The excitement is real! Travel + Leisure just dropped its coveted list of the 15 Best Resorts in the Continental US for 2025, and each destination is more dazzling than the last. From secret mountain treehouses to oceanside escapes, these resorts serve up ultimate luxury, stunning scenery, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences—all crowned by travelers just like you!
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Florida Keys, Florida
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California
Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley, California
Cedar Lakes Estate, New York
White Barn Inn & Spa, Kennebunk, Maine
The Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina, California
Twin Farms, Barnard, Vermont
The Ranch at Rock Creek, Philipsburg, Montana
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee
The Lodge at Sea Island, Georgia
Calistoga Ranch, Calistoga, California
The Kimpton Taconic Hotel, Manchester, Vermont
Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah
The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado
The 2025 winners
Here’s your way to the country’s most sought-after stays—where the adventure is as unique as the address:
- The Cloister at Sea Island, Georgia
- Southern elegance, championship golf courses, and gourmet delights await on the Georgia coast.
- Think: Thatched-roof bungalows, private beaches, and a Caribbean vibe—no passport needed.
- Perched on dramatic cliffs with epic Pacific views; ideal for romance and serious relaxation.
- Gourmet feasts, rolling vineyards, and five-star pampering in the heart of wine country.
- A chic Hudson Valley hideaway where crystal lakes and forest trails beckon.
- Cozy up in a luxe New England inn, with world-famous lobster on the menu.
- Where you can step straight from your room onto golden sand and listen to waves all night.
- Private cottages, bold art collections, and farm-fresh cuisine wrapped in Vermont’s wild beauty.
- Saddle up for an authentic Wild West adventure with all the perks of a five-star resort.
- Culinary magic in the Smoky Mountains, with top-shelf Southern hospitality.
- Family fun and refined comfort on the scenic Georgia coast.
- Vineyards, mineral springs, and intimate canyon escapes in Napa’s hidden gem.
- A boutique mountain retreat ideal for all-season explorers.
- Desert chic meets rugged adventure in this legendary, ultra-private oasis.
- The ultimate ski-in, ski-out experience in glamorous Aspen—think après-ski at its finest.
Spotlight: The treehouse resort that’s turning heads
Topping the excitement charts this year is The Cloister at Sea Island, located on the coast of Georgia. Southern resort with jaw-dropping mountaintop treehouses—complete with private hot tubs and open-air showers. Guests call it “a fairytale perched in the sky” and “by far, the most magical escape ever.” This isn’t glamping—it’s pure, elevated luxury for couples and families who want unforgettable views and playful sophistication.With millions of Travel + Leisure readers casting their votes, you can be sure these resorts deliver the extraordinary.
