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…
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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…
American Artist Michael Heizer Unveils 52-Year Project called “City” in the Nevada Desert
Imagine being in the middle of nowhere in Nevada; it’s just you and a barren desert, nothing else. Suddenly, you see grand cement structures, some pyramidic in shape;…
Biologique Recherche Opens New Luxurious Los Angeles Spa
If you love chic skincare, you need to get your next facial at renowned French beauty brand Biologique Recherche’s new Los Angeles Ambassade — the company’s first spa…
The Best Things to Do on Governors Island This Summer
Located just four minutes by ferry from Manhattan’s South Street Seaport, Governors Island is a serious boon for those looking to disconnect from the frenetic bustle of the…
The Coolest Independent Bookstores Around the World
There’s nothing like moseying around a cool bookstore. For those who prefer paper pages over Kindles, we’ve rounded up the world’s coolest independent bookstores. Livraria Lello (Porto, Portugal)…
There’s A New Fitness Center & Social Club In Los Angeles That’s Unlike Any Other
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Los Angeles would be the home of the world’s first-ever concept fitness club. Called Heimat—which translates from German to mean “the…
The Hip Los Angeles’ Members’ Club & Hotel Opening This Summer
This summer, a hotly-anticipated venue setting out to be the “anti-Soho House” will debut smack-dab in the beating heart of Hollywood. Meet The Aster. Part public hotel, part…
Traveling Design Fair NOMAD Circle Heads To Capri For Its 10th Edition
Meet the art fair of the future: NOMAD Circle. Founded in 2016 by art world insiders Giorgio Pace and Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, NOMAD Circle eschews the traditional concept of…
Take a Look Inside the World’s Largest Harry Potter Store
Did you know that New York City is now home to the largest Harry Potter store in the world? Here’s an insider’s peek into Manhattan’s most magical emporium. …