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  • Five Hotel Restaurants Around the Globe with Views to Dine For

    Lush, tropical landscapes. Gorgeous city skylines. Tempting mountain vistas. These are the reasons why we go on vacation, right? That, and being able to relax and let someone else do the cooking for a change. But why not have both? Hotels with top-notch restaurants know that pulling in diners is about more than just the grub. A destination restaurant has to have both killer cuisine and a view to dine for [Ed. Note: See what we did there?] in order to pull vacationers away from their lounge chairs. ...

  • Super-Savvy Honeymoons: Romantic Trips that Won't Break the Bank

    With the venue, caterer, florist, photographer, bridal party gifts, rehearsal dinner, hair and makeup, etc, etc, etc, even a wedding on a budget can end up costing a pretty penny. [Ed. note: Sorry to any bride-to-bes whom we may have just given major anxiety. But honey, that list was just the tip of the iceberg.] So often a super-luxe honeymoon to top it all off is out of the question. But hey, everyone deserves a honeymoon. ...

  • Travel Special: Perfect and Flaunt Your Bikini Body This Summer

    It’s getting down to crunch time (literally) — Memorial Day Weekend hovers in the very near-future and soon you’ll be showing off your bikini, whether you’re ready to or not.

  • 5 Summer Ideas to Steal from Our Favorite Hawaiian Resorts

    Today we’re starting to feel the summer heat — it’s gorgeous here in New York at Oyster HQ. And although we can’t just jet to Hawaii this weekend, we figured we’d steal some of our favorite hotels’ signature Hawaiian touches.

  • Forget Brunch: 5 Unique Ideas for Mother's Day

    It happens every year — suddenly it’s May and you have no idea what to do for Mother’s Day. Again. Brunch is easy, and you know she will appreciate you spending some time with her. But how about you surprise her with something different this year?

  • Secret Gardens: 10 Ways to Transform Your Sanctuary for Summer

    <p> When the weather gets warm, the daydreaming begins. Lush hideaways. Hidden cottages. Your own secret garden come to life. </p> <p> These fantasies can very easily become a reality, with an outdoor space and a little elbow grease. We've seen a lot of beautiful gardens on our travels, and so we took what we learned to come up these 10 helpful gardening tips. </p> <p> From sculptures to arbors to lighting, learn about the additions that can transform an ordinary garden into a memorable haven. </p>

  • 10 Worst Hotel Room Views EVER

    We've showed you some of the world's most incredible hotel views - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.oyster.com/hotels/theme/hotel-odds-and-ends/slideshow/10-best-ocean-views/">rooms looking onto the ocean</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.oyster.com/hotels/theme/hotel-odds-and-ends/slideshow/10-best-mountain-views/">sweeping mountain vistas</a>, and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.oyster.com/hotels/theme/hotel-odds-and-ends/slideshow/10-best-city-views/">busy city streets</a>. <b>But even the most posh hotels can have a few drawbacks, like being assigned to an interior-facing hotel room.</b> While it may mean quieter nights, it'll definitely take away from that serene setting outside your window. So we decided to <b>warn you about the top ten rooms to avoid</b> next time you plan a trip.

  • Oyster’s Fact or Fakeout: Incredible Hangover Cures, Free Wi-Fi for LGBT Guests, and More

    Oyster's Fact or Fakeout: Every week we break down the hotel industry's news into a clever guessing game that will always catch you by surprise!

  • In the Spotlight: White Elephant Hotel Residences, Nantucket

    The White Elephant Hotel Residences are open for the summer season! Located in Nantucket, the town attracts numerous visitors throughout the spring and summer with its hundreds of miles of sandy shores, top-notch dining, and family-friendly vibe.

  • In the Spotlight: Fowl Cay Resort -- Bahamas

    The luxe Fowl Cay Resort in the Bahamas has a beach-y, laid-back feel -- it's all about the sun and the sand here, not the scene. Crowded beaches are unheard of on this private island resort, where a maximum of 28 guests at a time have free range of 50 acres and three beaches; only six villas, ranging from one- to three-bedrooms, comprise Fowl Cay's accommodations. Each villa includes its own fully stocked kitchen, spacious living room with massive flat-screen TV and DIRECTV, and multiple private terraces and decks. ...

  • Pearls of Wisdom: Travel Advice from Hotel Impossible's Anthony Melchiorri

    Our BFFs over at the Travel Channel are launching an exciting new series on April 9 called Hotel Impossible -- and we got to come along for the ride! The one-hour program, airing on Mondays at 10 PM ET, will show Melchiorri critiquing online reviews [Ed. note: Like how awesome Oyster.com's are?!], monitoring service practices, and making decisions on a hotel's structure, ultimately renovating of a part of the hotel. ...

  • Oyster's Fact or Fakeout: TSA Agents Gone Wild, North American Honey Bees, and More

    1. FACT OF FAKEOUT: The Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino has the largest hotel casino in Las Vegas.2. FACT OR FAKEOUT: Two TSA agents were arrested last week in South Beach. They were accused of breaking into a hotel room to take a nap before their shift.3. FACT OF FAKEOUT: The Beverly Hilton has decided to take the room in which Whitney Houston was found dead out of circulation.4. FACT OF FAKEOUT: You can now get "a fair and honest appraisal of your appearance" for free at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. 5. ...

  • Mad Men: Hotels for Today's High-Powered Ad Executives

    The style, sexiness, and glamor of Don Draper and his lifestyle are quickly becoming a mainstay of popular culture. But even though Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce may be a fictional agency, the advertising industry of the real world still has an allure.

  • Bachelorette Party Getaway Ideas for the Stars

    Sure, there have been some celebrity breakups that have devastated us — but there’s not just bad news coming from Tinsel Town. In fact, some of our favorite celebs have recently gotten engaged.

  • Potentially Deadly Luxury Vacations

    We already shared the scoop on vacations that could maybe, kinda kill you, but we have a brand-new batch of spots that practically scream danger. And while not typical of a “relaxing vacay,” these retreats are sure to get your adrenaline pumping.

  • Oyster’s Fact or Fakeout: Kim Kardashian’s Flour Bombing, Hotels that Have Past Lives, and More

    1. FACT OR FAKEOUT: The Maritime Hotel in New York used to be a rehab shelter and educational facility for runaways.2. FACT OR FAKEOUT: Element Hotels give us one more reason to shed that extra pound: You can now use energy created while working out to charge your laptop's battery.3. FACT OR FAKEOUT: Kim Kardashian had a bag of flour tossed on her by Kris Humphries' sister during an event for her latest fragrance's launch at The London West Hollywood.4. ...

  • Ditch Your Kitchen: Spend Passover Away from Home

    Passover means the Jewish population is ditching bread — or anything leavened with yeast — for eight days starting next week. And for many, this requires completely cleaning out one’s kitchen, or, spending a week away from home.

  • The Best Cities to Visit During the Springtime

    Most people associate springtime travel with crazy parties like spring break, but these 5 cities are perfect for visiting this season -- and will leave you without the boozy side effects. These our some of our top cities to poke around in warm weather.

  • In the Spotlight: East Hampton Art House Bed & Breakfast

    his elegant B&B in East Hampton, New York is exactly what its name suggests: a house full of art. Designed and decorated by the owners, Michael and Rosalind, who combine mutual talents in art and hospitality.

  • Hotels Perfect for Spotting D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms

    Every March, Washington D.C.'s historical Tidal Basin area is filled with blooming cherry trees -- and hoards of tourists coming to take pictures of the breathtaking flowers. This week, in fact, marks the kick-off of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.