Disappointed by out-of-date guidebooks, and magazines driven by the demands of advertisers, Andrew Harper conceived of an independent monthly publication aimed at affluent and sophisticated travelers, chiefly corporate presidents and CEOs. Thus began Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. Traveling incognito and always paying his own way, he saw his idea rapidly take off. Now, 30 years later, Andrew Harper is recognized as the ultimate authority on luxury travel. With a greatly expanded service offering, Andrew Harper has more than 25,000 loyal members, at least 90% of whom have traveled outside the U.S. in the past 12 months.

For nearly two decades all hotel inspections and reviews were carried out either by Andrew Harper himself, or his brother and Associate Publisher, Richard Harper. In 1998 they were joined by Associate Editor, Iain Harper, who became responsible for an increasing share of the demanding travel and writing schedule.

Having established a loyal following with Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, Andrew Harper decided that the obvious next step would be to create a range of travel services, designed to meet his own exacting standards. First came the Q Club (now The Harper Alliance), offering privileges and preferred rates at rigorously selected properties worldwide. This was followed by escorted tours to exotic and challenging destinations. Today, Andrew Harper’s world has expanded to include a destination and lifestyle club, a boutique travel planning service, and an exclusive portfolio of luxury villas and yachts that are regularly inspected. All of which add up to resources that provide our members with the ability to dream and plan their most extraordinary luxury travel experiences.