Travel To Unchartered Territory with Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Hotels & Resorts encourages travelers to expand their horizons and rediscover their most beloved activities in unexpected locales. Through Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ vast portfolio of more than 650 hotels in 85 countries, vacationers have an unprecedented number of opportunities to find the hotel that offers the adventure they crave -- without the monotony of the usual destinations.

The following examples provide a taste of the adventurous possibilities that Preferred Hotels & Resorts has to offer:

Explore Life on the Ranch– While the Southwest is world-renowned for its dude ranch adventures, the regular cowboy sights with telltale tumbleweeds might be a scene already seen. With a quick search for horseback riding on the “activities” tab on Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ interactive website, the more intrepid traveler can find a number of legendary properties such as The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming, which is situated on a wild and sprawling 30,000 acres of private land where guests can traverse into the upper reaches of the ranch wilderness. The property’s wrangler staff offers a variety of activities such as barrel racing and roping ideal for aspiring cowboys. Travelers can top off the “wild west” experience with a guided ranger tour to see an assortment of wildlife (with a cocktail stop at one of the lodge’s well-equipped yurts) and round out their adventure with a relaxing sojourn to the nearby Saratoga hot springs, long revered by native tribes for its healing properties.

Hit the Beach… in the Middle East – While most travelers hunker down in historic beach towns during the summer or flee south to the warm waters of the Caribbean during the winter, those looking to make a bigger splash with larger-than-life water sports can head to Marjan Island Resort & Spa, which sits on an island surrounded by the Arabian Gulf’s azure waters. Guests can quench their need for adrenaline through a multitude of exciting water activities such as wakeboarding, windsurfing, para-sailing, water skiing, and body boarding along a crystal-clear shoreline that rivals the Caribbean. A trip to the property’s traditional Turkish and Moroccan Hammams offers a relaxing conclusion to a thrilling day on the sea.

Tour de France, Preferred Hotels & Resorts Style – With all the makings of a classic Français experience, Tiara Chateau Mont Royal Chantilly (pictured at top) offers the best of the French countryside without the crowds. The opulent property, located 35 minutes north of Paris, is surrounded by the stunning Chantilly forests. Woodland trails provide bicyclists a glimpse into Northern France’s lush flora, which make way to the cobble stone paths of the nearby medieval town of Senlis and quaint roads leading to Chantilly Castle a nine mile bike ride away. Upon return, guests can indulge in a traditional Carita or Decleor spa treatment at the hotel’s Tiara Suite Spa or retreat to the hotel’s library bar and restaurant, Stradivarius, for decadent Parisian cuisine and a stately nightcap.

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