Los Angeles’ New Design-Forward Boutique Hotel, Alsace LA
Los Angeles’ West Adams neighborhood has a brand-new design-forward boutique hotel: The 48-key Alsace LA. Anchored around a lush interior courtyard, the Alsace LA catches eyes with its…
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Hip LGBTQ+-Friendly Boutique Hotels Across the USA
Queer travelers often keep inclusivity top of mind, especially when it comes to choosing a hotel. This fall, Hotels Above Par and Edge Media Network team up to present a monthly series…
Alila Marea Beach Resort: An Oceanfront Haven in Southern California’s Most Understated Surf Town
The Alila Marea Beach Resort is near Encinitas, CA, a San Diego-area surf town known for its wave breaks; bohemian-like atmosphere; and business district consisting of organic restaurants, laid-back bars,…
Brandon’s Monthly Travel Picks: September
HAP Founder Brandon Berkson here: As you may remember, last month I shared my favorite magazines with all of you. Within that post, I also talked about how…
The Newbury Boston Is Back, Brimming with Elegance and Timeless Glamour
The Newbury Boston brims with timeless glamour. It’s not hard to understand why the hotel has been a city staple since opening in 1927, from its past celebrity-filled…
Buzzy NYC Restaurant POPULAR Is a Smash Hit, Both for Food and Atmosphere
Anything Ian Schrager is nothing short of a sophisticate’s dream. The lauded entrepreneur’s Lower East Side-located PUBLIC Hotel recently relaunched with a new restaurant, POPULAR. The space is…
Why You Need to Visit Porto, Portugal
The perfect midsize city, Northern Portugal’s Porto oozes authenticity with its city center—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and slew of viewpoints, cafés, bookstores, and boutiques. Known for our under-two-minute…
The Italian Village Reemerging After Seven Decades Underwater
No joke, there’s an Italian village reemerging after seven decades underwater. For centuries, the village of Curon sat near the country’s borders with Austria and Switzerland. Once housing…
The Design-Forward Mexico Hotel You Need to Visit, Casona Sforza
Located in Puerto Escondido, a bijou beach town in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, design-forward boutique hotel Casona Sforza catches eyes with its standout vaulted roofs and breathtaking setting. The…
Bumble Is Opening an Exciting New Café in New York
So, we have some news that you might want to swipe right for: Dating and networking application Bumble (@Bumble) is opening up an all-day café and wine bar in New…