Articles Mentioning Santa Barbara Hotels

The 10 Coziest Cabin Accommodations in the U.S.

Now that the wind has picked up that autumnal (burgeoning on wintry) chill, and the days have gotten shorter, cozy cabins – nestled among the country’s most gorgeous mountains and alongside picturesque lakes – have begun to beckon. Instead of the airy beachfront huts and jungle-surrounded tree houses we sought out this summer (long gone…

The 5 Most Popular States Among US Travelers This Year

Are you hitting the road for a stateside vacation this summer? Tons of US travelers are (well, millions at least) and we got the scoop on which states are the most popular. We knew some would definitely make the top five spots, but we were a little surprised by #5…

What’s New on Oyster This Week: 6 Awesome Properties

We know that no one likes a bragger, but we think there is such thing as not bragging enough — and maybe we’re guilty of it. Because, after all, if we don’t brag about all the new hotels and resorts we’re adding to the site every single day, how will you know about them? Well,…

Get “Wild”: Hotels for Those Inspired by the Movie and Book

Photo Credit: Fox Searchlight Pictures The film “Wild,” adapted from Cheryl Strayed’s memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, has caught plenty of buzz. It scored Reese Witherspoon a Golden Globe nod (although Julianne Moore took home the statue last night), and it is sure to find a place on the list of Oscar nominees…

Oyster by the Numbers: We Did A TON in 2014!

One of our New Year’s resolutions is that we’re going to TRY not to brag. But it’s not 2015 yet! So we’re going to use this precious, coming-to-an-end 2014 time to show off a bit because, to be honest (and we’re all about honesty), we’ve done some pretty awesome stuff this year. From snapping over…

These Hotels Have Spas for Kids! Our 6 Top Picks

Kids may not fret about mortgages and car payments but they’ve still got plenty of reason to de-stress. There’s dating blues, red-marked math exams, bad selfies, embarrassing parents, Justin Bieber drama — and that’s just the short list! So why not treat them to a little time at the spa — just like Mom and…

Not Just in Napa: The 7 Best Hotels for Wine Lovers EVER

If you suffer (we use the term lightly) from an intense devotion to wine, you will feel right at home at these wino-friendly hotels. We must say, we’ve uncorked the best of the best with these seven getaways. Many are near the best grape stompin’ vineyards in the country, or either offer expansive wine lists,…

Wild, Wild West: The Best Ranch-Style Hotel Properties in the U.S.

Who doesn’t love a good theme? We’re suckers for a little kitsch every now and then, and there’s something about the wild, wild West – cowboy hats and boots and all – that’s particularly endearing and fun. A western theme conjures up good ole days of yore, and it can make a property feel especially…

Surf’s Up! 9 Top Destinations for Riding the Waves

Whether you’re a total pro or a complete amateur, there’s nothing quite like the rush of surfing. And for us here at Oyster, there’s nothing quite like the rush of finding the perfect hotel either. So we’ve combined these two awesome feelings to come up with nine amazing surf destinations…and some pretty great hotels to…