The Lindis

Set in the less-traveled Ahuriri Valley on the South Island of New Zealand, the Lindis is reminiscent of the best Patagonian hotels for the way it melts into the landscape, and for the way it demonstrates that unapologetically modern architecture and design are the perfect complement for their ageless natural surroundings. The suites are extraordinarily lavish, even the freestanding Pods, compact, efficient units set out of sight of the main lodge. Adventures abound — too many to list here — and the cuisine is first-rate, sourced from the local area, including the hotel’s own gardens.