It’s Mother’s Day this weekend! Why not treat your mother to an all inclusive resort or spa? The great news is that she won’t have to travel far to get to one. One of the best parts of an all inclusive resort is not worrying about food, drinks, or accommodations. You can really just sit back and relax.

Here are a few great resorts that are all within driving distance of the west coast and midwest:

 Lost Creek Ranch & Spa - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
 
Guests at the Lost Creek Ranch & Spa can relax in the beauty and solitude of the Tetons in beautiful Jackson Hole. Lost Creek, celebrating 40 years of business, combines outdoor family adventures with the comforts of a world-class resort in a spectacular locale. The rustic, but well equipped, Old West luxury cabins have been featured in Architectural Digest. Extraordinary views, casual atmosphere and Rocky Mountain cuisine, served family style, are offered in the Lodge. Rejuvenating spa services are available. 
  
  Miraval Tucson - Catalina, Arizona
 
Luxurious accommodations combined with the world-renowned spa services at Miraval Tuscon, near Tucson, Arizona have led the readers of Travel & Leisure, SpaFinder and Conde Nast to vote it the No. 1 spa resort in the world, year after year. The key is to make every guest’s experience unique and truly unforgettable. Guest stays include accommodations, award-winning gourmet meals that are both satisfying and healthful, group programs and activities, one spa treatment or round of golf.   
  
  Mountain Sky Guest Ranch - Emigrant, Montana
 
One of only two all-inclusive getaways in Montana, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, near Bozeman offers very personal service that receives rave reviews and brings guests back. It is described as rugged, yet luxurious, giving visitors a taste of pioneer life. Many of the refurbished 1929 cabins feature fireplaces and breathtaking mountain views. In addition to plenty of ranch activities and amenities, great food and a pool, the resort features a top-rated kids’ program. Yellowstone Park tours, fly fishing and rafting also are available. 
   
  Red Mountain Resort & Spa- St. George, Utah
 
Healthy living activities and recreational services abound at Red Mountain Resort & Spa. Guests can enjoy hiking, golf and fitness, or simply rest and recharge at this beautiful and tranquil resort, located about 90 minutes from Las Vegas. There are a variety of accommodations, each room or suite decorated in colors and styles that complement the astonishing red rock mountains that surround the spa. Resort services and amenities are included, as well as all meals made fresh with natural ingredients and guaranteed to energize.
  
 The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera- Vail, Colorado
 
It is easy to embrace the solitude and contemporary comfort of this 8,000-acre resort, overlooking the magnificent Vail Valley and Sawatch Range. The luxury hotel was inspired by a chateau in Belgium, and offers views like no other. The Lodge continually earns accolades for its service, and its spa is regularly voted among the Top 10 in North America. In addition, The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera was ranked among the top ski resorts in the country by Conde Nast Traveler. Other activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating, tubing and hot air balloon rides, as well as hiking, biking and golf.  
  
 Wilderness Trails Ranch- Durango, Colorado
 
The Roberts family has served up western hospitality at this dude ranch near Durango in southwest Colorado for more than 40 years. Guests, ranging from families, friends, couples and colleagues, visit this resort to rekindle, reconnect and rejuvenate relationships among the 500,000 acre property, featuring well-appointed rustic cabins. Activities at the Wilderness Trails Ranch include horseback tours, cattle wrangling, hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, water skiing and, after a busy day, massages and gourmet dining or a cowboy cookout.
 
  Triple Creek Ranch -  Bitterroot Range of the Montana Rockies
 
This is an adults-only resort, well-suited for discerning adult travelers (16 and older), and couples looking for a romantic retreat or those wanting to enjoy Montana outdoor activities.  Perfect for making memories, Triple Creek Ranch is also an ideal location for small and intimate weddings, honeymoons and anniversary celebrations.  Rated the #1 U.S. hotel and the #4 hotel worldwide in Travel + Leisure’s 2008 “World’s Best” Awards, its 600 acres are set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Montana Rockies.  Western-style log cabins, most with outdoor hot tubs.  The wine cellar is outstanding, as is the food. 

Cal-A-Vie Health Spa - Vista, California
 
With a 5 to 1 staff to guest ratio, great weather and more than 200 acres of private grounds, Cal-A-Vie resort, located near San Diego knows how to nurture and inspire. Guests, many of whom visit as part of a weight-loss program, stay in luxuriously appointed Mediterranean-style villas, and enjoy gourmet spa cuisine. Other services to energize and balance the body include beauty and therapeutic treatments, fitness classes, health and nutrition sessions, healthy cooking demonstrations, and hiking. 
  
Canyon Ranch Tucson - Tucson, Arizona
 
The start of a healthier lifestyle can be found at Canyon Ranch Tuscon, located in the northeast foothills of Tucson, where a rich tradition of healing and active living thrives. Guests can explore the Sonoran Desert and experience the dazzling Arizona sunset. Southwest-style accommodations and gourmet meals are combined with 40 daily fitness classes, a selection of motivational discussions and workshops and healthy cooking demonstrations. Specialty services include oriental facial rejuvenation and therapeutic body work.
 
Golden Door Resort - San Diego, California

Golden Door Resort, nestled in rolling hills 40 miles from San Diego, focuses its guests on increasing their life expectancy through healthy living, stress reduction and creating balance in their lives. Its stunning architecture is inspired by millennium-old Japanese Honjin Inns. Activities are mainly geared toward women. In addition to gourmet meals, highlights of the week-long visits include morning hikes, mountain biking, fitness classes and lectures, private consultations, daily in-room and specialty massages, manicures, pedicures, herbal wraps, beauty treatments.

A few other resorts worth mentioning are the Big EZ Lodge in Big Sky Montana; Rawah Ranch in Jelm, Wyoming; Laramie River Dude Ranch in Glendevey, Colorado; Ranchos De Cabelleros,  in Wickenburg, Arizona; and Vista Verde Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 
  
For the complete list of best all-inclusive resorts in America, including those situated on both the East and West coasts, please visit ResortCompete.com.

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