HAP’s Guide to Sicily

Discover the sun-dappled allure of the Mediterranean’s largest island

Hotels Are Bringing Back Aimless Hanging Out

The Best Part of Vacation Is Served Before 10 AM

The Fifth Avenue Hotel: A NoMad Gem Where Historic Grandeur Meets Modern Glamour

Step inside The Fifth Avenue Hotel in NoMad, NYC. Discover Martin Brudnizki’s bold design, butler service, Café Carmellini, and five-star luxury.

Sublime Comporta: An Enchanting Retreat in Portugal's Alentejo Region That Lives Up to Its Sublime Moniker

Strolls through the organic gardens, where chefs pluck herbs, vegetables, and edible flowers, forge an even deeper connection between visitors and the sublime setting.

Escape the City for Polo, a Posh Spa, and Pastoral Charm at Coworth Park

A review of Coworth Park in Berkshire, a Dorchester Collection estate offering polo, Michelin-starred dining, and an award-winning destination spa just outside London.

Switch Off at Hyll Hotel, a Country House Boutique That Blends Historic Charm and Contemporary Cool

Discover Hyll Hotel, a stylish country house boutique in the Cotswolds blending historic charm, modern design, and locally driven dining across 60 scenic acres.

Lucknam Park is a Classically Charming English Country Retreat

Set on 500 acres in Wiltshire near Bath, Lucknam Park is a five-star country house hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant, equestrian center, and world-class spa—perfect for a quintessential Cotswolds escape.

Colima 71 Is Roma Norte’s Art-Filled Boutique Hideaway

Designed by Alberto Kalach, Colima 71 is a 16-key boutique stay in Roma Norte blending gallery-worthy art, sleek interiors, and thoughtful service in the heart of Mexico City.

Hotel Dama is a Beacon of Boutique Cool and Calm in Condesa

Hotel Dama is an effortless hideaway in a reimagined 1940s townhouse in Mexico City’s lively Condesa neighborhood.

The Hoxton, Edinburgh is the Hip New Kid on the Georgian-Era Block

Behind the Georgian façade, Edinburgh’s newest social hub hides Hox Houses, a pint-sized cinema, and one very persuasive haggis pizza.

Municipal Grand is Savannah’s Hottest Spot for Sipping and Snoozing

A swaggering lobby bar, rooftop pool, and subterranean drinking den give Savannah’s newest stay a pulse of its own.

The Bowery Hotel Drips With Character and Downtown Cool

Few places have the hipster cred of the East Village.

Monaci delle Terre Nere – Escape to This Peaceful, Luxurious Retreat on the Slope of Sicily’s Mount Etna

Housed on Mount Etna’s slope, Monaci delle Terre Nere is a Relais & Châteaux farm retreat surrounded by vineyards and wildflowers.

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection – Stay in a Historic Post Office Turned High-end Hotel in Syracuse, Sicily

Syracuse, Sicily, famed for ancient ruins and Ortygia island, offers lively bars and street food.

Villa Igiea – Palermo’s Grand Dame is a Sophisticated Seaside Retreat With a Storied Past

Therasia Resort – Stay at This Luxury Resort With Two Michelin-Starred Restaurants and Sweeping Views on the Aeolian Island of Vulcano

Mazzarò Sea Palace – Every Room at Mazzarò Sea Palace Has a Terrace With Views of the Sparkling Bay

While Taormina’s center buzzes with White Lotus vibes, nearby Mazzarò Sea Palace offers a quieter coastal escape.

Hotel Signum – This Relaxed Retreat on the Aeolian Island of Salina Has Fragrant Gardens, a Michelin-Starred Restaurant, and a Dreamy Spa

The Aeolian Islands offer volcanic landscapes and a laid-back vibe.

Hotel Villa Ducale – This Romantic Boutique Hotel in the Hills Above Taormina Offers Breathtaking Views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna

Hotel Villa Ducale is an intimate 18-room boutique perched above Taormina.

Le Calette – Sicilian Hospitality, Sweeping Sea View, and a Gastronomic Restaurant Make This Family-Run Respite Our Favorite Hotel in Cefalú

Just an hour from Palermo, the seaside village of Cefalù offers a quieter slice of Sicily.

The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel – Stay at This Revamped Art Deco Icon With a Buzzy Restaurant Just Steps Away From Central Park and Madison Avenue

Discover The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel—an Art Deco– retreat on the Upper East Side with a celebrity chef restaurant and Central Park nearby.

The Goring – Stay Like Royalty at the Queen’s Favorite Hotel

With everything from spendy stalwarts to more affordable boutique stays in Shoreditch, travelers have plenty of options.

The Hoxton, Rome – Skip Centro Storico and Stay at This Smart, Stylish Hotel in Rome’s Parioli District

After a day of snaking queues to enter major landmarks, you’ll be happy to return to a more low-key environment with far fewer selfie sticks.

Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi – Check Into This Charming Boutique Hotel Right Off Santa Fe Plaza in the Heart of Downtown

The fireplace, leather seating, and fresh-baked cookies in the lobby encourage lingering.