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Is all the talk of summer and beaches…bumming you out? Does the entire concept of humidity make you want to cry? If you see one more Instagram photo of “hot-dog legs” are you going to lose it? Good news! You’re not crazy or a heartless, sun-hating scrooge — and you’re not alone. The dogs days…
There isn’t a more exciting time to get away with your special someone than post nuptials. If your wedding is coming up, maybe you’re dreaming about escaping to the flawless, white-sand beaches of the Caribbean, Thailand, or even Greece. We understand; we love the idea of a sunny, tropical, relaxing honeymoon as much as the…
This post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. There’s really something spectacular about the sense of freedom you feel when getting behind the wheel. The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, the radio blasting your favorite tunes…if you think about it, exploring the open road is part of the American Dream. But as…
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.
We believe in the overall travel principle that less is often more. Short trips with fewer destinations means more time spent absorbing and really connecting to a locale. Less baggage to carry around means more freedom on the road. And we always love when things work out to be more bang for less buck! This…
Black Friday is quickly approaching. Prepare yourself. While this day is famous for holiday music and amazing deals, it’s infamous for long lines and crazed shoppers who seem to need that last toy on the shelf just a little too badly — and there’s no way their kid was better than yours in 2014! But…
Suburbia often gets overlooked, especially by those planning a vacation — often an adventurous vacation purposely away from the cookie cutter homes and manicured lawns that the suburbs are known for. But sometimes, a touch of the familiar can be reassuring when exploring a new city. And hotels outside the city limits — but near…
An old fable tells the tale of the city mouse and the country mouse (or the city oyster and the country oyster in our case — we know, it’s a bit of a stretch). The story ends with a precautionary warning: cities are crowded, dangerous, and unsavory. But, here at Oyster, we’ve never met a…
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…
Let’s face it: winters are tough. When it gets dark at 4:30 p.m. and there are sheets of freezing rain outside, it’s hard not to fantasize about getting out of dodge. But choosing where to escape to can be overwhelming; with so many options, where does one begin? Luckily for you, planning vacations is one…
