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Luxury Hotels

Outdoor Dining: The Best Al Fresco Restaurants in NYC

Oyster | Posted 05.16.2013 | Travel
Oyster

The best spots to grub down outdoors this summer.

Romantic Eco-Friendly Stays

Oyster | Posted 05.16.2013 | Travel
Oyster

For those who love tree-hugging just as much as they love snuggling up with that special someone, we've found the best hotels for environmentally-friendly duos who don't want to skimp on romance.

Stunning Art Deco Hotels

Departures Magazine | Posted 05.16.2013 | Arts
Departures Magazine

Baz Luhrmann's film adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby has ignited a revival of interest in all things Art Deco.

Literary Hotels: Where famous authors have partied, waited arrest, and -- yes -- even written novels (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 05.15.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Whether they're on business or leisure, with the family or solo, almost all travelers consider a book (or a Kindle, whatever) a must-have while on a t...

World's Coolest Hotel Bathtubs (PHOTOS)

Travel + Leisure | Posted 05.15.2013 | Travel
Travel + Leisure

At the Mio Buenos Aires hotel, the bathtubs are works of art: Argentine Mario Dasso personally selects only the most beautiful pieces of calden wood (...

Grand Canyon Bound: 10 Stunning Luxury Hotels within Driving Distance (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 05.15.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Summer is just around the corner, and if a trip to the Grand Canyon is on your bucket list (as it should be), there's no better time to visit! Whether...

Never Use A Treadmill Again

Oyster | Posted 05.14.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Getting fit doesn't have to be on your to-do list after you travel. While many hotels offer state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, w...

The 12 Trendiest Hotel Bars Across the U.S.

Oyster | Posted 05.13.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Many hotels have on-site bars, even if they're merely situated in the glorified outskirts of the lobby, where guests can grab standard drinks after a ...

Over-the-Top Themed Hotel Rooms and Suites (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 05.10.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Hotels often incorporate themes into their rooms, but these so-called themes are usually "classic elegance," "boho chic," or "understated luxury." In ...

Top 10 Infinity Pools on the Caribbean Sea (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 05.09.2013 | Travel
Oyster

The beach, the pools, the view - these are major reasons why we travel to the Caribbean. And when we can get all in one, that's ideal. So we scoured t...

Photo Tour: Discover 5 Gorgeous Luxury Hotels in Istanbul (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 05.09.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Istanbul is a city of contrasts. It's a city that's both modern and historic, where great restaurants, hopping nightlife, and horrific traffic exist a...

Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC's Still Got It! (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 05.09.2013 | Travel
Oyster

We made a recent visit to the hip Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC to see the results of their extensive renovations. The verdict? The Gansevoort's still go...

Live Like Lord Of The Manor

Sherrie Nachman | Posted 05.15.2013 | Travel
Sherrie Nachman

Sadly, Downton Abbey is over for the season. But it is still fun to fantasize about how great it would be to have a personal staff to take on all those tedious daily tasks, such as pouring one's own coffee or filling one's bathtub.

Guide To Florida Keys Activities

Oyster | Posted 05.07.2013 | Travel
Oyster

The Keys have a little something for everyone -- and fortunately, everything can be done under the Florida sun! Whether you want to hit the beach, set...

Forget Brunch: 5 Unique Ideas for a Mother's Day Celebration

Oyster | Posted 05.06.2013 | Travel
Oyster

It happens every year -- suddenly it's May and you have NO idea what to do for Mother's Day. We've got you covered.

Healthy Travel: 5 Hotel Chains that Make it Easy to Stay Fit on the Road (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 05.04.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Staying fit on the road is never easy, particularly when it comes to eating well. Many of us let our diets go out the window when we travel, partly be...

Our 12 Favorite Hotel Bars For After-Work Drinks (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 05.03.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Hotel bars are often a convenient spot for a nightcap or a quick after-work drink (anything to take the edge off!) while on a business trip -- but not...

Summer Road Trips

Oyster | Posted 05.01.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Summertime is fast-approaching and we can't wait till the days of top-down convertibles, cover-ups and flip-flops dress codes, and mini weekend getawa...

Luxury In South America

Oyster | Posted 05.01.2013 | Travel
Oyster

South America is home to some of the world's most luxurious hotels. Whether you want to sit beachside in Rio De Janeiro or soak in views of the Andes ...

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group: Regionalizing Social for a Luxury Audience

Lin Humphrey | Posted 04.29.2013 | Business
Lin Humphrey

With hotels located in diverse cultural contexts all over the globe, the brand smartly balances control with the main brand pages and individual properties.

Getting Outdoors In Napa Valley

Oyster | Posted 04.26.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Northern California's gorgeous Napa Valley region has tons of wino-centric activities to offer throughout its lush, rolling hills and endless vineyards. But there's also plenty to do here even if you're not a wine connoisseur, from biking, to hiking, to hitting the Napa River.

Best Hotels in Mexico 2013

U.S. News Travel | Posted 04.23.2013 | Travel
U.S. News Travel

Soft sands, cerulean waves, zesty cuisine, ancient civilizations -- finding a reason to travel to Mexico isn't difficult. However, picking the perfect...

Rooms With A View

Oyster | Posted 04.22.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Nothing man-made can rival Mother Nature at her finest. For those who love the great outdoors, the most memorable vacations aren't at massive mega-res...

8 Impressive Hotel Art Collections Worth A Visit

Oyster | Posted 04.19.2013 | Travel
Oyster

When traveling around the world, tourists often have famed art museums on their lists of must-see attractions. But what if the hotel they're staying i...

Hotels Where The Stars Live

trivago | Posted 04.19.2013 | Travel
trivago

A stay in any of these historical hotels is a fantasy in itself, but living in one -- surely a luxury reserved for the VIPs of the world. The hotel se...