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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

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.

14 hotels in this story

Southall Farm & InnHotelA working farm.
Elsewhere
Sea Pines ResortHotelHilton Head Island, United StatesExperience boundless adventure, indulgence, and relaxation at this vast Hilton Head resort offering vacation rentals,…
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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Condé Nast TravelerAug 28

9 Hotels on Working Farms Where You Can Berry Pick, Hang Out With Animals, and Eat Fresh From the Field

Put your clogs on and become one with the land at these farm stays around the world.

14 things in this story

Southall Farm & InnHotelOffers special farm suppers and Sunday farmers market.
Elsewhere
ThistlePlaceGardiner, United StatesExcellent spa with treatments using farm ingredients.
The NewtAttractionSomerset, United KingdomOffers harvest suppers, cider tastings, and composting workshops.
The Botanical RoomsRestaurantSomerset, United KingdomCombines greenhouse brightness with gentleman's club elegance.
BabylonstorenHotelFranschhoek, South AfricaFeatures daily garden tours, wine tastings, and Soetmelksvlei experience.
SoetmelksvleiSightFranschhoek, South AfricaInteractive museum exhibit with craftspeople and farm activities.
Wildflower Farms, Auberge CollectionHotelGardiner, United StatesOffers take-home harvests, animal feedings, and apiary tours.
ClayRestaurantGardiner, United StatesProgressive New American restaurant using farm-supplied ingredients.
Rosewood Cape KidnappersHotelTe Awanga, New ZealandOffers bird watching, shepherding experience, and garden workshops.
Cape SanctuarySightTe Awanga, New ZealandNew Zealand's largest privately owned 'mainland island' conservation project.
São Lourenço do BarrocalHotelAlentejo, PortugalFeatures ethnobotanical walks, wool-to-yarn workshops, olive harvests.
Son Vell MenorcaHotelMenorca, SpainOffers farm-to-table dining, organic gardens, and horse rides.
El PretextoHotelCayey, Puerto RicoOffers long table dinners, cooking classes, and garden tours.
VermejoHotelRaton, United StatesOffers conservation efforts, bison expeditions, and greenhouse tours.

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20 Best Southern Resorts 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

9 Hotels on Working Farms Where You Can Berry Pick, Hang Out With Animals, and Eat Fresh From the Field