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Swimming, kayaking, biking?

Or are you more of the sit-and-sip by the pool vacationer?

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

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Our list of the South’s bestbeachresorts is waiting to be taken for a spin.

It’s waiting downstairsor maybe oceanside.

Afacial, massage, or manicure?

The Resort at Longboat Key Club, Florida

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Yep, yep, yep.

Just ask the concierge.

That can be arranged.

Perdido Beach Resort, Alabama

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Check in (to your room) and check out (of the ordinary).

Enjoy onsite food and drink, golf and tennis, a spa, and all kinds of fitness offerings.

A 2021 renovation upgraded accommodations and amenities, making a beautiful resort even better.

The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa

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All your beach rentalschairs, umbrellas, kayaks, jet skisare right there.

Gulf waters are steps away.

Dining and sipping options abound.

Margaritaville Biloxi water park

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You’ll be so content that you might even forget to go to the Flora-Bama.

Until of course, you remember their legendaryBushwackers.

Play golf and tennis, take a swim, or chill in the 20,000-square-foot spa.

WaterColor Inn & Resort

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Or even a schedule.

An island-wide expansion and many renovations have been ongoing for several years.

Free shuttles are available to Duval Street and Smathers Beach.

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa pool and beach view

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You’ll have your pick of four pools, including a family pool and one just for adults.

There are also daily dolphin tours on a two-decker catamaran to experience a signature Florida Keys adventure.

The resort’s pristine beaches and preserved marshlands offer gorgeous views at every turn.

Sweetgrass Inn

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For days when further unwinding is a must, book a treatment at Estuary Spa.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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Sea Island Company

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Woman walking at Parrot Key

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The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

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Photo of Sanderling Resort in Duck NC

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The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

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The Cottages on Little St. Simons Island

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