Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.

Getting away doesn't have to mean dealing with customs. There are plenty of places totravelto in the United States to unwind, relax and recharge where a passport isn't needed to find fabulous beaches, stunning mountain views, lakeside retreats and world-class dining to satisfy any culinary craving.

Getting away doesn't have to mean dealing with customs.

There are plenty of places to travel to in the United States to unwind, relax and recharge where a passport isn't needed to find fabulous beaches, stunning mountain views, lakeside retreats and world-class dining to satisfy any culinary craving.

Whether you're treating yourself to a solo vacation, on a romantic trip for two or enjoying time with the whole family, all-inclusive destinations are a perfect way to have fun without having to pull out a credit card all day long for every meal or activity.

Here are 10 all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. you don't need a passport to visit — but you will need a reservation!

If you like wellness and pampering: Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa (Arizona)

Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa

At wellness retreat Miraval Arizona in Tuscon, Ariz., guests 18 and over can indulge in unlimited smoothies, coffee and tea. In addition to freshly prepared grab n' go snacks, three healthy meals are provided each day.

Also, over 120 wellness seminars and lectures are included in the resort fee, and travelers can take advantage of a $175 resort credit for spa services, private consultations and equine experiences, as well as the desert zipline, a rope course and climbing wall. Guests receive a Miraval tote and reusable water bottle upon arrival, and the resort itself is gratuity-free.

Rates start at $1,437 per person, per night.

If you enjoy horses and the outdoors: Vista Verde Guest Ranch (Colorado)

Vista Verde Guest Ranch

Luxury ranch Vista Verde in Clark, Colo., offers guests quiet, upscale private cabins or lodge rooms with three meals per day — plus wine, beer and soda — as part of their room rate. Travelers can also go horseback riding for no additional charge and take part in guided hikes, mountain bike adventures, fly fishing excursions, rock climbing, photography, woodland yoga, paddleboarding on the lake, river rafting and kayaking.

Guests can take advantage of weekly cooking classes, wine tastings and programs just for kids, tweens and teens. (Please note, there is an age minimum of 6.) During the evenings, the entire family can enjoy entertainment like "barn dancing" and musical events. There are also set-aside times a year for adult-only bookings. 

Rates vary based on length of stay and the season. Summer stays last seven nights and begin at $5,895 per person for cabins and $5295 per person for lodges.

If you are one with nature: The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island (Georgia)

Cassie Wright Photography

The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island is a sustainability-conscious coastal getaway on Georgia's Golden Isles. Here, guests receive boat transfers to and from the island, three locally sourced meals prepared daily, as well as naturalist-led excursions, including kayaking and hiking around the island during their stay.

Bicycles and fishing gear are also available, and there are various nature-based programs held throughout the year (such as a shark workshop and presentations about loggerhead sea turtles). A family-friendly destination, visitors can book a single room, an entire cottage or the whole island, as the resort only allows 32 guests at a time. 

Rates begin at $675 per night for double occupancy.

If you like your dude ranch a bit more luxurious: C Lazy U Ranch (Colorado)

C Lazy U Ranch

At C Lazy U — an upscale dude ranch in Granby, Colo. — guests can go horseback riding, cattle pushing and swimming, or practice archery, hatchet throwing and fly fishing in the summer. Tennis, mountain biking, paddle boating and guided hikes are also available on site. In the winter, along with cozying up by the fire, adventurous travelers can go horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or ice skating. There's even a pond for a game of ice hockey. 

Seasonal kids and teen programs are offered year-round, making this a family-friendly option for those who love the outdoors. Guests can opt for individual rooms or fully private one-to-three bedroom cabins. Three meals a day are included in the price. 

Rates start at $587 per person, per night for double occupancy rooms (children's rates start at $392 per child, per night).

If you want to focus on family time: Woodloch Pines Resort (Pennsylvania)

Woodloch Resort

Woodloch Pines is nestled in the Poconos Mountains in Hawley, Pa. At this all-inclusive family resort, guests receive up to three meals each day (there are meal plan options). Families can also indulge in over 30 daily activities on the property, including hayrides, scavenger hunts, bakery wars and a petting zoo. 

Depending on the time of year, resort amenities you can look forward to enjoying are miniature golf, scenic boat tours, various pools, go carts, bumper cars and more. Nightly entertainment ranges from comedians and magicians to live music and themed theatrical shows. 

Rates before fees and taxes begin at $182 per person, per night for one person and $152 per person, per night when booking for two or more adults at the same time. (Rates are less for children.)

If you want a completely kid-free vacation: Divi Carina Bay All-Inclusive Beach Resort & Casino (U.S. Virgin Islands)

Divi Carina Bay All-Inclusive Beach Resort & Casino

Catering to only adults ages 18 and up, Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino is St. Croix's first-ever all-inclusive destination. Boasting beachfront rooms and hillside suites, its location in the U.S. Virgin Islands means you don't need a passport to visit! The hot spot features a private beach, two freshwater swimming pools, two hot tubs and a water sports facility, as well as an on-property fitness center, nightly entertainment, hiking, water aerobics and more in its all-inclusive price. 

Several restaurants, bars and a coffee shop range from sit-down dining to snacks and drinks you can grab and bring to the beach. Guests can also gamble in the casino (ages 21+) and add on island tours and experiences for an additional fee.

Rates begin at $575 per person, per night.

Exclusively for those 21 and older: Bungalows Key Largo (Florida)

Bungalows Key Largo

An adults-only oasis (21+), Bungalows Key Largo marks the first-ever all-inclusive resort in the Florida Keys. The sprawling property features 135 private villas located on 12-acres of oceanfront property, with no guests allowed under the age of 21. Two pools and two jacuzzi tubs, as well as three piers and multiple beach cabanas, are sprinkled along the shoreline. Guests can enjoy kayaking, paddle boards, group yoga classes and Peloton bikes. 

All dining and drinks (including premium alcoholic beverages) are included in the booking fee, which starts at $799 per person, per night.

If you love nature but also the indoors: Triple Creek Ranch (Montana)

Courtesy of Triple Creek Ranch

Experience a vacation of your own design at Triple Creek Ranch, the Darby, Mont., hideaway where outdoor activities like horseback riding, fly fishing, sapphire panning and white water rafting can be paired with wellness services, candle making or cozy nights in by the fire playing a board game. With 25 private cabins, gourmet dining and an age minimum of 16 for children, this resort is more for grownups who want to get away and connect with nature but still enjoy all the luxuries of an indoor retreat.

Nightly rates start at $2,050 for two adults, with $700 for each additional guest per night.

If you need dog-friendly accommodations: Twin Farms (Vermont)

Twin Farms

Sleep among the trees in one of Twin Farms' private luxury treehouses, or book one of 10 freestanding cottages, suites in the farmhouse or lodge, or a room in the Main House — every option is meant to make you feel at home at this 300 acre Barnard, Vt., countryside estate. Enjoy everything from hiking and biking to skiing and ice fishing. Learn to make pasta, take an art tour or relax in a forest-facing private bath house. Stays include a menu that changes with the season, featuring locally sourced ingredients, wine pairings and spirits. 

Guests must be age 14 or older, and Twin Farms has dog-friendly accommodations available in some of the cottages (up to two 100 lb. dogs are allowed for an additional fee). Among a litany of accessibility features, service dogs are welcome with advance notice and are not subject to the same requirements as pets. 

Room rates in the Main House start at $2,800 per person, per night, with cottage, treehouse and lodge accommodations ranging from $3,800–to $6,350 a night.

If you like staying in a historic location: Mohonk Mountain House (New York)

Mohonk Mountain House in autumn. Image courtesy Mohonk Mountain House

Tucked away in 40,000 acres of forest in the Hudson Valley of New York is a Victorian castle. Just 90 miles from New York City in New Paltz, Mohonk Mountain House — a National Historic Landmark — offers spacious suites and rooms with views of the lake and mountains, as well as a six-bedroom lodge that can be reserved for group gatherings. A family-friendly resort, kids can partake in lawn games, hiking and seasonal outdoor sports.

There are a variety of spa treatments, salon and wellness options available (some at an extra cost), including body treatments, mindfulness sessions and massage therapies. A range of dining and snack options — from the view of the Catskills in the main dining room to an egg cream at the old fashioned soda fountain — uses locally sourced ingredients from Hudson Valley farms.

Room rates vary based on meal packages and whether the stay is mid-week or on the weekend (though there are often discounts available). A plan that includes all meals — as opposed to two or three — starts at $918 per person, per night, for anyone age 13 or older.

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