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Southern Fall Getaways

Now that we are rounding the corner on summer getaways, it’s time to get a head start on Fall travel! If you were keeping up with the travel trends, as countries started re-opening their borders to US tourism, you know the hottest destinations and hotels are booking up fast. We gathered some of our favorite fall getaways to share with you, so that you can beat the post-COVID rush to book an amazing vacation.

The Swag

North Carolina

The Swag is a luxury boutique mountain hideaway, in North Carolina, that is best known for the breathtaking natural beauty throughout the property. It’s prime location, being close enough to cities like Asheville and Charlotte, makes travel to and from a breeze. From guided hikes on world class trails to local farm fresh meals in romantic settings, The Swag promises to provide you with a fully immersive experience. The Swag is more than just an amazing stay. It’s a one-of-a-kind getaway.

High Hampton Inn

North Carolina

The High Hampton Resort is a mountain retreat in North Carolina with immense history and charm. This beautiful property has a range of accommodations for all types of getaways. Stay with friends or family in the Inn and cottage suites, plan a romantic escape in the charming Log Cabin or enjoy larger gatherings in one of the multi-bedroom cottages. Time slows down here. There is a charm in the simple moments of family gathering together. Friends raising their glasses to a day well spent. You may leave a place like High Hampton, but it never leaves you.

Blackberry Mountain

Tennessee

Blackberry Mountains is a gorgeous resort located in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. This resort infuses wellness, culinary, outdoor adventure, and hospitality into every experience. Creating moments as epic and invigorating as the views that surround you. Every adventure needs a home base, and the luxury accommodations of the mountain offer equal parts modern design, natural charm and refined comfort. Choose from a ridgetop cabin, a stone cottage nestles into the hillside, or a multi-bedroom home. You will leave Blackberry Mountain feeling refreshed and ready to plan your next trip back.

Blackberry Farm Tennessee

As the sun rises over the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the morning mist fades to unveil one of America’s greatest hidden treasures, Blackberry Farm. Its 4,200 acres have been a mountain haven and tranquil escape for family, friends and guests for more than 80 years as it evolved into a luxurious resort of breathtaking scenery, decadent cuisine and pleasurable pastimes. Take a Farmstead tasting tour and get a good overview of our farm and the opportunity to try some of our farmstead products. Make sure to sign up for a cooking demonstration with one of our artisans to learn their techniques of transforming local bounty into culinary delight.

Montage Palmetto Bluff South Carolina

Nestled along the scenic May River in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Montage Palmetto Bluff is set within a vibrant 20,000-acre community between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. Providing guests access to all that Palmetto Bluff has to offer, the resort encompasses an extensive nature preserve, two picturesque villages featuring eight Southern-inspired dining options, a riverfront marina and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Their collection of spacious cottages, guestrooms, suites and village homes all pay homage to the Lowcountry’s rich heritage and offer accommodations for everyone.

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee Georgia

Along the shores of Lake Oconee is an opportunity to escape from the noise of Georgia’s capital city. At The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, resort guests are invited into a world of their own where deadlines are replaced by tee times and spa appointments, meals feature ingredients from local farmers, family bonding could be a hotel scavenger hunt or fireworks show, and a romantic, rustic barn can be the backdrop to your wedding day.

The Omni Grove Park Inn North Carolina

Serving guests for over a century, The Omni Grove Park Inn welcomes you with a tradition of southern hospitality amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relax in the unique subterranean spa with an indoor pool or enjoy a round of championship golf on the Donald Ross-designed course. When it’s time to dine, enjoy one of their four locally-sourced restaurants. Then, retreat to stylish 5 star hotel rooms with stunning views and plush bedding. We know you’ll enjoy the classic comfort and modern convenience of this resort.

Old Edwards Inn & Spa North Carolina

On the fun and scenic southwestern plateau of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Old Edwards Inn and Spa is woven into the community, culture and setting of the vibrant town of Highlands. Situated in the heart of downtown is a European-style Relais & Chateaux property and mountain resort with luxury guestrooms, suites, cottages, and vacation homes, premium leisure amenities, farm-fed restaurants and a world-class spa. Welcome to relaxed luxury.

Primland Resort Virginia

Unfolding across the highlands of Virginia, the Blue Ridge Mountains are a natural paradise of forest-cloaked peaks and sun-dappled valleys. At the heart of this pristine wilderness, Primland Resort awaits on its own 12,000-acre mountain estate. From the regal Lodge with its skirt of emerald fairways to its romantic log cabins and treehouses perched above the Dan River Gorge, winding trails lead to myriad fresh discoveries. Wander the banks of streams alive with trout and chance upon a deer, silhouetted in a backlit glade. Experience the rush of mountain biking balanced with the rejuvenation of the Auberge Spa. Gaze at primeval views and star-filled skies from an on-property observatory, basking in the serenity of nature. At Primland Resort every moment is one to savor.

Barnsley Resort Georgia

Barnsley Resort is the ultimate retreat to unplug and enjoy all the pleasures and pursuits offered here. With more than 3,000 acres in North Georgia, they appeal to the traveler who craves a connection to an outdoor lifestyle, is inspired by nature and intrigued by history. From golf to horseback riding, from shooting to hiking, they have something for everyone. Throw in cozy accommodations, a range of delicious dining choices, a spa, shops and more, and you’ll understand why Barnsley’s authentic, active, genuine lifestyle draws people here over and over again.

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