Mountain lodge

San Juan Islands, Washington

A waterfront resort on Orcas Island with cabins, yurts, and campsites, a soaking tub spa, sauna, cafe, and two beaches for swimming or paddling.

Queenstown, Otago

Free, basic four-bunk hut in Otago's Whakaari Conservation Area near Glenorchy, reached by an 8-10 hour advanced return track.

Estes Park, Colorado

Two-bedroom cabins and boutique lodge rooms on a private 9-acre pine property in Estes Park, 10 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park.

Breckenridge, Colorado

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

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.

Santa Rosa, California

A four-bedroom mountain lodge in Santa Rosa sleeps eight, with a fireplace and gym, about 45 minutes from San Francisco.

Khumbu, Koshi Province

A 10-room mountain lodge on Kongde Ri in the Khumbu, reached by a quiet trail away from the main Everest route, with views of five 8,000m peaks.

Senja, Troms

A waterfront mountain lodge on Senja island in Arctic Norway, with hot tub, sauna and mountain views for couples or remote workdays.

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.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Secluded cabins, bungalows and treehouses near Bryce Canyon National Park in Tropic, Utah, with hot tubs, fireplaces and canyon views.

Zakopane, Lesser Poland

A PTTK mountain shelter in Dolina Kościeliska near Zakopane, reached on foot, with simple rooms, home cooking and a fireplace to dry out by.

Douro Valley, Norte

A secluded mountain lodge on a 12-hectare vineyard estate in the Douro Valley, with fireplace, full kitchen and mountain views, suited to couples or remote