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Endless Summer Spotlight: Turks and Caicos

The beautiful waters of Grace Bay await! For our Endless Summer series this month, we’ve decided to choose a destination where we can slow it down a bit, so we can start our year off at a laid-back pace — before all the demands of 2015 start rushing in. And we think Turks and Caicos…

The Caribbean’s Best All-Inclusive Resorts For Families

Family vacations are meant to be relaxing and enjoyable, but sometimes finding the right hotel, making restaurant reservations, and booking endless activities for the kids can seem more like a chore than a restful getaway. So we here at Oyster took on the impossibly taxing job of traveling to the Caribbean (we know, it’s a…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Nine Hotels on the Route

If you’ve ever been, you know that seeing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is an entirely different experience than watching it on TV. A palpable energy pulses through the air and the massive balloons and intricate floats are even more incredible in person. The only problem…who really wants to stand outside for…

12 Rooftop Bars Perfect for This Weekend! And Indian Summer Nights

During the summer, it’s almost impossible to stay indoors come happy hour. While the cooler months — spent with friends crowding in cozy bars and huddling by the fire — are fast approaching, there’s still time for some rooftop boozin’ — and fortunately, enjoying the sun and stars with a drink in hand is made…

It’s Movie Night: 10 Fab Hotels with Free Film Screenings

There’s something so cozy about watching a movie, both solo and with a crew. If you don’t want to hole up in your room with pay-per-view while on vacation, there are many hotels where you can still catch a flick without leaving the property. Some hotels offer movie nights for their guests — whether it’s…

Labor Day Weekend Travel: 8 Must-See, A-Ma-Zing Parades

Sure, Labor Day has come to be synonymous with the beach and end-of-summer parties, but it’s actually a holiday with more industrious beginnings. In 1882, the first Labor Day was held in New York City to create a holiday for workers, thanks to the efforts of the Central Labor Union; the group wanted a day…

Hurricane Hideaways: 9 Beachfronts to Brave This Hurricane Season

August is an antsy month. Back to school madness descends upon parents, kids, and coeds alike, with everyone looking to squeeze in one last shore run before class starts up once again. Then September rolls into town with the first inklings of crisper weather — and the lure of the shore is only heightened. But…

Back to School: 10 Great Hotels in College Towns Across the U.S.

As summer comes to a close and Labor Day fast approaches, it can only mean one thing — school is about to be back in session. Of course, degrees and majors are important (kinda, sorta). But when choosing their collegiate home for the next four years (or five or six — no judgement; it’s the…