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We’re a few short weeks away from the last long weekend before summer officially kicks in. And for those who have experienced an emotional roller coaster of weather these past few seasons (think idiosyncratic rises and falls in temperature as well as sudden heavy rain and snowfall), the start of summer can’t come soon enough.…
A good book can shape a trip, and come to mind every time you see a photo of where you read it. But there’s something extra special about reading while traveling in the summertime, when the days are longer and the beach chairs are calling. With that in mind, we scoured the latest titles to…
Ask any New Yorker and they’ll tell you that the city is expensive — thanks to sky-high rents, pricey restaurants, and $15 movie tickets — but there’s also a way to experience NYC on a budget. From tours of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Chelsea Craft Brewing Company, to stargazing with telescopes on the High…
Cherry blossom season is a short and sweet affair that only lasts around two weeks, though many people spend months anticipating the beautiful and delicate blossoms. While most blooms are typically a pale pink or snow white hue, there are more than 600 varieties of cherry blossom trees that burst in colors such as bubble…
They don’t call New York the city that never sleeps for nothing. It’s true; the always-bustling Big Apple doesn’t take a day off—not even in the winter, when shoe-soaking snow, rain, and sleet blanket the sidewalks and the thermostat shows off below-zero temps. Huddles of friends hide out in bars alongside fireplaces or cozy up…
When it comes to vacationing in New York City, everyone wants a bite out of the Big Apple’s luxury offerings. But if you don’t want to blow your travel budget on the hotel, don’t worry. For every desirable property with an intimidating price tag, there’s a hotel that’s cheaper and similar. After all, the city…
Now that Thanksgiving (and the turkey leftovers) has come and gone, it’s time to unearth that tangled ball of holiday lights from your attic and dress up your abode. And while your holiday sparkle might come in the form of a string of colorful lights and Santa Claus or reindeer ornaments, others go all out…
Oyster.com’s massive team of hotel photographers and experts can be found all over the world; any given day, we have multiple team members out in the field around the globe so we can continue to add the coolest, newest properties to the site. After all, the more hotels and resorts you have to choose from,…
The undeniable history, charm, and romance of cobblestone streets have a way of winning over even the most stubborn of self-proclaimed modernists. If we’re going to be completely accurate, true “cobblestone” streets are only those that are distinctly bumpy, with roundish stones, originally designed for horses (and their hooves) to get a good grip. Later…
Sure, you could spend Halloween touring some run-of-the mill haunted house, but why bother when you can visit a horrifyingly entertaining museum instead? From monstrous medical anomalies in Thailand to antique coffins in Texas, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the outrageous artifacts displayed for your amusement. Just proceed with caution: You might…
