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Summers in NYC walk a fine line between blissful (refreshing cocktails on rooftop bars) and unbearable (sticky subway seats, sweat-soaked streets). Luckily, when things veer towards the latter, it’s easy to flee the concrete jungle — and the hordes of tourists that flock here during the warmer months — in a jiff. From the Jersey…
Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time to bust out the beach chairs, slather on some sunscreen, and brace yourself for beach season. Luckily, when it comes to beach destinations, there’s no shortage of amazing options to choose from in the red, white, and blue. So without further ado, from the ethereal windswept…
Memorial Day is almost here, which means summer is finally within reach. Now is the time to plan your weekend getaway (or even better, weekend getaways — plural), so you can make the most of the balmy weather when it comes. Of course, what constitutes a weekend getaway will depend on your location, but we…
When you want a domestic vacation that includes a lot of gambling, deciding where to go isn’t an easy feat. After all, the U.S. is home to over 1,500 casinos, more than any other country in the world. To narrow things down, we’ve come up with a list of eight amazing casinos in the country.…
Everyone likes a day at the beach, and vacations alongside crashing waves are unbeatable. However, common wisdom might tell you that staying on or near a beach isn’t a budget-friendly option. Or, perhaps you think that you’ll have to put up with too many compromises, ultimately making your beach time less than ideal. To help…
Forget waiting in crazy lines, fighting through zoos of people, and having to create football-style plays just to get the goods you want at all those Thanksgiving Day sales. We’re going to have to go with a big N-O when it comes to the insanity of Black Friday, opting in favor of Cyber Monday instead.…
History enthusiast or not, there’s no denying the oldest hotels in the U.S. hold a certain romantic allure. After all, their rooms have been reserved by legends, they’ve witnessed the tales in history books first-hand, and their timelessness evokes an overall sense of nostalgia. So while much of the attention goes to the shiny and…
Rio de Janeiro (above) has reported a staggering number of locally acquired cases. The lightning-fast spread of the Zika virus has many travelers concerned as they contemplate beach vacations for spring break and the summertime. While it was barely a concern last summer, dozens of countries and territories have now confirmed active Zika virus transmission,…
The Jersey Shore tends to get a bad rap. Sure, it has its areas with rowdy, spray-tanned, and scantily-clad crowds that are typical of the reality TV show. But not all beach towns are the same. In fact, with more than 100 miles of coastline, there’s plenty of room in the Garden State for quiet,…
It’s not all luxury suites and overwater bungalows here at Oyster.com; we’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. From claustrophobia-inducing spaces to dirty and drab budget hotels, some rooms have haunted us long after checkout. Take a look at these 10 nightmare-inducing hotel rooms we visited (so you don’t have to).
