Our editors are always looking for hidden gems across the region.
(Plus, weve even added a few picks of our own.)
The survey was fielded from July 10 to August 21, 2024, and had over 10,000 respondents.

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Learn more about our 2025 Vacation of the Year.
Explore the best classic hotels in the South, as voted by our readers.
To help, weve compiled the top cruise lines, chosen bySouthern Livingreaders, to make your decision easier.

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Here are the best resorts in the South, as voted on by our readers.
Here are this years favorites.
At these reader-selected waterfront institutions, frozen drinks and salty breezes go hand in hand.

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See why our editors picked this outdoor eatery as the Restaurant of the Year.

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