Telling people you're heading to Fiji is almost as much fun as actually going there. Typically, the reaction is undisguised envy.
The 80 islands that make up the archipelago of Vanuatu lie 750 miles west of Fiji (two hours, 30 minutes by nonstop flight).
The Wakaya Club & Spa has been a favorite Fijian retreat since 1991, when we had our first of several stays at this entrancing hideaway.
Fiji's rich craft heritage gives me yet one more thing to love about the country.
Little remains of the military base fictionalized in the musical "South Pacific" -- at least not above the waterline.
You can find kava, a mud-colored drink made from a root, at almost every resort in Melanesia.
Andrew Harper shares travel photos and favorite trip experiences from a recent trip to Fiji and Vanuatu that was featured in the November 2015 Hideaway Report.
We flew for three-and-a-half hours from Vanuatu to one of my favorite cities, where man and nature have collaborated to sensational effect.
Sydney's thriving contemporary art scene is particularly notable for its talented contingent of Aboriginal artists.
Rather than produce a dry history of the city, in "The Birth of Sydney," editor Tim Flannery assembles a fascinating collection of firsthand descriptions.
Sydney has some exceptional restaurants, where fine local ingredients now take center stage instead of the imported luxuries ubiquitous in the past.
You won't find Wine Odyssey Australia on any local lists of "Best Sydney Wine Bars" because it's on a touristy street and its selection lacks variety.
Andrew Harper shares travel photos that weave together a perfect weekend in Sydney, Australia.
Today, the Sun Valley Resort encompasses two ski mountains, five day lodges, a shopping village, an inn, apartments, numerous restaurants and more.
While the biggest winter draw is alpine skiing, Sun Valley has no shortage of other activities. Here are my favorites.
The term “Sun Valley” is often used to encompass Sun Valley itself, neighboring Ketchum and Hailey, 12 miles to the south, where the airport is located.
The Sun Valley area is known for excellent food served in a casual atmosphere.
Andrew Harper points to notable luxury travel industry news for November 2015, like Aman's private jet journeys and The Mark's new penthouse suite.
One of the most remarkable trips I have ever taken came right at the beginning of my professional traveling career.
Andrew Harper reveals more details about the hotels, regions and destinations of the South Pacific and Fiji featured in the November 2015 Hideaway Report.
The November 2015 Hideaway Report follows Andrew Harper's travels to new South Pacific hotels in Fiji, Vanuatu and Australia, as well as Sun Valley, Idaho.
Andrew Harper shares the "Last Look" photo of Vanuatu from the November Hideaway Report as the editors travel to new destinations in the next issue.
In a turbulent world, Australia is increasingly attractive to affluent American travelers as a peaceful and friendly destination.
Watch a video of Mr. Harpers stay at Nanuku in Fiji
A video of our stay at The Langham, Sydney as reviewed in the November 2015 issue of the Hideaway Report.
A video of our stay at Jonah's on Sydney's Whale Beach as reviewed in the November 2015 issue of the Hideaway Report.
A video of our stay at Jonah's on Sydney's Whale Beach as reviewed in the November 2015 issue of the Hideaway Report.
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