In 2018, Hideaway Report editors discovered an unusual number of exotic far-flung retreats and several exquisite city hotels. Here are their favorites.
Of all the Hideaway Report articles we published this year, readers found these 10 -- about Italy, Morocco, Japan and more -- to be their favorites.
One of the great pleasures of travel is experiencing -- and embracing -- those unplanned moments. Here are eight memories I'll treasure most.
Yoga is always a spiritual experience, but when nature sends you a message during it -- in the form of a rainbow -- you take heed.
Andrew Harper takes a day trip to the craft village of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua, and explores the workshop of a true artisan.
In order to enjoy Nicaragua's great resorts, it's often necessary to overnight in Managua. Here are two hotels we tried, and one we can recommend.
Nicaragua is blessed with beautiful, unspoiled landscapes and well-preserved colonial cities. It also boasts a splendid new luxury hotel.
The March 2018 Hideaway Report follows Andrew Harper's travels to Nicaragua, where our editors found two new hotels -- one in the country, one in the city.
Travel advisor Bridget Kapinus recently returned from five days in unspoiled Nicaragua, where she stayed at the Jicaro Island Ecolodge, on Lake Nicaragua.
Spring break travel often involves the entire family, and finding a destination at the last minute isn't always easy when traveling with a group.
Imagine charming cobbled streets, ornate baroque churches and atmospheric palaces, and more often than not it's Europe that comes to mind.
Like Antigua, Granada suffered its share of calamities over the centuries, but in this case, they were mostly man-made.
Last year, Mr. Harper visited Jicaro Island Ecolodge located 35 minutes by boat from Granada, Nicaragua.
Nicaragua has miles of unspoiled coastline, just waiting to be explored. Here's our list of packing essentials for visiting the golfing and beach resort, Mukul.
This month’s Hideaway Report explored the remote and beautiful Emerald Coast of Nicaragua.
Although Nicaragua has most of the ingredients required for success, its tourism has been slower to develop than expected. So I was intrigued to hear about a new $250 million Pacific coast retreat.
After Scotsman David McLay Kidd designed the Bandon Dunes golf course in Oregon in the late 1990s, he became one of the most sought-after architects in the game.
Set on the private island of Pine Cay, a 30-minute boat ride from Provo, The Meridian Club is the crown jewel of the Turks and Caicos for those seeking the timeless and relaxing spirit of the old West Indies.
The exquisite Jicaro Island Ecolodge is situated just 15 minutes by motorboat from the vibrant colonial city of Granada.
In spite of being repeatedly sacked and set alight over the centuries, Granada retains its colorful colonial charms. Its compact center, laid out in an approximate grid, invites exploration on foot. Some guidebooks include both the scruffy lakefront and the Fortaleza La Polvora in one walking tour — a ridiculous amount of ground to cover, particularly since the fortaleza (fortress) proves to be even less dazzling than the lakefront. I suggest a more sensible itinerary, covering my favorite sights in the old heart of the city.
The June 2012 Hideaway Report focuses on my recent visits to Uruguay and Nicaragua. With the opening of several dramatic new hotels in and
Masaya craft market, Nicaragua Like Guatemala, Nicaragua boasts a particularly rich handicraft tradition. Fine examples can be found in Granada’s boutiques, but
A mojito at Jicaro Island Ecolodge Some of the finest rum in the world comes from Nicaragua, produced by the century-old Flor de Caña distillery. Durin
When you tell people you plan to tour Nicaragua, be prepared for the inevitable: “Really? Well, be careful.” Many of us associate the country more with Contras and Sandinistas than ecolodges and beaches. These unfortunate connotations persist even though the civil war ended 22 years ago.
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