Planning a vacation need not be tedious. All-inclusive resorts plan it all for you: meals, entertainment, outdoor activities and a comfortable place to rest at night. An added bonus is knowing up-front how much your vacation is going to cost.
Guests of the Basin Harbor Club are free to explore miles of nature trails, enjoy fishing or water skiing, go for a swim in an Olympic-sized pool, catch a magic show, or tap into their creative spirit with a painting or jewelry workshop. After a busy day, travelers will rest in a one to three-bedroom cottage with custom mill work, a simple "days-gone-by" decor, and breathtaking views of Lake Champlain. Basin Harbor Club's restaurants specialize in New England fare that highlights fresh, local ingredients.
4800 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 475-2311
www.basinharbor.com
The Balsams is regarded for its tradition of culinary artistry and providing world-class dining. When not relaxing on one of the sun-filled porches or exploring one of the artistically-designed flower gardens, guests are free to golf, play tennis, go kayaking, mountain biking or hiking through the natural beauty of the New Hampshire mountainside. Children's activities keep the young ones happy while mom and dad enjoy life at their own pace.
Route 26
Dixville Notch, NH 03576
(800) 255-0600
thebalsams.com/
The Lighthouse Inn on Cape Cod is situated on nine oceanfront acres. Along with a private sandy beach, guests can enjoy a heated pool, tennis, shuffleboard, miniature golf, volleyball, a full-service restaurant with gorgeous views of the ocean, and a children's activity program to keep the youngsters happy.
1 Lighthouse Rd
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-2244
lighthouseinn.com
This seven-story New York castle has managed to maintain its distinctive 19th-century character. Surrounded by thousands of acres of forest and trails, the Mohonk Mountain House is a luxurious getaway for couples and families alike. Complimentary recreation includes 85 miles of hiking and guided hikes, a fitness center, tennis on red-clay courts, midweek golf on a 9-hole, par 35 Scottish-design golf course, boating, croquet, platform tennis, and much more. Children's activities are designed to keep the kids occupied while parents find other ways to relax.
1000 Mountain Rest Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
(800) 772-6646
mohonk.com/
There is something for everyone at Rocking Horse Ranch. With unlimited horseback riding, Wild West shows, musical revues, sports activities, a private lake with kayaks and paddle boats, archery range, Wii center, fitness center, ski area, and a climbing wall, guests of any age will find something fun to do. After a hard day on the trail, visitors can retire to their rooms where they will rest on Simmons Plush Top Sleep Systems.
13 Pancake Hollow Road
Highland, NY 12528
(800) 647-2624
rockinghorseranch.com
