America is the gift that keeps on giving. You can go to the Midwest and sip a coffee from the deck of your rustic lake cottage in Wisconsin, or go to the Southeast and watch the sunset on the beautiful white sand beaches of Siesta Key.
And then there’s everything else in between, and that’s not even considering the fact that you can take a plane to Hawaii and be in a literal paradise.
America’s vacation potential is so diverse, and as you cross state lines, you really do go from mountains to beaches to lakes within a matter of hours.
Read on to find out more about US getaways.
Traditional Rustic Lake Resorts: Wisconsin and Michigan State Parks
Traditional rustic lake resorts in areas like Wisconsin and Michigan state parks are the epitome of tranquility. There’s nowhere in the world that you can switch off like you can in these lakeside resorts.
The wooden cabins, forests, campfires, and peaceful fishing docks all just come together to create the wholesome vacation most of us probably need. You’re not overwhelmed by the concrete jungle of a city, and in fact, you’ll barely be surrounded by anything at all.
Wisconsin’s state park system is built around outdoor recreation, conservation, and nature-based visits, and it sees more than 20 million visits a year.
Michigan has 103 state parks, with endless options for rustic camping, modern lodging, swimming, fishing, hiking, and boating.
Some of the best areas to look at are:
- Wisconsin Northwoods
- Door County
- Lake Geneva
- Baraboo/Mirror Lake
- Brown Deer Park
- Apostle Islands area
- Devil’s Lake State Park.
- Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Crossing into Wisconsin or Michigan moves you away from big-city sightseeing and toward the serenity of lake culture.
Resort-Style Neighborhoods in The American South: Charlotte, Lake Norman, and the Carolinas
Resort-style neighborhood vacations in South America are so much more popular. Think lifestyle-led weekends with private rentals, clubhouses, resort pools, golf courses, and village-style communities full of people simply enjoying life.
Some of the best and trending locations:
- Lake Norman in Charlotte.
- Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
- Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
- Sea Island, Georgia.
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Lake Norman in Charlotte is better if you want a lakeside retreat but with more amenities than the wilderness of Wisconsin. Or, if you want a luxury golf resort, Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers one of the most luxurious beach vacations, with 5-star accommodations, a championship golf course, and resort amenities near Charleston.
Whether you prefer the simplicity of a wood-stove cabin or the luxury of an expansive suburban property with a private pool, location dictates your booking strategy.
For travelers moving away from traditional rustic resorts to sample the warmer southern hospitality of the Carolinas, booking versatile vacation rentals in Charlotte allows families to enjoy large layouts and full kitchens while keeping top culinary spots within arm’s reach.
Mountain Retreats in the West of America: Colorado, Utah, and California
The west is more about mountain escapes, ski resorts, national parks that are so expansive that you’ll never see them all, and some of the most scenic drives you’ll ever enjoy.
Mountain retreats in the west are similar to rustic lake retreats, but with bigger (and some might say better) scenery. And you really do have a lot of options. You can ski in Aspen during the winter months or go to Rocky Mountain National Park for a wilderness escape like no other.
Some of the best places to go are the following:
- Park City (Utah)
- Deer Valley (Utah)
- Moab, Zion (Utah)
- Lake Tahoe (California)
- Yosemite (California)
We will say that if you’re coming to the west for a mountain escape, the best you can do is make the most of it and get out into nature. The hiking trails are absolutely stunning, so it’s not the type of place you go to sit around like you would on a rustic Wisconsin lake vacation. You need to get out and make the most of it.
The vacation style essentially changes by activity level, and the number of people who are around you. If you’re sitting on your porch on a Michigan lake, you might not see anyone until you go into town. But if you’re going to Lake Tahoe or Lake Norman in Charlotte, you definitely will see people, and you definitely will be more inclined to have a more ‘active’ vacation.
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