Hotels to hope for

When you are looking for a place to stay on your vacation, you know all hotels are not made alike. Some hotels are just a place to rest your head at the end of the day and take a shower in the morning. Others are not just a hotel, but also a complete experience. We are going to look at five such locations.

Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa

This hotel is located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. As soon as you arrive at the lodge you will feel as you have entered another country or another world. The entire attraction has a rustic lodge theme, and in addition to just a place to lay your head at the end of the day, you can take wildlife safaris. In the spring you’ll see grizzlies and wolves, in the fall in addition to the wolves and grizzlies, you can see elk roaming. Back at the lodge you can take a ride on white water rafts, or take to a trail on horseback. If you want to pamper yourself, select from the offerings at the Body Sage Spa

Blackberry Farm

For relaxing and getting back to nature few hotels can offer the vacation deals that the Blackberry Farm can in the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. This resort is located on 4,200 acres of beautiful property that offers back-to-nature experiences including hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, and canoeing. If you are looking for a little romance to go with your exploration, carriage rides are available through the property. There is even a camp program for the kids. While they’re away, you can be treated like royalty in the resort spa.

The Point Resort

This scenic place to stay is located on Saranac Lake, New York. This locale opens up its door to those with all diets of type, featuring a full kitchen that can meet any dietary restrictions. You will be relaxing in one of four separate buildings - Main Lodge, Guest House, Eagle’s Nest, and the Boat House, and can divide your time between on-site activities (hiking, horseback riding, badminton) and off-site activities (visits to the Adirondack Mountains and Whiteface Mountain, ice fishing, and ice skating).

The Peninsula

While in Beverly Hills, why not be treated like your name is on the walk of fame. This California resort offers just that. In the middle of the Beverly Hills Elite Homes, The Peninsula offers full spa treatments as well as top-line restaurants, and an easy drive down to Rodeo Drive or to strut your stuff on the streets of Beverly Hills.

The Post Ranch Inn

This getaway is located in Big Sur, California, far from the big city activities. Instead of looking at bright city lights and cars zooming by, your view here is much more relaxing, looking off the cliffs of the California coastline. You can take a walk and enjoy the breath taking view or relax and watch the day go by. While the atmosphere is very laid back and comfortable, you can still be treated like the stars down on rodeo drive, with one of their many spa treatment offerings.