With craggy mountains and deep fjords, steaming volcanoes and majestic glaciers, New Zealand has it all. No wonder justifiably proud New Zealanders call this land paradise. Andrew Harper’s “Lakes & Legends” Signature Tour lets you stay at splendid Harper-recommended lodges and hotels while you enjoy picture-perfect panoramas and a wide range of extraordinary activities, [...]
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From the Travel Office: Holiday Travel Planning Advice
If you waited until now to make your holiday vacation plans, you will likely encounter a wall of sold-out hotels in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, the Rockies and many other famous winter getaways. But a little creativity goes a long way, and if you travel just a little off the beaten track, some amazing destinations [...]
From the Travel Office: What to Reserve Right Now
It’s almost always possible to find last-minute space somewhere, but why compromise? By planning well in advance, you can secure exactly the accommodations you want, exactly when you want. Many of Andrew Harper’s favorite hideaways have fewer than 20 rooms, making it essential to reserve well in advance, as even large hotels and resorts can [...]
New Zealand Lakes & Legends: An Andrew Harper Signature Tour, April 5 – 17, 2013
With craggy mountains and deep fjords, steaming volcanoes and majestic glaciers, New Zealand has it all. No wonder justifiably proud New Zealanders call this land paradise. Andrew Harper’s “Lakes & Legends” Signature Tour lets you stay at splendid Harper-recommended lodges and hotels while you enjoy picture-perfect panoramas and a wide range of extraordinary activities, [...]
Slideshow: Andrew Harper’s New Zealand Golf Odyssey
Andrew Harper consulted with Lexus Magazine to create the following slideshow inspired by his recent golf journey to New Zealand. To quote Mr. Harper: “So why would I consider New Zealand a candidate for the ultimate golf vacation? Its natural beauty is routinely sensational, with glacial mountains and vast, unspoiled beaches. And with so [...]
From the Travel Office: New Zealand’s Seasonz Travel
Whenever possible, we recommend that our travelers engage the services of one of our travel partners. With offices in the foreign countries our members are visiting, our travel partners can respond to changing conditions immediately, with an expertise only locals can offer.
Otahuna Lodge: A New Zealand Landmark Reopens
When New Zealand suffered a magnitude 7.1 earthquake last year, the historic Otahuna Lodge sustained significant damage. The structure remained intact, but all 11 of its fanciful chimneys partially or completely collapsed, damaging the slate roof. Fortunately, no guests or staff were injured during the quake. We feared this 2009 Andrew Harper Readers’ Choice Award [...]
Harper Members: New Zealand’s Greatest Friends
We were amused and gratified to find the following mention in a recent Sydney Morning Herald article on the state of New Zealand’s luxury lodges: “Today, there are perhaps 30 establishments legitimately combining the word ‘luxury’ and ‘lodge,’ with at least four of these opening in the past year. The best occupy valuable mind space [...]
Travel Office News from Australia and New Zealand
Harper travel consultant Anne recently made a trip to Australia, staying at The Observatory in Sydney, Lilianfels Blue Mountains (two hours outside Sydney) and the Park Hyatt Melbourne. Anne loved “inspiring, high-energy, easy-to-get-around” Sydney, as well as garden-studded Melbourne. Lilianfels made for an ideal contrast, with a “traditional English” atmosphere and a gorgeous setting “ideal [...]
Travel Photo of the Week: New Zealand
Taken along the Routeburn Track, outside of Queenstown, New Zealand. Mr. Harper recommends several properties in the area, including Azur Lodge and The Spire.
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