Where Harper Members are Traveling (Part 1)

The Lowell, New York

It’s always fascinating to scan through our Annual Reader Survey to see which hotels and resorts garner the most praise from our members. But it can be just as instructive to see which hotels and destinations attract the most travelers. We pulled together some statistics to see where our members traveled the most (by revenue) in 2011, and there were some surprises. In this first of a series, we look at the most popular U.S. states and hotels. Notably, Washington topped the list, knocking California into second place:

Top 10 U.S. States

• Washington
• California
• Florida
• New York
• Colorado
• Hawaii
• South Carolina
• Illinois
• Massachusetts
• Utah

Top 10 U.S. Hotels

• The Lowell (New York)
• Amangiri (Utah)
• The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (South Carolina)
• Acqualina Resort and Spa on the Beach (Florida)
• Blackberry Farm (Tennessee)
• The Peninsula Chicago (Illinois)
• Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Hawaii)
• Four Seasons Hualalai (Hawaii)
• Hotel Plaza Athénée New York (New York)
• Auberge du Soleil (California)