14 Of Our Favorite Southeast Resorts + Hotels

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The Ritz-Carlton at Amelia Island

Find yourself on Amelia Island, Florida – where Southern charm meets the sea and live oaks meet white sandy beaches. Southern hospitality at its finest is on display here at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. One of the most popular beach destinations on the East Coast, this luxurious barrier island hotel provides a welcome barrier between you and the world beyond. Surrounded by 13 acres of island beachfront, Championship Golf and the Luxurious Ritz-Carlton Spa; The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island offers a sanctuary of warm Southern hospitality, coastal charm, and magnificent natural beauty.

Perfect for:
Families
Girlfriend’s Getaways
Couple’s Getaways

Insider’s Tip: book the Ocean View Terrace Suite – it boasts a large balcony and a soaking tub with view of the Atlantic.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Full breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD Spa Services credit
• Early check-in/late check-out , subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is located along the pristine shores of Kiawah Island, South Carolina. This exquisitely designed luxurious hotel, just thirty minutes from downtown Charleston, captures the spirit, history, and charm of southern hospitality.

With its 255 gracious guestrooms and suites, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is one of the finest oceanfront hotel built on the East Coast in the past 20 years. Each spacious room features luxurious five fixture baths, large marble showers, dual vanities, private water closets, shuttered bathroom windows and balconies. A private concierge level offers the most exclusive, personalized services and private elevator access, while the concierge club features exquisite food presentations throughout the day.

Perfect for:
Families
Girlfriend’s Getaway
Guy’s Golf Getaway
Couple’s Getaway

Insider’s Tip: be sure to explore Kiawah by water to see dolphins strand feeding (when a group of dolphins herd fish up onto a sandbar then literally launch their bodies out of the water to feed).

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily full breakfast for two guests per bedroom
• Welcome amenity: full bottle sparkling wine from honor bar
• $100 USD Resort/Hotel credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Blackberry Farm

In 1940, Mrs. Florida Lasier of Chicago snagged her silk stockings on a wild blackberry bramble while exploring the idyllic Smoky Mountain foothills, and Blackberry Farm was born. Thirty-six years later, the Beall family invested their hearts and souls in the same romantic site that became their family home and lifelong passion. Today, one of America’s most celebrated intimate luxury hotels beckons discerning guests who aspire to escape modern-day frenzy and slip into a Blackberry state of mind.

Situated on a pastoral 4,200-acre estate in the Great Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Farm will show you the many reasons why the 2004 Zagat Survey rated our property as the #1 Small Hotel in America.Blackberry Farm is easy to get to and hard to leave! Direct flights to Knoxville from more than 25 cities mean you can arrive at Blackberry Farm sooner than you think.

After you arrive, the natural beauty and grandeur of the Great Smoky Mountains will relieve you from the stress of the outside world as you slip into a Blackberry state of mind.

Great for:
Couple’s Getaway

Insider’s Tip: Enjoy bountiful fruit, vegetable, and herb gardens on the property. And don’t miss the Lagotto Romagnolo dogs!

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily full breakfast (included in rates)
• $100 USD Spa Services credit
• Welcome Amenity
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

The Cloister at Sea Island

Savor distinctive luxury and reclaim nature’s timeless rhythm as a guest of the Forbes Five Star Cloister at Sea Island. Located on the coast of Georgia, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Cloister offers an array of family and individual activities — from rejuvenating massage services and fitness classes at the 65,000-square-foot Forbes Five Star Spa at Sea Island to a historic shooting school, championship golf and seaside Beach Club. Cloister guests experience genuine Southern hospitality and world-class lodging with gracious service, natural beauty and legendary recreation along five miles of private beach.

Great for:
Families
Couple’s Getaway
Girlfriend’s Getaway
Guy’s Golf Getaway

Insider’s Tip: bring your Bingo gear! Bingo first started at Sea Island more than 50 years ago, making it one of their longest and most cherished traditions. Decked out in their finest outfits for the lively event, everyone gathers and anxiously waits for the lights to drop, the music to strike, and the spotlight to signal the start of the show.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Full a la carte or buffet breakfast daily in the restaurant for up to 2 guests per bedroom
• $100 resort credit that can be applied to any Sea Island amenity
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

WaterColor Inn

WaterColor Inn is situated on the pristine sugar-white beaches of South Walton, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The Inn provides the perfect combination of warm Southern hospitality, the intimacy of a bed-and-breakfast and the fun of a classic beach house — the ideal coastal setting to gather and inspire. Enjoy award-winning cuisine at several dining venues; complimentary kayaking, canoeing and other recreational activities; and private St. Joe Club & Resort amenities, including a private beach club, championship golf and more.

Great for:
Families
Girlfriend’s Getaway
Guy’s Golf Getaway

Insider Tip: make reservations at Fish Out of Water, the Inn’s wonderful restaurant. The grouper with corn pudding is fabulous.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Full breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
• A $100 USD Food & Beverage credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is located on the edge of the Atlantic between South Beach and Fort Lauderdale. It’s hard to imagine a more exclusive setting surrounded by lush tropical gardens, silky beaches, and extraordinary designer fashions. One of the most distinguished neighborhoods in South Florida, Bal Harbour and the surrounding Miami area provide a lifestyle like no other, with the Atlantic Ocean at your doorstep, the legendary Bal Harbour Shops just across Collins Avenue and an exclusive selection of places of interest within a short drive.

Great for:
Families
Girlfriend’s Shopping or Spa Getaway

Insider tip: be on the lookout for special treatment! A bellman discreetly presented a five-year-old guest with a stuffed turtle upon her family’s arrival. She was delighted! It’s those first impressions that help children feel at home.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Full Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD Spa Services credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

The Henderson, A Salamander Beach & Spa Resort

Dazzling, white sandy beaches greet guests to The Henderson, the most elegant and opulent anchor of the Henderson Beach Resort in sunny Destin, Florida. With a focus on connecting to the natural beauty surrounding the hotel, the furnishings, architecture, and location itself provide the perfect backdrop for the ideal beach getaway. From a sunrise over the Emerald Coast to an evening spent with a cocktail in hand on a private balcony, The Henderson caters to every traveler’s needs.

The Henderson is ideally situated along the pristine beaches in Destin, adjacent to the Henderson Beach nature preserve – a 208-acre, environmentally protected preserve. Guests can take advantage of the peace and privacy the preserve offers, as well as enjoy the gorgeous natural scenery, and unparalleled nature walks.

Great for:
Families
Girlfriend’s Spa Getaway
Couple’s Getaway

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• $30 daily breakfast credit per guest (max 2 per bedroom), in restaurant, daily
• $100 USD Resort/Hotel credit
• Early check-in, late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Montage Palmetto Bluff

With Savannah and Hilton Head just minutes away, you might be drawn to explore. But it will be hard to find a reason to leave Montage Palmetto Bluff, a gracious and serene Lowcountry escape set along the beautiful May River with 200 guest accommodations, eight dining experiences and three pool venues. This is a sporting paradise with golf, tennis, boating, biking, kayaking, fishing, sporting clays, equestrian activities and more. After your free activity, rejuvenate in the world-class Spa Montage; try the signature Palmetto High Cotton treatment, complete with a stimulating scalp and body massage and a smoothing foot scrub.

Great for:
Families
Guy’s Golf Getaway
Girl’s Getaway
Couple’s Getaway

Insider’s Tip: if you are a pet lover, don’t miss the Monday – Saturday canine ambassadors meet and greet — it’s a heart-warmer.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
• $60 daily breakfast credit per bedroom
• $100 USD Resort or Hotel credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

The Breakers

Celebrate in unapologetic luxury, seaside glamour and genuine service at this revitalized Palm Beach paradise. Bask in four refreshing pools, a private beach, luxurious poolside bungalows for daytime rental and a lively mix of watersports. Savor irresistible dining at nine restaurants, including the newly-transformed Seafood Bar, and delight in renowned shopping. Enjoy championship golf and tennis, an exquisite spa, family activities and complimentary access to the indoor-outdoor oceanfront fitness center. For a more intimate atmosphere, Flagler Club — an exclusive 25-room “hotel-within-the hotel” — offers a customized experience.

Great for:
Families
Couple’s Getaway
Girlfriend’s Getaway
Guy’s Golf Getaway

Insider Tip: Try the playful “Flirtini” at the Seafood Bar’s famed aquarium bar. And, don’t miss the adorable pool bungalows for some private space to get comfy poolside.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Full American Buffet breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD Resort/Hotel credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Primland

Southern comfort comes with a shot of refinement at Primland. Here, it is all about the simple pleasures: Spotting whitetail deer on a woodland trail, fishing for trout in a babbling brook, riding horses through fields of wildflowers, climbing trees to get that much closer to nature. A massive, eco-conscious resort in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Primland never forgets its connection to the land, nor its commitment to luxury with 51 rustically elegant suites, cottages and storybook treehouses. There are an 18-hole golf course and an organic spa inspired by Native American rituals.

Great for:
Couple’s Getaway
Guy’s Golf Getaway

Insider Tip: Take advantage of some of the East Coast’s best stargazing from the resort’s Observatory Dome; with its powerful telescope and prime mountaintop setting, you can see millions of stars.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily full Breakfast for two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD Resort/Hotel
• Custom Welcome Amenity and Turn Down
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee

An elegant and rejuvenating day at The Spa. A gooey s’more toasted to perfection. A relaxing evening in a guestroom or suite, the Lake House or a Cottage by the Lake. The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is a getaway that transports you to a secluded haven, allowing you to relax and enjoy legendary service, far from daily pressures. Whether golfing on five championship courses, boating or fishing on the 19,000-acre Lake Oconee, dining at Gaby’s by the Lake with panoramic views or enjoying fine dining at Linger Longer Steakhouse, this sprawling 10,000-acre resort offers an elegant invitation to escape.

Great for:
Families
Couple’s Getaway
Guy’s Golf Getaway
Girlfriend’s Getaway

Insider Tip: take your golf game to the next level at Reynolds Kingdom of Golf by TaylorMade, one of two Performance Labs in the country, using revolutionary motion analysis technology for personal club fittings.

bookitbox TRAVEL VIP’s Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily full breakfast for two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD Resort/Hotel credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-fi

Sunset Key Cottages, Key West

At Sunset Key Cottages, enjoy an escape on this serene 27-acre island located only 500 yards from the vibrant energy of Key West. There is a complimentary seven-minute ferry service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, you’ll feel drawn to remain in this welcoming oasis, with its white-sand beach, spa, Latitudes restaurant, pool and fitness center. Choose an oceanfront, ocean-view or garden-view two- to four-bedroom Victorian-style cottage. A breakfast basket arrives each day, with freshly baked muffins and other treats, and orange juice.

Great for:
Families
Couple’s Getaway
Girlfriend’s Getaway

Insider Tip: grab a complimentary fishing pole and cast your line off the dock; Latitudes will cook up your catch.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s Amenities Included:

• Cottage upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD Resort/Hotel credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

Deemed by many to be the “friendliest city in the U.S.,” Charleston is home to The Beach Club, a grand seaside resort promising lazy days spent soaking up the sun. Guests gather, by day, for convivial beach games like ladder golf and share, by night, the day’s adventures around a waterfront fire pit. Two harbor-side pools compete the resort, as do a bocce court, movie nights at an on-site theater, the Estuary Spa and exploring the nature trail. The Fish House is the city’s top location for waterfront dining, and the Bridge Bar is the only rooftop lounge overlooking the entire Charleston skyline.

Great for:
Families
Couple’s Getaway
Girlfriend’s Getaway

Insider Tip: Head into Charleston via water taxi from the resort’s own marina, or hop on Ollie the Trolley, which leaves from the resort every even hour.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Plated Continental Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom,
• $100 USD Resort/Hotel credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Welcome amenity
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Stationed in the midst of the city just steps away from the iconic Forsyth Park, Perry Lane Hotel invites guests to come and immerse themselves in all that is Savannah. Our luxury hotel’s location and exclusive access invites guests to join the soirée, slide into the crowd and experience Savannah as they please. For the party enthusiasts among us, we provide a doorway into the action. For those who prefer to sit back and watch, cozy nooks abound. As for Perry Lane Hotel, you’ll find us here, in the midst of it all — the peacock at the party.

Great for:
Couple’s Getaway
Girlfriend’s Getaway

Insider Tip: don’t miss the rooftop pool. Also, we can help arrange for a one-of-a-kind luxury picnic or a private architectural tour. Ready to snuggle up with a good book? Check out Perry Lane’s Lending Library.

bookitbox TRAVEL’s VIP Amenities Included:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Complimentary a la carte breakfast daily at the Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market for two guests per bedroom
• $100 USD Resort/Hotel credit
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Ready to get away?