Getaways with luxury

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

A one-bedroom cabin near Lake Tekapo's lakefront, with a hot tub, full kitchen and king bed, sleeping two, from $370 a night.

Abel Tasman, Tasman

Two off-grid glamping tents above Tata Beach near Abel Tasman National Park, with ocean views, outdoor baths and fire pits, from $600 NZD a night.

Hakuba, Nagano

A private-tent glamping stay near Hakuba with its own Finnish sauna and cold plunge, set against the Japan Alps about an hour from Nagano.

Byron Hinterland, New South Wales

A restored cottage on a 102-acre hinterland farm near Byron Bay, with a plunge pool, clawfoot tub and private river access, sleeping up to five.

Rovaniemi, Lapland

A glass-walled Arctic lodge beside the Ounasjoki River, 10 minutes from Rovaniemi, with a private hot tub and sauna.

Big Island, Hawaii

A one-bedroom treehouse on a 3-acre fruit farm in the Kaloko rainforest near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, with ocean views, a hot tub and sauna.

Yakushima, Kagoshima

Whole-cabin stays with ocean-view barrel saunas near Kusugawa, Yakushima, a 9-minute drive from the airport.

Breckenridge, Colorado

A four-bedroom mountain lodge on two forested acres off Boreas Pass Road, sleeping 12 minutes from downtown Breckenridge.

Telluride, Colorado

A four-bedroom log cabin in Mountain Village, Telluride, with ski-in/ski-out access, a hot tub and mountain views, sleeping up to 10.

Val d'Orcia, Tuscany

A six-bedroom villa on a hill in Val d'Orcia, Tuscany, with an infinity pool, heated jacuzzi, gym and wine cellar, sleeping 12.

Blue Ridge, Georgia

A three-bedroom glass-walled A-frame near Blue Ridge, Georgia, with a heated infinity pool, mountain views and three king suites for up to six guests.

Joshua Tree, California

A three-bedroom hilltop lodge three miles from Joshua Tree National Park, with a pool, hot tub, sauna and mountain views for up to six guests.

Joshua Tree, California

A three-bedroom modern cabin on a hilltop acre in Yucca Valley, three miles from Joshua Tree National Park, with a pool, hot tub, and sauna.

Joshua Tree, California

A three-bedroom modern home on a hilltop acre in Yucca Valley, three miles from Joshua Tree National Park, with a private pool and hot tub.

Tulum, Quintana Roo

Two-story beachfront bungalow in Soliman Bay near Tulum, sleeping four with two king bedrooms and a shared pool.

Hardangerfjord, Vestland

A secluded treehouse above Hardangerfjord near Odda, Norway, reached by a 20-60 minute forest hike, built for couples and two-night minimum stays.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

A family-owned log cabin guest ranch in Moose, Wyoming, offering all-inclusive week-long stays with horseback riding near Grand Teton National Park.

Blue Ridge, Georgia

A newly built luxury A-Frame near McCaysville, Georgia, with floor-to-ceiling glass, a hot tub, fire pit and creek access.

Vijarhia, Madhya Pradesh

Six treehouses on 21 acres beside Bandhavgarh National Park in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, with jungle dining and safari access.

Zion, Utah

A luxury ranch of private lodges bordering East Zion National Park, with mountain views, some saunas, and a working buffalo herd.

Williams, Arizona

A new-build A-frame on 1.5 fenced acres near Williams, Arizona, about 45 minutes from the Grand Canyon's South Rim, sleeping four.

East Nassau, New York

A 2024-built three-bedroom cabin on 7 acres near East Nassau, New York, with a wood-fired hot tub and fire pit, sleeping six from $590 a night.

Big Bear Lake, California

A four-bedroom A-frame cabin on the shore of Big Bear Lake, California, with a private hot tub, dock access and lake-and-mountain views, from $825 a night.