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Photo courtesy of rik-shaw via Flickr Hotels are a curious mix of public and private spaces. Yes, the room you paid for is all yours, but it was all someone else’s before you checked in. And, sometimes, those guests were up to no good. Historic hotels, especially, have had decades (sometimes a full century) for…
Being an Oyster hotel investigator is eventful, to say the least. The globetrotting gig is filled with memorable once-in-a-lifetime moments like spotting wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, exploring tranquil destinations like Fiji and bustling cities like Cartagena, and capturing every inch of a hotel’s grounds, so that fellow travelers know exactly what they’re in for…
For many vacationers, there’s a moment of panic that occurs about five minutes after leaving home. This is when all the “what if” scenarios start flooding in. What if I miss my flight? What if the hotel is overbooked? Can I get a refund if the rental car breaks down? To help keep you from…
There are the type of destinations that take your breath away for their beauty and then there are those that have you holding your breath because they’re terrifying. For those who like a combination of both, turn your attention to our list of some of the most beautiful — but unexpectedly dangerous — places in…
From trick-or-treating and watching gory films to dodging creepy clowns at haunted houses, there are plenty of ways to ring in Halloween. But for those who are looking to up the fear factor even more, we rounded up 10 of the most haunted hotels in Europe that you can spend the night in. These houses…
Heist movies like “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Reservoir Dogs,” and “The Usual Suspects” never fail to grab our attention, push us to the edge of our seats, and leave us with one hand in a popcorn bag and the other biting our nails. But you know what they say — life imitates art. So here, we rounded…
Photo by Katherine Alex Beaven From the street, the Red Coach Inn looks cute, quaint, and adorably cozy. The sky may be an ominous blue-gray, but the 93-year-old, English Tudor-style inn, with a red-bricked first floor, black wrought iron gates, and deep-steeped roof, appears warm and welcoming. You can almost picture a fire roasting inside.…
With so many stunning natural wonders in the world and a small number of vacation days in which to see them, there’s an argument to be made for prioritizing the places that might not be around in 40 years. Some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring destinations are at risk of being destroyed or irrevocably altered…
Malaysia has been added to the list of countries with Zika-related travel advisories from the CDC. Zika virus, the mosquito-related disease that’s prompted travel advisories across the Caribbean as well as Central and South America, is now in Southeast Asia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Related Link: What You Need to Know…
You’ve made your plans, booked your trip, and set off on what should be a highlight reel of gorgeous sunsets, memorable meals, and great company. And then — disaster strikes: Your wallet gets nabbed; your car breaks down; or you’re checking into the ER instead of the hotel. This is why the gut-punch of a…