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The 13 Most Haunted Hotels in the World

From disembodied voices to ghostly apparitions, we’ve heardmany spooky details from hotel guests who have visited notoriously hauntedhotels. While we haven’t had any paranormal run-ins at these spots ourselves,staff and guests have allegedly had eerie encounters that would certainly haveus sleeping with one eye open. So if trick-or-treating or costume parties are alittle too tame…

The Best Fall Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

If you thought summer was fun, there’s a ton of stuff on the books for fall. Noncommittal temperatures may be throwing a wrench in your ability to plan for this year’s fall foliage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still plan a fantastic weekend getaway this autumn. While we love leaf-peeping as much as everyone…

9 Amazing Tropical Destinations to Visit in the Fall

There’s a lot to love about fall — comfortable temperatures, stunning foliage, and delicious treats, to name a few. However, not everyone loves pumpkin spice and leaf-peeping. While many folks head north in search of campfires and foliage, the rest of us can chase a never-ending summer filled with beaches, jungles, and waterfalls. For those…

The 6 Most Amazing, Surprisingly Affordable Beach Destinations

Sometimes, you just need a beach getaway. Unfortunately, you also often need a thick wallet to enjoy one properly. But before you convince yourself that you simply don’t have the cash for a vacation, take a look at our list of six amazing beach destinations that are surprisingly affordable. 1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Continually…

13 of the Best Ski Hotels in America

Skiing is one of our favorite winter pastimes: There’s just something about getting out in the fresh air (and fresh powder) that does a body good. And whether you’re doing the “pizza” down the bunny slopes or have mastered the double black diamond, you’ll be sure to have a great time, especially if you can…

Here’s What Happens When You Dare to Stay in a Haunted Hotel…

Through the peephole… We here at Oyster.com have regaled our readers with countless stories on the paranormal, including the world’s most hauntedhotels, the best spots to meet famous ghosts, and spooky bars frequented by the undead —basically, if it’s haunted, we’ve probably covered it. So, we decided we needed an Oyster hotel expert to stay…

5 Superstitions from around the World

Halloween’s approach has us all worked up; we’re easily spooked these days, whether it be the result of an unexpected tap on the shoulder or an accidental crossing of paths with a black cat. A real belief in superstitions such as these can be particularly hard on us globetrotters; as we encounter various cultures around…