Top Places to Honeymoon in Georgia

Couples looking to honeymoon will find idyllic spots in Georgia to celebrate their first days of marriage. In fact, Travel + Leisure magazine named Savannah near the Georgia coast one of the world's best cities for romance.

However, new love isn't limited to the historic city. From a beach resort or a country estate to outdoor adventure or urban sophistication, Georgia offers plenty of worthy destinations to mark the special occasion.

At the Beach

Jekyll Island Club Resort on Jekyll Island

Choose from a variety of charming accommodations to call home during your first vacation as a married couple, with all the appeal you'd expect in a beach trip at Jekyll Island Club Resort on Jekyll Island. Stroll on Driftwood Beach, lounge on the sand, take a dolphin cruise, explore a local lighthouse or bike around the island. Wrap up the day with an in-room massage, followed by dinner in the Courtyard at Crane.

Others to consider:

• The Cloister at Sea Island
• The Westin Jekyll Island on Jekyll Island
• The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island

In the Country

Barnsley Resort in Adairsville

Spend your honeymoon at a romantic estate built for love in northwest Georgia. Godfrey Barnsley constructed Barnsley Resort's original manor in Adairsville for his wife, Julia, and couples today can start their married life in this sanctuary, as well. Get pampered at The Spa at Barnsley Resort, take part in the resort's many outdoor activities or just forget the world in your own private cottage.

Others to consider: 

• The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro
• Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris
• Forrest Hills Mountain Resort in Dahlonega
• Chateau Elan Inn in Braselton

Outdoor Adventure

The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain

Escape to a quiet retreat to Pine Mountain at Callaway Resort & Gardens, where you can relax in the great outdoors and enjoy some pampering at Spa Prunifolia at Callaway Gardens. Spend your days exploring F.D. Roosevelt State Park, feeding the animals at Wild Animal Safari, splashing in the water at West Point Lake and conquering the rapids of the Whitewater Express on the Chattahoochee River. At Callaway Resort & Gardens, get back to nature as you bike through the gardens, sit among the butterflies at the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center at Callaway Gardens or take in one of the Birds of Prey shows.

Others to consider:

• Banning Mills Historic Country Inn in Whitesburg
• Timberline Glamping at Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge in Dawsonville
• The Ridges Resort & Marina in Hiawassee

City Sophistication

The Whitley, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Atlanta/Buckhead

Newlyweds will love the luxury of The Whitley in Buckhead as they revel in the first days of marriage. From comfortable accommodations and fine dining to relaxing in the spa, there is no shortage of lavish extravagance at this Atlanta hotel. Add in the top-notch shopping, dining and nightlife within walking distance, and you'll have the perfect urban honeymoon destination. Just minutes from the hotel, you can catch a concert, enjoy the theater or cheer on your favorite sports team.

Others to consider:

• The St. Regis Atlanta
• The Westin Peachtree Plaza
• The Georgian Terrace

Looking for more accommodations in Georgia? Browse our listings of Places to Stay to find your next retreat.