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Break out the cocktail shakers and Rat Pack records because we are listing out our eight favorite midcentury hotels! If you have a soft spot for sputnik light fixtures, vibrant pop art, and streamlined Eames furniture, these funky hotels across the U.S. will be your happy place. Piled high with architectural flourishes and shagadelic vibes,…
Since the days of, well, cavemen, humans have been using these natural formations as shelters, and for good reason. Caves provide protection from the elements, but they also are natural insulators, typically maintaining comfortable temperatures year round, making for a comfortable home. Some populations have developed caves into much more than simple shelters, using them…
It’s no secret: With nearly 30 million tourists visiting Mexico every year, it’s safe to say the country is a pretty magical place. Here at Oyster.com, we also have a soft spot for the destination, from the glistening beaches of Quintana Roo to the vibrant roar of Mexico City to the charms of Oaxaca. On…
Courtesy of Flickr/Berit Watkin You might not know it by name, but you’ve probably seen Malta’s Azure Window before. For instance, it was the filming location for Daenerys and Khal Drogo’s wedding in the very first episode of “Game of Thrones.” Beloved by photographers, tourists, and scientists alike, the geological formation on the island of…
From Times Square to the Las Vegas Strip, many of the United States’ most-visited attractions are free to the public, open 24/7, and don’t require tickets. However, a number of bucket-list U.S. landmarks and attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty and Alcatraz Island, do require (or at least recommend) that visitors secure tickets in…
Europe is known for many things, from historic sights to stunning landscapes to buzzing metropolises. Tying the three together are the grand palaces that have housed European royal families for generations, many of which are set on picturesque manicured grounds. Take a look at seven such architectural splendors spread across the European continent. We’ve also…
Say it isn’t so: New York’s beloved Waldorf Astoria will close on Wednesday, March 1, for an undetermined period of time. In 2014 the property was purchased for nearly $2 billion by Chinese conglomerate Anbang Insurance Group Co., which announced plans last June to convert many of the iconic hotel’s 1,413 rooms into luxury condominiums.…
For many centuries, towns and cities built walls around their perimeters to defend their citizens. Today such fortifications are not necessary, but many medieval cities retain their historic barriers. For the modern traveler, these outer walls are a great vantage point to observe an entire city (your Instagram will thank you). Here are 11 such…
The United States 2016 presidential election is (finally) over and while many citizens are looking toward the future, we’re actually interested in the past. America may not have as storied an existence as Europe or Asia, but there are still hundreds of landmarks and sites around the nation that are worthy of visiting. From man-made…
Photo courtesy of Celine via Flickr Whether you prefer pop culture-focused titles like “Gone Girl” or you’re a deep-thinking Dostoevsky fan, there’s nothing better than losing yourself in a bookstore. The unmistakable smell of books, the serene ambiance of hushed concentration, and the welcome escape of analogue culture in a digital age continue to make…