August 2016 Hideaway Report

In this issue, Andrew Harper shares luxury travel recommendations from a recent trip to Galicia, Spain. Over the course of the month, we will also be releasing Mr. Harper's trip reports from the Caribbean, including travel photos, an itinerary and more.

Articles

An Inspiring Journey Through Northwestern Spain

One of the pleasures of travel in Europe is that there is always a new region to discover. A trip to the northwest still felt like a journey into the unknown.

Recommended Restaurants in Northwestern Spain

Andrew Harper discovers four new recommended restaurants in Northwestern Spain, on his recent trip.

Visiting La Rioja Wineries

Many of the great wineries of the La Rioja region welcome visitors. Here are three of Andrew Harper's favorites from his recent trip to Spain.

Stellar Steak at Bodega El Capricho

Bodega El Capricho, in the village of Jimenez de Jamuz, an hour southwest of Leon, is one of Europe's cult destinations for carnivores.

Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin

Arriving at Abastos 2.0, a casual restaurant on the edge of the main food market in Santiago de Compostela, we felt like a good gin and tonic before dinner.

New and Noteworthy, August 2016

Mr. Harper shares notable luxury travel news in this monthly piece, such as a new Six Senses in Fiji and a luxury train in the Andes by Belmond.

7 Newly Recommended Hotels, August 2016

Andrew Harper recommends seven new luxury hotels, four in Northwestern Spain and three in the Caribbean.

A New Aman in the Dominican Republic

Amanera, the 29th Aman resort, is set atop a cliff in a remote part of the Dominican Republic in keeping with the company's preference for pristine locations.

Newly Fashionable St. Kitts

St. Kitts has long been a sleepy Caribbean island, with few hotels and resorts of note, aside from a couple of traditional plantation house inns.

Tasting Island Rums

As I travel throughout the Caribbean, I always search for local rum. Each island creates spirits with a distinctive style.

Military History on St. Kitts

Brimstone Hill Fortress is considered an important example of military engineering and one of the best-preserved fortifications in the Americas.

Letter From the Editor, August 2016

Andrew Harper reviews his travels from this month's issue, from a driving journey through Galicia to the beaches of the Caribbean and Dominican Republic.

Last Word: River Cruises Continue to Enchant

The popularity of river cruises seems to be increasing exponentially, with new boats on the rivers of France, Botswana and the Amazon.

Photos: Best of Spain

Andrew Harper shares travel photos and favorite trip experiences from a recent trip to Spain, featured in the August 2016 Hideaway Report.