Summer Escapes

This summer is all about the pivot. For my own family, we had our summer plans all set. After school was scheduled to end in early June, we were going to head off to Lake Como and south of France for two glorious weeks before camps started. My older son was going to go for his first time to overnight camp and my younger son was on his way to a new day camp. As camps are announcing the unfortunate reality of needing to cancel this summer and international travel looking to not be possible, like all families, we are now pivoting all summer plans to still be able to get away for a summer vacation but keeping it a little closer to home.

With that mindset for our clients, Luxe Traveler Club has been busy refocusing on our domestic hotels, air companies, home rentals, and local on the ground suppliers to keep up to date on hotel openings, private charter options, upgraded sanitation practices, and, in general, what our clients can expect in this new world of travel.

We have pulled together some of our favorite domestic family summer options, which are equally amazing without the kids (and we even included one adults-only option as a total getaway retreat). We know this time of uncertainty is so difficult, and we are here to help navigate your new summer plans.

Since 1928, Sea Island has been known as an exceptional destination appealing to those who appreciate gracious service and heartfelt hospitality. Located on the southeastern coast of Georgia, Sea Island features five miles of private beach, beach club, tennis and squash centers, yacht club, shooting school, and Camp Cloister. In addition to the standard hotel guestrooms, renting a cottage is a treasured tradition for Sea Island families. Cottages afford the spaciousness, convenience, and privacy of a personal residence, along with complete access to dining, golf, spa, and other resort privileges. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy a daily breakfast, $100 resort credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability). For cottage rentals, enjoy our exclusive amenity of a $200 daily resort credit for summer bookings. 

Maine's rocky coast is a solid choice for a great summer getaway, especially if you love lobster as much as we do. Set on the edge of the Atlantic, Cliff House offers panoramic ocean and coastal views from over 130 stylish guest rooms and suites, a luxury spa and wellness center, oceanfront dining, outdoor adventures, and more. For a little more privacy, guests can also stay in the private cottage. This resort is minutes from Ogunquit’s sandy beach and just over an hour north of Boston. Gather in the evenings over craft cocktails and fresh seafood caught just offshore. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, a Sea Bag tote, and priority upgrade (based on availability).

Standing on the emerald shores of Lake Placid with majestic views over its clear waters and leafy islands, Lake Placid Lodge welcomes guests to an unrivaled lodging experience in the heart of the Adirondacks. Enjoy a relaxing escape in one of the 17 luxurious cabins. Activities include golfing, hiking, and horseback riding. In general, it is just an amazing place to spend time outside. The Adirondack Park has 46 mountains over 4,000 feet high, 3,000 lakes and ponds and 30,000 miles of river and stream to explore. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy a daily breakfast, $100 activity credit, round-trip airport transfer, and priority upgrade (based on availability).

Located ten miles north of picturesque Woodstock, Twin Farms is an adults-only retreat that rests on 300-acres of rolling hills, meadows, orchards, gardens, woods, and ponds in central Vermont. The original 1795 farmhouse has been transformed into gracious living and dining rooms plus four elegant guest suites. Surrounding this core are finely detailed guest cottages, a handsome pub, Bridge House Spa, fitness center, and a separate building housing a Japanese furo. Outdoor activities range from hiking, biking, and fly-fishing. It is not all about outside activities though, as Twin Farms is known for amazing food and fine wine. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, house-made honey with locally made pottery, and priority upgrade (based on availability).

The Rhode Island coast offers something for everyone! Meticulously reconstructed to recreate the original Victorian structure, the Ocean House evokes a timeless elegance that captures the residential ambiance of the area’s turn-of-the-century summer estates, while providing today’s discerning travelers with the most modern amenities available. For increased relaxation and privacy, the Ocean House offers 3-bedroom houses complete with private pools. Cooking classes, croquet on the lawn, and spending time on the water are some of our favorite activities. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, $100 hotel credit and priority upgrade (based on availability).

A private, hidden gem in southwest Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, nestled in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, Stonewater Cove is an all-inclusive, luxury wilderness resort with nearly 500-acres along the shores of Table Rock Lake. Comfortably resting on the “quiet side” of the lake, be surrounded by endless national forest while playing in one of the cleanest freshwater lakes in the world. A distinctly remote retreat that features the best of lake life relaxation combined with forest adventuring. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy a welcome amenity and priority upgrade (based on availability).

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