#1 Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California (pictured above). You're perched atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific, savoring a commanding view of the coastline from this rugged yet sublime hideaway. This is truly the stuff of dreams—guided nature walks in the morning, star-gazing at night, and every fabulous experience in between, like having a massage on the private deck of your stellar suite. Member-only insight: Find out why Darcy Allen, Hideaways Travel Services Manager, calls Post Ranch Inn "one of my all-time favorites" in her report on Lingering Along the Pacific Coast Highway.

#2 The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston, Massachusetts. You're staying in the heart of America's "walking city," spending your days shopping the nearby boutiques on Newbury Street, sampling Boston's rich cultural heritage at Beacon Hill, and even burning some serious calories along the Freedom Trail. And at the end of a serenely busy day, you return to your perfectly positioned hotel "home" to relax with a martini in the storied Oak Bar while you plan tomorrow's adventures. Member-only perk: Daily breakfast for two. Member-only insight: Find out how to have "a truly memorable stay" at The Fairmont Copley Plaza when you read Darcy Allen's informative report on A Beantown Landmark.

#3 The Resort at Paws Up, Montana. You didn't know what to expect. "Glamorous camping" could have been an oxymoron. But it's not. Not at all. Cocooned each night in your suite--with its canvas walls and peaked roofline--your roomy tent has all the creature comforts to make you forget you're practically roughing it. And it's a good thing you sleep well here--the resort has 37,000 acres, and nearly as many activities to keep you busy! Member-only perk: A one-time $150 resort credit. Deal: 5-night "Family Glamping" package. Member-only insight: Find out why Paws Up is the "baddest" ranch resort around--and why that's a good thing--from Hideaways Founder/President Mike Thiel in his report on a "Ritz on the Range."

The Rest of the List
Here are even more places we recommend you visit this summer or fall:

See all of Hideaways' Top 7 "Visit-Now" North American Escapes. Get additional suggestions--tailor-made for your travel style, budget, and expectations--from your Hideaways Travel Specialist (800-843-4433).