This Southern Island Is the Perfect Year-round Getaway—With Award-winning Hotels, Soul Food, and a Historic Lighthouse

"A perennial favorite among golfers, Travel + Leisure readers, and anyone with a penchant for luxury hotels, this 43-key, less flashy sibling of The Cloister brings the luxe Sea Island experience to St. Simons. Its charm and ocean-overlooking main building pair with an enviable location beside the Golf Club at Sea Island, and on-site there’s both a golf performance center and a putting course. Despite the golf cred, it’s just as ideal for rest, relaxation, and a high-end country club aesthetic." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines