The Equinox Resort and Spa is the luxury hotel to head to in Vermont if you're after a fun, outdoorsy holiday with the family. Try your hand at all manner of sporty activities with the comfort of a luxury base to stay in.

The facilities

The Equinox's Gleneagles golf course is the first stop for golfers in the area. If you're after a more unusual venture, try one of the luxury hotel's falconry courses or the hair-raising Off-Road Driving School. In summer, go hiking, biking and climbing, and in winter, head to the 900 acres of snowy Equinox Preservation Trust land for some cross-country skiing.

The Equinox has five restaurant/bars. The Chop House serves grilled steaks, The Falcon Bar serves top quality chocolate and cheeses along with the alcohol, and the formal Marsh Tavern gives guests the best of New England cuisine. Head to The Colonnade for a satisfying breakfast, and celebrate your round of golf with a meal at the Clubhouse's Dormy Grill.

The luxury hotel's 13000 sq ft Avanyu Spa has a fabulous indoor pool as its centrepiece, and there's a movement studio for yoga and Pilates classes. Treatments that use maple sugar, wildflowers and mineral clay from the local area are available.

The rooms

The Equinox has 183 rooms and suites. Rooms have contemporary decor and custom made beds, and some have views of Equinox Mountain. Goodies include flat screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some bathrooms have Jacuzzis.