Luxury travel ideas for the Fourth of July
Looking to get out of town this Forth of July? Consider these luxury travel trip ideas, all of which have a shelf life that goes well past summer.
If you love to horseback ride, and also have a bit of a cowboy in you, then check out the in Granby, Colorado (about two hours from Denver). This luxury dude ranch offers private horseback rides or group rides, for all levels. The setting is pure City Slickers with rides that go up into the mountains. Accommodations are upscale (no camping) and pre-dinner drinks by an outdoor fireplace make the dining experience first-class, or “5-spur” as the ranch says. Fly fishing, archery, mountain biking, and trap shooting are also available.
If you like to sail, then Grenada in the West Indies should be your choice. The at the , built by hotelier Peter de Savary, takes place January 29th through February 2, 2010. Thanks to de Savary, Grenada has become the premier sailing capitol of the Caribbean, as well as one of the world’s luxury vacation hot spots. Luxury hotel recommendations in Grenada include near Port Louis; the plantation-style ; and .
If you like the beach and golfing, then combine the two at the in the Bahamas. You will love the seaside, Scottish-style links course designed by legendary course architects Donald Steel and Tim Mackenzie, as well as an on-site spa, club house, gourmet dining, luxury accommodations, horseback riding and tennis. Because the Abaco Club is for members only, you can do a one-time visit before considering membership. Overnight accommodations include cabanas by the beach or multi-bedroom cottages by the Club House.
Photo: Shoreline of the Ritz-Carlton Abaco Club in the Bahamas
