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Luxury Getaways at Benchmark Hotels in Wisconsin, Wyoming, Colorado and Washington

by Debra Bokur

Nov 22, 2023

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For a luxury base during a trip filled with beautiful scenery, consider one of these addresses from Benchmark Resorts & Hotels.

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Abbey Resort © Benchmark Resorts & Hotels

The Abbey Resort sits on the shores of Lake Geneva in Fontana, Wisconsin. Convenient to both Chicago and Milwaukee, guests have the option for lakeside dining, hiking the Lake Geneva Shore Path, indulgent treatments at Avani Spa, hot-air balloon excursions or relaxing at Abbey’s Café Latte with a seasonally delicious pumpkin spice latte.

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At Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, fall getaways offer hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, wildlife tours and chairlift rides. Dining at Haydens Post offers views of Snow King Mountain; signature cocktails; and a menu of fresh, seasonal fare with favorites such as smoked fried chicken and waffles, wild game shepherd’s pie and house-smoked Idaho trout dip. Immerse yourself in something local at Grand View Spa with a Rocky Mountain High Massage or a Mountain Zen Scrub.

For more mountain air, Manor Vail Lodge in Colorado is surrounded by gilded fluttering aspens and has an enviable location at the base of Golden Peak across from Vail Mountain, Vail Ski School, Ford Amphitheater and Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. The full-service condominium property offers equipment rentals for sale or rent, a children’s ski school, two heated outdoor pools, 24-hour front desk service, hot tubs, Manor Vail Spa, daily breakfast and a host of other amenities.

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Skamania Lodge © Benchmark Resorts & Hotels

The Columbia River Gorge waterfalls provide unforgettable autumn scenery in Washington State at Skamania Lodge. Guests can stay busy hiking the colorful landscape, participating in craft workshops or wandering through harvest festivals. Until Nov. 30, outdoor activities include the Autumn Animal Safari Adventure. Choose from suites, nature-focused glamping or treehouse accommodations.

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