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5 O’Clock Somewhere: Cocktails Around the World

Wine is divine, but cocktails can be just as evocative of a place — and a lot of fun! From…

Editor Photos of the Year

Our design team highlights their favorite photos, all taken by Andrew Harper editors on travels around the world this year.

Editors’ Choice

Unforgettable Memories of 2024

It’s the rare editorial trip that doesn’t leave us with an unforgettable moment or three. Here are the ones we'll…

Editors’ Choice

Restaurants of the Year

We take great pleasure in anonymously reviewing restaurants. This list highlights some of our best dining experiences of 2024.

Editors’ Choice

Remarkable Returns

We love discovering new hotels, but we don’t pass up the chance to return to old favorites. Here are a…

Editors’ Choice

Most Unconventional Indulgences

Hotels are going out of their way to “surprise and delight.” Here are some of the most memorable indulgences we…

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Most Memorable Tastings

In 2024, we branched out from wine and spirits and enjoyed several exciting tastings in unexpected locations.

Editors’ Choice

Hotels of the Year

Luxury comes in many forms, as evidenced by the contrasting styles of our Hotels of the Year. Here are the…

Editors’ Choice

Hotel Restaurants of the Year

We enjoyed dozens of delicious meals at recommended properties in 2024. These represent the best of the hotel restaurants we…

Editors’ Choice

Hospitality Awards

Invariably, it’s the people who make or break an experience. These awards go to those who elevated our visits to…

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Extraordinary Comebacks

On rare occasions, we learn that a natural disaster has forced the closure of a favorite hotel. Here are three…

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Disappointments of the Year

In reviewing hotels, we sometimes experience those that are overhyped or underwhelming. Here are our disappointments of the year.

Editors’ Choice

Best Travel Experiences

These awards recognize the most notable itineraries, excursions and tours we took during the past year.

Editors’ Choice

Best in Class

Several hotels deserve accolades for a quality or feature that didn’t quite fit into our other categories. Here are those…

Editors’ Choice

Best Amenities

To determine a hotel’s rating, we consider the entire property. But occasionally, one amenity stands out and deserves special recognition.

Editors' Choice

15 Previous Hideaways of the Year

As we compiled the Editors' Choice Awards, we took great pleasure in reminiscing about our stays at previous Hideaways of…

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Inside Santa Barbara Hideaways

In idyllic Santa Barbara County, we visited three contrasting luxury hideaways: a hillside ranch, a coastal resort and an inn…

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Andrew Harper’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Andrew Harper's holiday gift guide includes vacation essentials, home décor and cookbooks — all things we'd like to give, or…

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Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County is home to dozens of lovely vineyard estates. Here are four small producers we visited on our…

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Top Santa Barbara Parks and Gardens

Throughout Santa Barbara County, diverse plant life abounds. We chose to explore the local flora at these three gardens and…

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Shopping Discoveries in Santa Barbara County

We love browsing one-of-a-kind boutiques while on assignment. In Santa Barbara County we found three shops worth a stop.

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Scenes From Our South African Safari

Going on a safari ranks among the world’s great travel experiences, and South Africa has some of the finest lodges.…

Review

Pizza to Prix Fixe in Santa Barbara County

On a recent trip, we had the pleasure of dining at Santa Barbara County’s two Michelin-starred eateries, as well as…

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Member Spotlight: Dean Gilbert

Dean Gilbert offers his best travel tips and explains why he's been an Andrew Harper member for four decades.

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Insider Tour: South African Jewish Museum

A visit to the South African Jewish Museum in Cape Town proves fascinating, especially with a private tour led by…

Experiences

Good to Know: Surprising Facts About Safaris

A safari is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which means that many travelers don’t know exactly what to expect. These editor…

Last Word

Editor’s Note: Truth Be Told

Unlike most travel writers and influencers, who have a duty to the companies that host them, Andrew Harper editors have…

Review

Culinary Cape Town

Cape Town restaurants have compelling views, high-quality ingredients and superlative wines. These seven restaurants didn't disappoint.

Review

Casual Glamour on the American Riviera

Our week of travels through Montecito, Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley was filled with rewards, plus three hotels…

Review

Cape Town Hotels With History

The place to stay in Cape Town used to be the V&A Waterfront, but other neighborhoods have recently become hip.…

News

All Ashore: New Cruises With Extra-Long Port Stops

Cruise companies have long heard the complaint that itineraries don’t allow a person to really experience a destination. But change…

Review

A Breathtaking South African Safari

South Africa has myriad opportunities for seeing the "big five" while staying in extravagant safari lodges. Here, we review four.

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Get Q’d In: Exclusive Benefits for Members

With Q Club, Andrew Harper members receive benefits in the form of exciting excursions, cultural experiences and fascinating talks with…

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Three Reasons to Leave Your Resort in Grenada

On this visit to Grenada, I found three good reasons to venture off-property: a Jeep tour, a waterfall hike and…

News

Small Ships, Big Rewards

New ultrasmall ships from three luxury brands may just persuade the typically cruise-averse to get out on the water.

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Scenic Country Walks in England

We explored the rugged beauty of the Surrey Hills and wandered amid ancient stone circles and through a majestic estate…

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Inside Grenada’s Luxury Resorts

The southernmost Windward Island has picturesque beaches and lush rainforests. Luxury hotels are now moving in to capitalize on the…

Review

Grenada: The Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret

Grenada offers turquoise waters, sandy beaches and lush rainforests, but it remains an under-the-radar Caribbean destination.

Experiences

Good to Know: Grenada

From the best beaches to the best boutiques, first-time visitors to Grenada will find these insider tips helpful.

News

Getting the Most Value From Membership

Andrew Harper members can make the most of their membership with online booking, travel auctions, special offers and Q Club…

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