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What makes a great beach town? Is it the secluded white sand beaches, the historic appeal, the size, the weather, the celebrity count, a great boardwalk, or maybe just some great salt-water taffy? Well, if our picks are anything to go by, it’s a little bit of all of that. From South Carolina all the…
Photo Credit: Sayta Murthy, Flickr Thanksgiving weekend is often considered a placeholder: sandwiched between Halloween festivities and the end-of-year holiday break, Turkey Day is time off that we love, but that we don’t usually leverage to its full potential. So this year, consider making the most of family time and your four-day weekend with a…
Figawi 2014; Photo Credit: Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism A tradition since 1972, Figawi Race Weekend kicks off the summer season in both Cape Cod and Nantucket over Memorial Day weekend. The three-day regetta, which raises money for local charities, includes hundreds of sailboats racing from Hyannis to Nantucket, and ends in a full-on…
Staying in a New England inn during foliage season is the quintessential fall vacation. If you’re conjuring up images of historic mansions, elegant antiques, thick oriental rugs, and cozy fireplaces for those crisp fall nights – well, you’re right on the money. These ten inns all have charm to spare. Ale House Inn, New Hampshire
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…
Resorts and mega-hotels certainly have their perks, but few stays can feel as personal or as cozy as one at a quaint bed-and-breakfast. While the level of luxury and service can vary greatly from one B&B to another (some claim the status simply by offering free bagels each morning), we’ve had the good fortune of…
When you’re in the mood for love but only have a few days to spare, a weekend getaway — in a destination that won’t take all weekend to get to — is just what you need. And if you choose a hotel with features like private fireplaces, Italian linens, enormous soaking tubs, and spectacular views,…
Once we got that hint of sunny weather earlier this week, it became official: we’ve got the beach bug. Nothing ushers in warmer temperatures (at least in our minds) like frolicking in the sand, and a trip to the shore can be the perfect way to get the family together. We’ve told you about the…
Staying in a New England inn in the snowy wintertime is about as cozy as a vacation gets. If you’re conjuring up images of horse-drawn sleigh rides, historic mansions, elegant antiques, thick oriental rugs, and roaring fireplaces for those chilly nights – well, you’re right on the money. These inns all have charm to spare.…
The Red Inn in Cape Cod may not be where the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving, but the Mayflower’s first landfall was at the beach directly in front of the hotel. Today, the luxurious inn, built in 1805, is a local hot spot, thanks to its extremely popular restaurant. The Thanksgiving meal it is serving…
