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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…
We all have our rituals when we stay in hotels, whether they be indulging on the minibar every time or superstitiously avoiding rooms with “unlucky” numbers. But plenty of hotels have rituals of their own that guests can enjoy during their stays. Of course, many hotels have offerings that have become traditions, like free afternoon…
Known for its tropical weather, incredible beaches, and stunning natural scenery, Phuket is one Thailand’s most visited provinces. Flights here may be pricey, but once you arrive you can find over-the-top luxury for much cheaper than what you’d pay for the same stateside, or in the Caribbean. So hop on a plane and get treated…
Should you rent a bike, hail a cab, or take the subway? When traveling, knowing the best way to get around the city is key to making the trip less stressful. Some locales are ideal for walking or biking around, while others are more suited for public transport. Luckily, we’ve taken out the guesswork for…
Free demonstration cooking class in Thailand If social media has proved anything over the last few years, it’s that we are all a bunch of not-so-closeted foodies — especially when we travel. Those who have eaten their way through foreign lands not only know that a great meal can be one of the most memorable…
Every day, we’re adding dozens of hotels to our site, and recently we’ve been introducing Oyster fans to quite a few properties in Thailand — that come at quite low prices. So it got us thinking…just how low can nightly hotel rates go? We dug through our massive database, plugged in June dates, and found…
The costs of a budget motel and a five-pearl luxury resort may not be as drastically different as you think. Actually, they might not be different at all: It all depends on where you are. So, using sample dates August 18 through 21, we searched the globe for hotels that have rates at just $100/night…
It’s a fun job to do what we do at Oyster.com; every day, we add new hotel properties to our site — with comprehensive reviews, hundreds of photos, and dozens of panoramas — so, no matter where you want to go, you can get an accurate picture of just what it’ll be like when you…
Meow Parlour, the first cat cafe in New York City, got a ton of press — including from The New York Times — earlier this year. But in Asia, cat cafes are de rigueur and have been for some time. Fortunately for traveling cat lovers, Oyster now covers Banilah, a cute hostel in the Chiang…
Spring is here! The return of the sunny season means vegetables are ripe for the picking, and herbs and flowers are blooming. One of the recent trends we’ve seen across the hotel industry is the use of on-site gardens to produce plants that can then be incorporated into the menus at the properties’ restaurants and…
