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Usually when we check into a hotel, we enjoy the room for all of 10 minutes before running off to whatever conference/tour/family reunion/wedding festivity we’re in town for. Sound familiar? It’s time to commune with the hotel room you’ve paid for, for once, and wallow in the restorative delight of a hotel staycation. Pack your…
Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain/Oyster When it comes to big surprises, it’s hard to top gifting someone with a surprise vacation. Whether it’s a long weekend in Paris to celebrate a milestone birthday or a bucket-list adventure like seeing Machu Picchu, there’s a lot of planning and thought that goes into giving travel as a gift.…
From housekeepers to front-desk agents, hotel employees have a tough job. Sure, it’s a service-oriented industry, but guests can make the life of hotel staff much harder than it needs to be. We surveyed a range of folks with history in the industry to uncover the things that annoy them the most. From using towels…
There’s lots to love about Marina Bay Sands and Singapore’s legendary Raffles, but they aren’t the only smokeshows on the Singapore hotel scene. Some of the city’s smallest hotels punch way above their weight in the design department, giving even the most storied institutions a run for their money. Here are nine gorgeous boutique hotels…
As we continue to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re more inspired than ever to use our vacation days once it’s safe to travel again. While there are some vibrant metropolises and beach towns that often make our annual vacation list, the world is full of magical places that offer unique, jaw-dropping scenery.…
If there’s one thing getting us through the COVID-19 lockdown these days, it’s food. Sure, baking sourdough bread from scratch and re-creating your favorite international gourmet meal are fun ways to pass the time. But, sometimes diving into a delicious helping of refined sugar and dairy is really all you need for a temporary mood…
For now, traveling isn’t possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That being said, the upcoming Real ID Rules will have a huge impact on domestic travel in the U.S., so you don’t want to be caught unprepared once it’s safe to fly again. The Real ID Rules are 15 years in the making and have…
As we know firsthand here at Oyster, not all hotel rooms are created equal. It’s been a longstanding part of the industry that hotels and resorts, at their discretion, can offer guests a hotel room upgrade. However, talking your way into a hotel upgrade requires a lot more than an extra dose of charm as…
Attitudes towards alcohol vary widely from one country to the next — and even from one state to another in the U.S. — as do the laws surrounding its consumption. While many places in the world forbid drinking in any outdoor space, there are plenty of places where enjoying a cocktail outside is not just…
One of our all-time favorite vacation spots is at an all-inclusive resort pool. The refreshing water, swim-up bar serving unlimited drinks, and cushioned loungers make for a relaxing getaway that’s hard to beat. But as COVID-19 has caused us to press pause on our trips, we’re looking for ways to recreate that fun and stress-free…
