The Ritz-Carlton Lodge

The property sits on 35 wooded acres along the shores of the state's second-largest lake. Although The Lodge boasts 251 guest rooms, suites, and cottages, it doesn't feel like a big sprawling hotel, but more like a friend's country home. Feather beds, granite baths, and balconies make each space luxurious. The only challenge is to decide if you should linger longer in your room, the lake, or one of the pools. What a dilemma.

Left: You'll find spacious balconies and granite baths in the 251 guest rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, outside of Atlanta.

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