Great American All Inclusive Resorts

     When most people consider a vacation at an all-inclusive resort, visions of a beach resort in the Caribbean or Cancun come to mind.  While many couples and families are intrigued with the concept of paying one fee for all of your food, beverages, and resort activities; the time and expense of flying to some island in the Caribbean may prevent many people from enjoying the all-inclusive experience.  What if I told you you could experience world class all-inclusive resorts, all within driving distance of your home.  While not as plentiful as in other areas in the world, you can find some great American all-inclusives in all regions of the country.  While some offer significant historic or regional experiences, and others offer great outdoor activities; all offer great food, accommodations, and a great value with everything included for one price.  Here are a sampling of some of the better American all-inclusive resorts in every region of the country.

Club Med Sandpiper Bay, (Port St. Lucie, FL)

       The company who created the modern all-inclusive resort only has one located in the United States; but its a great one.  Offering activities for kids of all ages: from sailing school, and trapeze school, to great pools and outstanding, age appropriate clubs including infant care.  The resort has some outstanding restaurants and is located in a very family friendly area.

Lodge on Little St. Simon Island, (Little St. Simon Island, GA)

       If you ever wanted to feel like you owned your island, you certainly will get it here.  As the only accommodations and allowing only 32 overnight guests on a 10000 acre island you will enjoy privacy surrounded by luxury and natural beauty.  For the water sport or angler in your family this is paradise; you can explore the island on a kayak or motorized skiff, or the the Lodge will supply you some tackle for you to catch your own dinner which they will prepare and serve (for free of course).

Tyler Place Family Resort, (Highgate Springs, VT)

       Located on the shores of Lake Champlain; this all-inclusive resort has been offering families an old fashioned summer camp experience for over 3 generations.  All the activities you loved a a child are offered for the family, sports, swimming, arts and more are available for your family to enjoy.  That doesn't mean their is not any adult time.  Dinner is adult only, with babysitting offered, with bistro style dining offered using only fresh local ingredients.

Grand Hotel, (Mackinac Island, MI)

       Ever wanted to go back in time?  This grand colonnaded 19th century summer resort magically set high on a bluff above Lake Huron is your answer.  Located on an island where the only forms of transportation allowed is by bicycle or horse drawn carriage, history abounds here.  From offering lawn games and after dinner dancing, and requiring guest to dress for dinner; the Grand Hotel offer you the chance to experience what a vacation use to be. For all its past, the Grand is still a modern hotel offering air conditioning, and wi-fi.

Vista Verde Guest Ranch, (Steamboat Springs, CO)
 
       If you ever wanted to live like a cowboy, then the the Vista Verde Guest Ranch is for you.  From learning to herd cattle, to kids rodeos and other kids programs, to kayaking and river drifting, fly fishing and evening square dancing and rodeos; all included.  Plus, looking at the spectacular Rockies from the Jacuzzi on the front porch of your cabin is a great bonus.