Palmetto Bluff, SC
Explore: Perched between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy offers events, preservation projects and meaningful workshops across the 20,000 acres of protected property along the dreamy May River. The Montage Palmetto Bluff concierge can help with bikes and tour guides. The Palmetto Bluff Artist in Residence Program brings engaging artists to the property which is becoming a cultural destination. The Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club features 13 sporting clays stations winding through an expansive 40-acre hardwood bottom. An elevated and covered five-stand station, plus a wobble deck field, makes a total of 14 shooting sites. Save a day for the spa.
Stay: The Montage Palmetto Bluff is a very special place for those who want to experience the ultimate in low-country luxury hospitality. Rooms, suites, and quiet cottages dot the sprawling property with thoughtful amenities throughout.
Dine: While each of the four restaurants at Montage offers beautiful food, The River House will likely serve up one of your top meals of all time. From the moment your amuse-bouche is presented with just the right amount of flourish, the meal will speak to all your senses.
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Beech Mountain, NC
Explore: Your Carolina destination for winter sports. As the highest ski area in eastern America, with 17 trails and 8 lifts, there is something for beginners and the most experienced riders.
Stay: Beech Mountain Getaways offers several rental properties for the winter adventurer near Beech Mountain Resort’s ski slopes from luxury condos to homes and chalets. Find majestic mountain views at beautiful properties like The Tundra Swan Chalet.
Dine: Beech Mountain Brewery: one of the only U.S. breweries owned and operated by a ski area, for a sip or tasting of the Brewery’s beers on tap. Fred’s General Mercantile for snacks and necessities.
Bryson City, NC
Stay: The Everett Hotel - Boutique hotel in the renovated century-old Bryson City Bank building with ten luxury suites, a restaurant, bar, and rooftop terrace.
Explore: Explore the NC side of Great Smoky Mountain National Park (the less-visited side of the park). Holiday fun on the Polar Express on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
Dine: The Bistro, located at The Everett Hotel, sources organic, local, sustainable & seasonal fare. The food is a twist on traditional southern influences.
