South Australian Tourism Commission invites votes for the 2012 Travel + Leisure Awards

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Posted on 6th February 2012 by southernoceanlodge in awards

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2012 Travel + Leisure Awards: Vote for Kangaroo Island and
Southern Ocean Lodge
Please support the SouthAustralian Tourism Commission in nominating Kangaroo
Island as the World’s Best Island in the 2012 Travel + Leisure World’s
Best Award
The 2012Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Survey voting is currently underway and goes until March 31, 2012. KangarooIsland is among the “Islands” included on the ballot, with Southern Ocean Lodge among the nominees for “Best Hotels.”
We invite and encourage you to cast your vote and help spread the word!
The winners will be featured in T+L’s annual World’s Best Awards issue in
August 2012, and all voters will be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 dream
trip to the destination of your choice (and we know you’ll pick Kangaroo
Island, of course). Vote any time until March 31, 2012—note: only one entry per
person/e-mail address.
Here are 5 simple steps to navigate your way through the voting:
  1. Click here to vote + fill out the one-page form to get started
  2. Check the box marked “Islands”
  3. Check the box marked “Australia / New Zealand / South Pacific”
  4. Check the box marked “Kangaroo Island”
  5. Rate the island on its characteristics and submit (Natural Attractions? Check. Activities/Sights? Check. Fantastic People? Check and check.)
Categories include Hotels + Resorts, Cruise, Air Travel, Spa + Wellness, and Tours—you may cast your choice for as many nominees as you’d like.
We would love for you to continue to be an advocate in promoting Kangaroo Island as Australia’s Galapagos, and now—for the “Best Island in the World”!

Southern Ocean Lodge Named Andrew Harper’s Hideaway of the Year 2012

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Posted on 3rd January 2012 by southernoceanlodge in awards |News |Press Releases

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ANDREW HARPER REVEALS 2012 GRAND AWARD WINNERS

Southern Ocean Lodge named Hideaway of the year

NEW YORK, NY – (December 30, 2011) Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, the most respected publication in luxury travel, today revealed its 2012 Grand Award winners. We are pleased to announce that Southern Ocean Lodge was named Hideaway of the Year, at the top of a very prestigious list comprised of Mr. Harper’s favorite 19 properties he visited within the past calendar year.

World-roaming luxury travel reviewer Andrew Harper notes of his anonymous stay at Southern Ocean Lodge, that it was,  ’Unquestionably the highlight of our three-week trip to Australia.’

Read the Southern Ocean Lodge review in full online in Andrew Harper’s just released January 2012 Hideaway Report at http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322#/25423322/6

Each of Mr. Harper’s Grand Award winners possesses exceptional character, a commitment to classic hospitality and a profound sense of place. Since 1979, Andrew Harper has provided members of the exclusive Andrew Harper club with honest insights and recommendations about the finest luxury travel experiences worldwide. Mr. Harper does not evaluate hotels by means of a checklist, but uses his three decades of experience to distinguish the truly enchanting from the merely excellent.

The Lodge shares its achievement with fine Australian company and fellow Luxury Lodges of Australia members Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa (including a special mention to Joost Heymeijer, GM) and fellow SA property, The Louise.

Congratulations, all!

The full list of 2012 Hideaway Report Grand Award winners:

Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia

Ocean House, Rhode Island

Glenmere Mansion, New York

Panamonte Inn & Spa, Panama

Hotel Plaza Grande, Ecuador

Jumby Bay, Antigua

Hôtel Le Toiny, St. Barths

Sasaab, Kenya

Elsa’s Kopje, Kenya

Casa Manni, Italy

La Coquillade, France

The Yeatman, Portugal

Domaine de Murtoli, France

Amanfayun, China

Four Seasons Hangzhou, China

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Australia

The Louise, Australia

Trump International Hotel, Chicago

The Resort at Pelican Hill, California

View the full list of winners and their reviews, including Special Recognitions, Indelible Memories of 2011 and Disappointments of the Year, by downloading the complimentary January 2012 Grand Awards issue.

Read more press online at http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/post/2011/12/andrew-harper-hideaway-report-2011-winners/592014/1; and download the Hideaway Report in PDF http://www.southernoceanlodge.com.au/press/HideawayReportJan20123385.pdf

About Andrew Harper Free of advertising since its inception in June 1979, Hideaway Report is a private monthly publication for sophisticated travelers. The selection of hotels, resorts and restaurants for inclusion in this publication is made on a completely independent basis, with Andrew Harper LLC paying full rate for all meals, lodging and related travel expenses. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write candid and unbiased travel reviews for a private membership service, which provides personalized travel-planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable travel privileges to its members.

For more information about Andrew Harper, visit http://www.AndrewHarper.com.  Inquiries? Contact press@andrewharper.com.  Be sure to follow Mr. Harper on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AndrewHarperTravel and Twitter at HarperTravel.

 

Southern Ocean Lodge named in Andrew Harpers Top 20 International Hideaways

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Posted on 18th October 2011 by southernoceanlodge in awards |News

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Congratulations Southern Ocean Lodge!

We’re excited to share the news that Southern Ocean Lodge  has been chosen as one of the Top 20 International Hideaways in the super-prestigious Andrew Harper’s Reader’s Choice Awards for 2011.
Southern Ocean Lodge is the only Australian property to feature in the International Hideaways selection, whilst fellow Luxury Lodges of Australia property, Lizard Island is included in the Top 20 Beach Hideaways.
This is a terrific nod to James and Hayley Baillie as well as to our Lodge Managers, Ben and Louise Lanyon and a super team at Southern Ocean Lodge. Well done, everyone!
See the latest Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report in a new online format. Head to page 72!