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Image courtesy of AdamAndHisCamera Nearly eight million liters of beer are consumed at Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest every autumn, and even that outrageous number doesn’t come close to touching upon the truckloads poured out in countless towns around the world in honor of the festival. While it may seem like a sin to consume any other…
Château Picque Caillou: Guillaume via Flickr Unless you’re a bona fide wine aficionado, the thought of dedicating an entire France holiday to wine might be a new one for you. But whether you’re super serious about upping your knowledge of the grape game or just looking for a holiday with a difference, the five French…
We think choosing a holiday destination is pretty much as fun as going on the holiday itself — although that’s not to say it’s easy. But, one back and forth you won’t need to have with your holiday partner is whether to go on a cultural city break or laid-back beach holiday…at least not after…
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…
June’s LGBT Pride celebrations are long gone and beach season is coming to a rapid close. So that unfortunately means that gay-friendly destinations such as Provincetown, Fire Island, and others across the country will soon go into hibernation for the winter…but don’t panic! These seven LGBT festivals can cure even the worst case of Seasonal…
San Diego Zoo by Nathan Rupert When you get to a new city, visiting the local zoo might not be the first thing on your list — unless you’ve got kiddos in tow and then it’s almost guaranteed to be a top priority. But in some cities across the globe, the zoos are truly spectacular,…
Here at Oyster, we can never get enough of bright lights, big cities, and the continuous buzz and hum of modern metropolis life. There’s just something about the energy in the air that we find exhilarating. But that doesn’t mean we don’t take a moment every once in a while to step back in time.…
Photo: Hospital de Sant Pau via Shutterstock This story by Christine Sarkis originally appeared on SmarterTravel under the title “Barcelona: An Insider’s Guide to 24 Hidden Gems for Travelers.“ Want good advice about a destination? Find a local. Want great advice? Seek out locals who love their home so much they’ve made it their life’s…
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…
The term “boutique hotel” can be applied to a host of very different properties — whether quaint or trendy, traditional or avant-garde. But they all have at least one thing in common: They’re intimate, and fewer rooms means fewer guests get to experience them, so staying at one can feel like discovering a secret hideaway.…
