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What's more appealing: being in a stunningly beautiful place or not having to think about adding up prices once you arrive? The combo of the two is a winning recipe for a relaxing vacation.
We asked a panel of travel experts to nominate their favorite all-inclusive resorts in the U.S., and now we need you to crown a winner. Which all-inclusive resort is your top pick?
Vote for your favorite resort once per day until voting ends on Monday, August 5 at noon ET. The 10 winning resorts will be announced on Wednesday, August 14 at noon ET.
Read the official Readers' Choice rules.
What's more appealing: being in a stunningly beautiful place or not having to think about adding up prices once you arrive? The combo of the two is a winning recipe for a relaxing vacation.
We asked a panel of travel experts to nominate their favorite all-inclusive resorts in the U.S., and now we need you to crown a winner. Which all-inclusive resort is your top pick?
Vote for your favorite resort once per day until voting ends on Monday, August 5 at noon ET. The 10 winning resorts will be announced on Wednesday, August 14 at noon ET.
Read the official Readers' Choice rules.
What's more appealing: being in a stunningly beautiful place or not having to think about adding up prices once you arrive? The combo of the two is a winning recipe for a relaxing vacation.
We asked a panel of travel... Read More
Best All-Inclusive Resort Nominees
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Alila Ventana Big Sur
Big Sur, California
Located along the Central Coast of California, Alila Ventana Big Sur's all-inclusive package offers much more than just meals and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can also participate in such experiences as guided hikes, tai chi, morning meditation, and much more.
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Brush Creek Ranch
Saratoga, Wyoming
Brush Creek Ranch sits on 30,000 private acres of Wyoming's Platte River Valley and blends the allure of the American West with the sophistication and comfort of one of the world's best resorts. Activities include horseback riding, shooting sports, fly fishing, yoga, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Bungalows Key Largo
Key Largo, Florida
At Bungalows Key Largo, an adults-only and all-inclusive property, guests enjoy all meals, many adult beverages, poolside and beachside cabanas, group yoga classes, and recreational equipment such as kayaks and snorkel gear as part of their nightly rate. Valet parking, concierge services, and bell staff are also included.
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C Lazy U Ranch
Granby, Colorado
The traditions of the American West are alive and well at C Lazy U Ranch in Colorado. Ideal for families, this luxury all-inclusive guest ranch offers 38 lodging options of varying sizes, including three-bedroom cabins. At this four-seasons property, visitors can enjoy horseback riding, practice cattle pushing, go hiking or mountain biking, set out for cross-country skiing, or go snowshoeing between hearty, family-style meals.
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Cal-a-Vie Health Spa
Vista, California
Halfway between Orange County and downtown San Diego, this all-inclusive Mediterranean-style resort has everything you need for a vacation. You can hike the surrounding hills in the morning, lounge around the pool in the afternoon, and enjoy a spa service before dining in Cal-a-Vie's restaurant.
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Castle Hot Springs
Morristown, Arizona
Castle Hot Springs in the spectacular Sonoran Desert centers on three hot springs pools tucked into a secluded canyon. Guests of the resort enjoy plenty of inclusive amenities, including farm-to-table meals and activities ranging from yoga and guided hikes to archery lessons and farm tours.
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The Chatwal Lodge
White Lake, New York
Nestled in the Lower Hudson Valley region of the Catskills Mountains, The Chatwal Lodge offers all-inclusive rates that include all meals and recreational activities. From a picnic by the lake to biking the grounds to playing duckpin bowling, and much more, there's plenty to see and do year-round.
The Green O
Greenough, Montana
Those looking for privacy amid nature will find it at the Green O, set against the stunning backdrop of the expansive Paws Up Ranch in Montana. This adults-only retreat is a sanctuary among the trees, providing guests with a serene environment to unwind. All-inclusive rates include three meals per day for two adults, along with snacks, airport transfers, and other amenities.
Lake Austin Spa Resort
Austin, Texas
Lake Austin Spa Resort is a destination spa tucked away in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, offering more than 100 treatments alongside luxurious accommodations, gourmet meals, a variety of fitness activities, and special programs. Guest rooms are thoughtfully appointed, and dogs are even allowed to join you and be pampered as well. Rates include three gourmet meals daily and a variety of fitness activities and daily events, from yoga and paddleboarding to culinary classes and life skills workshops.
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The Lodge at Woodloch
Hawley, Pennsylvania
The Lodge at Woodloch, an all-inclusive, adults-only spa resort in the heart of the Pennsylvania Poconos, invites guests to step away from the whirlwind of life to refocus. Guests enjoy a full-service spa and a wide range of classes and activities — everything from meditation, yoga, or spinning to painting, cooking, or wine tasting.
Photo courtesy of Cassie Wright Photography
The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Guests of The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island on Georgia's Golden Isles have 7 miles of gorgeous beaches and 11,000 acres of undeveloped wilderness to explore. The resort is only accessible by boat, and there are never more than 32 overnight guests, making this a truly serene retreat. Interesting to visit in every season, guest activities include birding, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and cycling. Rates include three daily meals, non-alcoholic beverages, boat transfers, and all activities on the island.
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Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Tucson, Arizona
At Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, enjoy a comprehensive wellness program that incorporates exercise, healthy food, meditation, and sleep. To complement its emphasis on mind, body, and spirit healing, the hotel offers a luxurious stay in one of Tucson's most scenic open desert areas.
Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, New York
Just a few hours from New York City, this Hudson Valley resort is a National Historic Landmark. The lakefront property overlooks the Catskills and has plenty of activities for people of all ages and fitness levels. All-inclusive pricing covers meals, most outdoor activities, and nightly entertainment.
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The Point
Saranac Lake, New York
This New York Adirondack resort was built a century ago, exemplifying the idea of “roughing it” in comfort, style, and luxury. The Point is open to guests 21 years and older, with 11 distinct guest accommodations. Activities on the 75-acre resort include boating, tennis, swimming, and waterskiing in the warmer months, and cross-country skiing, ice skating, and curling during the colder seasons. Or enjoy indoor evenings with classic movies, darts, cards, and pool. A highlight of The Point’s dining experience is a seven-course tasting menu black-tie affair on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
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The Ranch at Rock Creek
Philipsburg, Montana
Situated in a picturesque Montana valley, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers a range of accommodations, from lodge rooms to luxury cabins. Dude ranch guests can learn to fly fish on a Blue Ribbon trout stream, ride on horseback to the Top of the World, go for a swim or soak in the outdoor pool and hot tub, or set out on a geocaching adventure. Rates also include farm-to-table meals and unlimited premium beer, wine, and spirits.
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Reid Creek Lodge
Douglas, Wyoming
Located on a private ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, guests at the Reid Creek Lodge can enjoy their own personalized all-inclusive adventure. A private chef meets your culinary needs between activities, which range from horseback riding, hiking, and fishing to shooting, archery, and e-biking. Not to mention, the stargazing opportunities are amazing in this secluded setting. When the day is done, retreat to your cozy bedroom in the lodge.
The Resort at Paws Up
Greenough, Montana
Pristine wilderness and thoughtful luxury join forces to create an exquisite guest experience at The Resort at Paws Up. This Montana resort sits on a 37,000-acre working cattle ranch with a range of accommodations (from luxe private homes to glamping sites) and activities. Horseback riding is the signature experience, but guests can also mountain bike, fly fish, geocache, or partake in an authentic Montana ranch activity. An array of all-inclusive offers allows you to tailor your experience.
Sandpiper Bay Resort
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Bring the family to Sandpiper Bay Resort, where everyone can take part in a variety of experiences. Thanks to the property's all-inclusive rates, guests receive unlimited dining and drinks, as well as access to non-motorized water sports, such as kayaking and paddleboarding, and onshore sports opportunities, including mini golf and pickleball.
Triple Creek Ranch
Darby, Montana
A luxury guest ranch in western Montana, Triple Creek Ranch offers an all-inclusive vacation experience complete with stunning scenery, plush accommodations in private log cabins, and outdoor activities throughout the year. The menu of activities includes horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, archery, lawn games, skiing, snowshoeing, and even equestrian skijoring.
Vista Verde Guest Ranch
Clark, Colorado
Vista Verde Guest Ranch offers a seamless blend of luxury and the rugged wilderness experience. Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, it's a place where you can indulge in gourmet dining, wine tasting, and a range of activities from horseback riding to skiing, all included in your stay. The ranch's all-inclusive packages promise a worry-free vacation, where the beauty of nature meets the comfort of home in their cozy, well-appointed cabins or lodge rooms.
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The Experts
Allison Tibaldi
Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based... Read More
Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based in New York City. She has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne Australia, Toronto and Los Angeles. She studied early childhood development in graduate school and firmly believes that travel is the best education. She writes for numerous publications including CNN, Travel Channel, HGTV, am New York, Emirates Open Skies, Family Traveller and Travel Weekly.
Allison Tibaldi
Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based in New York City. She has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne Australia, Toronto and Los Angeles. She studied early childhood development in graduate school and firmly believes that travel is the best education. She writes for numerous publications including CNN, Travel Channel, HGTV, am New York, Emirates Open Skies, Family Traveller and Travel Weekly.
Jacky Runice
Born in Bucktown (Chicago) when bulletproof was a... Read More
Born in Bucktown (Chicago) when bulletproof was a home safety choice and not a coffee order, Jacky Runice has been knocking around Chicago as a professional print, online and broadcast journalist and editor specializing in separating the riff from the raff in culture, entertainment, food, travel and pure unadulterated fun. Jacky is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) and relies on her vast experience and gray matter to produce informative, entertaining content.
Jacky Runice
Born in Bucktown (Chicago) when bulletproof was a home safety choice and not a coffee order, Jacky Runice has been knocking around Chicago as a professional print, online and broadcast journalist and editor specializing in separating the riff from the raff in culture, entertainment, food, travel and pure unadulterated fun. Jacky is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) and relies on her vast experience and gray matter to produce informative, entertaining content.
Jamie Davis Smith
Jamie is a travel writer who has visited over 50... Read More
Jamie is a travel writer who has visited over 50 countries, many of them with her children in tow. She loves visiting everything from theme parks to ancient ruins and packs strictly carry-on-only. Jamie can be reached at jamiesmithwrites@gmail.com.
Jamie Davis Smith
Jamie is a travel writer who has visited over 50 countries, many of them with her children in tow. She loves visiting everything from theme parks to ancient ruins and packs strictly carry-on-only. Jamie can be reached at jamiesmithwrites@gmail.com.
Jenny Peters
Jenny Peters – aka Jet Set Jen – is a Los... Read More
Jenny Peters – aka Jet Set Jen – is a Los Angeles-based freelance journalist, editor and party columnist specializing in travel, entertainment, film, food, wine, fashion and the other good things in life. She is a founding/voting member of the Critics Choice Association, who present the Critics’ Choice Awards every January. Her favorite places to be are on the beach in Southern California playing volleyball, scuba diving with the sharks in warm tropical waters or strolling the streets and soaking in the atmosphere of one of the world's great cities (New Orleans and Florence are her favorites).
Jenny Peters
Jenny Peters – aka Jet Set Jen – is a Los Angeles-based freelance journalist, editor and party columnist specializing in travel, entertainment, film, food, wine, fashion and the other good things in life. She is a founding/voting member of the Critics Choice Association, who present the Critics’ Choice Awards every January. Her favorite places to be are on the beach in Southern California playing volleyball, scuba diving with the sharks in warm tropical waters or strolling the streets and soaking in the atmosphere of one of the world's great cities (New Orleans and Florence are her favorites).
Joanne and Tony DiBona
Travel memories may fade over time, but... Read More
Travel memories may fade over time, but photographs recall those magical moments.
Joanne and Tony DiBona
Travel memories may fade over time, but photographs recall those magical moments.
Melanie Reffes
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in... Read More
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in Manhattan, she now lives on the sunny island of Montreal and covers the Caribbean for a variety of publications including USA TODAY 10Best, CaribbeanTravel.com and MarryCaribbean.com. A journalist with a boatload of writer awards under her belt, Melanie's affection for the Caribbean started young when her family vacationed in Puerto Rico. An avid fan of spicy food, Melanie enjoys the diversity of Montreal - especially during the warmer months -when she's not en route to the Caribbean. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
Melanie Reffes
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in Manhattan, she now lives on the sunny island of Montreal and covers the Caribbean for a variety of publications including USA TODAY 10Best, CaribbeanTravel.com and MarryCaribbean.com. A journalist with a boatload of writer awards under her belt, Melanie's affection for the Caribbean started young when her family vacationed in Puerto Rico. An avid fan of spicy food, Melanie enjoys the diversity of Montreal - especially during the warmer months -when she's not en route to the Caribbean. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
Tamara Gane
Tamara Gane is an expert panel member for 10Best... Read More
Tamara Gane is an expert panel member for 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. She's based in Reno/Lake Tahoe and in addition to USA Today 10Best, her work has been published in Travel & Leisure, Fodor's Travel, The Washington Post, SF Gate, Houston Chronicle, Lonely Planet, and more.
Tamara Gane
Tamara Gane is an expert panel member for 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. She's based in Reno/Lake Tahoe and in addition to USA Today 10Best, her work has been published in Travel & Leisure, Fodor's Travel, The Washington Post, SF Gate, Houston Chronicle, Lonely Planet, and more.
Wendy O'Dea
Born and raised in western New York, Wendy O'Dea... Read More
Born and raised in western New York, Wendy O'Dea moved to L.A. to attend the USC graduate School of Journalism and stayed for the innovative and creative lifestyle the city offers. Other than the traffic, there's not much about California she doesn't love. You can track her gallivanting ways on Instagram via @WendyTravels .
Wendy O'Dea
Born and raised in western New York, Wendy O'Dea moved to L.A. to attend the USC graduate School of Journalism and stayed for the innovative and creative lifestyle the city offers. Other than the traffic, there's not much about California she doesn't love. You can track her gallivanting ways on Instagram via @WendyTravels .
10Best Editors
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original,... Read More
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
10Best Editors
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.