The Above Par Culture Edit 2.0
Greetings, HAPpers! The air is crisp. The leaves are changing. And the holiday season is just right around the corner. Can you believe it? For the second Above…
Paul Jebara
Tapping into Native Hawaiian Secrets to Good Living with Annie Daly, Co-Author of Island Wisdom
For her literary debut, Destination Wellness, journalist Annie Daly ventured to six destinations around the world to plumb the depths of generations-spanning wellness traditions. Months of on-the-ground research…
Where to Visit in New Mexico
For a taste of the American Southwest, New Mexico offers it all: natural wonders, archaeological sites, flavor-packed cuisine, and a bounty of cultural attractions. Below, read HAP’s guide…
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Tin Building Dazzles as NYC’s Coolest Food Emporium
A food hall unlike any other in New York City has just opened its doors in the historic Seaport neighborhood. The highly-anticipated Tin Building sits inside a restored…
Monaco Destination Guide
Despite its ranking as the world’s second-smallest country, the Principality of Monaco—especially its glamorous capital, Monte Carlo—has plenty of treasures for visitors to behold. Whether you’re planning a…
Building a Hospitality Empire in Dubai and Beyond, with Restaurateur Joey Ghazal
With all that Joey Ghazal has accomplished in the last decade, it’s a surprise that the multihyphenate gets any sleep at all. Not only has the Canadian-Lebanese “gastro-preneur”…
The Kitschiest Hotels in the USA
America’s got no shortage of extravagantly themed hotels that transport its guests to another time or another place. But to discover the truly offbeat and quirky properties dishing…
THE ABOVE PAR CULTURE EDIT 1.0
Greetings, HAPpers! Paul Jebara here, HAP’s Design + Culture Editor, thrilled to be sharing our first-ever Above Par Edit with you. We at Hotels Above Par are always…
A Toast to the Future of Mezcal with Rafa Shin, Founder of Agua Mágica
Rafa Shin, the founder of ultra-premium mezcal brand Agua Mágica, was just one year old when his family relocated from Seoul to Mexico City. Fueled by their fascination…
Dubai Destination Guide
It’s mystifying to think that Dubai as we know it today—a glistening metropolis defined by daring architectural mega-projects, world-renowned restaurants, and, of course, a flashy reputation—emerged from the…