Every year since 1982, the Andrew Harper group have surveyed our readers to determine their favorite hotels, resorts and hideaways around the world.This is by far the longest-running and most reliable poll of its kind conducted among sophisticated frequent travelers.

Blanket Bay continues to impress visitors to New Zealand, with readers listing Blanket Bay in eleventh place in the Top 20 of the International Resort Hotels poll. To receive this honor, properties must be intimate in size, located in peaceful surroundings and have a commitment to the personal service of their guests.

The Hideaway Report survey serves as a steady and consistent gauge in accurately pinpointing the current hotel and destination preferences of upscale travelers, tallying only votes visited by readers in the last two years.