The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue

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HANDREW HARPER'S JANUARY 2012 online Grand Awards 2012 { candid reviews by a writer who travels incognito and always pays his own way } editor’s letter JANUARY 2012 — Each year, I have the pleasure of recalling my travel experiences over the previous 12 months and singling out a number of hotels and resorts for special recognition. To be considered for our annual Grand Awards, a property must be relatively small and possess a distinctive personality. It is also required to demonstrate a consistent devotion to personal service. I do not evaluate hotels by means of a checklist. Rather, I rely on 30 years of experience and my intangible summary impression. Some of our award winners are more lavish than others and provide a wider range of facilities. However, all offer the traveler comfort, warmth and charm, as well as a spirit of sincere hospitality. In 2011, I wa<a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=1"> HANDREW HARPER'S JANUARY 2012 online Grand Awa</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=2"> editor’s letter JANUARY 2012 — Each year, I have </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=3"> A 2011 TRIP TO HANGZHOU, CHI</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=4"> contents JANUARY 2012 Grand Awards 2012 HIDEAW</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=5"> { click on title or hotel name to view story } </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=6"> 2012 GRAND AWARDWINNERS Southern Ocean L</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=7"> »</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=8"> outhern Ocean Lodge KANGAROO ISLAND, AUSTRALIA H</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=9"> THE 21 SUITES ALL HAVE HYPNOTIC VIEWS OF THE SOUT</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=10"> Ocean House WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=11"> white tie and women in couture gowns danced to ba</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=12"> Glenmere Mansion CHESTER, NEW YORK </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=13"> FORMAL GARDENS ARE STREWN WITH VINE- COVERED ARBO</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=14"> anamonte Inn & Spa BOQUETE, PANAMA </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=15"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=16"> otel Plaza Grande QUITO, ECUADOR </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=17"> four-hour ﬂight from Miami. I cannot remember the</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=18"> Jumby Bay ANTIGUA We have been visit</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=19"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=20"> ôtel Le Toiny ST. 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Complimentary Issue page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=27"> arrived, along with other suggested “Experiences.</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=28"> a Coquillade GARGAS, FRANCE The L</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=29"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=30"> The Yeatman PORTO, PORTUGAL Although</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=31"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=32"> omaine de Murtoli CORSICA, FRANCE </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=33"> EVERY COTTAGE COMES WITH A FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=34"> Amanfayun HANGZHOU, CHINA </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=35"> and are set around private stone-walled courtyard</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=36"> our Seasons Hangzhou HANGZHOU, CHINA </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=37"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=38"> olgan Valley Resort & Spa BLUE MOUNTAINS, AUSTRAL</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=39"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=40"> The Louise BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=41"> occasionally slow service, we enjoyed a ﬁne meal </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=42"> Trump International Hotel CHICAGO, ILLINOIS GRAN</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=43"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=44"> The Resort at Pelican Hill NEWPORT, CALIFORNIA G</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=45"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 THE COLISEUM</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=46"> RESTAURANTS OFTHEYEAR LAMB AT AI FIORI IN </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=47"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=48"> RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR U.S. (GASTRONOMIC) Ai Fi</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=49"> RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR U.S. (INFORMAL) Primo RO</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=50"> RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL (GASTRONOMIC</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=51"> RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL (INFORMAL) </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=52"> SPECIAL RECOGNITION WOLGAN VALLEY RESORT & </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=53"> HOTEL MANAGER OF THE YEAR Joost Heymeijer WOLGA</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=54"> SOMMELIER OF THE YEAR Cara Schwindt GLITRETIND,</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=55"> CHEF OF THE YEAR Daniel Humm ELEVEN MADISON PAR</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=56"> BEST SPA Montage Deer Valley UTAH </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=57"> TRAVEL ASSISTANCE / (800) 375-4685 </a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=58"> BEST CRUISE Hebridean Princess WESTERN SCOTLAND</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=59"> MOST BEAUTIFUL SETTING Domaine de Murtoli CORSI</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=60"> BEST BEACH Jumby Bay ANTIGUA As you approach J</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=61"> BEST VIEW The Savoy LONDON The Savoy is unique</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=62"> BEST RESORT POOL Rosewood San Miguel MEXICO Sa</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=63"> BEST SUITE The Peninsula Shanghai SHANGHAI, CHI</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=64"> BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESORT The Lodge at Chaa C</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=65"> BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT MEAL Isle of Eriska SCOTL</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=66"> BEST HOTEL BAR The Torridon SCOTLAND Every eve</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=67"> BEST COCKTAIL HOUR Bonito ST. 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Andrew Harper membe</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=83"> is the nom de plum</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=84"> To learn more about the beneﬁts of an Andrew Harp</a> <a title="The Hideaway Report January 2012 - Complimentary Issue page 85" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322?page=85"> Last Look In early 2011, we had the indelible exp</a>