We’ve gathered a trio of one-of-a-kind stays in three off-the-beaten-path destinations for your client’s next U.S. adventure.
Bourbon connoisseurs In Bardstown—Kentucky’s second-oldest town—bourbon is a way of life, with 11 distilleries in and around the destination and home of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival every September. Check into the local vibe with a stay at The Trail Hotel, which pays homage to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, featuring 37 distilleries, bourbon-themed restaurants and historic hotels, with five stops in Bardstown alone. For true immersion, book one of The Trail Hotel’s bourbon-themed suites, which range from the Distillers Den Suite—tracing the legacy of Kentucky’s greatest export with exclusive visuals and imagery—to the Prohibition Suite, where guests will sleep alongside artifacts from the era. Too much fun exploring the Bourbon Trail? No worries as the hotel offers both cryotherapy and IV therapy. thetrailhotel.com; visitbardstown.com
Dwell in luxury Think cave life is roughing it? The Summit at Big Bend’s Luxury Cave accommodations are anything but. Try desert views, stargazing in the darkest skies in the U.S., plush king beds, private baths and all the comforts a luxury cave could offer (including heat and AC). Formerly man-made mining caves, these accommodations are carved into the side of the Tres Cuevas Mountain with the surrounding desertscape your client’s paradise. Those who want to take in the night skies right from their bed can opt for the Super Stargazing Domes, which feature a center stargazing portal. summitbigbend.com; visitbigbend.com
Relax among the clouds Northwest Georgia’s Cloudland at McLemore Resort is being described as an “island in the sky,” and here, the accommodation with the most picturesque views is undoubtedly the Lookout Suite, named for its distant mountain views. At this mountaintop resort—a Curio Collection by Hilton property—highlights include the Skyside poolside venue, where clients can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and bar bites sprinkled with panoramic views as the sun slides beyond the mountain setting; the cliff-edge infinity pool, which will have your clients floating among the clouds; and the cliff-edge Highlands course, perched 2,300 ft. above sea level. staycloudland.com
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