Located an hour from Atlanta, this resort on the 8,000-acre Reynolds Plantation overlooks Lake Oconee, Georgia’s second-largest lake. Fill your days with fishing, boating or waterskiing on the lake. Golf is a major attraction, with 99 holes designed by legends like Jack Nicklaus, Rees Jones, Tom Fazio and Bob Cupp. Then retire to one of the comfortable guest rooms, designed with a rich blend of American and European fabrics and furniture.

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Amenities:

• 251 rooms. Three restaurants, three bars. High-speed Internet access. Business center. Children’s activity center. Fitness center. Spa. Beach. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, children’s pool, whirlpool. Golf, 99 holes. Tennis. Airport transportation available. Pets accepted, some restrictions; fee.