Andrew Harper Reveals 2025 Editors' Choice Awards

Andrew Harper, the premier authority in luxury travel since 1979, has unveiled its 2025 Editors' Choice Awards. Featured in the December 2025 special issue of the Hideaway Report, these honors recognize the most exceptional properties, dining experiences and destinations discovered by Andrew Harper's editorial team over the past year.

Hideaway of the Year:
One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro — praised for its Adriatic views, wellness offerings, and intuitive service.

Hotels of the Year:
Includes The Fifth Avenue Hotel (New York City), Villa Mabrouka (Tangier), Flockhill (New Zealand), Six Senses Fort Barwara (Rajasthan, India), Capella Bangkok (Thailand), Palazzo Portinari Salviati (Florence), Jade Mountain (St. Lucia), and The Woodward (Geneva).

Top Re‑Visits:
The Oberoi Amarvilas (Agra, India), The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (South Carolina), and Ashford Castle (Ireland).

Most Impressive Resurrections:
Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa (Jackson, Wyoming), Waldorf Astoria New York, and Rosewood Little Dix Bay (British Virgin Islands).

Restaurants of the Year:
Standouts include Manga (Salvador, Brazil), Restaurant De Kas (Amsterdam), The Johri (Jaipur), Bianca (Auckland), and Atoma (Seattle).

Best Hotel Bars:
Portrait Bar (NYC), The Oberoi Delhi rooftop, Stella at Capella Bangkok, and Rum Room at Rosewood Little Dix Bay.

Hospitality Awards
Chef of the Year: Taylor Cullen (Flockhill, New Zealand).
Staff of the Year: Regent Santa Monica Beach.
Hotel Owners of the Year: Breidi and Brad Alexander (Cabot Lodge, New Zealand).

Travel Experiences & Destinations
- Memorable Excursions: Yacht in Boka Bay (Montenegro), horseback riding at Flockhill Lodge, Florence to Umbria road trip.
- Unforgettable Moments: Stargazing during a lunar eclipse in Baja, sparkling wine overlooking the Taj Mahal, bottle‑feeding lambs in New Zealand.
- Where to Go in 2026: Malta, Central Asian “Stans,” Puerto Rico, Mexico City, Tuscany’s coastal gems, Okinawa Islands, Spain (solar eclipse), Seychelles, Namibia, and Washington State’s San Juan Islands.

📌 These awards emphasize authentic, unbiased travel reviews — Andrew Harper editors travel incognito, pay full rates, and evaluate without special treatment, ensuring credibility.