Articles Mentioning Whistler Hotels

7 Best Gay Festivals Beyond the Summer

June’s LGBT Pride celebrations are long gone and beach season is coming to a rapid close. So that unfortunately means that gay-friendly destinations such as Provincetown, Fire Island, and others across the country will soon go into hibernation for the winter…but don’t panic! These seven LGBT festivals can cure even the worst case of Seasonal…

10 Luxurious Ski Resorts We Love

We all love a little kitsch, and ski resorts in particular are known for them; throughout our travels, we’ve seen more antler chandeliers and bearskin rugs than we know what to do with. And while that can be great for a fun ski getaway with friends, sometimes you’re looking for something a little more refined:…

13 Amazing Ski Hotels (That Will Make You Forget About Skiing)

Now that it’s peak ski season in wintry locales, we’re busy deciding on which destination we’ll choose for hitting the slopes. But a day spent skiing, snowboarding, and sledding can be exhausting, so picking a hotel that offers more than just a ski-friendly location is a must — for us, at least! Some ski resorts…

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: 7 Romantic Hotels in the Mountains

We’ve all heard the song, but these seven gorgeous properties imbue it with new meaning. Rather than traversing mountains, rivers, and valleys to get to your sweetheart, we heartily recommend making that journey together — because it’s really hard to top a romantic getaway snuggled up in a cozy mountain cabin or ski chalet. From…

7 Summer Sunsets You’ve GOT to See

Summer is such a gift: the warm weather, the laid-back vibe, the beachy music, the opportunity for more travel, the sunsets. Here at Oyster, we’re really big fans of the latter two, and we often get to enjoy them both at the same time. (Not to say that we don’t love watching the sun sink…

The 6 Weirdest Delicacies from around the World

One of the greatest perks of traveling is the opportunity to try new foods. Even dishes that you may be familiar with are better when tasted in their land of origin (have you ever had pasta in Italy? Bellissimo!). But there’s something particularly exciting — and truly adventurous — about trying a bite of something…

Go for the Gold: Olympics-Inspired Vacations

The opening ceremony for Winter Olympic Games in Sochi will be broadcast on Friday, February 7th, which means that Olympics fever is nearly here. Those of us who love the Winter Olympics may be looking for a taste of our own Olympics glory – without going to Russia. Luckily, many hotels are allowing guests the…

Your Perfect Ski Destination: The Best Slopes for Your Style

Winter can start to drag once January hits, so many travelers choose to escape the seemingly inescapable cold by jetting off to the Caribbean and sunny destinations down south. We won’t pretend that a balmy beach doesn’t sound nice right about now, particularly after the all-powerful (and all-freezing) polar vortex, but there is something to…

13 Gorgeous Mountain Retreats Around the World

Forget the beach—nature lovers know that the best way to experience the great outdoors in the summer is to spend some quality time in the mountains. If your idea of summer bliss involves hiking, biking, and swimming, these gorgeous resorts should be just the ticket. And if exotic scenery is a must, you’ll be happy…