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If you’ve logged hundreds of hours in hotels like we have, you’ve likely encountered many of the same (kinda boring) amenities across multiple properties: yoga mats in the rooms; espresso machines; and iPod docks. While we’re always pleased to find these comforts away from home, there are some hotels that really go above and beyond…
Image courtesy of AdamAndHisCamera Nearly eight million liters of beer are consumed at Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest every autumn, and even that outrageous number doesn’t come close to touching upon the truckloads poured out in countless towns around the world in honor of the festival. While it may seem like a sin to consume any other…
If you’re a fan of the frothy pint, you probably seek out local beers and beer-themed adventures during your travels. We do too, and not only have we hit up destinations that are famous for their brews, but we’ve also stayed in hotels that are beer destinations in their own right. These four unique beer-inspired…
There are so many awesome road trips you can take to explore the U.S. and honestly, we want to do them all. You can drive Maine to Florida, New York to Cali, or a million other routes in between… but have you ever thought of road tripping from Vancouver to Tijuana? We have, and it…
As the global community becomes more and more aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle (and what can contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle), businesses all over the world are stepping up to the plate and catering their selections to meet the growing demand for alternative menu options. Here at Oyster, our staffers have all…
The U.S. is home to 58 national parks, all filled with breathtaking landscapes and rampant wildlife…so narrowing this list down to 10 was difficult. After considering location, accessibility, and scenery, we picked the 10 parks that must make your must-visit list — whether it be for a week-long camping excursion or just a couple of…
Once temperatures start rising and the sun shining, vacationers head toward the water. While the beaches of Mexico and the Caribbean are popular picks, we really love some of the adorable beach towns in the U.S. If you’re looking for more of a quiet escape than a party-filled getaway, we’ve rounded up eight quaint beach…
Warm days are here, and we can’t think of a better way to explore a new place than by bike. So we’re highlighting some great locales for biking, and the most scenic paths to take in them. And as an added bonus, here are the nearby hotels that loan bikes to guests for free. Vacation,…
Throughout our hours and hours of travel and hotel investigating, we’ve come across quite a few photo fakeouts: Situations where the hotel website showed the property as one way, and we found it to be a totally different way when we arrived. Like in the cases of “crowd-free” beaches, “delicious” buffets, and “massive” pools. And…
The 2015 Academy Awards are in just two weeks — and we can’t wait!! As is the case every year, of course, this year’s Oscar-nominated films are on a whole other level. And (as is the case every year) we’re inspired by the films — not just by their messages or the truly terrific acting,…
