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Perhaps because they serve as the venues for raucous parties, maybe because people are more likely to be up to no good while away from home, or possibly because checking in under an alias can make you feel invincible, but no matter the reason, hotels are often the scene of the crime for numerous scandals.…
Merlin’s beard! This hotel room gives a whole new meaning to “magical getaway.” If you’re hoping to channel Harry Potter on your next trip, the Wizard Chamber at London’s Georgian House is full of wizardly goodness: from a “cauldron” by the fireplace, to an owl figurine by the bed, from old-fashioned luggage under the bed,…
[SPOILER ALERT: The following article makes some rather pointed insinuations about the film’s plot.] If you’re anything like us, you breathlessly awaited the premier of Gone Girl, the dark psychological thriller based on Gillian Flynn’s best-selling book. Starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike as that oh-so-charming couple, Nick and Amy, it hit theaters earlier this…
Here at Oyster, we love a good book anytime of year — but there’s something about the fall that encourages us to curl up with a new read. Maybe it’s the shorter days and roaring fireplaces… And since travel and reading often go hand-in-hand (how many times have you gotten through an insanely long layover…
Oktoberfest is the world’s greatest beer festival — and the celebration kicks off around the globe on Saturday! But this party isn’t just about guzzling steins of frothy brew while tapping your toes to German Oompah. (Although there’s plenty of that. And we fully support it.) It’s also an excuse to celebrate just about anything…
We gave you all the deets on Fashion Week in New York and London, and now glamorous Milan is up next on the multi-city Fashion Week circuit, with the festivities kicking off on Wednesday. Milan is “the most” at many things in Italy; it’s the most modern, the most business-oriented, the (nearly) most populated, and…
Lights, camera, action! Over the last several decades, hotels have played important roles in the film industry. Some iconic scenes — like Julia Roberts and Richard Gere bathing in Pretty Woman — will forever be a part of cinematic history and were actually filmed at hotels, instead of on sound stages. Most hotels that make…
Fitness centers, outdoor pools and spas are common amenities at hotels these days, but want to know one of our favorite features offered? Live music! We’ve visited quite a few hotels that are a fun place to catch a show, whether you’re a guest or live in the surrounding area. From poolside DJ sets to…
It’s no secret that space in New York City is limited, which makes it all the more precious and expensive. Unfortunately, for budget travelers in particular, this means not much lodging — that you’d actually want to stay in — is available outside of hostels. Fortunately, in the last few years the Big Apple has…
The Golden Age of Hollywood has come and gone. While Los Angeles once had a firm grip on all film-related business — movie and television alike — the industry has expanded well beyond the Hollywood Hills. In the last forty years especially, we’ve seen emerging markets in Louisiana, Toronto, and Atlanta increasingly cut into La-La…