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10 Amazing Places to Unwind

Forbes lists 10 US getaways from Maui to Maine

By Jim O'Neill,  Newser User

Posted Mar 10, 2008 3:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Americans need a vacation—badly—with fewer than two-thirds of workers using their allotted time last year, reports Forbes. But not everyone's idea of fun is vegging out . Here are top-notch US getaways for those who like active travel:

  • Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii: Golf, bird-watching and a marine-life preserves.
  • Golden Door Resort, Escondido, California: Feel revived at the nation's top stand-alone spa.
  • Walden Country Inn and Stables, Aurora, Ohio: Ride horseback on 32 acres of trails.

  • CordeValle, San Martin, California: Sample from the on-site winery and enjoy a Swedish massage.
  • White Barn Inn, Kennebunkport, Maine: Light a cozy fire and savor the Atlantic views.
  • Canoe Bay, Chetek, Wisconsin: Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired resort offers canoeing, kayaking, hiking and award-winning wines.

Canoe Bay, Chetek, Wis.
Canoe Bay, Chetek, Wis.   (Canoe Bay)
CordeValle Resort, San Martin, Calif.
CordeValle Resort, San Martin, Calif.   (CordeValle Resort)
WaterColor Inn, Santa Roase Beach, Fla.
WaterColor Inn, Santa Roase Beach, Fla.   (WaterColor Inn)
Golden Door Resort, Escondido, Calif.
Golden Door Resort, Escondido, Calif.   (Golden Door Resort)
Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii
Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii   (Kapalua Resort)
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