An all-inclusive vacation is effortless, where every meal and on-site activity is seamlessly woven into, and included, in each stay.
Most are located in Mexico, the Caribbean, or Europe, but a surprising number can be found here in the United States. Each offers the ease of a traditional all-inclusive, just without the required passport stamp.
From desert hot springs to coastal hideaways and remote country estates, here are six incredible all-inclusive resorts that feel far-flung without a long-haul flight.
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Castle Hot Springs
Tucked in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, Castle Hot Springs feels worlds away. And it is; you’ll need an SUV just to traverse the last seven miles of dirt road leading to the 1,100-acre adults-only oasis. There are only 30 private cabins and villas here, and each stay includes gratuities plus all meals and non-alcoholic drinks, with most ingredients harvested from the hotel’s on-site farm. There’s also a nightly chef’s tasting menu, unlimited access to mineral-rich hot springs, and wellness activities like guided hikes, tai chi, sound baths, yoga, and more.
Blackberry Farm
For a food-focused getaway to rival what you’d find in the French or Italian countryside, check into Blackberry Farm, a Relais & Châteaux property in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains. There are 68 rooms including suites and cottages, and three restaurants with produce sourced from the farm’s 4,200 private acres. All daily meals, pantry snacks, and non-alcoholic pantry beverages are included, as are activities like tennis, pickleball, and non-guided hikes.
Paws Up Montana
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Set amid 37,000 acres of Montana’s vast wilderness, Paws Up Montana is a working ranch resort with over 100 miles of trails. Accommodations include glamping tents and luxury cabins, and all stays include three gourmet meals per day, snacks, plus a selection of wine, beer, liquor, and soft drinks. Outdoor activities take the focus here with included programming such as archery, hat customization, and geocaching, as well as seasonal activities like pony rides, hikes, pickleball, tennis, and snowshoeing or tubing in winter. Even small extras come included like airport transfers, on-property shuttles, gratuities, and nightly fires built by a camp butler.
Mohonk Mountain House
Located in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley, Mohonk Mountain House resembles a remote and historic mountain castle with 259 guest rooms and suites that are designed to reflect Victorian charm. Each stay includes overnight accommodations, gourmet meals, non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, and activities; think: guided hikes, nature programs, history tours, archery, tomahawk throwing, ice skating, wellness classes, and lake activities ranging from kayaking and canoeing to row boat rentals and swimming. Plus, there’s also nightly entertainment, live music, and camp fires.
Bungalows Key Largo
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For the closest all-inclusive experience to what you’ll find in the Caribbean, while keeping within the confines of the U.S., consider Bungalows, an all-inclusive adults-only hideaway in Key Largo, Florida. The resort sits within a botanical garden and faces 1,000 feet of coastline, and every stay in one of the standalone bungalows includes all meals at five restaurants. Choose from small bites or fine dining, and indulge in refreshments, alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine. There’s also multiple pools, beach access, and non-motorized water sport rentals such as kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, water trikes, and snorkel gear. Guests also don’t pay extra for parking, poolside cabanas, fitness classes, cruiser bikes, nightly entertainment, and games.
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Surrounded by dense forest on one side and California’s rugged Big Sur coastline on the other, Alila Ventana combines dramatic natural beauty with an all-inclusive model. Stays include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as minibar refreshments and snacks, plus access to outdoor fitness offerings and wellness programming. The 54 rooms and suites are scattered around the 160-acre property for added privacy, and come steeped in luxury. Most feature wood-burning fireplaces, decks with ocean or forest views, and private hot tubs.
The Shortcut
All-inclusives aren't just reserved for resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. A surprising number are found here in the U.S.
Domestic all-inclusives span a wide range of settings and price points, from desert retreats to coastal hideaways and working ranches.
Unlike many international resorts, domestic all-inclusives lean toward wellness, outdoor adventure, and immersive nature experiences over pool bars and party vibes.
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