Montage Palmetto Bluff

This colonial-style 200-room residential resort is set amid 20,000 scenic Lowcountry acres, 25 minutes from Savannah. The distinctive cottages are trimmed by screened porches that overlook a river and lagoon. Request one of the even-numbered cottages for a more scenic tidal frontage, or an even grander Cottage Suite with a separate living area and a fireplace. Seven dining options include a formal steakhouse, the new Octagon Porch serving Southern classics and a small bar-lounge in the main lodge. Amenities encompass two gyms, several swimming pools, a tennis complex, an equestrian center, a 13,000-square-foot spa and a strikingly designed Jack Nicklaus signature golf course complemented by a timbered clubhouse. Outdoor activities include canoeing, horseback riding, guided nature walks, boating and fishing.