The results of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards are in, and Montage Palmetto Bluff, Hilton Head Island, Charleston, and Savannah received numerous accolades and awards highlighting what makes the Lowcountry region a stand out amongst the rest.

Montage Palmetto Bluff: The South’s Crowned Resort
Not only did Montage Palmetto Bluff rank as #1 among the Top 20 Resorts in the South, alongside The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ranked as #5, but our five-star resort was also named #14 for The Best Resorts in the World.

Palmetto Bluff’s Neighbors Shine
While Montage Palmetto Bluff and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort took top honors, neighboring Lowcountry destinations also stood out in the Readers’ Choice Awards. Charleston, South Carolina, ranked as #1 Best Cities in the US in the Small Cities category, followed by Savannah, Georgia, at #5, further showcasing cities along the coastline.

The Lowcountry’s Islands of Paradise
As for Top Islands of 2023, Hilton Head Island was ranked #1 immediately, followed by Kiawah Island at #2, both for their unique sea island serenity offering a relaxing escape to Condé Nast Traveler readers.

The Savannah/Hilton Head Island Airport Tops the Charts
Visitors traveling to the Lowcountry experience top-tier hospitality at the Savannah/Hilton Head Island Airport. Recognized as #1 on The Best Airports in the US list, the airport makes the journey as delightful as the destination.
The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy: Stewarding The Land Members Love For Members of the Palmetto Bluff Club, fall presents new ways to explore the community’s 20,000 acres and learn why the land is so beloved. Members can spend a Tuesday morning on a boat with a...
Fall in South Carolina Settles into Palmetto Bluff While most of the South Carolina coast goes quiet after Labor Day, Palmetto Bluff stays energized and active. The Farmers Market returns, FLOW Gallery welcomes new Artists in Residence, and the Palmetto Bluff...
How to Buy a Second Home at Palmetto Bluff Families buying a second home in the Lowcountry often begin their search focusing on the house: square footage, bedroom count, proximity to water. While those details are important, the true measure of value is how o...
Wilson Lawn & Racquet continues to elevate the member experience at Palmetto Bluff, with new talent, fresh programming, and memorable ways to enjoy time on the courts and lawns. From an accomplished new pickleball professional to the Club’s first croquet l...
Tucked between Hilton Head and Savannah, Palmetto Bluff is one of the Lowcountry’s most extraordinary places—and for years, guests have discovered it through a stay at Montage Palmetto Bluff. It’s a place that never leaves you, and it’s easy to understand ...
Over thousands of years, countless people have called this place home, and through ongoing archaeological work, their stories continue to surface—tangible pieces of the past that help us understand the Bluff’s remarkable continuum of life.Story by Hailey Wist ...
Story by Barry Kaufman Photographs by Anne Caufmann, Kelli Boyd, Corey Gibson, and Josh Gibson There have been numerous think pieces and articles that have celebrated Palmetto Bluff’s unique architecture. The way screened porches extend the living space ...
Inside Bramble Park: Palmetto Bluff’s Newest Neighborhood in Moreland Forest Neighborhoods in Palmetto Bluff feel less like new additions and more like places that have always been there, waiting to be discovered. Bramble Park is the latest community to take...
Exploring the South Carolina Waterways of Palmetto Bluff Water surrounds Palmetto Bluff on three sides. The May River wraps the north and northeast, while the Cooper River runs along the east and southeast, and the New River borders the south and southwest. A...
At Palmetto Bluff, some of childhood's best moments begin outside. Days are measured by muddy shoes, saltwater adventures, and the excitement of discovering something new just beyond the next trail.That spirit is at the heart of PBGO (Palmetto Bluff Growing Ou...