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8 Rugged Mancations For The Urban Gentleman

If you’re citified but like to hike, a foodie but ride your bike more than your car, or use your Patagonia Solar Wind Jacket for a city blizzard, you can consider yourself Urban Rugged by Oyster’s standards. These destinations and hotels are rustic-chic with lots to do, whether it’s hiking, cycling, shopping, going to art…

Hotels That Shaped History: Then Vs. Now

Did you know Mark Twain wrote two of his books in The Willard Washington D.C. hotel? Or that The Plaza in New York City was the setting for Barefoot in the Park, with a young Jane Fonda and Robert Redford? Some of the coolest, most historic hotels still stand today. While some of them have…

Pre-Back-To-School Quick Family Vacations

It’s not impossible to squeeze in a last-minute family trip before the kids are back at school. We’ve rounded up the most affordable, family-friendly vacations filled with some extra bonding moments for the end-of-summer-blues. Orlando Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge

New York’s Coolest Ultra-Hip Pools

The summer heat in New York City can be brutal, and often all you want to do is take a refreshing dip in a pool. But pools in this urban area are a rarity, my friend, and the task is easier said than done. That’s why we scoured the city for pools — and the…

Best NYC Cocktails at: The James Hotel

Cold summertime cocktails. So hot right now. We’re visiting the best, trendiest hotel bars to find you the tastiest summer cocktails in NYC. Not only have we got the photos, we’ve got the recipes — directly from the bartenders — so you can make them at home. Grab your martini glass and hit the deck,…

3 Hotels To Try The New Fitness Trend: Stand-Up Paddling

Walking on water is an uncommon ability. I think we can all agree on that. However, ever since Stand-Up Paddling (that’s “SUP” to you!) hit the scene, the sensation of gliding along a liquid surface is more accessible. Everyone who is anyone — and many of us who are not featured regularly in tabloids —…

Stay Cool

Let’s just accept that it’s impossible to stay cool lately. Here are 5 ways to try to chill off. Pool Day Gansevoort Park Ave, New York City Plunge, a bar at the Gansevoort, has an outdoor heated pool with views of Empire State Building.

Work Out Like a Local

Just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you need to give up everything you’ve worked for. Leading a healthy lifestyle takes commitment, and showing it off on your next vacation is the cherry on top of your fit sundae. Find out which areas to work on according to which travel itch you’re having. Traveling to: South…

Best Girls Getaway Hotels

What’s better than bronzing on the beach, morning yoga in the sand, and gossiping over delectable dinners? Nothing beats summertime with your girlfriends — the perfect opportunity to catch up, wind down, and hit the waves. We’ve got the best hotels for girls getaways that will give you lasting memories, so grab your SPF and…