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The beauty of reading a good book is that it transports you to a whole different world — without ever costing you a penny. Whether James Joyce guides you through Dublin or Hemingway fixes you a drink from his home in Key West, literature opens pathways to other dimensions that never require a passport. But…
Is all the talk of summer and beaches…bumming you out? Does the entire concept of humidity make you want to cry? If you see one more Instagram photo of “hot-dog legs” are you going to lose it? Good news! You’re not crazy or a heartless, sun-hating scrooge — and you’re not alone. The dogs days…
The term “boutique hotel” can be applied to a host of very different properties — whether quaint or trendy, traditional or avant-garde. But they all have at least one thing in common: They’re intimate, and fewer rooms means fewer guests get to experience them, so staying at one can feel like discovering a secret hideaway.…
The season five finale of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” aired last night and we’re still reeling from the many shocking moments. The fantasy drama, based off the books by George R.R. Martin, follows various noble houses as they vie for a seat on the iron throne. There are a few houses more notable than others…
When Oyster.com employees tell people what they do for a living — travel the world, take stunning photos, review all kinds of hotel properties, write wanderlust-inducing blog posts, continually improve the website so fans get a great experience whether on mobile, tablet, or desktop, and so much more — it can often stir up some…
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…
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…
The St. James’s Hotel and Club is a top choice for business travelers in London.
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us (if you can’t tell by all the Target ads), and we’re taking a trip around the world to see how they celebrate in some of our favorite locales. Christmas is a special time all around the globe, whether it’s celebrated with bonfires, dead wrens (yes,…
