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Thanksgiving: Host It or Hotel It?
HAP Weekly November 5 2026 HAP Weekly To Host or Be Hosted—The Thanksgiving Issue This week: Thanksgiving two ways, either handed off to a hotel or hosted Nancy Meyers-style (cable-knit optional). Plus the Beaverbrook x Jimmy Choo collab, the hotel openings to know, and our new HAP games corner (travel bingo included).
The Mane Attraction
HAP Weekly 29 October 2026 HAP Weekly The Mane Attraction The ultimate "horse girl" escapes, low-key bachelorettes, and why Jackson Hole's hotel scene deserves your attention.
The Halloween Issue
HAP Weekly 22 October 2026 HAP Weekly The Halloween Issue Haunted boutique stays, spooky lobby bars, and the architectural wonder of Baja California Sur.
The Best Affordable & Adorable Beachside Boutique Hotels
Courtesy of Domes of Corfu You don't have to spend a fortune to find a stay that feels truly special. Today’s best independent hotels skip the performative luxury and instead focus on what actually matters: aesthetics, comfortable spaces, and genuine local character. From artfully restored 1960s roadside motels along California's Pacific Coast Highway to secluded, stone-built Cretan coastline villages, remarkable design is popping up in the most unexpected places.
The Most Colorful Boutique Hotels
Courtesy of Lafayette Hotel Recently, it feels like more and more hotels are falling victim to all-beige minimalism. Don’t get me wrong, Scandinavian design where "less is more" can be done beautifully. But too many places miss the mark, stripping away the character and whimsy that a little color can bring to a curated space. Designing with color takes both creativity and restraint. Go too far and a space becomes overwhelming; dial it back too much and you're left with sterile beiges.
The Coolest Boutique Hotels for Ski Season
Courtesy of Murphy O’Brien Though it may be hard to believe, winter will be here in no time. And before you panic, try to remember all the good things that come along with this time of year: the holidays, home-cooked meals, and most importantly, ski season. Again, don’t spiral, because ski season can mean whatever you want it to mean, depending on what kind of winter person you are.
The 12 Best Family-Owned Boutique Hotels
Courtesy of Sterrekopje Farm There is a distinct, unmistakable difference that is a family-owned hotel. In an era of copy-and-paste and individuality becoming more difficult to achieve, luxury is increasingly defined by personality and passion, qualities that family-owned boutique stays embody better than anyone else. Much like the call to 'shop local,' choosing a family-owned hotel is investing in human connection.
Mahjong Is the New Hotel Bar
HAP Weekly 15 October 2026 HAP Weekly The Boutique Difference A look at the personal touches, living galleries, and modern social rituals redefining the stay.
Hotels Where You'll Want to Look Up
HAP Weekly Hotels Worth Staying Up (and Looking Up) For Where to stay for peak stargazing, hotels made for your fall film and TV fantasies, and the Crete hotel we can’t stop thinking about.
The Haunt Edit
HAP Weekly The Haunt Edit Haunted havens for spooky season, boutique picks for bookworms, and fall-ready West Coast escapes.
Your Doomscroll Ends At These Hotels
HAP Weekly 17 September 2026 HAP Weekly Your Doomscroll Ends At These Hotels Wi-Fi dead zones by design, 5 essential new and upcoming stays, and the Hoxton x Lacoste collab shaking up hospitality.
The Twenty Two New York: London’s Coolest Members’ Club is in Union Square
The Above Par ReviewSeptember 16, 2026 Hotel Review • North America • New York City Step inside The Twenty Two New York, a 5-star London import in Union Square featuring maximalist rooms, a private members' club, and Levantine dining at Café Zaffri. BY RUBY GREGG Why it works There is, quite frankly, little in the world of sophisticated design to rival The Twenty Two hotels.
Sleep When You're Dead? No, Sleep at These Hotels
HAP Weekly 10 September 2026 HAP Weekly Sleep When You’re Dead? No, Sleep at These Hotels.
Palazzo Firenze: The Renaissance Residence That Made Me Relearn Florence
The Above Par ReviewSeptember 2, 2026 Hotel Review • Europe • Italy • Florence • Santa Croce Rediscover Florence at Palazzo Firenze, an 18th-century residence in Santa Croce blending Renaissance frescoes, 24 bespoke rooms and suites, and ultra-attentive service. Courtesy of Palazzo Firenze BY RUBY GREGG Why it works Florence will always hold special meaning for me.
Baglioni Hotel Regina: If It’s Good Enough for Lady Gaga, It’s Good Enough for Anyone
The Above Par ReviewSeptember 2, 2026 Hotel Review • Europe • Italy • Rome • Ludovisi Step inside Baglioni Hotel Regina, Via Veneto’s historic stay featuring Lady Gaga’s House of Gucci penthouse, Italian Art Deco suites, and the all-new Primiera restaurant. Courtesy of Baglioni Hotel Regina BY RUBY GREGG Why it works Like most Baglioni properties, Baglioni Hotel Regina wears its rich history on its sleeve.
Baglioni Hotel Luna: Venice’s Oldest and Most Refined Secret
The Above Par ReviewSeptember 2, 2026 Hotel Review • Europe • Italy • Venice • San Marco Discover Baglioni Hotel Luna in Venice, the lagoon’s oldest stay featuring private dock arrivals, museum-grade art, and sea-to-table dining at Santo Mare. Courtesy of Baglioni Hotel Luna BY RUBY GREGG Why it works If Night at the Museum was your favorite movie and you fantasized about sleeping in a gallery, Baglioni Hotel Luna in Venice is the ultimate dream. The approach commands attention.
Hotels Where You Actually Want to Do the Homework
HAP Weekly Hotels Where You Actually Want to Do the Homework Boutique properties taking "teach a man to fish" to the next level, the most impactful brand takeovers happening right now, and the London hotel we're obsessed with.
Casa Baglioni: A 1960s Design Sanctuary Hidden in Milan’s Artistic Quarter
The Above Par ReviewAugust 24, 2026 Hotel Review • Europe • Italy • Milan • Brera Tucked in Milan’s artistic Brera district, Casa Baglioni offers 1960s-inspired luxury, Michelin-starred dining at Ristorante Sadler, and a secret underground wine cellar. Courtesy of Casa Baglioni BY RUBY GREGG Why it works Milan is widely celebrated as Italy’s sleek fashion capital – a cosmopolitan contrast to the countryside charm of Florence or Puglia.
Where To Travel with Pride This Summer
HAP Weekly Where to Travel with Pride This Summer Under-the-radar LGBTQ+-friendly summer escapes, Paris’s newest "Palace" distinction, and the Milan boutique hotel we’re completely obsessed with this week.
The LINE Austin: The Brutalist, Mid-Century Oasis That Previews the Best of Downtown Austin
The LINE Austin: The Brutalist, Mid-Century Oasis That Previews the Best of Downtown Austin
The Best Hotel Amenity Might Be a Boat
HAP Weekly The Best Hotel Amenity Might Be a Boat Inside hospitality’s latest must-book experience, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tuscan soirée, and the boutique hotel we can’t stop thinking about.
Reef Haven Belize Delivers Barefoot Luxury in a Remote Corner of Ambergris Caye
The Above Par ReviewJune 1, 2026 Hotel Review • Central America • Belize • Ambergris Caye Tucked away on the northern shores of Ambergris Caye, Reef Haven Belize is a secluded, reefside all-inclusive retreat where barefoot luxury, personalized service, and immersive culinary and wellness experiences define the stay.
Clay Courts, Coral Hues, and Coastal Calm: The Reimagined Romance of Don Carlos Marbella
The Above Par ReviewMay 28, 2026 Hotel Review • Europe • Spain • Málaga Discover the masterful revival of Don Carlos Marbella. From its iconic mid-century architecture and coral hues to the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center's red clay courts, step inside this Costa del Sol sanctuary. Discover the masterful revival of Don Carlos Marbella. From its iconic mid-century architecture and coral hues to the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center's red clay courts, step inside this Costa del Sol sanctuary.
Spa Day: Our Longevity Edit + The Hotel Hot Tub's Identity Crisis
Hi (HAP)pers, Welcome back to Spa Day. Wellness, in the traditional sense, used to be about unplugging. Now, it’s about living longer and feeling at the top of your game while you’re at it. Longevity has become the throughline—less quick fix, more recalibration. Case in point: TheLifeCo, long known for its rigorous detox programs in Bodrum, Phuket, and Safaga, Egypt, is expanding into the Caribbean withTheLifeCo St. Lucia.
The Palmer Effect—Appellation Healdsburg is the New Standard of Sonoma Luxury
The Above Par ReviewApril 23, 2026 Hotel Review • North America • California Discover the "Palmer Effect" at Appellation Healdsburg. Explore Chef Charlie Palmer’s new soulful sanctuary where modern design meets the authentic spirit of Sonoma wine country. BY RUBY GREGG Why it works Appellation Healdsburg can only be described as the hidden gem of Sonoma County wine country—a place no different than heaven on earth.
Checking Into Awards Season + America's Most Glamorous Trailer Park
The Top Women-Owned Boutique Hotels Around the World City Guide: Sydney, Australia San Ysidro Ranch: Montecitoâs Most Romantic Cottage Hideaway TRUNK(HOTEL) Yoyogi Park Sets the Standard for Boutique Luxury in Tokyo Fiola Mare Delivers Sophisticated, Mediterranean-Inspired Seafood to the Georgetown Waterfront Schittâs Creekâs Moira Rose (played by the late, great Catherine OâHara) once declared that her favorite season was âAwards,â and Iâm inclined to agree with her.
The 100-Year-Old Hotel That’s Only Getting Younger
Today’s newsletter is presented by Journey. Castle Leslie Estate Is a Storybook Irish Castle Stay in County Monaghan L’Apogée Courchevel: A Masterclass in High-Altitude Hospitality Inside a Nine-Room Inn Surrounded by Pinot Noir in Oregon’s Willamette Valley 5 Boutique Hotels in Malibu That Are Perfect Weekenders The HAP Guide to Skiing Deer Valley Hey (HAP)ers! Here in NYC, it finally feels like we’ve escaped the depths of winter and that spring is peeking around the corner.
HAP Weekly: The Year of the Horse đ
Hello again (HAP)ers! Weâve left the January slump far behind, and February is already galloping away. First up: itâs my birthday today!! Iâm not one for blowout parties, so my husband and I are taking a quick overnight getaway to Upstate New York, where weâll be checking out the new Pocketbook Hudson hotel and baths.
The Sands Hotel & Spa Is a Moroccan-Inspired Jewel Box in Palm Desert
The Sands Hotel & Spa Is a Moroccan-Inspired Jewel Box in Palm Desert Step inside The Sands Hotel & Spa in Palm Springs, an adults-only Moroccan-inspired oasis where mid-century design meets vibrant colors, luxurious rooms, the...
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13 Products You Need
Staying healthy while traveling isn't just about packing the right clothes; it's about bringing essentials that keep you feeling your best from takeoff to touchdown. Whether flying across time zones, road-tripping to a new destination, or simply trying to maintain your wellness routine on-the-go, the right products can make all the difference.
International Travel Must-Haves for a Truly #AbovePar Experience
Travel is exhilarating but undoubtedly stressful. Whether you're heading off to a new country on a solo trip or jet setting with your family of five, ensuring flight comfort and practicality can be difficult. We've compiled a list of the 15 international travel must-haves for a truly #AbovePar Experience that will leave you excited for that long plane ride you might be dreading.
The 5 Best Destinations for a Father-Son Getaway Next Year
A father-son getaway is the perfect opportunity to make unforgettable memories and reconnect in a new place. Whether you're into outdoor adventures, golfing, or basking in the sun by crystal-clear water, there are plenty of getaways that are tailored to bonding. From epic road trips to laid-back beach escapes, these trips give you the chance to relax, disconnect, and enjoy some quality time together.
11 Orthopedic Shoes That Don’t Sacrifice Style for Comfort
Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page. They say to be where your feet are, but standing tall and staying present can be challenging when you’re distracted by constant foot pain, making your day-to-day unbearable. We all live different lives, whether we spend most of our day at a desk or standing up, but treating your feet should always be important.
This Luxury Five-Star Hotel Honors Budapest's 19th-century Heritage with Curated Aesthetic
Effortlessly blending in with the vibrant heart of Hungary's capital, Verno House Budapest is a harmony between modern comfort and warm hospitality. Situated on the Danube River, the city's natural beauty and Great Hungarian Plain scenery will leave you utterly amazed.
Verno House – This Hotel Honors Budapest’s 19th-Century Heritage
The Above Par ReviewOctober 11, 2024 Hotel Review • Europe • Hungary • Budapest Here, we dive into Verno House in Budapest with top takeaways to know before hopping on a flight to Hungary.
The 6 Coolest Boutique Hotels in Mauritius
In case you may have already googled 'Where is Mauritius?' based on this article's title, we are here to answer your questions. Located off the southeastern coast of Africa and east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is the island of your dreams. The tropical oasis is surrounded by coral reefs and is home to mountains, extensive beaches, and stunning boutique hotels.
How One Founder Is Helping Other Women Transform Their Relationship With Money
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The Money Mindset hub Despite earning a good salary working in finance and coming from a family of accountants, Alejandra Rojas had a terrible relationship with money. She found herself spending wildly on things she didn’t need but held herself back from spending on the things that mattered—like investing in her future.
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