3. Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa: Barga, Italy
Experience the beauty of Tuscany from this 1,700-acre resort in the Italian countryside. Offering views of mountains, vineyards and the stunning Serchio Valley, the property features modern rooms and suites, indoor and outdoor pools, a solarium, a sauna and a spa with treatments like massages, body wraps, scrubs and therapy baths. After a day of exploring Tuscany’s many quaint towns, guests can enjoy a drink at the Nour Lounge. For food, the resort offers La Veranda for Italian-influenced dishes and Le Salette, a hands-on dining venue that gives travelers the opportunity to shop at a local market before preparing their meals at the restaurant.
4. Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark: Tannersville, Pennsylvania
For some summer or winter fun in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, book a stay at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark. Part of the family-friendly Camelback Resort complex, the lodge features a 125,000-square-foot indoor water park with a transparent ceiling that lets in sunlight year-round. Visitors will find seven pools, 13 waterslides, a wave pool and a water coaster, among other amenities. The larger property is also great for outdoor enthusiasts who want to ski the mountain’s 37 trails, zip down the 42 runs that comprise America’s largest snow tubing park or enjoy bird’s-eye views while zip lining. After an active day, guests can retreat to spacious suites, many with lofts, fireplaces and full kitchens.