Punxsutawney Phil has not seen his shadow and the promise of early spring is now on everyone’s mind. With warmer weather (hopefully) in the foreseeable future, now seems like the perfect time to start planning that long-awaited vacation. Whether you’re ready to pack up and hit the road tomorrow, or just planning out the details, boy, do we have some gorgeous travel ideas for you. We have assembled a list of some of the best resorts and spas from all four corners of the U.S. Your toughest decision might be whether to pack the sunscreen or the snowshoes!
Ocean House
Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, the Ocean House is an iconic New England seaside resort, and the first and only AAA Five Diamond and “Forbes” Five-Star hotel in the state. The Ocean House was meticulously reconstructed to pay tribute to its storied past and offer exceptional personal experiences for guests, members and residents.
Highlights:
- Activities include cooking classes, wine tastings, croquet clinics, art classes, cultural events and fitness classes
- OH! Spa is the only “Forbes” Five-Star spa in Rhode Island
- Yachting aboard classic motor and sailing yachts
- Well-appointed guest rooms, suites, villas and cottages
- Beach cabanas
- Golf, croquet, tennis
- Fishing charters
- Surf and paddle
- Bike tours
- Fine dining options, casual bistro restaurants, and beach fare
Miraval Resort & Spa
Tucson, Arizona
Miraval Resort & Spa is a luxury wellness resort dedicated to opening eyes, minds and hearts. Since opening in 1996, the Miraval vision has been to help guests balance the physical, emotional and spiritual elements of everyday life. Set against the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Sonoran Desert, the 400-acre property offers a stunning backdrop to help visitors relax, refresh and become more aware of themselves and their surroundings.
Highlights:
- World-class spa with more than 100 unique spa services, spectacular mountain views, Thai massage suites, relaxation rooms, salon, and private men and women’s lounges
- Amenities include elegant suites and private villas, each complete with a gourmet kitchen, two master suites and a large patio housing a dining area, fire pit and pool
- A state-of-the-art health club and three swimming areas, including a fitness lap pool, hot tubs and a reflexology pool
- The on-site challenge course features 10 high-ropes and seven low-ropes activities, a climbing wall and zip line
- A yoga center with breathtaking views of the Sonoran desert, Pilates and spin bike studios are available for individual and group usage
- Also located on the property is the Purple Sage Ranch Equestrian Center offering equine seminars and activities and private trail rides
Travaasa Hana
Maui, Hawaii
Located at the end of the famous Road to Hana on Maui’s eastern shore, Travaasa Hana is a quiet retreat made up of 70 cottages and suites, surrounded by natural beauty and known for its Hawaiian cultural heritage and small town charm.
Highlights:
- The Spa at Travaasa Hana, overlooking Hana Bay, offers a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor wellness center with nine treatment rooms, an outdoor lava rock whirlpool, relaxation areas, a private garden, steam room, and cold plunge pool
- The Kauiki dining room showcases ocean-to-table cuisine and fresh local ingredients, mixing innovative blends of flavors
- Complimentary guest activities include aqua aerobics, yoga, lei making, hula lessons, throw net fishing, and bamboo pole fishing
- Premium guest activities include glider plane rides, Maui’s only coastal horseback ride, outrigger canoe rides, stand-up paddle boarding, and more
- It is the only resort in Hawaii to offer an adults-only, inclusive option
Grand Wailea
Maui, Hawaii
Situated on 40 acres along the spectacular Wailea Beach on the southern shores of Maui, Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, offers luxurious accommodations, award-winning cuisine, the unparalleled Spa Grande and a wide assortment of activities for visitors of all ages. The resort is known for its exquisite art collection, a major design theme of the Grand Wailea. The resort proudly displays the work of international, regional and local artists.
Highlights:
- The Wailea Canyon Activity Pool offers nine separate pools, seven waterslides, caves, a “baby beach,” whirlpool, sauna and other entities
- The 50,000-square-foot Spa Grande is the largest spa in Hawaii, offering a wide range of wellness and beauty treatments
- Guest activities include art classes, tennis, golfing, shopping, snorkeling and kayaking
- The Rock is a child’s ultimate retreat. At 20,000 square feet, this area features a snack bar, play room, game room, movie theater and outside play area
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Farmington, Pennsylvania
Situated in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is consistently recognized in the travel industry for superior customer service, luxurious accommodations, four-season amenities and as a first-class meeting destination.
Highlights:
- 36-holes of championship golf at Mystic Rock and The Links
- Spa Collection: Woodlands Spa, The Grove, Holistic Healing Center and Nemacolin Wooflands Pet Resort and Spa
- Fifteen restaurants, including Lautrec, one of only 28 restaurants in the world to be recognized as a “Forbes” Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond restaurant simultaneously.
- Adventure Center featuring a climbing wall, paintball, ropes course, mini golf and one of the state’s longest dueling zip lines
- Mystic Mountain offers seven slopes for downhill skiing and snowboarding. Dog sledding, cross-country skiing and snow tubing are also available
- Wildlife Academy featuring over 100 animal species
- Field Club featuring sporting clays, an Orvis®-endorsed fly fishing lodge, archery, upland bird hunts and more
- Accommodations include the English Tudor-inspired Lodge, Falling Rock, the luxurious Chateau Lafayette, as well as spacious townhomes and luxury homes
- Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin
- Onsite pools, both indoor and outdoor
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond, award-winning property in Teton Village, combines quiet elegance with the warmth and rustic details of a quintessential Jackson Hole lodge. Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa has every amenity for the adventure traveler looking for a luxurious mountain haven.
Highlights:
- Solitude Spa is named after one of Grand Teton National Park’s most spectacular high alpine lakes, Lake Solitude
- A complete fitness center with weights and aerobic machine
- Steam rooms
- Oxygen treatments
- Motion Studio for Yoga and Zumba
- Indoor and outdoor heated pools
- Five separate whirlpool hot tubs (three indoor and two outdoor) including a rooftop, 24-person tub
- Spur Restaurant & Bar features high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients that transform simple, home-style comfort favorites into flavorful, exciting, seasonally-infused dishes from a kitchen helmed by award-winning Chef Kevin Humphreys
Tu Tu’ Tun Lodge
Gold Beach, Oregon
The Lodge is situated in the Southwestern corner of Oregon, seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, nestled on the banks of the Rogue River. Designated as a “Wild and Scenic” waterway, the Rogue is historically known for world-class salmon and steelhead fishing, thrilling jet boat excursions, and classified whitewater rafting adventures. Although the lodge is in a very rural, isolated region of Oregon, it is within an hour drive north of California’s Redwood National Forest, west of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and south of the world-renowned Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
Highlights:
- Full service dining room and bar, May through October
- Bed and breakfast, November through April
- Spa services in the Tututni Waters Cabana or in-room, year round
- Pitch-and-putt Rogue River Greens Golf, year round
- Horseshoes, year round
- Nearby hiking trails, year round
- Guided salmon and steelhead fishing, seasonal
- Whitewater jet boat excursions with pick-up at the private dock, seasonal
- Kayaks and paddle boards, seasonal
- Outdoor heated lap pool, seasonal
- Complimentary access to local fitness center
Stowe Mountain Lodge
Stowe, Vermont
Stowe Mountain Lodge is a four-season resort with services that reflect the changing seasons of Vermont. Located in the heart of the Spruce Peak at Stowe Alpine Village and adjacent to the Over Easy Transfer Gondola, connecting Spruce Peak to Mt. Mansfield, guests enjoy slope-side access to the most legendary ski resort in the East, Stowe Mountain Resort. The Lodge has close proximity to the most challenging mountain hiking and biking trails in the area, pristine streams, ponds and lakes and an ideal setting in the midst of the world’s most beautiful summer and fall foliage.
Highlights:
- The Alpine Concierge® includes ski valet, golf concierge, fly-fishing service and road, and mountain bike storage
- Four season indoor/outdoor swimming pool
- Vermont artisan-inspired fine and casual dining
- Gourmet in-room dining
- Children’s adventure programs
- Dog-sitting for four-legged guests
- Luxury shops and boutiques
- The Spa is a luxurious 21,000 square foot world-class spa
- Full-service fitness center
- Indoor water therapy and Healing Lodge
- Relaxation area
- Two harmony rooms for music therapy, featuring reclining sound chairs
- Kids Spa