Awards & Accolades
Golden Isles
2025
Travel + Leisure | 10 Best Islands to Visit in the South
2024
Travel + Leisure | #1 Best Islands in the Continental U.S.
Travel + Leisure | #15 Best Islands in the World
Georgia Tourism Awards | Paul Broun Award for Marketing Initiatives
Modern Luxury Weddings Atlanta | Best Destination Wedding
Lonely Planet | Plan your summer vacation to Coastal Georgia's Islands
Communicator Awards | Award of Distinction for Golden Isles Website
2023
Travel + Leisure | #1 Best Islands in the Continental U.S.
Travel + Leisure | #13 Best Islands in the World
Family Destination Guide | 35 Best Places to Visit in January in the USA (for 2023)
Georgia Tourism Awards | Al Burruss Award for Creative Expression
World Atlas | 12 Coolest Small Towns in Georgia For A Summer Vacation
Breaking Down the Barriers | G7G's Guide to the Georgia Coast
Southern Living | Best Coastal Towns in Georgia
National Geographic Travelers | 7 Worthy Trips
2022
Travel + Leisure | World's Best Islands in the Continental U.S.
Trips to Discover | 15 Most Romantic Small Towns in the United States
U.S. News | 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Georgia
Travel + Leisure | 11 Best Beaches in Georgia
Strategistico | 8 Best Family-Friendly Islands to Visit in the U.S. in 2022
MSN Travel | Best Road Trips in America
U.S. News | Best Honeymoon Destinations in the U.S.
The Travel | 10 Georgia Beaches That Are Even More Stunning in Winter
MSN Travel | Best Road Trip Stops from Savannah to Jekyll Island
Southern Living | 9 Small Georgia Towns That Are Magical at Christmas
U.S. News | 16 Best Weekend Getaways From Atlanta
Southern Living | 8 Winter Escapes That Prove You Don't Need Leaves On Trees To Enjoy The Great Outdoors
2021
Travel + Leisure | World's Best Island in the Continental U.S.
U.S. News | Best Beaches in the U.S.
Family Destinations Guide | Best Beaches in the U.S.
2020
Travel + Leisure | World's Best Islands in the Continental U.S.
Fodor's Travel | 13 Incredible Private Castles Where You Can Relive America's Gilded Age
2019
Conde Nast Traveler | Best U.S. Islands
Fodor's Travel | Best Beaches to Visit in Georgia
Insider | 13 Warm Weather Destinations That Aren't Too Crowded
Travel + Leisure | Top 10 Islands in the Continental U.S.
U.S. News and Travel | Best Places to Visit in Georgia
Vacation | North America's Favorite Islands
MSN Travel | Best Affordable Warm Weather Destinations in the U.S.
2018
Family Travel Magazine | Best US Islands for Families
FlipKey | 15 Best Affordable Warm Winter Vacations
Travel + Leisure | Top 10 Islands in the Continental U.S.
Travel Channel | 10 Best Dolphin Sighting Destinations in North America
Travel Channel | Most Romantic Roadtrips
U.S. News and Reports | Best Summer Vacations in the USA
MSN Travel | Spring Break Destinations to Escape the Crowd
2017
Lonely Planet | Top 10 Regions to Visit in 2017
Travel + Leisure | Best Islands in the Continental US
2016
Travel + Leisure | Best Islands in the Continental US
USA Today | Best Warm Weather Getaway
2015
Travel + Leisure | Best Islands in the Continental US and Canada
Travel + Leisure | Best Islands for Food
U.S. News | Best Resorts in Georgia - King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
St. Simons Island
2025
Savannah Morning News | US News & World Report's Most Underrated U.S. Destination
Travel + Leisure | Most Underrated U.S. Destination
Southern Living | #1 Best Beach Town in The South
Southern Living | 6 Storied Southern Trees You Can Add To Your Travel Bucket List
Southern Living | Why St. Simons Island is Worth Visiting
Southern Living | 19 Best Things to Do In St. Simons Island, Georgia
World Atlas | 6 Towns Perfect for Retirement in Georgia
2024
Southern Living | Best Beach Towns in the South to Visit this Winter
2021
Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide | Best Historic Hotel - King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
2020
Travel + Leisure | Best Beaches in Georgia
2019
Jetsetter Magazine | 10 Best US Islands to Visit
Southern Living | Best Vacation Spots in Every Southern State
Southern Living | 9 Georgia Getaways Perfect for a Girls' Trip
Southern Living | South's Best Beach Towns
TripAdvisor | 17 Beautiful Small Towns to Visit
USA TODAY | 10 Best Coastal Small Towns
2018
Coastal Living | Best Places to Live on the Coast in 2018
Conde Nast Traveler | 10 Best Islands in the U.S.
Huffington Post | 11 Fun Atlantic Coastal Escapes for Winter
USA TODAY | Best Coastal Small Towns
2017
Conde Nast Traveler | Best Islands in America
Huffington Post | 10 Most Beautiful US Towns to Visit in the Fall
Southern Living | South Best Islands
2016
USA TODAY | 2016 Best Coastal Small Towns
Expedia | 30 Most Beautiful Towns in America
Travelzoo | 15 Islands You Need in Your Life
2015
Conde Nast Traveler | Best U.S. Islands for Family Vacations
Tripadvisor | 29 Super Affordable Vacation Rental Destinations You Need to Visit
Country Living | 50 Best Small Towns
Smithsonian | 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015
2014
Coastal Living | Happiest Seaside Towns
Travel + Leisure | America's Most Romantic Towns
Travel + Leisure | America's Favorite Beach Towns
2013
Conde Nast Traveler | Reader's Choice Awards
Travel + Leisure | America's Favorite Towns
Southern Living | 10 Best Weekend Getaways
Sea Island
2024
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, & The Spa
2023
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
2022
Travel + Leisure | World's Best Resorts in the South
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
Conde Nast Traveler | Top Resort in the South
2021
Conde Nast Traveler | Top Resorts in the United States
U.S. News | Best Resorts in Georgia
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
2020
Travel + Leisure | Best Beaches in Georgia - Sea Island Beach Club
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
2019
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
Jetsetter | Best Island Hotels in the World
Southern Living | South's Best Resorts
U.S. News and World Report | Best Hotels in the USA
U.S. News and World Report | Best Hotels in Georgia
2018
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
Southern Living | South's Best Resorts
2017
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
2016
Travel + Leisure | World's Best Hotels
Travel + Leisure | World's Best Hotels
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
U.S. News and World Report | Best Hotels in the USA
2015
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
U.S. News and World Report | Best Hotels in the USA
2014
Travel + Leisure | World's Best Hotels
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
2013
Conde Nast Traveler | Top 20 Resorts in the South
Conde Nast Traveler | Gold List for Georgia Hotels & Resorts
Conde Nast Traveler | Top 100 Hotels and Resorts in the World
Conde Nast Traveler | Top 100 US Resort Spas
Conde Nast Traveler | Top 20 Resorts in the South
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
2012
Conde Nast Traveler | Top Golf Resorts in the World
Conde Nast Traveler | Top 25 Southern US Golf Resorts
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
2011
Travel + Leisure | T+L 500
Conde Nast Traveler | Top 25 Southern US Golf Resorts
Forbes | Forbes Five Star: The Cloister, The Lodge, The Georgian Room & The Spa
Jekyll Island
2025
The Today Show | Top Travel Destinations this Spring
Southern Living | #5 Best Beach Town in the South
Southern Living | 15 Best Beaches for Shelling
Business Insider | 30 of the Most Beautiful Beaches Across the US
AAA | 9 Best Beaches in Georgia
Conde Nas Traveler | Most Beautiful Beaches in the U.S.
Southern Living | The 18 Most Beautiful Places in Georgia
Reader's Digest | Best Beaches in the U.S. in 2025
National World | Best Beaches in the World for 2025 Ranked by Tripadvisor
Islands | The Best Islands in America for a Waterfront Getaway
Southern Living | The 18 Most Beautiful Places in Georgia
USA Today | Most Treasured Views in America in 2025
2024
Conde Nast Traveler | 26 Best Beaches in the U.S.
Southern Living | 16 Secret Southern Beaches for Escaping the Crowd
World Atlas | The Most Beautiful Islands in Georgia
Thrillist | Escape the Atlanta Heat at these Beautiful Nearby Beaches
The Planet D | 28 Best Beaches in the U.S.
The Travel | 7 Places to Visit in Georgia's Golden Isles
Woman's Day | 40 Best Beaches on the East Coast
2023
Thrillist | Most Romantic Weekend Getaway in Every State
Live with Kelly and Ryan | Driftwood Beach
Tripadvisor | Top 25 Beaches in the World
MSN Travel | Most Beautiful Beaches on the Planet
Historic Hotels of America | Most Magnificent Gardens List
Things to Do Post | 10 Resorts in Georgia: Best hotel deals in 2023
Tripadvisor | 5 Incredible Trips to Book with your Income Tax Refund
Travel + Leisure | 15 Best Places to Visit in Georgia - From Charming Mountain Towns to Sandy Beaches
The USA | 9 most beautiful beaches
Insider | Best Sustainable Vacation Destinations
Lonelyplanet | 6 dazzling day trips from Savannah
Booking | Best Beaches in the Southeastern U.S.
Conde Nast Traveler | Middle East's Most Beautiful Towns in America
2022
Conde Nast Traveler | Top Resort in the South
TravelAwaits | Best Of Travel Awards
Good Housekeeping | 30 Most Magical Island Getaways in the United States
Fox News | 5 Alternative Beach-Town Alternatives to Try
Thrillist | Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Georgia
Big Seven Travel | 7 Romantic Weekend Getaways in Georgia
The USA | 9 Most Beautiful Beaches
MSN Travel | 13 Romantic Fall Getaways In The United States
Tiny Beans | 16 Towns That Go Crazy for Christmas
We Travel | 20 Best Places to Go for Christmas on the East Coast
The Edvocate | 26 Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S.
Southern Travel | Best Georgia Getaways
The Edvocate | 15 Best Beaches Near Atlanta, GA
Exclusive Global News | 31 Best East Coast Vacation Spots within the US
Amelia Island | Top Places to View Christmas Lights On and Around Amelia Island
Trip Savvy | 18 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the US
2021
Trip Advisor | Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. - Driftwood Beach
AAA | Four Diamond Award: Jekyll Ocean Club and Grand Dining Room
U.S. News & World Report | Best Resorts and Best Hotels in Georgia: Jekyll Island Club Resort and Jekyll Ocean Club
Tripadvisor | Travelers' Choice Award: The Pantry, The Wharf and Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar
2020
Country Living | 30 Best Weekend Getaways in the South
Good Housekeeping | 46 Best Coastal Towns in America
Travel + Leisure | Best Beaches in Georgia
MSN Travel | 20 Idyllic Islands in the U.S.
MSN Travel | 50 Best Beaches in the World
MSN Travel | Best Weekend Getaways in All 50 States
2019
Forbes | 5 Fall Destinations That Can Help You Hang Onto Summer
Jetsetter | 8 Best Beaches Worth Visiting in October
Money Magazine | Best Beaches in America
Money Magazine | The 20 Best Places to Go in 2019
MSN Travel | 22 Amazing RV Parks Across America
MSN Travel | 50 Best Hikes in the U.S.
Southern Living | 9 Georgia Getaways Perfect for a Girls' Trip
TODAY Show | 19 Best Beaches for Families and Kids
Town & Country Magazine | 15 Best East Coast Beaches
Tripadvisor | World's Best Beaches
USA TODAY | 10 Places Where You Can Help Sea Turtles Hatch
2018
Architectural Digest | 30 Most Gorgeous Beaches on the Planet
Reader's Digest | Best Weekend Getaways in Every State
Southern Living | Best Small Towns in the South for a Romantic Getaway
Southern Living | South's Prettiest Towns
Town & Country | Top 15 Beaches on the East Coast
Tripadvisor | Top 25 Beaches
Tripadvisor | 35 Most Beautiful Places to Travel in America
2017
Country Living | 20 Most Magical Island Getaways in America
Fodor | America's Most Beautiful Barrier Islands
People Magazine | 10 Beautiful Pet Friendly Beaches to Visit this Summer
Southern Living | South Best Islands
Tripadvisor | Most Charming Southern Vacations You Need to Experience
2014
Southern Living | The South's Most Secret Beaches
Tripadvisor | 10 Unique Beaches You Need to See to Believe
2013
Conde Nast Traveler | Top 20 Resorts in the South
USA Today | 10 Best Historic Hideaways of the Ultra Rich
2012
Conde Nast Traveler | Top 25 Southern US Golf Resorts
Little St. Simons Island
2025
Travel + Leisure | Global Vision Award
2023
Garden & Gun | 2023 Travel Bucket List
Travel + Leisure | 20 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the U.S.
MSN Travel | 20 Best Ecolodges Around the World
Outdoors Wire | 26 Stunning Eco-lodges to Visit for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Travel + Leisure | 13 Best All-inclusive Resorts in the USA
2022
Bridal Guide | Top All-Inclusives in the USA
Travel + Leisure | World's Best Awards: The Best Resort in the South
Conde Nast Traveler | Top Resort in the South
2021
Travel + Leisure | Best All-Inclusive Resort in the United States
2020
Travel + Leisure | Best Resort Hotels in the South - No. 4
Tripadvisor | Travelor's Choice Award
USA TODAY | #2 Best ALL Inclusive Resort
2018
Conde Nast Traveler | Reader's Choice Awards
Tripadvisor | Certificate of Excellence
2017
Conde Nast Traveler | Readers' Choice Awards
Tripadvisor | Certificate of Excellence
2016
Conde Nast Traveler | Readers' Choice Awards: Top 20 Resorts in the American South, Top 10 Best Resorts in the U.S., Top 50 Best Resorts in the World, Best Destination Resort
USA Today | 10 Best Destination Resorts
2015
Conde Nast Traveler | Reader's Choice Awards: Top 20 Resorts in the South, Top 25 Resorts in the U.S., Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World
Tripadvisor | Certificate of Excellence
Tripadvisor | Hall of Fame
2014
Conde Nast Traveler | Reader's Choice Awards: Best Hotels in the South
Coastal Living | Beach Retreats for Families
2013
Conde Nast | Gold List for Georgia Hotels & Resorts
Brunswick
2019
Southern Living | South's Best Food Towns
2018
Fodors | America's Best Small Town Fourth of July Celebrations
2017
Southern Living | Prettiest Small Towns in Georgia
2016
USA TODAY | Best 4th of July Festival
2014
Travel + Leisure | America's Most Romantic Towns
USA Today | 10 Best Historic Southern Plantations
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