay Pride throughout the month of June, and most — like NYC, Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, and Barcelona, to name a few — are hosting their biggest events this weekend. We’re celebrating in our own way: By taking a look at the best hotels designed for LGBT travelers.…
An ideal opportunity to sample new things — local delicacies, cultural pastimes, lively festivals — is while vacationing. If you’re looking for something exhilarating to get the adrenaline pumping, whether from excitement or sheer fright, there are some cities that are perfect for engaging in heart-racing ventures. From scenic hot air ballooning to swimming with…
Erin go bragh! It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, and of course, here at Oyster, we’re celebrating by traveling! Whether you find yourself in Dublin, Boston, or Tokyo (yes, Tokyo), these nine cities are filled with Irish pride on March 17th — and throughout the upcoming weekend.
G’day, mate! We’re heading “down under” for the December edition of our Endless Summer Series, which is all about the simple idea that no matter what month it is or how cold it is in your living room, it’s summer somewhere — and that needs to be celebrated! This month, we’re really going for gold…
This post comes from our partners at Travel + Leisure. A self-proclaimed taphophile — someone fascinated by death and cemeteries — Loren Rhoads has documented more than 150 sites for her blog CemeteryTravel.com. “Visiting cemeteries on vacation helps me understand what the surrounding community values; it makes me feel more connected to people, to the…
Newsflash! Visiting the world’s most expensive cities doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be forced to stay in the world’s most expensive hotels. Though the suite life can be tempting when hoteling in the globe’s most affluent destinations, what’s feasible for the rich and famous often doesn’t align with what’s feasible for the rest of us. Thankfully,…
Whether you’re a total pro or a complete amateur, there’s nothing quite like the rush of surfing. And for us here at Oyster, there’s nothing quite like the rush of finding the perfect hotel either. So we’ve combined these two awesome feelings to come up with nine amazing surf destinations…and some pretty great hotels to…
It’s hard to resist the complex flavors and rich history that comes with drinking a glass of vino. And heck, it’s hard to resist sipping on wine even without all that history…but it is noteworthy: In a process dating back to 6000 BC (well before the Romans epitomized the drink across the Mediterranean), the transformation…
We have seen some beautiful sites during our travels around the world. But don’t take our word for it (although you should; we are experts) — many of our favorite places are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which means they are “places on Earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity and as such, have…
