Tucked away on 4,000 acres in Texas Hill Country west of Austin, Barton Creek Resort beckons active-minded travelers seeking a country getaway. Impeccable service and stylish interiors are only the beginning at this all-encompassing resort, where the accommodations feature handsome furnishings, continental influences, and soothing earth tones. Spacious and comfortable, the guest rooms even feature a bath and a half for additional convenience. Four 18-hole golf courses are the resort’s centerpiece. Designed by legendary course architects Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer, and Ben Crenshaw, the courses are designed to challenge and inspire with their cliffside fairways and rolling greens. Guests also play tennis on 11 courts, exercise at the fitness center, and unwind at the world-class spa. After all this activity, appetites are big for Southwestern specialties, barbecue, and other American favorites at the Hill Country Dining Room, Barton Creek Lakeside, and Austin Grill.

Barton Creek Resort Amenities:

• 296 rooms, 5 story. Check-in 4 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access. Three restaurants, three bars. Children's activity center. Fitness room, fitness classes available, spa. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, children's pool, whirlpool. Golf, 72 holes. Tennis. Airport transportation available. Business center.