Sheryl Kraft, contributing health and spa writer, visits Mohonk Mountain House as a solo traveler and finds comfort and serenity. When I travel solo, I prefer small, intimate places to larger ones.

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But if you're looking for a peaceful retreat beyond the confines of the city, it's hard to beat Mohonk Mountain House. Perched atop a mountain in the Hudson Valley, it's an iconic resort.