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March 21, 2018

10 party hotels on the cheap

Spring is the kick-off to a season of boozing on the beach, guzzling drinks by the pool, and staying up to the wee hours. If partying is as much of a priority as pampering on your next vacation, you’ll want to check out these ten party hotels that won’t bust your budget. So go ahead and order that next round.  Your room is just upstairs.

March 21, 2018

7 must-swim rooftop pools in the U.S.

If you haven’t been in a rooftop pool since that time your Uncle Gene threw a plastic inflatable tub on the roof then sprayed you with a hose, then this is the guide you’re looking for. Not only do these pools top some of the most luxurious hotels in the country, but they fuse that basic human urge to sit in water and look down at the world.

March 21, 2018

Top 8 affordable island getaways

An “island getaway” doesn’t necessarily translate into washing up on the shores of the Caribbean. Plenty of other islands in the U.S. boast the same laid-back, secluded feel that you can find in Barbados or Jamaica, but often come at a fraction of those sky-high all-inclusive rates; you’ll at least save some cash on airfare! For perhaps unconventional, but nonetheless awesome, island stays, check out our top picks for value, sun, and fun!

March 21, 2018

Beijing's most cutting edge architecture

Chinese architecture hasn’t slowed since the 2008 Olympics and the unveiling of the Bird's Nest. Thanks to new buildings by such starchitects as Zaha Hadid opening this past year, Beijing has become the “it” spot for seeing cool, cutting edge architecture. Here’s a quick tour of the main highlights for the design-savvy traveler.

March 21, 2018

7 weirdest hotel freebies

Everyone knows that we here at Oyster.com love freebies. After all, we talk about them a lot — and we mean a lot. But when you’re shelling out hard-earned cash for your hotel room, it’s nice when the hotel recognizes that and throws in some perks “just because.” We’ve already gone through the freebies we love, and honestly kind of expect, but we’ve yet to go through all the freebies that really took us by surprise — and sometimes even made us laugh! Some you can bring home with you, some are just on loan, but all of these amenities are funky, looney, and downright fabulous.

March 21, 2018

Top 10 small towns in America

While America’s iconic big cities may attract the majority of starry-eyed tourists, small towns are the nation’s true gems. The folks at Fodor’s have recent released this year’s picks for the best small towns in America. Scouring the nation for quaint hometown treasures was not an easy task. The editors at Fodor’s set parameters for the selection process, like the size of the town (had to have a population of less than 50,000) and unique attractions (like good eats, museums or landscape). From the hills to the valleys and from sea to shining sea, here are the 10 best small towns in America.

March 21, 2018

9 underrated beach destinations

Some destinations always come to mind when people think of beach getaways: Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, Miami’s South Beach, and the crowded sands in Cancun. Some spots, however, are often overlooked and it makes them that much better. Fewer people, untouched nature, you name it; underrated beach destinations are hidden gems that can be just what you’re looking for. Check out our list of nine underrated beach destinations — and make a trip before the secret is out!

March 21, 2018

9 resorts with Easter celebrations

With Easter just around the corner, kid-friendly resorts are offering spring savings along with bunny-themed events and thousands upon thousands of hidden eggs. Here are nine resorts planning special fun-filled Easter celebrations.

March 21, 2018

Wild Las Vegas pools reopening for Spring Break

Las Vegas is wild year round, but it reaches its highest peak of crazy when the cesspools outdoor pools reopen for the spring and summertime crowds. Known for their ever-flowing liquor, bikini bodies, and raucous behavior, Vegas pool parties are some of the most popular places to let it all hang out (literally and figuratively). Some pools, such as the ones at the Cosmopolitan, the Luxor, and the Monte Carlo, have already opened but good things come to those who wait: The most popular pools are opening in the next few weeks. Here are four awesome Las Vegas pool parties reopening soon.

March 21, 2018

9 craziest hotel spa treatments

Sometimes spa treatments tip over the edge of relaxing and enter the realm of downright strange. From fish pedicures to snow rooms, hotels around the globe are offering unique (and kinda weird) options for guests to indulge in. Some might swear by these alternative services, others may be skeptical — but we at Oyster will try (almost) anything once! Here, we’ve rounded up the craziest spa services we’ve come across during our travels. Take a look and prepare to get pampered in a whole new way!