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Top 20 United States Hideaways: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

For an astonishing eight years in a row, Post Ranch Inn atop Big Sur was voted No. 1 U.S. Hideaway. This year it was finally dethroned.

Top International Hideaways: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

Topping the list of hideaways outside the United States with 50 or fewer rooms is Aman Venice, which graces the list for the first time.

Best Beach Resorts: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

Climbing an astonishing 19 places, Cap Juluca in Anguilla returned in force to claim the top spot on the Best Beach Resorts list.

Best Food and Wine Resorts: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

Topping the list of the Best Food and Wine Resorts is LEED-certified Bardessono in Yountville, CA, which claimed first place after being unranked last year.

Best City Hotels: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

The top hotels here are no surprise, both The Lowell and the Four Seasons George V have topped the Best City Hotels list for years.

Best Spa Resorts: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

Bardessono claimed the top spot on this list, giving it two first-place rankings in the 2016 Readers' Choice Awards.

Best Golf Resorts: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

For the fifth year running, The Lodge at Pebble Beach claims first place on the list of the Best Golf Resorts.

Best Family Resorts: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

Acqualina Resort & Spa in Miami Beach earned first place for the second year in a row, adding a third award for the hotel this year.

Best Safari Lodges & Camps: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge claimed the top spot this year, reestablishing African properties as the dominant favorites on the Best Safari Lodges list.

Best Cruise Lines: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

For the second year in a row, Crystal, Silversea and Seabourn remain in the top three positions on the Best Cruise Lines list.

Singita Sweeps Safari Lodges and Camps in Readers' Choice Awards

We invite you to explore six of Singita's luxury safari lodges and camps. Enjoy breathtaking photos of these top properties located throughout Africa.

Amanresorts Takes Nine Readers' Choice Awards

Six Amanresorts properties have received nine awards in the 2015 Readers' Choice Awards, the much-anticipated results of our annual reader survey.

Our Readers Are California Dreamin'

It's no secret that Andrew Harper readers are very fond of California, and this fact is even more apparent in the 2015 Readers' Choice Awards.

Top 20 Experiential Hotel Amenities

We asked our readers what the most unique experiential hotel amenities they had encountered on their travels. The answers ranged from adventurous to immersive.

Readers' Choice Awards 2015

You voted, and we tallied. We're pleased to share results from the Readers' Choice Awards, in which you choose the top hotels, resorts, lodges and cruise ships.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 United States Hideaways

For an unprecedented eighth year in a row, no U.S. hideaway with 50 rooms or fewer has managed to dislodge the Post Ranch Inn from the top of the list.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 International Hideaways

Topping the list of these hideaways outside the United States with 50 or fewer rooms is New Zealand’s ever-popular Otahuna Lodge.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 Beach Resorts

After a two-year absence from this list, Acqualina in Miami returned in force to claim the top spot.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 Food and Wine Resorts

As in 2014, Auberge du Soleil and Blackberry Farm jostled for the top spot. Here, too, California dominated the list, claiming five of the top six rankings.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 City Hotels

The top of this list offers no surprises. The Lowell, the Four Seasons George V and the Peninsula Chicago have all made this list consistently for years.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 Spa Resorts

Andrew Harper subscribers voted Acqualina and Calistoga Ranch as the most popular two resorts on this list, and two European properties made the list this year.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 Golf Resorts

For the fourth year running, The Lodge at Pebble Beach claims first place, and Four Seasons Hualalai and The Sanctuary Hotel remained firmly in the top five,

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 Family Resorts

Acqualina in Miami Beach earned first place among voters, an achievement made all the more striking by the its first-place rankings among spa and beach resorts.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 Safari Lodges and Camps

In past surveys, African properties have dominated this list, but this year’s top honors go to the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Thailand.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 10 Cruise Lines

It’s no surprise to see last year’s most popular three lines – Silversea, Seabourn and Crystal – remain in their positions in 2015.

Photos: Readers' Choice 2015 Top United States Hideaways

Enjoy an exclusive slideshow showcasing the top United States Hideaways winners of the 2015 Readers' Choice Awards.

Photos: Readers' Choice 2015 Top International Hideaways

Enjoy an exclusive slideshow showcasing the top International Hideaways winners of the 2015 Readers' Choice Awards.

Photos: Readers' Choice 2015 Top Beach Resorts

Enjoy an exclusive slideshow showcasing the top Beach Resort winners around the world from the 2015 Readers' Choice Awards.

Last Word: Readers' Choice 2015

I am always fascinated by the results of our annual reader survey. It is especially gratifying when recent recommendations turn up in the latest listings.

Slideshow: Top 20 Beach Resorts

Each year, we ask our readers to vote for the best beach resorts around the world. From Mexico to the Bahamas, check out our readers’ favorite resorts for sun and relaxation.

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