5.Lake Austin Spa Resort, TX

Situated on the shores of Lake Austin in the rolling Texas Hill Country, this luxe spa resort feels blissfully tranquil and secluded, though it’s just forty minutes’ drive from the state capital. All of its rooms are charmingly rustic and feature waterfront views, but one of the hot tub cottages—outfitted with a wood-burning fireplace, private garden and outdoor hot tub—is where you really want to be. Not surprisingly, Lake Austin Spa Resort was voted by our readers as one of the best resorts in Texas & The Southwest.

6.Explora Patagonia, Lake Pehoé, Chile

Located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, rooms at the all-inclusive Explora lodge overlook glittering Lake Pehoé and open up to vistas of the Cordillera del Paine mountain ridge. There are plenty of diversions to keep you busy, like guided rainforest hikes and horseback riding (there are more than 50 day trips to choose from). But nobody will judge you if you decide to spend all your time just hanging out in one of four open-air jacuzzis, soaking in the incredible views with a glass of Malbec in hand.

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