Alberta resorts, lodges and retreats
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Alberta, Canada resorts, lodges and retreats are full service accommodations which tend to centre around a particular attraction or activity. The resort, lodge and retreat are looked at as a destination vacation in Alberta, Canada.

Alberta resorts, Canada Resort, lodge and retreat accommodations tend to cover plenty of real estate - meaning that they cover a lot of ground and there operations extend far beyond the accommodation in many cases.

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Because of there mere size they tend to be located in the country and on the outskirts of city limits. There are also resorts which are destination resorts which stand on their own located in the remote backcountry wilderness regions of Alberta, Canada.

It is usually the adventure or attraction of an Alberta resort which completes the experience. Some of the Alberta accommodations are theme based - golf resort, spa retreat, ski resort, horseback riding lodge and casino resort. It is because of the activity, the resort attracts a specific audience.

Some resort accommodations are located near or built around natural attractions like hot springs and hiking trails. While other resorts are located in or near protected wilderness areas like provincial and national parks.

The accommodations provided by an Alberta resort varies per resort. Some provide a selection of room sizes with various amenities. Others provide a selection of room sizes plus self contained cottages, cabins and chalets.

The sleeping rooms in a resort, lodge and retreat range from basic to extravagant. Basic sleeping quarters meaning beds, tv, phone, video, washroom, desk (table) and alarm clock.

Some of the top end Alberta resort accommodations are self contained suites equipped with many of the luxuries of home and more. Many provide a bevy of additional services.

Some of those extras, may or may not, include specialty gift shops, retail stores, restaurants, spas, conference facilities, weight rooms, live entertainment, pubs, lounges, movie theatres, shuttle services and transportation.