One thing you can’t miss in New Zealand’s (Aotearoa) North Island: “Taking a dip in the geothermally heated waters,” says Lonely Planet’s wynnelockhart. “At wai_ariki_spa, a luxurious new hot springs and spa on the shores of Lake Rotorua, experience the centuries-old practices of local iwi (tribe) Ngāti Whakaue. It’s the area’s first and only spa and wellness center developed, owned and run by Māori.” Link in bio for #BestInTravel 2026 🔗