While the United States isn’t known for the all-inclusive vacations that are typical of Mexico and the Caribbean, there are some outstanding options for couples, families, and just about any type of traveler. From renowned wellness resorts to dude ranches and classic beach offerings, there’s truly something for everyone. These all-inclusive options in the United States, in particular, are ideal for a hassle-free escape.
Sandpiper Bay Resort - Port St. Lucie, Florida
Sandpiper Bay Resort ranks among the very best all-inclusive resorts in Florida, especially for active travelers, set along a gorgeous beach between Orlando and Miami overlooking the St. Lucie River. You’ll be able to enjoy amenities similar to Caribbean all-inclusive resorts, including spectacular pools, multiple restaurants and bars for indulging in unlimited drinks and meals, along with a host of activities. Just a few on offer include sailing, paddle boarding, golf, tennis, and basketball. The property also hosts special programs for teenagers and children.
Golden Door - San Marcos, California
A well-known all-inclusive resort in California, Golden Door is set within a Spanish-style adobe in Southern California’s rolling hills, a relatively short drive north of San Diego. It’s the ideal pick for those looking to boost health and wellness from the inside out. Guests enjoy an all-inclusive week with personal training, spa treatments, counseling, lectures, and classes. You’ll get a personalized program that includes treatments, accommodation, meals, and a fitness center to use along with access to workshops, classes, the pool, tennis courts, and hiking trails.
Tyler Place Family Resort - Highgate Springs, Vermont
An ideal all-inclusive for the family, Tyler Place Family Resort is spread along the shoreline of Lake Champlain in northwestern Vermont. It offers something for everyone, including an unbeatable children’s program with nine different age groups from infants to teens. The parents can enjoy classes and adult-only activities. Everyone gets a loaner bike to use, great for family outings, with a choice of cruisers, tandems, mountain bikes, tricycles, and small bikes with training wheels for the little ones. Accommodation options are many and include both family suites and cottages, many of which come with kitchenettes, screened porches, and fireplaces.
Dunton Hot Springs - Dolores, Colorado
When it comes to immersing yourself in remote and unspoiled wilderness scenery in Colorado, Dunton Hot Springs is a great choice. A ghost town transformed into a luxurious resort, it offers upscale accommodation in cabins focused around the hot springs that are ideal for a relaxing soak. The five-star property is nestled against a backdrop of aspens and the jagged peaks of the San Juan Range, with its 19th-century cabins restored by local craftsmen transformed into this unique secluded retreat that sits about 30 miles southwest of Telluride. Look forward to hiking the miles and miles of scenic trails, heli-skiing or rock climbing, taking advantage of decadent spa services, and sipping drinks at the saloon with its wagon-wheel chandeliers and the original bar that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid once imbibed at. Gourmet fare is served here too, including produce from the property’s own organic farm, meadow-grazed local lamb, and wine from the resort’s private vineyard.
Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Clark, Colorado
Vista Verde Ranch is an all-inclusive Colorado dude ranch nestled in the mountains north of Steamboat Springs, providing accommodation in lodge rooms and private cabins. All meals and beverages are included along with a wide range of activities like horseback riding, fly fishing, river rafting, mountain biking, and climbing. While the kids play, taking part in events like “Dine and Dash”, which includes a nutritious family-friendly meal followed by a game of Capture the Flag,” a treasure hunt, or hayride, the adults can enjoy candlelit dinners designed especially for a romantic night out.
Canyon Ranch Lenox - Lenox, Massachusetts
Located in a 19th-century mansion nestled in the foothills of western Massachusetts, Canyon Ranch Lenox is a world-renowned wellness resort ideal for those looking to improve their health and well-being. More than 35 different activities are included like art and yoga classes along with all meals and snacks. Here you can enjoy all sorts of delicious dishes, including lots of plant-forward cuisines while still managing to lose pounds. Guests also get a daily credit that can be used toward premium activities like nutrition consultations, massages, and facials.
Lake Austin Spa Resort - Austin, Texas
Lake Austin Spa Resort sits across 19 acres in the Texas Hill Country, a little over 20 miles northwest of downtown Austin. It offers a secluded, tranquil lakefront getaway with its all-inclusive packages covering three delicious meals each day at its on-site restaurant, which focuses on “gourmet spa cuisine” using produce and herbs grown in its own organic garden. Access to the lake and a variety of fitness activities are also included. Look forward to paddleboarding, canoeing, hiking or just relaxing by the water. Upgraded packages include allowances for spa treatments like massages and facials.
