Traveler Magazine Andrew Harper Fall 2019 | Page 25

25 SPENDING QUALIT Y TIME WITH OUR PARTNERS ADVISOR’S POV “ A client was taking his wife to Twin Farms for a wedding anniversary. I had contact information for one of their children and asked them to send a wedding picture, and then I worked with Twin Farms to place the picture in a frame and also added decorations from the college that the both attended. They were really amazed.” A N N PA R E N T While Andrew Harper Travel advisors spend a great deal of time traveling the world in order to become true destination experts, they never pass up an opportunity to spend nights at the properties of our Andrew Harper Travel hotel, resort and villa partners. This allows them to experience the hotel from the guest’s point of view, giving them the confidence to recommend the property to their own clients. “I spent six full days in Sicily prepared by our travel partner IC Bellagio!” said Travel Advisor Aude-line Haxhi. “We started with two nights in Taormina, where I stayed at the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, and then on to Verdura Resort. Sicily is totally an ideal Andrew Harper Travel destination thanks to both its luxurious accommodations and its authenticity.” “I visited the French Riviera and stayed at the Château Saint-Martin and the Hotel du Cap,” said Travel Advisor Julie Gierek. “These two hotels are the best of the best as far as location, service and comfort. Plus, they are unique to Andrew Harper Travel because they are not as commercialized, so many people would not know to combine these two locations on a southern France itinerary.” “I spent two weeks this past summer traveling throughout Costa Rica, experiencing our recommended hotels and our travel partner, VIA Venture,” said Senior Travel Advisor Susan Blechschmidt. “Most of the hotels are luxury eco-lodges offering both beach and rainforest experiences. We toured many parks and sights, and the expertise of our guide made each tour so much more interesting. Costa Rica has so much to offer: beauty, activities, culture! Pura Vida!” ANDREWHARPERTRAVEL.COM Our domestic partners are also worthy of exploration, claims Travel Advisor Carolyn Consalvo. “Our Boston Andrew Harper Travel hotels are all centrally located, easy walking distance to dining, shops and museums. In Rhode Island, I spent time at Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn—two very different settings, but equal when it comes to superior accommodations and top-notch service. At The Berkshires, a true year-round destination, Blantyre offers an adults-only setting with fine dining and a lovely spa. Wheatleigh makes you feel like you’re visiting a private estate thanks to its lovely accommodations, art collection and fine dining … all within walking distance to Tanglewood.” To find how our firsthand experiences can enhance your next journey, talk to an Andrew Harper Travel advisor today. FALL | 2019