Where to Visit in October, According to HAP Founder Brandon Berkson

October is almost here! 🍂

If you don’t have plans, HAP Founder Brandon Berkson shares suggestions on where to visit and which hotels to stay at when there.

Cartagena, Colombia This beautiful Colombian city boasts warm temperatures, Spanish Colonial-style buildings dressed in bright colors, and idyllic nearby beaches that make for a perfect October getaway.

TO STAY:

Casa San Agustin is an elegant boutique hotel encompassing three exquisitely restored 17th-century colonial homes and a preserved aqueduct within its walls. Many of the rooms have private plunge pools 🤩. Boston, MA One of the USA's oldest cities and a prime leaf-peeping destination, Boston is teeming with things to do, from The Paul Revere Museum to the Freedom Trail to drinks plus city views at trendy bar, Lookout Rooftop and Bar.

TO STAY:

The Newbury Boston has been a city staple since its 1927 opening. Having recently undergone a head-to-toe renovation, the elegant hotel boasts a timeless aesthetic equipped with modern luxuries. Aspen, CO This posh Rocky Mountains-located town is charming during fall, from the changing leaves to the arrival of crisp temperatures.

TO STAY:

Hotel Jerome Auberge is a handsome boutique stay in the center of town. They just opened a Felix Roasting Co, which, just like its famous sister location in Manhattan, is blueprinted by renowned AD 100 designer Ken Fulk. Plus, the Aspen Art Museum's current exhibition on display at the hotel is a treat. New York City, NY How can you not love NYC? From spectating Broadway to witnessing the changing colors of the leaves, October is a great time to visit. Plus, there have been some fabulous openings these preceding months, including Hawksmoor NYC—a famous London-born steakhouse that just made its USA debut in the city's Grammercy neighborhood—and magazine Allure's recently-debuted skincare haven, The Allure Store.

TO STAY:

The Dominick Hotel, in NYC's SoHo neighborhood, sports a contemporary design that flaunts Fendi Casa furnishings as well as guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views. Ground-floor restaurant Vestry is both atmospheric and delicious.