Help me plan a luxury vacation, US only

[Anonymous]

I would like is to go on a end of the summer vacation in August. My husband does not want to do outside of the US yet.

Family of four, kids are 6&8.

I have no ideas except we do not like the heat. Any suggestions? Is Nantucket worth it? Is Hawaii hot in the summer? What else is a must do. We’ve been to a lot of places as a couple but my kids have only been to a handful of places.

[Anonymous]

Most of Hawaii is warm most of the year.

Personally I'd go to Seattle, San Juan Islands, etc.

[Anonymous]

Pacific North West, Northern CA - might not be too hot. But global warming so you never really know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pacific North West, Northern CA - might not be too hot. But global warming so you never really know.

Yeah, same with New England. A lot of rentals in New England don't have AC, so if you pick a bad week, it isn't fun.

[Anonymous]

Mohonk Mountain House? It’s about a 5 hour drive and basically a very upscale summer camp for both adults and kids.

[Anonymous]

If you’re looking for luxury, there are some beautiful hotels in Jackson, Wyoming and you could see the Grand Tetons. Another option might be a dude ranch, but maybe that would be better when your kids are just a tad older.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you’re looking for luxury, there are some beautiful hotels in Jackson, Wyoming and you could see the Grand Tetons. Another option might be a dude ranch, but maybe that would be better when your kids are just a tad older.

Whitefish, MT is really nice, too. Rent a boat to get out on Whitefish and/or Flathead Lakes. 45 minutes drive to Glacier National Park. Very nice place to be in August, but you'll need to book ASAP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you’re looking for luxury, there are some beautiful hotels in Jackson, Wyoming and you could see the Grand Tetons. Another option might be a dude ranch, but maybe that would be better when your kids are just a tad older.

Whitefish, MT is really nice, too. Rent a boat to get out on Whitefish and/or Flathead Lakes. 45 minutes drive to Glacier National Park. Very nice place to be in August, but you'll need to book ASAP.

OP here. We have thought of the dude ranch before. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Anonymous]

For really fancy do the four seasons in Jackson hole.

[Anonymous]

Dude Ranch. Your kids will want to go back year after year.

[Anonymous]

Budget? (What is luxury to you?)

For luxury, I would look at c Lazy u dude ranch, or Amangari resort in Utah.

[Anonymous]

Also Nemacolin in PA or White Fish Lodge in Montana

[Anonymous]

Not my bad not Amangiri in Utah, but Amangani in Jackson Hole WY.

https://www.aman.com/resorts/amangani

Same company though.

[Anonymous]

Ritz Carlton Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico. Has a private Waternill water park, lush gardens, private beaches, and outstanding tropical spa that’s like being in a dream, a fantastic private pool club called Encanto, terrific restaurants. Sublime. And in the US. A direct 3.5 hour flight from the east coast. And of course, if you didn’t already know, no passport required.

You’ll have a great time! We sure did!

[Anonymous]

Don’t go to Hawaii if you don’t like hot. It is far and humid.

PR in August, same, too hot and bordering on hurricane season.