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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

20 Best Southern Resorts 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in The American South, from Appalachia to the Low Country.

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Sea Pines ResortHotelExperience boundless adventure, indulgence, and relaxation at this vast Hilton Head resort offering vacation rentals,…
Elsewhere
Southall Farm & InnHotelFranklin, United StatesA working farm.
The SwagHotelWaynesville, United StatesThe Swag combines authentic hospitality with epic natural beauty.
Cataloochee RanchHotelMaggie Valley, United StatesFirst In
Montage Palmetto BluffHotelBluffton, United StatesWe want all the deets.
The GreenbrierHotelWhite Sulphur Springs, United StatesDiscover The Greenbrier, one of the best luxury resorts in West Virginia, offering historic charm and world-class…
The Dunlin, Auberge CollectionHotelMoncks Corner, United StatesAuberge's Lowcountry debut is the perfect marriage of Southern sophistication and nature’s bounty.
The Omni Homestead ResortHotelHot Springs, United StatesFor a charming stay that immerses you in a piece of iconic history—while The Omni Homestead just celebrated a…
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf ResortHotelKiawah Island, United StatesThe rural drive from Charleston to Kiawah Island is 21 miles, but it’s a drive 100% worth making.
Blackberry MountainHotelWalland, United StatesLog cabins.
The Lodge at Primland, Auberge CollectionHotelMeadows of Dan, United StatesWake to the sounds of wildlife and the view of the sun glinting over the mountains, and drift off at night to the…
The Sanderling ResortHotelDuck, United StatesExpect Outer Banks architecture like cedar-shake siding at this beachfront retreat where the location alone makes it an…
Wild Dunes ResortHotelIsle of Palms, United States
Stonewall ResortHotelRoanoke, United States

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BBC TravelOct 2

The American coast that refused to let African culture die

Along the US's South-eastern coast, Gullah Geechee communities preserve a distinct culture and language rooted in West Africa that is spoken nowhere else on Earth.

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Fish Haul BeachParkMarshy stretch on Hilton Head Island's northern fringe.
MitchelvilleNeighborhoodFirst self-governed town of free Black people in the US.
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage CorridorPlace500-mile strip from NC to FL celebrating Gullah Geechee culture.
Gullah Food FestivalFestivalFeatures food, storytelling, music, and history.
Gullah Museum of Hilton Head IslandMuseumHosts the Gullah Food Festival.
Gullah ConveningPlaceEvent celebrating the Gullah Geechee Corridor.
Gullah CelebrationFestivalMonth-long event hosted by Hilton Head.
Gullah Heritage Trail TourTrailBus tour led by Native Islanders.
Coastal Discovery MuseumMuseumOffers sweetgrass basket workshops.
Da Gullah Geechee PavilionPlaceOffers rentals on ancestral land in historic Jonesville.
JuneteenthFestivalIt is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Ruby Lee'sRestaurantCosy spot with Gullah Geechee art, serving Hoppin' John.
Historic Mitchelville Freedom ParkParkPark with praise-house replica and abandoned homes.
Fort HowellSightFort built by Black soldiers in 1864 to defend freedom.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadePlaceNew York City, United StatesThe Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the world's largest parade, is an annual parade in New York City presented by the…
Rice CoastNeighborhoodWest Africa, SenegalArea in West Africa known for rice cultivation.
LowcountryAirportSouth Carolina, United StatesCoastal region where Gullah Geechee culture developed.
Ma Daisy's Front PorchRestaurantBluffton, United StatesGullah cultural complex and restaurant in Bluffton.
Old Town BlufftonRestaurantBluffton, United StatesHistoric river town dating to 1825.
Mandarin Oriental, New YorkHotelNew York City, United StatesA luxury 5-star hotel in Manhattan with Central Park and skyline views, spacious rooms and suites at Mandarin Oriental,…
Deutsche Bank CenterSightNew York City, United StatesThe building occupies the western side of Columbus Circle and straddles the border between Hell's Kitchen and the Upper…
Warwick New YorkHotelNew York City, United StatesConstructed between 1925 and 1927, it is owned by Warwick Hotels and Resorts.
Martin Family ParkParkBluffton, United States
West Side YMCAHotelNew York City, United States
Essex HouseHotelNew York City, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 14

The Best Islands to Visit for Turquoise Coves, Cliffside Villages, and World-Class Snorkeling

Welcome to paradise.

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Sea Pines Nature PreservePlace600-acre preserve with wetland boardwalks.
Pinckney Island National Wildlife RefugePlaceFor biking and bird-watching.
Coligny Beach ParkParkBustling beach park on the island's coastline.
Alder Lane BeachTrailQuieter beach, ideal for lounging.
The Inn & Club at Harbour TownHotelFor a country club classic with golfing.
Disney's Hilton Head Island ResortHotelFor an amusement park without the crowds.
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront ResortHotelFor a sweeping beachside resort.
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KissamosNeighborhoodChania, GreeceConsider staying here for laidback Cretan lifestyle.
Balos LagoonSightChania, GreeceTake a ferry to wade in its shallow waters.
FalassarnaSightChania, GreeceKnown for its pink-flecked sands.
Tella TheraHotelCrete, GreeceFor a homey, hillside suite.
Minos Beach Art HotelHotelCrete, GreeceFor an artsy bungalow off the beaten path.
Kapsaliana VillageHotelCrete, GreeceFor an inland stay.
Cabot TrailTrailCape Breton, CanadaAn 185-mile loop through Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Cape Breton Highlands National ParkPlaceCape Breton, CanadaA third of the world-famous Cabot Trail winds through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, renowned for stunning ocean…
Skyline TrailTrailCape Breton, CanadaFour-mile trail ending with cliffside views.
Cabot Cape BretonParkCape Breton, CanadaFor golfing with ocean views.
Finch Bay Galapagos HotelHotelGalápagos Islands, EcuadorFor a breezy eco-lodge.
Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by HiltonHotelGalápagos Islands, EcuadorFor a tucked-away jungle retreat.
IsabelaPlaceGalápagos Islands, Ecuador

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 10, 2025

Where to Go on Your Next Girls Trip

We asked well-traveled women to share their tried-and-true spots, and ended up with 14 picks from Puerto Rico to Puglia.

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Sea Pines ResortHotelPremier villas on Hilton Head Island.
Daufuskie IslandSightIsland near Hilton Head with preserved history.
Elsewhere
Taliesin WestAttractionScottsdale, United StatesFrank Lloyd Wright's former home and studio.
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & BungalowsHotelScottsdale, United StatesHotel with midcentury-modern vibes.
Duryea’sHotelMontauk, United StatesOffers sunset cottages and a restaurant by the water.
The Surf LodgeHotelMontauk, United StatesPopular outdoor bar with good music and sunset views.
Marriott Bonvoy Homes & VillasHotelCartagena, ColombiaProperty with rooftop pool and city views.
Jacada TravelPlaceCartagena, ColombiaOffers curated experiences like salsa lessons and yacht excursions.
Norma RistoranteRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaRestaurant with live music, pasta, and grilled seafood.
El Arsenal: The Rum BoxRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaOffers lessons on Colombian rums paired with chocolate.
Broccoli City Music FestivalFestivalWashington, United StatesMusic festival held in Washington D.C.
Lincoln MemorialParkWashington, United StatesCultural landmark in Washington D.C.
National Museum of African American History and CultureMuseumWashington, United StatesIt was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony…
National Museum of Women in the ArtsMuseumWashington, United StatesThe National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), located in Washington, D.C., is "the first museum in the world solely…
Kimpton Banneker HotelHotelWashington, United StatesHotel near the Washington Monument.
Washington MonumentSightWashington, United StatesMonument in Washington D.C.
Busboys & PoetsRestaurantWashington, United StatesServes Southern comfort food and doubles as a bookstore.
Silver SocialBarWashington, United StatesOffers elevated classics near Nationals Park.
La HaciendaRestaurantScottsdale, United StatesHidden gem restaurant inside the Fairmont Princess.
Well & Being SpaSightScottsdale, United StatesSpa getaway with the best views.
Naturalis Bio Resort & SpaHotelLecce, ItalyLuxury hotel in Salento with a nurturing vibe.

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