239 Great Places to Escape to Nature Without Roughing It: From Rustic Cabins to Luxury Resorts
239 Great Places to Escape to Nature Without Roughing It: From Rustic Cabins to Luxury Resorts (Special-Interest Titles)
Fodor's,
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 1400016703
DDC: 910
Edition: Paperback; 2006-05-02
Summary:
Escape to the Great Outdoors in Style!Fill your lungs with country
air, ride horsebak through a lush valley, spy on starfish, or hike
into the desert—and still return to a good meal, fresh sheets, and a
hot shower. Our accommodations are handpicked according to four
criteria—wilderness setting, serenity, seclusion, and environmental
awareness—then divided into categories that describe the
experience:Family Hideout: Discover the great outdoors at
full-service resorts and kid-friendly guest ranches with wholesome
meals and organized activities like gold panning, lake swimming, and
wildlife viewing.Romantic Retreat: Explore a nearby nature reserve,
enjoy rock-climbing class together, take an afternoon snooze by the
lake. End your day in secluded adult-oriented accommodations with
bubbles and bubbly in an outdoor tub.Laid-back Adventure: Take it
easy in a log lodge or lakefront hotel where activity staff can
recommend river-rafting sites and gentle hikes. Return to a soothing
back and hot meal.Rustic Escape: Immerse yourself in nature while
staying in a no-frills cottage or cabin. Fire farm-stand vegetables
on the grill outside and make your own coffee, just the way you like
it.Luxurious Resort: Indulge yourself at lavish lodgings nestled in
the mountains, miles from civilization. Enjoy breakfast on the
terrace and a hotstone massage with a stunning river view.Tranquil
Outpost: Saunter along winding trails past glassy mountain lakes and
herds of buffalo. Return to a hot tub and hearty meal in your cozy
lodge tucked away in the
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