All Inclusive Beach Resorts United States

The notion of an all-inclusive resort typically does not pertain to vacationing in the United States. More often than not it is viewed as a Caribbean or Mexican specialty. Unbeknownst to many, scattered throughout the lower 48 you will find a handful of all-inclusive resorts that offer more variety than the typical sun and beach vacations that define many all-inclusives.

Club Med Sandpiper

Set along the St. Lucie River in eastern Florida, the Club Med Sandpiper offers visitors a family-friendly, all-inclusive vacation setting. Guests can swim in the river, lie on the beach, walk through the gardens or take advantage of the resort's three swimming pools. All meals and most drinks are included at the two on-site restaurants and one bar. Rooms feature a modern design and come with cable television, CD players and mini-fridges. Activities like fitness school, flying trapeze school and access to the wellness center are included in the package; golf costs extra. Club Med Sandpiper 4500 S.E Pine Valley St. Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 772-398-5100 clubmed.us

Earthshine Mountain Lodge

The Earthshine Mountain Lodge houses guests in a large wooden lodge deep in the vast natural surroundings of the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. The resort's all-inclusive package covers three meals a day, snacks and drinks, accommodations and activities. The entire resort is "techno-amenity free, " meaning no electronic gadgets, allowing guests to feel and live in tune with the natural environment. Guests can take Zipline through the forest, hike through the mountains, participate in outdoor education programs and make candles. Additionally, the large communal front porch gives guests a spot to relax and look out at the panoramic views of the Appalachian Mountains. Earthshine Mountain Lodge 1600 Golden Road Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 828-862-4207 earthshinelodge.com

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort

The Rocking Horse Ranch Resort covers 500 acres and offers a mix of rustic ranch getaway and family water park vacation. The all-inclusive rates include accommodations, three all-you-can eat meals a day, horseback riding, water skiing, banana boat rides, nightly entertainment and access to the indoor water park and water slides. Guest rooms feature country charm and come with free wireless Internet access and mini-refrigerators. Horseback rides and adventures are fit for guests of all ages, and the Exotic Wildlife Exhibit lets guests get up close and personal with llamas, camels and zebras. The resort is located about 65 miles north of New York City. Rocking Horse Ranch Resort 600 Route 44/55 Highland, NY 12528 800-647-2624 rockinghorseranch.com