Destination retreats and nature-forward stays

The original American wellness resort: clinical health, integrative medicine, and 40+ years of Sonoran Desert healing at Canyon Ranch Tucson

Lantern Light Inn — Boutique Sedona inn lodging with heated pool and canyon-view rooms near Uptown shops in Sedona, AZ.

Cliffside adults-only luxury in Big Sur: tree houses and ocean houses 1,200 feet above the Pacific, Sierra Mar dining, and dark sky stargazing on California's wildest coast

Fireside Cabins — Pagosa Springs riverside lodge cabins along the San Juan River — overnight base for guests chasing the town’s famous hot springs in Pagosa Springs, CO.

Savannah historic inn: courtyard evenings and book-direct Ballastone hospitality.

New Orleans French Quarter landmark hotel: Carousel Bar evenings, spa hospitality, and book-direct Hotel Monteleone stays.

WestWind Cabins — Homer cabins with shared Nordic spa featuring wood-fired sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge in Homer, AK.

Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa — Calistoga motor lodge & spa with mineral-country overnight stays and on-site spa treatments on Lincoln Avenue in Napa Valley’s hot-springs town in Calistoga, CA.

Acres Landing — Desert Hot Springs mineral oasis lodging with hot springs soaks, cold plunge options, and a laid-back luxe glamping-meets-lodge feel in Desert Hot Springs, CA.

Mentone Log Cabins — Family-owned Lookout Mountain log cabins with deck hot tubs in Mentone, AL.

Beaver Lakefront Cabins — Adults-only Beaver Lake cabins with private lake views, whirlpool tubs, and a quiet Eureka Springs getaway feel in Eureka Springs, AR.

Cabins at Westcliff — Hot Springs A-frame micro-resort with cedar barrel sauna, cold plunge, private pools, and mini golf in Hot Springs, AR.

Bärkada Cabin — Owner-built Blue Ridge luxury cabin with private hot tub, dual king suites, and mountain-view porches in Blue Ridge, GA.

Luxury fishing and adventure lodge in Southeast Alaska near Ketchikan: lodge hospitality, boat days, and book-direct Fireweed stays.

Moroccan-Mediterranean pensione in Palm Springs: courtyard lodging and book-direct Korakia hospitality.

Historic downtown hotel lodging in Denver: atrium suites, spa hospitality, and book-direct Brown Palace stays for travellers comparing airport motel corridors.

Sheldon Chalet — Glacier chalet experience with sauna amid Denali wilderness in Denali, AK.

All-inclusive Halibut Cove lodge across Kachemak Bay -- sauna, polar plunge, and wild Alaska days

EarthSong Lodge — Owner-run Denali-area tundra lodge cabins with mountain views and a direct guest booking email in Healy, AK.

Alaska Rainbow Lodge — Bristol Bay fly-fishing lodge with wood-fired sauna evenings in King Salmon, AK.

Boat-access oceanfront yurts near Seward with roundtrip water taxi and unlimited Resurrection Bay sea kayaking

Hale Kolea Cabin — Owner-built Hawaii-themed log cabin with en-suite Finnish dry sauna in Talkeetna, AK.

The Outpost Grand Canyon — Airstream suite glamping with private hot tubs at 507 Linger Lane in Williams for Grand Canyon gateway stays in Williams, AZ.

Fable Sonoma Nature Retreat — 10-acre Sonoma treetop retreat with heated pool, hot tub, cedar sauna, and seasonal waterfall in Sonoma, CA.

Tecopa Hot Springs Resort — Owner-operated Death Valley gateway resort with healing mineral hot springs lodging in Tecopa, CA.

Silk Springs Ranch — Joshua Tree–adjacent desert wellness ranch with mineral baths, cold plunge, steam room, and saltwater pool on five solar-powered acres in Twentynine Palms, CA.

Gated Destin beach condo with direct sand access, pool, hot tub, and jetty sunsets

Glen-Ella Springs Inn — North Georgia historic country inn with mountain foothill scenery, gardens, porches, and quiet romantic escapes in Clarkesville, GA.

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard — North Georgia vineyard resort with cabins, A-frames, spa treatments, yoga hall, walking labyrinth, and mountain views in Dahlonega, GA.

Hale Hoku — Private Big Island wellness cottage sanctuary with garden spa and lomi lomi offerings in Kailua-Kona, HI.

Okoboji Oasis — High-end Okoboji cabin with resort hot-tub and pool access in Okoboji, IA.

Henry's Fork Lodge — Henry's Fork Lodge in Island Park, ID.

Boutique casita lodging in Paradise Valley: historic inn hospitality, Lon's dining, and book-direct Hermosa Inn stays.

Luxury lodge and spa in Carmel Valley: garden rooms, spa days, and book-direct Bernardus hospitality away from the coast strip.

Lodge and golf club in Carmel Valley: spa, golf, and book-direct Quail Lodge hospitality.

Yosemite-area Evergreen Lodge: cabin lodging, plaza evenings, and book-direct Evergreen hospitality near Hetch Hetchy.

Oceanfront hotel in Santa Monica: spa, dining, and book-direct Casa del Mar hospitality on Ocean Way.

Washington Connecticut Relais spa inn: spa evenings, countryside lodging, and book-direct Mayflower hospitality.

Atlantic: Rehoboth Beach evenings, lodging, and book-direct hospitality.

Captiva Island inn: garden cottages and book-direct Captiva Island Inn hospitality.

Islamorada Florida Keys resort: ocean rooms, spa evenings, and book-direct Amara Cay hospitality.

Iconic Waikiki beachfront hotel: spa, dining, and book-direct Halekulani hospitality on Kalia Road.

Tonsina River Lodge — Copper River valley lodge with Russian dry sauna and spa services in Copper Center, AK.

McKinley Creekside Cabins — Denali-area creekside cabins with a quiet Alaska wilderness basecamp beside McKinley Creek in Denali Park, AK.

Geothermal soaks and aurora nights outside Fairbanks

Windsong Wilderness Retreat — Twin Lakes wilderness cabin with wood-burning sauna in Lake Clark NP in Sterling, AK.

StoneWind Retreat — Ozark mountaintop retreat with eight private yurt cabins, private decks, hot tubs, massage, and 160 secluded acres in Chester, AR.

SkyEagle Ridge — Arkansas OOD mirror cabin with private sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge contrast circuit in Conway, AR.

Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa — Lake Ouachita resort with rustic cabins, lodge cottages, guest rooms, marina activities, and Turtle Cove Spa in Mount Ida, AR.

24-hour mineral springs, no private booking of the communal pools — private mineral tubs on Spring Bungalow and Premium Sky View Cabin

Shash Diné EcoRetreat — Navajo Nation–area eco-glamping retreat near Page for cultural landscape stays outside the big lodge circuit in Page, AZ.

Blisstopia Retreats — Sonoran Desert villa retreat with infrared sauna, hot tub, and yoga studio in Peoria, AZ.

Pine Creek Cabins — Cabin rentals in pine forest in the heart of Pine, AZ, about 15 miles north of Payson near the Mogollon Rim in Pine, AZ.

Benton Hot Springs — Historic Eastern Sierra inn and campground with private hot tubs fed by natural mineral springs in Benton, CA.

The Joshua Tree House — Iconic restored adobe desert house and companion stays that helped define Joshua Tree design-forward lodging in Joshua Tree, CA.

Skyview Los Alamos — Mid-century motel on Highway 101 with a 21+ spa pool culture and overnight Central Coast stays between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo in Los Alamos, CA.

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort — Central Coast mineral springs lodging with hillside hot tubs, spa services, yoga, gardens, and Avila Valley scenery in San Luis Obispo, CA.

USA's most exclusive residential spa: 32 guests, 200 staff, Provençal cottages in the San Diego hills, and a wellness program without parallel on the continent

The Nest at Black Hawk — Front Range mountain cabin and nest-style retreat lodging in Black Hawk for Colorado getaway nights in Black Hawk, CO.

Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa — Buena Vista hot springs inn where overnight rates include soaking tubs, a river plunge, and dry sauna at the mouth of Cottonwood Canyon in Buena Vista, CO.

Beyul Retreat — Frying Pan Road eco retreat lodging in Carbondale with cabin-style mountain hospitality near the Aspen corridor in Carbondale, CO.

Crestone Bliss Domes — Dome lodging in Crestone at the base of the Sangre de Cristo range known for spiritual and dark-sky tourism in Crestone, CO.

Desert Reef Hot Springs — Southern Colorado desert-mountain hot springs soak club with mineral pools and a membership-minded overnight soaking culture near Florence in Florence, CO.

LostFork Basecamp — Guanella Pass cabin basecamp with creekside saunas, river cold plunge, and private hot-tub cabins about an hour from Denver in Grant, CO.

Raspberry Hot Springs — Private single-pool natural hot spring soak on a 30-acre mountain ranch outside Idaho Springs — reservation-only, one group at a time in Idaho Springs, CO.

Antero Hot Springs Cabins — Three Colorado cabins and chalets, each with a hand-shaped private hot spring pool beside Chalk Creek in Nathrop, CO.

Zen Mountain Retreat — Nederland mountain retreat cabins for guests seeking quiet high-country rest near Boulder Canyon country in Nederland, CO.

Wiesbaden Hot Springs Hotel & Spa — Historic Ouray hot springs hotel & spa with natural mineral soaking and overnight lodging in the San Juan Mountains in Ouray, CO.

Platoro Valley Lodge & Cabins — High-country rustic cabins in remote Platoro on Conejos Avenue with hosts Fred and Debbie in Platoro, CO.

Avalanche Ranch Cabins & Hot Springs — Crystal River Valley cabins and wagons with guest hot springs, massage, yoga, and no-WiFi decompression energy in Redstone, CO.

Orvis Hot Springs — Ridgway natural lithium springs with sauna, cold plunge, and lodging beside Mount Sneffels in Ridgway, CO.

Frog Hollow Cabin — Secluded Quiet Corner cabin beside the French River with Finnish wood-fired sauna and forest baths in North Grosvenordale, CT.

Vista Verde Farm Retreat — 77-acre working farm tiny cabins near Florida springs with animal encounters and private patio firepits in Lake City, FL.

Oasis in the Woods — Private Florida log cabin with indoor sauna, swim spa jacuzzi, gym, and pool in McAlpin, FL.

The Rooted Collection — Toxin-free wellness vacation homes on the Florida Gulf Coast in Perdido Key, FL.

Resort-style 55+ living on Florida's Treasure Coast — manufactured homes, heated pool, and Vero Beach beaches nearby.

Holly Haven — Owner-operated Blue Ridge/Ellijay-area cabin with private porch hot tub between the two mountain towns in Cherry Log, GA.

LiveWell Elevate Wellness Cabin — Ellijay wellness cabin with private sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub in Ellijay, GA.

The Retreat at Marsh Manor — 60-acre marsh and riverfront retreat with yoga wellness deck and nature-first guest houses near Savannah in Midway, GA.

Mountain Haven by Appalachian Anglers — Mineral Bluff mountain lodging partnered with cold-plunge and sauna wellness cabin stays in Mineral Bluff, GA.

Private oceanview farm sanctuary — you bring the purpose

Puna Rainforest Retreat — Big Island rainforest estate cottages with volcanic hot spring tubs and cold plunge in Pahoa, HI.

Volcano Rainforest Retreat — Big Island rainforest B&B with four private cottages near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and private hot tubs in Volcano, HI.

Bridges Bay Resort — Okoboji lakefront resort lodging with indoor/outdoor waterpark energy and hot tub recovery amenities for overnight Iowa lake getaways in Arnolds Park, IA.

Twin Springs Resort — Remote Middle Fork Boise River cabins with natural spring-heated hot tubs and a steam sauna after the long dirt-road drive from Boise in Boise, ID.

Downata Hot Springs — Southeast Idaho hot springs ranch with cabins, yurts, and geothermal pools in Downey, ID.

Burgdorf Hot Springs — Off-grid historic Idaho hot springs with rustic cabins deep in the Payette National Forest north of McCall — soak and overnight like a ghost town that still works in McCall, ID.

Lochsa Lodge — Idaho lodge and cabins near Lolo Pass with rustic cabins, premium cabins, forest trails, and nearby hot springs access in Powell, ID.

Hunter Moon Homestead — 23-acre Palouse farm retreat with pond-side cabins, glamping tents, creative workshops, and quiet wellness-minded overnight stays near Troy, Idaho in Troy, ID.

Firefly Lodge — Four-bedroom rebuilt log lodge at the end of a quiet road with a private path to Lake Shelbyville in Sullivan, IL.

Serenity Springs — Indiana couples cabin resort with 30 private cabins, sunken whirlpool tubs for two, fireplaces, trails, and wooded acreage in La Porte, IN.

Cedar Crest Lodge — Award-winning Kansas B&B with spa, outdoor hot tub, and sauna on 100+ acres in Pleasanton, KS.

Bear Branch Cabins — Red River Gorge treetop cottages with shared spa circuit of sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub for cottage guests in Campton, KY.

The Red Cabins — Family and veteran-owned Red River Gorge cabins and treehouses with private hot tubs and outdoor showers in Rodgers, KY.

Chickapoo Farm Country Escapes — Working flower farm stays near Louisville with pond, woodline trails, and Bourbon Trail day-trip access in Shelbyville, KY.

Little River Bluffs — Secluded Folsom cabins on artesian-fed river with Serenity mineral pool, spa, and hot tub gazebo in Folsom, LA.

The Bernard House — Historic lakeside inn with spa-style ensuite baths, porch coffee rituals, and private-chef dinner options in Lake Providence, LA.

Lakefront Avon Park RV resort for Florida snowbirds and seasonal travellers

Snowbird seasonal bungalow in a Lakeland 55+ harbor community

Helicopter-access mountain lodge in the Tordrillos: heli-ski and summer adventure days, hot tub evenings, and book-direct luxury wilderness hospitality.

Remote bush-plane wilderness lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias with glacier hiking, wildlife days, and elevated lodge hospitality.

Alaska Wildland riverside lodge in Cooper Landing with Kenai River access, cabin lodging, and guided wilderness days.

Private cabin lodge in Hope, Alaska: creek-side cabins, quiet Turnagain Arm access, and book-direct lodging between Anchorage and the Kenai.

Fly-in wilderness lodge on Afognak Island near Kodiak: fishing, wildlife viewing, sauna, and book-direct all-inclusive stays.

Historic lodge in Kennicott / McCarthy, Wrangell-St. Elias: glacier hiking access, mining-history surroundings, and classic Alaska porch hospitality.

Historic hot springs near Nome on the Seward Peninsula: thermal pools, remote Alaska immersion, and book-direct planning through Kawerak.

Historic inn lodging in Skagway: downtown walkability for cruise guests, Gold Rush-era character, and book-direct hospitality.

Off-grid Brooks Range retreat north of the Arctic Circle in Wiseman: yoga dome, northern lights, and book-direct retreat stays with the Busbys.

Point Clear Alabama bayfront resort: spa evenings, Lakewood golf hospitality, and book-direct Grand Hotel stays.

Little Rock Arkansas historic hotel: downtown dining evenings and book-direct Capital Hotel hospitality.

Wellness resort lodging in Carefree: spa days, classes, and book-direct Civana hospitality north of Scottsdale.

Historic resort lodging in Litchfield Park: golf, spa days, and book-direct The Wigwam hospitality near Phoenix.

Historic resort lodging in Phoenix: spa days, grounds hospitality, and book-direct Arizona Biltmore stays.

Mid-century hotel lodging in Scottsdale: spa days, pool evenings, and book-direct Hotel Valley Ho stays.

Resort lodging in Tubac: golf, spa days, and book-direct Tubac Golf Resort hospitality south of Tucson.

Safari-style canvas tent lodging near Grand Canyon National Park: glamping hospitality and book-direct Under Canvas stays for travellers comparing Tusayan motel strips.

Historic guest ranch lodging near Wickenburg, Arizona: horseback days, ranch hospitality, and book-direct Kay El Bar stays.

Boutique Russian River Valley inn in Forestville: barn rooms, Wellness Barn spa, farm-to-table dining, and book-direct Farmhouse stays.

Bluff-top Sonoma Coast lodge near Jenner: ocean-view rooms, Coast Kitchen dining, and book-direct Timber Cove unplug stays.

Historic cottage resort in Montecito: spa, gardens, and book-direct San Ysidro Ranch hospitality.

Napa Valley Carneros Resort: spa evenings, cottage lodging, and book-direct Carneros hospitality.

Resort and spa in Ojai: golf, spa days, and book-direct Ojai Valley Inn hospitality away from busy coast strips.

Rancho Santa Fe resort: spa evenings, casita lodging, and book-direct Rancho Valencia hospitality north of San Diego.

Hillside Relais & Chateaux resort in Rutherford: spa, dining, and book-direct Auberge du Soleil hospitality.

Historic lodge at the Golden Gate in Sausalito: bay views, spa, and book-direct Cavallo Point hospitality.

Sea Ranch Lodge: Sonoma coast evenings, eco lodging, and book-direct California hospitality.

Relais & Chateaux estate in St. Helena: cottage lodging, spa, and book-direct Meadowood Napa Valley hospitality.

Bardessono: Yountville evenings, spa lodging, and book-direct Napa Valley hospitality.

Mountain social-club lodging in Breckenridge: spa, gear, and book-direct Gravity Haus hospitality.

All-inclusive guest ranch lodging in Clark, Colorado: horseback days, lodge hospitality, and book-direct Home Ranch stays near Steamboat Springs.

Luxury guest ranch lodging in Crawford, Colorado: horseback and fly-fishing days, ranch hospitality, and book-direct Smith Fork stays on the Western Slope.

Ghost-town luxury hot springs lodging near Dolores, Colorado: restored cabins, bathhouse soaks, and book-direct Dunton Destinations hospitality.

Historic downtown hotel lodging in Durango, Colorado: Victorian-era rooms, dining, and book-direct Strater hospitality for travellers comparing highway motel corridors.

Historic mountain hotel lodging in Estes Park, Colorado: classic rooms, spa, and book-direct Stanley hospitality near Rocky Mountain National Park.

Desert canyon resort lodging in Gateway, Colorado: casita stays, spa and outdoor days, and book-direct Gateway Canyons hospitality.

C Lazy U Ranch: Colorado evenings, guest-ranch lodging, and book-direct Granby hospitality.

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch: Colorado evenings, ranch lodging, and book-direct Loveland hospitality.

Historic boutique hotel lodging in Manitou Springs, Colorado: suite stays beneath Pikes Peak with book-direct Cliff House hospitality.

Luxury all-inclusive guest ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado: cabin lodging, horseback programs, and book-direct Vista Verde hospitality.

Mountain ranch resort lodging in Tabernash, Colorado: lodge and cabin stays, spa and outdoor days, and book-direct Devil's Thumb hospitality near Winter Park.

Mountain resort lodging in Telluride, Colorado: spa and suite stays with book-direct Peaks hospitality for travellers comparing Mountain Village condo corridors.

Interlaken Inn: Litchfield evenings, lake lodging, and book-direct Connecticut hospitality.

Litchfield County Connecticut cottage resort: spa evenings, farm lodging, and book-direct Winvian hospitality.

Wilmington historic hotel: spa evenings, downtown lodging, and book-direct Hotel du Pont hospitality.

Alys Beach Florida 30A coastal community: whitewashed architecture, private beach club evenings, and book-direct Alys Beach hospitality.

Central Florida golf and spa resort: lodge evenings, spa hospitality, and book-direct Streamsong stays.

Duck Key Florida Keys resort: marina, spa, and book-direct Hawks Cay hospitality.

Private island resort in the Florida Keys: bungalow lodging, spa, and book-direct Little Palm Island hospitality.

Beachfront resort in Manalapan: spa, ocean rooms, and book-direct Eau Palm Beach hospitality.

Marathon Florida Keys beach resort: spa, ocean rooms, and book-direct Isla Bella hospitality.

Oceanfront Miami Beach resort: spa, suites, and book-direct The Setai hospitality.

Naples gulf-front resort: spa, beach, and book-direct LaPlaya hospitality.

Historic oceanfront resort in Palm Beach: spa, golf, and book-direct The Breakers hospitality.

Florida The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach: 30A evenings, spa hospitality, and book-direct Pearl stays.

Sanibel Island beach resort: gulf suites and book-direct Casa Ybel hospitality.

Santa Rosa Beach Florida 30A beach inn: gulf evenings, spa hospitality, and book-direct WaterColor Inn stays.

Historic downtown St. Augustine resort: spa, Moorish architecture, and book-direct Casa Monica hospitality.

Oceanfront resort in Sunny Isles Beach: spa, suites, and book-direct Acqualina hospitality.

North Georgia cottage resort: spa evenings, golf hospitality, and book-direct Barnsley Resort stays.

Braselton Georgia winery resort: spa evenings and book-direct Chateau Elan hospitality.

Cumberland Island inn: all-inclusive island lodging and book-direct Greyfield Inn hospitality.

Sea Island Georgia resort: Cloister lodging, spa, and book-direct Sea Island hospitality.

Historic lodge inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: crater-rim lodging and book-direct Volcano House hospitality.

Wellness retreat on Lanai: Sensei programming, spa days, and book-direct Sensei Lanai hospitality.

Nature-minded Kauai resort overlooking Hanalei Bay: spa, dining, and book-direct 1 Hotel hospitality in Princeville.

Adults-only boutique hotel in Wailea Maui: ocean-view suites, spa days, and book-direct Hotel Wailea hospitality.

Auberge resort on the Big Island: spa, lagoon, and book-direct Mauna Lani hospitality on the Kohala Coast.

Mountain resort lodging in Donnelly, Idaho: village stays, golf and lake access, and book-direct Tamarack hospitality in the West Central Mountains.

Historic lodge lodging at Redfish Lake near Stanley, Idaho: cabin and lodge stays, Sawtooth access, and book-direct mountain hospitality.

Eagle Ridge: Galena Territory evenings, spa lodging, and book-direct Illinois hospitality.

Utica Illinois lodge beside Starved Rock: canyon trails, lodge evenings, and book-direct Starved Rock Lodge hospitality.

Indiana French Lick Springs Hotel: spa evenings, historic resort hospitality, and book-direct French Lick Resort stays.

Southern Indiana historic spa hotel: atrium dome evenings, spa hospitality, and book-direct West Baden Springs stays.