With vacation season on the horizon, consider carving a new path. Do something different. Here are five ideas to consider.
Camping with comfort
For an affordable and fun family outing check out Huttopia’s eight “ready to camp” locations in the U.S. and Canada. Each location offers rustic charm, a stunning setting and unique accommodations. You’ll find traditional tents or a tiny house. Some offer wood-structured glamping-style tents or cabins, each with a small kitchenette, making it simple to manage varied sleep and snacking schedules. No need to shop for gear ahead of your visit as tents, cooking utensils , sleeping bags and more will be awaiting your arrival. Your job is simply to settle in and have fun in a nature-centric setting. Look forward to pool, pond, lake or river swimming (depending on location), hiking, star-gazing and special activities for the younger set that might include nature art, magic shows, concerts or candle-making.
For more: www.huttopia.com
Settle into a spa with a view
Slide out of the saddle and into a cozy robe at the Lazy You Spa, where six luxurious creekside tents await the sore muscles of active guests. While a guest at the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado, treat yourselves to a massage in one of two tents perched over the flowing water. Glass floors provide a clear view of the river, adding to the relaxing natural vibe. Treat your teen to a manicure or pedicure while you opt for the Cowboy Soak. (Cue the champagne and strawberries.) Let your worries fade away as you steep in a deep copper tub and direct your attention to the stunning view of the Continental Divide just outside the folds of your canvas tent.
For more: www.clazyu.com; www.colorado.com
Explore via a river cruise
Whether you choose to float a river in India, France, Spain or Italy, you’ll board a Uniworld ship that is unique to your destination, and from the color palette to furnishings and antiques, you’ll feel right at home where you are. Settle into your luxurious cabin, unpack once and let the exploration begin. Each day, your excursions will provide an in-depth experience, wading into local cultures, shopping, museums and dining. You’ll visit a local vineyard, dine inside a 1,000-year-old-castle or sample handmade cheeses or chocolates. For those seeking more active outings, itineraries offer walking, hiking, cycling and kayaking options. Onboard each boutique ship, expect premium wines and spirits, farm-to-table cuisine, musical entertainment and warm and friendly service.
For more: www.uniworld.com
Play pickleball in Phoenix
Perfect your pickleball skills during a stay at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, a sun-drenched Arizona resort where 17 lighted courts and a full-service pro shop await. Sign up for group or individual instruction with a certified instructor or play your own game with the family. Later, the gang can cool off in the lazy river, frolic on the serpentine water slide or the kids splash pad or simply soak up the sun. Book some spa time or a round on the championship Wildfire golf course. Ask about special packages, onsite walking trails and bike rentals.
For more: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxdr-jw-marriott-phoenix-desert-ridge-resort-and-spa/
Ride horseback at the ranch
Set amid 100,000 acres in the Pike National Forest, not far from Colorado Springs, you’ll find The Ranch at Emerald Valley. Guests of this all-inclusive, high mountain, luxury enclave can choose from richly appointed one-, two- or three-bedroom cabins so cozy you’ll have to force yourselves away from the fire and out the door to embark on the many adventures that await. Cast for trout on one of two well-stocked lakes, explore the surrounding area on horseback or hike to nearby lookout points. Challenge the gang at the archery center or settle in fireside for a masterful game of chess. Those looking for a new experience may want to join the Elk Glade wranglers in a cattle drive. At day’s end, sip fine wines and share stories of adventure while enjoying fresh, gourmet fare at the dinner table or around the fire pit.
For more: www.broadmoor.com/the-ranch-at-emerald-valley–
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