U.S. All-Inclusive Vacations

In a world of hectic day-to-day bill paying, shopping and plain old life organizing, planning a vacation may seem like just one more nerve-wracking nightmare. For this reason, all-inclusive vacations were invented-- for those who want to just pack a bag, jump on a plane and let someone else do all the work. All-inclusive vacation resorts in the United States are less well known than in destinations like the Mexican Caribbean, but they do exist and are thriving in some of the country's top vacation destinations and in exclusive hide-a-ways.

The Point

One of the Adirondack Great Camps built during the 1800's, formerly Camp Wonundra, home of William Avery Rockerfeller, The Point rests in 75 wooded acres of peninsula in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains wilderness of New York. This exclusive resort caters to guests who need to rewind and retreat from the stress of life and aren't looking for the big modern amusement parks and tourist attractions. An old world retreat with modern luxury, each of the guest rooms has a custom made bed, large bathroom and an expansive lake view. Rooms are located in four very different original buildings, The Main Lodge, Eagles Nest, The Guesthouse, and The Boathouse. The Point offers activities all year, boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing in the summer and cross country skiing, ice skating, hockey, and ice fishing. For a little unique excitement, the Olympic facilities in nearby Lake Placid offers the only public blobsled and luge runs in the country.

The Point
P.O. Box 1327
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
518-891-5674

Miraval Resort

Located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains in northern Tucson, Arizona, Miraval Resort is a 400 acre all-inclusive retreat and spa. Miraval concentrates on healthy living through the food their guests eat, activities designed to help guests develop new perspectives, and on site well being specialists to guide you towards making positive life changes. All-inclusive price includes transportation to and from Tucson airport, all meals, accommodations, optional "clue-in" activities, and full access to all resort amenities. Yoga, outdoor adventures, nutrition, and creative learning are a big part of Miraval's experience. Miraval has 118 rooms and suites grouped into six villages all with twice daily maid service, internet, and televisions. Catalina rooms feature glass walls that seem to bring the desert right into your room and outdoor living areas with outdoor showers. Every room and suite is decorated in the soft colors of the desert to promote peaceful surroundings.

Miraval Resort
5000 E. Via Estancia Miraval
Tucson, AZ 85739
800-232-3969

Tyler Place Family Resort

Since the 1930's Tyler Place has been providing all-inclusive family vacations in Vermont. Rustic, down-to-earth, and unpretentious, Tyler Place utilizes nature, outdoor activities and the arts to create a comfortable atmosphere of family sharing. Guests of all ages are provided a bicycle and helmet to use for their entire vacation. Sailing, canoe adventures, and windsurfing are included in your vacation, although some special water sports using private speedboat time may require an extra fee for gas. Tennis, racquetball, squash, baseball, or volleyball with the whole family, or participate in arts and crafts, relax at the spa or in your own cottage. Accommodations are provided in suites in the Inn or individual family cottages with 1-4 bedrooms, all of which have separate parents' rooms, living rooms and screened porches. Meals are all provided in your package. Professional, well screened parents helpers are available and paired up one-on-one with your child to provide parents some free time, but these helpers are paid direct by the parent.

Tyler Place
Highgate Springs, VT 05460
802-868-4000

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