Meet Piaule: A Design-Forward Dream in Upstate New York
Meet Piaule: The Catskills’ new design-forward retreat. Shrouded in forestry two and a half hours away from NYC, the hotel is a secluded respite from The Big Apple. It’s…
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4 Sunny LGBTQ+-Friendly Hotels to Visit and Escape the Cold
Queer travelers looking to trade in their Canada Goose jacket for a bathing suit should consider flying south for warmth this winter. Our fall collaboration with Edge Media Network,…
Meet Alonso Cartu: The Talented Mexican Artist Behind These Creative Calaveras
Each year Hotel Matilda—an award-winning boutique hotel in Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende—throws a Day of the Dead dinner called Cena Negra. Earlier this month, and for the first…
Brandon’s Monthly Travel Picks: November
Hi! HAP Founder Brandon Berkson here: These past few weeks have been super busy, especially with our new travel agency HAP Concierge in the mix. Nevertheless, I’m super excited to…
Casa Angelina: A Dreamy Hotel on the Amalfi Coast
Five-star boutique hotel Casa Angelina is situated along the cliffs of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Located in small fishing village Praiano, the 42-room haven is secluded, peaceful, and a…
1, 2, 3 Destination Guide: Calle Colima in Mexico City’s Colonia Roma Neighborhood
Mexico City’s Colonia Roma neighborhood’s burgeoning design scene has caught much attention over the past decade. Famous street Calle Colima flaunts Beaux Art-style buildings housing inviting cafes, fashionable…
Hutong New York City Pairs Northern Chinese Cuisine with Art Deco Design
New York City restaurant Hutong NYC tantalizes diners with both its design and menu.A feast for the eyes, masterminds of the Midtown haunt blueprinted a space depicting “Chinese modernization and…
Meet NYC’s Coolest New Hotel, Pendry Manhattan West
New York City’s hotel scene is one of the world’s best. The brand-new Pendry Manhattan West has only set the bar higher. Located near Hudson Yards, the Pendry…
Finca Victoria: Puerto Rico’s Dreamy Ayurvedic Retreat
Meet Finca Victoria, an 11-key hotel nestled on three lush acres in the hills on the beautiful Puerto Rican island of Vieques (just a short 15-minute flight from…
The World’s Most Eye-Catching Contemporary Hotels
We always say yes to contemporary design. HAP Founder Brandon Berkson shares ten eye-catching contemporary-style hotels to visit worldwide. ⬇️ Amanyara Anything Aman is amazing; Turks & Caicos’ Amanyara is…