annieladd

Looking for resort or destination for my adult siblings/spouses and parents. Dad is 85 and can only walk short distances with the assistance of a walker. So, we need a spot where the hotel itself is comfortable and attractive for the days he wants to spend inside. We're not big sports people, so golf, tennis not that important (though pool is nice). We do enjoy horseback riding, but it's not mandatory. We like art, great food, pretty sites. Also, we'd prefer someplace warm (no snow). Time of year is not really a factor, just looking for a fun spot that everyone will enjoy. Budget $200-300 a night per couple for hotel.

Any suggestions for either a specific resort or general destination? This is meant to be general, would love all ideas. We toured France a few weeks ago, would like US trip next year.

Thanks, annieladd

toedtoes

It's not the US, but what about Ottawa in the summer? You can get a hotel downtown. The weather is warm but not hot. There are a lot of museums (including art museums). If you stay at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, you'd be right on the Ottawa River and a fairly short walk to the Rideau Canal - both nice places for your Dad to sit and people watch. The hotel is very nice also.

LvSun

Check out The Greenbrier at http://www.greenbrier.com/site/.
Your Dad would love it. You can stay in the main hotel or one of the multi-bedroom cottages which have porches. Has a wonderful southern charm atmosphere. You can book rooms either with meals included or without.

In winter, there is snow. Also, it may stretch your budget but you will love it.

Will be glad to provide more info if you are interested. Have stayed there at least once a year for last 16 years.

LvSun

The Greenbrier - Just had to provide this info also:
227-year history... Named the Resort of the Century by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report in 1999, ... top ratings ... including the AAA Five Diamond award since its inceptions, as well as the Mobil Four-Star Award.

... Conde Nast Traveler where The Greenbrier was named on its Gold List World's Best 700 Places to Stay. The resort was also ranked #1 on Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report's list of Top 20 U.S. Resort Hotels for both 2003 and 2004. In addition, The Greenbrier was the highest rated U.S. Golf Resort on Travel + Leisure's 500 Greatest Hotels in the World and was included in their World's Best awards.

The Greenbrier Spa has been the recipient of several awards over the past year ...
and Best Mineral Springs.

Travel + Leisure Golf recognized the resort in several areas on with their World's Best 2005 Reader Survey, Midwest Northeast & Mid Atlantic. These awards included #3 Best Golf Resort, #3 Best Resort for Family Trips, #1 Best Restaurants and #2 Best Spa/Gym.

For more, goto http://www.greenbrier.com/site/about-awards.aspx

GoTravel

What about the Hyatt at The Galleon in Key West?