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Most vacation decisions call for some sort of trade-off. Do you want to book a hotel on the beach or close to nightlife? Is it more important to have a swimming pool or free breakfast? Should you choose an all-inclusive resort or a boutique hotel? One surprising decision you don’t have to make, however, is…
What pops into your head when you hear the word “hostel”? Rowdy student crews on break, wobbly metal bunk beds, and mangy bathrooms down the hall? Or, how about scruffy party dens with wasted acidheads dancing to ska-punk bands? If that’s not your scene, but you love the idea of saving precious travel dollars and…
Beach at Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort, Miami/Oyster If you’re looking for a year-round city beach vacation in the upper 48 states, it basically comes down to Los Angeles in California and Miami in Florida. On the surface, both beach metropolises seem to have more commonalities than differences, including year-round pleasant temperatures, easy beach access,…
Beach at Shutters on the Beach/Oyster The Hollywood sign, surfers on Venice Beach, and celebrity hands pressed into the sidewalk are about as American as apple pie, and they all come from the same place. Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States, but thanks to Hollywood’s film industry, it’s arguably the most…
Many travelers to Los Angeles are looking for a dose of nostalgia — a magical bygone era that evokes Tinseltown’s golden days, old-timey roadside diners (soda fountains, included), and dimly-lit watering holes where vinyl records spin. Even better is when you can bring that old-fashioned fun back to your hotel. That’s why we rounded up…
There are plenty of reasons to travel — museums, spectacular food, historic sights — all perfectly fine diversions. But for shopaholics, none of those can beat the high we get from returning to our hotel room victorious after a decadent day of shopping. And for us, no vacation is complete without splurging on something on…
The Supérieure Room at The Peninsula Paris/Oyster Traveling can be all about living out your wildest fantasies. For some, that means journeying far and wide to climb a mountain, while others satisfy their wanderlust by relaxing on an exotic private island. The hotel experience, too, is often about turning your reveries into a temporary reality,…
Being a travel journalist has its obvious perks: experiencing different cultures, racking up airline miles, and seeing new sights from the mountains in Peru to the legendary landmarks in Paris, to name a few. Even better is being able to share our discoveries, so that others can enjoy the world as we have. That said,…
Bridge Street/Oyster Wanderlust runs rampant in this office. Everyone is always “off to” or “just back from,” and there’s a steady stream of chatter about trips and destinations. Many of us plan to call New York home for the long haul, but in spending our days consumed with all things travel, thoughts about living in…
Beach at the Franciscan Lakeside Lodge/Oyster Family road trips, beach trips, and mountain and lakeside getaways enjoy enduring popularity in the summer — one of the most popular times of the year to travel. These classic summer-travel staples are as mainstream and treasured as ever, but we’ve noticed a few other travel trends defining summer…
