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With its unrivaled beach scene, stunning mountain landscape, funk and samba sounds, diverse nightlife, and amazing cultural offerings, you might think there’s little reason to leave Rio de Janeiro. And while the city itself could easily take up a week of time (or more), there’s a lot more to explore within a relatively quick jaunt…
Europe has no shortage of jaw-dropping castles with imposing exteriors and opulent interiors that showcase the styles from their time period. Whether they actually served as a fortress or simply housed the royal family, these castles act as a gorgeous way to be immersed in history. While you may not get to live out the…
Additional reporting by Lara Grant Hay! How about a visit to the ‘ole barnyard for your next getaway? Hotels on working farms allow you to leave the fast-paced city life behind — at least for the weekend — and hit the country to hone your farming chops. But don’t worry; the farmtastic resorts that make…
It’s the middle of October and that means we’re elbow-deep in pumpkin-carving, costume planning, and spooky stories. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, it’s still fun to indulge in a little spooky storytelling this time of year. At Oyster, we love all things hotels — and we get a special thrill from (supposedly) haunted…
In 1947, India gained independence from Britain and several of the former colony’s states and territories joined the Indian Union that would form the Republic of India. Royal families and the maharajas who were once the head of native states and received tax money and privy purses from citizens and the government were (mostly) stripped…
Yosemite and Joshua Tree get all of the love, but the Golden State is home to a number of secluded state parks with landscapes and activities to suit everyone’s interests. In fact, the state’s 280 park units are inarguably the most diverse in the entire country, covering nearly 350 miles of coastline, nearly 1,000 miles…
When you’re off to Vegas, you likely have on thing on your mind — gambling. And that’s followed by crazy shows and concerts, shopping, buffets, pool parties, and the list goes on. Vegas offers all of these things and more, but after a few days in Sin City, you might be looking to get out…
The Savoy. There are many things you might already know about the Savoy. It’s one of London’s poshest hotels, it opened in 1889, and it’s home to one of the best hotel bars in the world, the American Bar. You might even be aware of its most famous legend — Kaspar the cat, the sculpture…
To say that Barcelona, a city that boasts gorgeous beaches, abundant sunshine, vibrant local culture, a delectable foodie scene, and a relaxed pace, has it all might be one of travel’s biggest cliches and one of its biggest understatements. From Antoni Gaudi’s mind-blowing modernist buildings to the atmosphere of the Barri Gotic and the lively…
Vincente Villamón/Flickr One of the most iconic American roadways of all time is the classic Route 66, a former national highway connecting Chicago and Los Angeles that opened in 1926. It was popular with migrants heading west during the Dust Bowl, but soon was overshadowed by the larger Interstate Highway System (you might be familiar…