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The Meadows G.C.- White Sulphur Springs, WV
The magnificent Greenbrier offers numerous outdoor pursuits, including several fantastic golf courses. Among the best is The Meadows, originally known as Lakeside, a 1911 Alexander H. Findlay design.
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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort- Tucson, AZ
Although Loews Ventana Canyon is not a historic hotel, it certainly feels like one. Built in the 1980s by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, it has aged extraordinarily well. Low slung and buff colored, the complex virtually disappears into the surrounding desert, allowing you to fully appreciate its stunning surroundings. Masterfully situated in the Catalina foothills, its is perhaps the most scenic resort in Tucson.
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The Williamsburg Inn- Williamsburg, VA
The Williamsburg Inn is fit for royalty. Seriously. Queen Elizabeth and Price Phillip have stayed here twice. Elegant and refined, it is definitely one of the most luxurious historic hotels in America.
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PGA National Resort & Spa- West Palm Beach, FL
I must admit, PGA National Resort & Spa wasn’t a good fit for me. Demographically, it was mostly parents with small children, the pool was really crowded, and it was oddly expensive for a somewhat generic property. By way of example, two absolutely mix based Pina Coladas cost almost $50, which would be obscene even if they were made with fresh fruit. Which they definitely were not. That said, the golf courses were immaculate, wildlife was abundant, and it was warm in the winter, which really goes a long way- any port in a storm. Given the other options in the area, I doubt I would return, but the courses…
