The best outdoor seating in the world

From sun-drenched terraces to lush natural landscapes, the best outdoor experiences connect you with the beauty of your surroundings. This category showcases breathtaking destinations where fresh air elevates every moment—whether dining under olive trees at a Santorini cliffside taverna, hiking through Costa Rica’s cloud forests, or cycling along Amsterdam’s flower-lined canals. Discover how cities and wilderness alike transform when experienced alfresco. We spotlight establishments that master outdoor living—Bali’s jungle-top restaurants with bamboo pavilions, New York’s rooftop gardens serving cocktails with skyline views, and South Africa’s safari lodges where breakfast arrives as giraffes wander by. Whether you seek the adrenaline of open-air adventures like Swiss mountain zip-lining or the serenity of Japanese tea ceremonies in temple gardens, these venues prove nature is the ultimate luxury. From Mediterranean beach clubs to Colorado’s stargazing hot springs, the world’s most memorable moments happen outside.