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We're loving this recent heat wave here at Oyster HQ, but it just makes us want to kick back and relax (preferably with a cocktail in hand).

It may be a bit ironic, but we decided to do an intensive search on the laziest spots we could find -- starting...

We're seriously feeling the summer heat -- it's been gorgeous here in New York at Oyster HQ.

And although we can't just jet to Hawaii this weekend (trust me, we wish we could), we figured we'd steal some of our favorite hotels' signature Hawaiian touches.

From enticing food spreads with...

We love home decor, interior design and architecture here at Oyster -- after all, aren't they all huge parts of a hotel stay experience? Our staffer Jen sought out the six most beautiful spots to soak in some gorgeous interior design. Check it out below, then tell us: Where would...

There's really nothing more English than afternoon tea, and so in honor of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this June, we've rounded up some of our favorite spots to indulge -- in London and the Commonwealth.

We found scones, clotted cream and smoked salmon finger sandwiches, of course, but a few...

We don't know about you, but we here at Oyster are ready for summer.

We've done all of the prepping -- we went to the gym once (hey, its more than we did in the winter!), got a couple of spray tans and, most importantly, we found our stowed bikinis,...

Vitamin D does wonders for our health. Better known as the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it from the sun's rays, Vitamin D regulates blood pressure, reduces muscle tension, and prevents cancer and various other diseases. Luckily for us, some of our favorite spa hotels offer just...

We're experts on practically everything hotel-related here at Oyster, and exposing awful hotels is our forte. Recently, we went out of our way to to cover a part of the industry we hadn't dared to explore yet: the seedy world of by-the-hour sex hotels. We went undercover at three spots:...

Bachelor party season is heating up, and we have a feeling a lot of Best Men out there could use a lil help in putting together a memorable bash. No matter if planning isn't your strong suit; the hotels of Sin City are more than prepared to do all the...

When even the prices of the standard rooms at some of our favorite luxury hotels shock us, you can only imagine our heart palpitations when we see the nightly rates of these hotels' top-of-the-line suites.

But if we were going to splurge on anything in life, it'd probably...

There's nothing like a rooftop bar to kick off the warm months, and with the crazy weather patterns of the last few weeks, there's nothing that sounds more appealing right now than getting a drink with a view.

If you're daydreaming about sipping on a perfectly made cocktail a few...

Staying at a hotel is all about getting away. While some hotels make you feel like you're in a different location, others go a step beyond and transport you to another era. You've surely seen plenty of historic hotels that looked like the setting of BBC dramas, but now it's...

When the weather gets warm, the daydreaming begins. Lush hideaways. Hidden cottages. Your own secret garden come to life.

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...

It may not be summer time quite yet, but that doesn't mean we aren't dreaming about it. And of course when we think of summer, we picture gorgeous pools (to swim in, lie out near, fill in the blank here.) So here's some eye candy for all of you dreamers.

Family vacation always sounds like a good idea -- until you actually arrive, that is. Sometimes the kids, well, they don't appreciate the art of an adult-style vacation. They don't wanna just lay out -- they want to hang out. And have a great time, too. So before you book...

This is the third part in a series exploring the seedy world of by-the-hour sex hotels. We previously visited the Liberty Inn and the Kew Motor Inn.

The fact that La Semana Hotel has a locked front entrance with a doorbell and front desk behind thick glass...

For many travelers, laying on a beach on vacation isn't enough: A vacation isn't a vacation without seeing some spectacular sights. And getting a glimpse of an exotic creature while traveling can make an entire trip. Even those casually interested in nature and wildlife will be wowed by the creatures...

It's getting warmer as summer approaches and we've got a full-blown case of spring fever. We keep catching ourselves dreaming of an island escape and of enjoying some sun, fun and relaxation. Still, going to the Caribbean is so typical -- not that we object to it -- and we're...

This is the second part in a series exploring the seedy world of by-the-hour sex hotels. We previously visited the Kew Motor Inn.

When my fellow reporter and I walked up to the Liberty Inn, I was practically in disbelief. I had passed the sordid hotel,...

OMG! We never thought it would happen!

Brad Pitt had pledged numerous times that he and Angelina Jolie would not marry until all Americans could legally tie the knot. But, as it turns out, love just can't wait. America's royal couple is now officially engaged and Brangelina will make its...

Throwing in a sunset scene is high on the to-do list of movie directors who want make an audience sigh with jealousy. The truth is, few things are more romantic and relaxing than watching the sunset -- be it on a pristine beach in the Caribbean or atop a high-rise...