Getaways with luxury

Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland

Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat is an adults-only luxury villa retreat beside Kondalilla National Park in Montville, Queensland, 90 minutes from Brisbane.

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.

Sacred Valley, Cusco

A dome and mountain lodge above Ollantaytambo in Peru's Sacred Valley, with four named suites, a hot tub, and Wi-Fi, suited to couples or solo travelers.

Wanaka, Otago

A luxury lodge on the shores of Lake Wanaka, ten minutes from town, with mountain views and a fireplace for couples or groups.

Whitefish, Montana

Snow Bear Luxury Retreat is a high-end mountain cabin near Whitefish Mountain, Montana, booked through Natural Retreats.

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.

Telluride, Colorado

A backcountry cabin at 11,300 feet near Telluride, Colorado, 13 miles from town beside the Alta Lakes and the ski area.

Zion, Utah

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