All Inclusive Resorts in the US

Club Med Sandpiper, Port St. Lucie Florida

A Caribbean-style all inclusive resort in the US, this Club Med is two hours southeast of Orlando, and has an amazing kids' complex with baby and toddler care by different age groups; older kids' programs are more like camps, and might include trapeze, roller-blading, water-skiing...

US All inclusive resorts: Tyler Place, VT

Tyler Place has been hosting families for seventy years, with lake activities, 165 acres, myriad activities, 8 kids programs for separate ages, Family Retreats (special weeks that combine fun and learning), and family reunions.

New York: Rocking Horse Ranch

Another all inclusive resort in the northeast: 90 minutes from NY City; 500-acres. Endless activities, such as winter snow tubing and skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides; indoor pool with fountains and geyser; horseback riding; summer water skiing, fishing, archery range, paddle boats; kids' programs; lots more.

North Carolina: Earthshine Mountain Lodge

Be an apprentice pioneer at this luxury B&B with 1878 farmhouse, luxury log suites, and heated swimming pool. Families can: help in the blacksmith shop, press cider, go gem mining; time-travel to a Cherokee Village; visit a waterfall; try "high ropes", treetops Zip Line, or a climbing wall. Sample price, $170/night/adult, much less for kids; all meals and activities included.

Dude Ranches

Dude ranches deserve a mention as quasi-all-inclusive getaways for families, in that prices typically include meals and at least some activities; some include the whole enchilada.

Family Camps

Family summer camps typically have beautiful settings, simple lodgings, meals included (probably in a dining hall), and many outdoors and other activities, included. Price can be under $1000 for a week for a family of four.