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All Inclusive Resorts in the US

Most people think of all inclusive resorts as beach destinations in the Caribbean or Mexico, but families can find choices in the US as well.

Club Med Sandpiper Bay Resort

A Caribbean-style all inclusive resort in the US! This Club Med is two hours southeast of Orlando on the St. Lucie river, and has kids programs for multiple age groups, and active fun such as trapeze and tennis. This resort also has Baby Club Med and Petit Club Med (at an extra charge), and special Baby Welcome facilities.

Tyler Place, VT

Tyler Place has been hosting families for seventy years on its 165 acres, and offers lake watersports, myriad activities, and multiple kids programs for separate ages. Family Retreats (special weeks that combine fun and learning) are a specialty.

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, New York

Another all inclusive getaway in the northeast US, Rocking Horse Ranch has 500 acres and a location just 90 minutes from New York City. Rocking Horse Ranch offers a huge list of activities, such as winter snow tubing and skiing, ice skating, and sleigh rides; an indoor pool with fountains and geyser; horseback riding; summer water skiing,...

Woodloch Resort, PA

Families can basically have an all inclusive vacation at Woodloch if they choose the American Plan for meals. Many activities and amenities can be enjoyed as part of your stay: pools, lake watersports, lake, bumper cars/boats, snow tubing, ice skating, go carts, nightly entertainment, and family fun such as scavenger hunts and contests.

Earthshine Mountain Lodge, North Carolina

This luxury lodge south of Asheville has an 1878 farmhouse, deluxe log suites, and a heated swimming pool. Families can be apprentice pioneers, help in the blacksmith shop, press cider, or 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, and much less for kids; all meals and activities are included.

Dude Ranches

At dude ranches and guest ranches, price typically include lodgings and meals, and at least some activities. Be sure to check that horse-riding is included, though!

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