Hidden Pond, a resort nestled amid 60 acres of birch groves and balsam fir trees on the southern coast of Maine, invites guests to kick of their shoes and relax by the pool, the fireplace or an al fresco bar. Travelers who just can't stay still can go stand-up paddleboarding on Goose Rocks Beach, chat with the resort gardener, take a mixology class or hop on a shuttle into Kennebunkport for further exploration.
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The traditions of the American West are alive and well at C Lazy U Ranch in Colorado. This luxury guest ranch offers 43 rooms of varying sizes, including three bedroom cabins ideal for families. Visitors to this four seasons property can go horseback riding, practice cattle pushing, hike, mountain bike, cross country ski or go snowshoeing between hearty, family-style meals.
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Set atop a bluff overlooking the sea in Watch Hill, Ocean House offers an iconic New England seaside experience, complete with a full-service spa, Forbes Five Star-rated restaurant, a private beach with butler service, croquet lawn and squash courts. Daily resort activities include classes at the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts, movie screenings, sports clinics, morning fitness programs and guided tours of the resort property.
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Favorite Bay Lodge offers luxurious accommodations amid the majestic Alaskan wilderness. While fishing ranks as the most popular resort activity, guests can also go whale watching on the Chatham Straits, hike through Tongass National Forest or kayak through the waterways of Southeast Alaska. Guest rooms feature native cedar walls, soaking tubs and handcrafted rugs.
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Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve was the only Caribbean hotel to win the Forbes Five-Star award in 2017. Occupying a former plantation, the luxury Puerto Rican resort features rooms with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and oversized terraces, two oceanfront pools, free wifi, a five-acre spa, three golf courses and a water playground for both kids and adults.
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Situated on a mile of sandy beach just outside Portland, Maine, the Inn by the Sea features 61 rooms, suites and cottages for a relaxing coastal escape. Days begin with early morning yoga and garden tours, while evenings finish with beachfront sunsets and nightly fire pits.
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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.
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Twin Farms offers 10 free-standing cottages, as well as rooms in the main house, nestled in 300 acres of Vermont’s lush countryside. The only five-star accommodations in the state, the all-inclusive inn boasts unique décor throughout. Delectable cuisine, highlighted by fine wines revolves around the seasons, using locally grown herbs and produce.  A full service spa and fitness center, complement activities such as golf, kayaking, hot air ballooning in summer, and skiing, snowmobiling and dog sledding in winter.
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The 243 guest rooms and suites – housed in two-storey bungalows – at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalei on the Big Island are the pinnacle of Hawaiian-style luxury. Guests have their choice of seven swimming pools, fitness facilities, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, yoga classes and a whole menu of aquatic adventures, while the Ka‘upulehu Cultural Center offers insight into the local heritage through its interactive programming.
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Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, a five-star beach resort on Oahu's western coast, features 371 guest rooms, a Ted Robinson-designed golf course, full-service day spa, Hawaii's only deep-draft marina, tennis center, swimming pools and a beach where guests can go stand-up paddleboarding or take an outrigger canoe ride.
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