Reconnect With The Great Outdoors At America’s Best Luxury Resorts

26% of Americans planning a vacation this year say it’ll be centered around outdoor adventure, Forbes reveals. Vacationing in America’s great outdoors is an opportunity to unplug from daily life, breathe some fresh air, and reconnect with nature. Yet, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the five-star amenities you’re accustomed to. Secluded luxury resorts in places like Wyoming, Texas, and New York offer fancy accommodation, personalized service, and recreational activities designed to restore body, mind, and spirit.

Amangani, Wyoming 

Situated in the foothills of Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, Amangani is a luxury hotel and ski resort complete with gorgeous views, five-star amenities, and outdoor activities galore. In the spring and summer, you can enjoy horse riding, fly fishing, hot-air ballooning, and sunrise or sunset wildlife safaris through Grand Teton from the comfort of a BMW X7. Or if you go in the winter, you can then try your hand at a host of exhilarating snow sports, from snowmobiling and skiing to snowshoe hiking and dog sledding. When you’re finally ready to unwind, visit Amangani’s spa for various restorative therapies, before relaxing in the his-and-hers steam rooms.

Omni Barton Creek Resort And Spa, Texas 

Just a short twenty-minute drive from downtown Austin, Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa is the place to head for a luxurious, outdoorsy getaway in the heart of Texas Hill Country. The resort—which spans around 4,000 acres—offers plenty of activities designed to help you relax and/or rejuvenate. Four new swimming pools, steam rooms, saunas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and hiking trails will keep you busy throughout your stay.   

The resort also offers some of the best golf in the U.S.. Two out of the four courses were designed by famous golf course architect, Tom Fazio, and offer various challenges suitable for both beginner and avid golfers. To help perfect your swing, visit the Barton Creek Fitting Studio for a custom golf club fitting. Here, trackman technology is used to make golf clubs tailored to your unique needs. You can also consider using an electric golf cart to help make your time on the course that bit easier. As an electric golf cart can transport you and your heavy bags smoothly across the course, you can conserve your energy and instead put it into your game.

Lake Placid Lodge, New York 

Lake Placid Lodge is the only luxury lodge there is on the peaceful shores of Lake Placid in New York’s Adirondack Region. Although each guest room is unique, they all share breath-taking lake and mountain views, along with wide porches, featherbeds, stone fireplaces, and private balconies. Mountain biking, horse riding, tennis, and boating are just some of the exciting year-round activities on offer here. Nightly bonfires and complementary s'mores are something else to look forward to, and the perfect way to end a day filled with adventure. 

From Wyoming and Texas to New York, the U.S. is home to jaw-droppingly beautiful scenery and views. Whether you want to dive into outdoor activities or relax in five-star luxury, you’re bound to have an unforgettable time at any one of America’s best secluded resorts. 

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