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For some, that first cold snap is greeted with a rousing cheer, “Hooray for sweater weather!” But for the rest of us, the sinking temperatures echo our sinking spirits as we picture chipping away at frozen windshields and bracing ourselves against chilling winds. Our strategy to make it through the colder months? Find a warm,…
To officially hold the title of being a “motor lodge,” a hotel must have exterior hallways and rooms adjacent to a parking lot. This set-up is super convenient for road trippers looking for easy parking and minimal fuss after a long day on the road. And while motor lodges are almost always affordable, they’re not…
After winter months spent shoveling snow, wearing puffy coats, and hibernating indoors, spring has finally arrived for the Northern Hemisphere. So ’tis the season to shed our layers and head outdoors to embrace the budding blooms and sunshine. We’ve already told you where the best parks to have a picnic are, but here are eight…
When Oyster.com launched in June 2009, our young site covered only (albeit extensively) 250 hotels in a limited set of destinations. But today, we are proud to announce that Oyster has reviewed 10,000 hotels — across 76 countries in six continents. That’s a lot, especially when you consider that our investigators visit and photograph each…
We know that you only have to wait a few more hours till tonight’s episode of The Bachelor, but if you’re anything like us, you’re dying to know what’s going to go down. And if Week Five is even remotely as salacious as the previous four, it’s going to get pretty steamy — especially since…
With the amount of snow that has hit the east coast within the past few weeks, there’s no denying we’re already in the thick of the holiday season. And with Christmas just around the corner, we couldn’t help thinking of all our favorite places to spend it. From the snow covered hills of Norway to…
Fall brings with it colorful foliage, crisp weather, and the urge to cozy up by the fire (preferably with a special someone). After all, the season is ideal for spending some picturesque time with your significant other, and some cities are a bit more romance-inducing than others. Cobblestone streets, stunning architecture, and culture-filled attractions are…
There are a million ways to celebrate during the holiday season, but here at Oyster, it’s not a holiday unless we’re traveling — no surprise there, huh? Exploring a new city (or rediscovering a familiar one) is especially exciting during this oh-so-festive time of year. White lights twinkle, snow flurries fall (or the sun shines…
Don’t get us wrong, we love a good mega-resort just as much as the next person. But sometimes the large crowds, all-you-can-eat buffets, and 24-hour casinos make for an overwhelming stay. When we seek quieter, more intimate getaways, we head to these cottages, inns, and bed-and-breakfasts for some R&R. Hidden Pond, Maine
Even if you never took an astronomy class in college, you can still appreciate looking up at the night sky and seeing an infinite number of twinkling stars. Stargazing is often associated with camping or the viewing of once-every-few-months meteor showers, but — with so many stars in the sky — it can really be…
