Getaways with luxury

Agafay Desert, Marrakesh-Safi

A luxury desert camp of tents, lodges and villas on the Agafay Plateau, a 50-minute drive from Marrakech.

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.

Whitefish, Montana

Slopeside treehouse at Whitefish Mountain Resort with a private hot tub, sleeping 6 across two bedrooms, from $899 a night with a 3-night minimum.

Oregon Coast, Oregon

Glamping tents and geodesic domes spread across 58 acres of Oregon coastline between Cape Kiwanda and Cape Lookout, under two hours from Portland.

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.

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.

Mafia, Pwani Region

An open-air treehouse on Tanzania's Chole Island, reached by small plane, a drive across Mafia, and a short boat crossing.

Mafia, Pwani Region

Open-air treehouse lodge on Chole Island off Mafia, Tanzania, reached by small plane, drive and boat, inside the Mafia Island Marine Park.

Rovaniemi, Lapland

A 12 m² glass igloo with a private hot tub near Rovaniemi, built for one-night stays for up to two guests.

Ngorongoro, Arusha

Eleven safari tents sit right on the Ngorongoro crater rim, solar-powered and open to crater views and stargazing from private terraces.

Santa Teresa, Puntarenas

A 13-bedroom treehouse retreat near Playa Hermosa in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, built around a large sauna and jungle lookout decks.

Agafay Desert, Marrakesh-Safi

A luxury glamping tent camp in the Agafay Desert, about 40 minutes from Marrakesh, run by Our Habitas.

Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten County

A seasonal ice-and-snow hotel on the Torne River in Jukkasjärvi, rebuilt each winter near Kiruna, 200 km north of the Arctic Circle.

Vijarhia, Madhya Pradesh

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

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.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

A four-bedroom A-frame near Hot Springs, Arkansas, with a private pool, hot tub and game room, sleeping up to 12.

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.