Casa Silencio: A Design-Forward Mezcal Distillery and Boutique Hotel in Mexico
Located deep in a valley in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, a new hotel makes its debut, Casa Silencio. Founders of Mezcal El Silencio, Vicente Cisneros and Fausto…
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Hip LGBTQ+-Friendly Hotels in Mexico
Queer travelers have been heading to Mexico for decades. Our fall collaboration with Edge Media Network, where we highlight our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly hotels and destinations, continues below with the…
Panorama Room: The Chic New York City Destination Bar on Roosevelt Island
If you’re a New Yorker, chances are you’ve heard about Roosevelt Island a few times. It might have been because you passed the strikingly red Roosevelt Island Tramway…
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…
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…
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…