Draped in Spanish moss and studded with century-old oak trees, Montage Palmetto Bluff is a sprawling retreat spread across 20,000 acres in South Carolina’s Low Country. 200 rooms and suites sit alongside winding rivers, nature trails, two pools, and a Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course. For the little ones, a children’s program called Paintbox offers games, movies, and crafts for guests ages five to 12. The Montage Merits program encourages children to earn celebratory badges after completing adventures like hiking, spotting wildlife, and catching fish. Adults can slip away to the 13,000-square-foot spa or the dimly lit speakeasy, Hush, specializing in curated bourbon and ryes from masterful mixologists. For a history of the region, a short drive to the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park in Hilton Head is a valuable introduction to a cultural landmark that was once home to America’s first self-governed community of formerly enslaved people. Today, the park includes walking trails, a picnic pavilion, beach access, and Griot’s Corner, where children can enjoy immersive storytelling. When hunger strikes, don’t miss the incredible food of the Low Country at popular places like Ma Daisy’s Porch and Okan Bluffton.
