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If you are looking at making summer plans this year, you might want to act quickly if staying at one of the best resorts in the USA is on your list. Travel and Leisure put out its top-15 all-inclusive resorts in America, and one Minnesota resort made the list, and thankfully, it’s just about two hours from Saint Cloud.

Top All-Inclusive Resort In America Is…

Unfortunately, the top-ranked all-inclusive resort according to Travel and Leisure is in Georgia, NOT Minnesota. Still, if you are into traveling, it might be worth the trip if you can get a room!

Here’s what Travel and Leisure had to say about Georgia’s The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island.

“The property is located within an 11,000-acre sanctuary full of roaming wildlife, including more than 250 species of birds. Rates include meals, non-alcoholic beverages, naturalist-guided excursions, boat transfers to and from the island, and unlimited access to island activities and recreation gear.”

Minnesota’s Top All-Inclusive Resort Is…

The list put out on Instagram by Travel and Leisure shows Minnesota’s lone entrant into the top all-inclusive resorts coming in at number 11, which is down 5 spots from its 2023 list. The resort is located in Detroit Lakes and is called Fair Hills Resort.

Here’s what Travel and Leisure had to say about the 100+ year old resort:

“This affordable old-fashioned summer camp, built in 1906 on Minnesota’s Pelican Lake, earns rave reviews from families who return year after year, generation after generation. The no-frills resort is decidedly unpretentious — and that’s exactly what devotees love about it. Guests stay in rustic lake cabins and come together for a wide array of activities, from fishing and scavenger hunts to swimming, tennis, and golf.”

Fair Hills is owned and operated by the Kaldahl family and has been since the family took possession of the property in 1926. Like Travel and Leisure states, the resort is pretty no-frills, but that’s how it should be in Central Minnesota.

The all-inclusive packages run for just 9 weeks during the summer, starting on Father’s Day weekend and running through mid-August.

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You can get more details on the resort, including the all-inclusive and other stay options, here.

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Beautiful Photos From Clemens Gardens

This weekend was a great one to get out and do something fun. I wanted to destress, so I drove over to Clemens Gardens for a nice stroll through the gardens. What a beautiful place it is. There are flowers everywhere, as well as fountains and statues. These photos only capture part of what’s available to see, but in case you haven’t had a chance to visit, now is a great time to view them, as everything is in full bloom. Take a look at some beautiful photos and then make a plan to take your own trip. All of your senses will thank you.

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