While sandy beaches are a hallmark of summer, there’s something irresistible about sultry days in the countryside, hiking in the shade of leafy trees and paddling down rivers. And at these five new properties it’s easy to savor such pleasures without having to travel far from the city. Whether you want to luxuriate in a suite in the Finger Lakes, camp amid mountains in the Berkshires or gather around a fire pit near Joshua Tree National Park, refined design and starry nights await at these convenient getaways.
Massachusetts
Huttopia Berkshires
An eco-tourism brand founded in Lyon, France, in 1999, Huttopia creates properties meant to appeal to outdoor adventurers. Its newest U.S. escape, Huttopia Berkshires, which opened this month, is no different. Spread across 123 acres in Hancock, Mass., the resort is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Boston, in an area rife with lakes and hiking and biking trails.
