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From Great Britain’s 10 Downing Street to South Korea’s Blue House, the private residences of world leaders are all unique in their own way. Some are gargantuan palaces, while others are traditional castles, sprawling mansions, or luxury townhouses. Each one displays its own architectural identity and significant historical importance. So where do the world’s presidents…
Each year a new list of the World’s Best 50 Restaurants is released, starting a frenzy of diners trying to snag reservations. (Though, to be be perfectly fair, many spots on the list have been there for years, so they’ve long been in demand.) The 2017 winners were announced this morning, and we were happy…
When it comes to choosing a hotel, several key questions may cross your mind: Is this property centrally located? Does it fit my budget? How do its amenities stack up with my vacation needs (think: free Wi-Fi for business trips or a kids pool for family getaways)? While a courtyard may not be a make-or-break…
Every single day, a spate of new hotels — with hundreds of photos and unbiased reviews — are published to Oyster.com. This means that every single day, we must fight back temptation to drop everything and hop on a plane to revisit these properties. This month’s crop included some noteworthy additions, from Eva Peron’s former…
Anyone visiting an iconic city like New York or Paris is always looking for the best view of the city, whether it’s atop the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tower. But every once in awhile, you’ll find yourself facing a breathtaking view from a totally unexpected spot, one you might have even stumbled upon…
With Paris Fashion Week upon us, your newsfeed might be flooded with stories about the newest designers and contemporary looks. While tickets to the runway shows are hard to come by (you’ll have to wait outside for a potential Anna Wintour sighting), there is another option for those looking for a taste of fashion. Designers…
Here’s a little secret: Most museums in the world’s major cities offer at least one day or night where they let visitors in for free. “So what’s the trade off?” you might be wondering. Well, you can expect long lines, huge crowds, and a lack of flexibility in your travel schedule that can make operating…
From our Instagram feeds to our book club picks to blogs like yours truly, travel inspiration can be uncovered anywhere. Movies, too, can trigger some serious wanderlust—and inspire us to go on an adventure through nature (“Into the Wild”), book an impromptu trip to Los Angeles (“La La Land”), road trip with our best friends…
Paris is a great year-round destination, and while many travelers think spring is the best time to visit, the City of Light has plenty of excellent festivals and activities worth checking out throughout the year. Here are but a few of our favorites in each season.
The first step is always the hardest. This little nugget of wisdom is applicable to so much of life, but it’s also a helpful way to think about traveling abroad for the first time. Here at Oyster.com, we firmly believe that international travel is crucial toward broadening one’s world view and enjoying life. Understandably, though,…
