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Top Rated Luxury Resorts in Georgia

Golf Digest, Luxury Resorts, Ritz Carlton, Sea Island

Travelers to Georgia who wish to stay in the finest of hotels may wish to select a hotel that has received the accolades of the experiences Travel + Leisure readers, who included two Georgia hotels in their Top 100 Hotels in the U.S. and Canada list. The highly regarded resorts in Georgia include the Cloister at Sea Island and the Ritz Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation.

Cloister at Sea Island

The Cloister & The Lodge is a much acclaimed resort that has received high honors from Travel + Leisure, AAA, Mobil, Golf Digest, Wine Spectator and Conde Nast. This acclaimed properly has the rare distinction of being awarded the Mobil Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond honors. Mobil gave Five Stars to the resort, the Georgian Room Restaurant and The Cloister Spa. Golf Digest named it the Number 1 Golf Resort in North America in 2006.

According to the history on the Cloister at Sea Island website, the Sea Island story is a glimpse into Americas past. What is now one of the country’s most distinguished resorts starting out as a vision on a remote island 80 years ago. The founder of Sea Island Company was Hoard Coffin the automotive pioneer who launched the
Hudson Motor Company. Coffin purchased tracts of land on St. Simons Island and a sliver of land now known as Sea Island. The golf course, designed by Walter Travis, opened in 1927 and quickly became popular with golfers. Coffin dreamed of building a large scale hotel, but the architect suggested a comfortable overnight inn to test the appeal of the remote island. The Cloister Inn opened in 1928 and had a grand opening that was attended by dignitaries, notably President Calvin Coolidge.

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In 2006 The Cloister at Sea Island experienced a renaissance. Now the resort is a grand hotel with exceptional accommodations and services. This coastal resort offers indoor luxury and outdoor recreation, including the Golf Club, Tennis Center, Beach Club Shooting School, Boating, Fishing Equestrian Center, Nature Tours and family activities.

The Cloister at Sea Island, 100 Cloister Drive, Sea Island, Georgia 31561 1-866-879-6238.

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge is located 75 miles from Atlanta, in a tranquil lake setting. on Lake Oconee. According to the hotel website, the family born to this land called it Linger Longer. Southern hospitality and luxurious amenities make the Ritz Carlton one of the top resorts in the U.S. Features include the Ritz Carlton Spa, swimming pools, 24 hour concierge, golf concierge, access to Reynolds Plantation golf courses, access to Peter Burash International managed tennis center, 24 hour business center and more.

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, One Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, GA 1-706-467-0600.

Information it subject to change. Contact the hotels for additional information.

Resources:

Travel + Leisure Magazine

Cloister at Sea Island

The Ritz Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation

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