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Our 2025 awards list showcases our favourite luxury lodges and retreats in Australia and New Zealand, based on key features that drive our decision on where to travel next.
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San Pedro de Atacama has a high-altitude desert climate with year-round sunshine, warm days, and cold nights, making the cooler months ideal for outdoor exploration and stargazing
El Chaltén, located in Los Glaciares National Park, has a cold semi-arid climate with cool temperatures and variable weather, making it ideal for trekking. It experiences moderate precipitation, with higher amounts in summer.
Kyoto and Nara have a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Annual precipitation averages 1,600 mm (63 inches), peaking in June–July and September.
Nikko has a continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Its elevation keeps summer temperatures pleasant. Annual precipitation averages 2,229 mm (87.8 inches), peaking in July and September.
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Annual rainfall averages 1,500 mm (59 inches), peaking during the June–July rainy season and typhoon-prone September.