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…
For hotels from Beverly Hills to Beijing, a neat row of five stars is the universal symbol for luxury—absolute, utmost, borderline ridiculous luxury. Unless you’re talking about France—which we are—where decadence is a whole different game. A decade ago, the country introduced a hotel category a notch above five stars: the coveted Palace distinction. Only…
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the globe, travelers’ plans have been disrupted near and far. It’s an incredibly difficult time for everyone, but there is some good news, at least, when it comes to changing your travel plans. Most sectors of the travel industry have adopted flexible policies for cancellations and rescheduling, including many…
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…
Postponing a planned trip isn’t the worst case scenario in these uncertain COVID-19 times. But that doesn’t mean you’re not disappointed and disheartened to cancel a much-anticipated vacation. Studies show, and experts agree, that there are mood benefits and pleasure hormones associated with looking forward to something positive — like a week in Hawaii. We…
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…
If your family Spring Break trip to the Caribbean or romantic getaway to Europe’s beaches was postponed, we feel your pain. Sitting on a lounger by the ocean, listening to the waves crash is one of the easiest ways for us to relax and recharge. Fortunately, there’s one thing that can transport you to a…
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…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been looking for calm, collected, and smart leaders. Perhaps no one has filled that role better than Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. However, our scientist-in-chief doesn’t seem to care for rest-and-relaxation. According to CNN, “When asked if Fauci would be taking…
