This Coastal GA retreat is one of the best family resorts in the U.S., Travel + Leisure says
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This Coastal GA retreat is one of the best family resorts in the U.S., Travel + Leisure says
Travel + Leisure named The Cloister at Sea Island one of the 18 best family resorts in the United States. The Georgia resort is known for its all-ages appeal and expansive range of activities. The resort’s most talked-about attraction is Wonderland, an old-school candy shop and ice cream parlor serving up treats like the Gold Brick Sundae. For meals, families can choose from 15 dining options, with all but three restaurants offering kid-friendly menus and atmospheres. It’s located along Georgia’s Golden Isles and has a starting rate of $359 per night. It is located in the heart of the Golden Isles, which are known as the “Golden Isles”
Whether your ideal vacation includes outdoor exploration, seaside relaxation, or a towering ice cream sundae, this Georgia resort promises something for the entire family.
Best family-friendly resort in Georgia
The Cloister at Sea Island, located along Georgia’s Golden Isles, was highlighted by Travel + Leisure for its all-ages appeal and expansive range of activities.
While it’s known for its elegance, it’s the resort’s family-first features that landed it on the national list. Its starting rate is $359 per night.
Things to do at The Cloister at Sea Island
“Amateur naturalists can patrol for sea turtles, search for migratory and native birds, and head into the tidal marshes to scout for dolphins,” the magazine wrote. “Those who want to take a sportier approach might prefer fishing or crabbing off the Cloister Dock or a kayaking tour.”
There’s even a spa, fitness center, and a bowling alley, known as Sea Strike & Pub.
What to eat at The Cloister at Sea Island
One of the resort’s most talked-about attractions is Wonderland, an old-school candy shop and ice cream parlor serving up treats like the Gold Brick Sundae, a hit with both kids and adults.
For meals, families can choose from 15 dining options, with all but three restaurants offering kid-friendly menus and atmospheres.
18 best family-friendly resorts in the US
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The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch (Saratoga, Wyoming)
Montage Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton, South Carolina)
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort (Lake Buena Vista, Florida)
Enchantment Resort (Sedona, Arizona)
Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa (Vero Beach, Florida)
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection (Wanship, Utah)
Pendry Newport Beach (Newport Beach, California)
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Park City, Utah)
Brasada Ranch (Powell Butte, Oregon)
The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton (Woodlands, Texas)
The Ranch at Rock Creek (Philipsburg, Montana)
Blackberry Farm (Walland, Tennessee)
C Lazy U Ranch (Granby, Colorado)
The Cloister at Sea Island (Sea Island, Georgia)
The Winnetu Oceanside Resort (Edgartown, Massachusetts)
Quisisana Resort (Lovell, Maine)
Mohonk Mountain House (New Paltz, New York)
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