San Diego Zoo by Nathan Rupert When you get to a new city, visiting the local zoo might not be the first thing on your list — unless you’ve got kiddos in tow and then it’s almost guaranteed to be a top priority. But in some cities across the globe, the zoos are truly spectacular,…
Instagram Post from @directfur, Matilda’s Personal Account Unless you’ve attended one of the hotel’s fashion shows in the past, you’ve never seen a runway like the one they put on every year at the Algonquin Hotel in NYC. That’s because the models on this catwalk are, well, cats. Opened in 1902, the upscale hotel has…
Photo Credit: George Hawkins Well, we always knew Aloft was a pet-friendly hotel chain, but the Aloft Asheville Downtown has taken it up a notch. The North Carolina hotel has partnered with Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue to find loving families for shelter dogs. Here’s how: The hotel fosters a shelter pooch until a guest chooses…
Whether you’re dying to see some playful monkeys or go horseback riding, you can pick a hotel that offers that and more — without even having to leave the property. Although it’s more expected in tropical locales like Costa Rica and the safari grounds of Africa, travelers may be surprised that they can also get…
One of our New Year’s resolutions is that we’re going to TRY not to brag. But it’s not 2015 yet! So we’re going to use this precious, coming-to-an-end 2014 time to show off a bit because, to be honest (and we’re all about honesty), we’ve done some pretty awesome stuff this year. From snapping over…
The post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. Ever been to a hotel that has full-time residents? No, we’re not talking about celebrities or Eloise, but rather residents of the furry or feathered variety that act as mascots at various properties. These domesticated residents often greet guests upon arrival, and can be seen wandering around the…
The summertime beach vacation is a much-awaited annual tradition for many. As soon as the weather turns warm, families, couples, and singles alike, flock to shorelines near and far. Don’t get us wrong — the beach will always hold a special place in our hearts. But when sandy toes and sunburn get to be too…
When you’re on vacation, you want to feel pampered. But some hotels — especially those that are uber-crowded or on the budget end — can make you feel like just another faceless visitor. Fortunately, we’ve had the luxury of staying at some spots where they really roll out the red carpet for all guests. In…
Even in the world of luxury travel, some hotels offer pretty average amenities. But then there are others with extravagant extras that amp up the wow factor till it’s totally over-the-top (and if you know us at Oyster, you know we love a little over–the–top–ness). So here we’ve rounded up nine of the most luxurious,…
Dogs love chillin’ during vacay as much as humans do!