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rooms in this beachfront bed and breakfast established in the 1850s. Pawleys Island is an amazing choice for honeymooners looking for a non-crowded, laid-back destination that will likely become a tradition. Find out more with a visit to OnlyPawleys.com. T HE R ITZ -C ARLTON R EYNOLDS , L AKE O CONEE Just outside of Atlanta, this luxury lakefront property along the shores of Lake Oconee offers the most romantic opportunity for an over-the-top honeymoon experience with every amenity imag- inable. Resort guests at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds in Greensboro, Georgia, will be wined and dined with scrumptious, Southern-in- spired meals showcasing locally-sourced ingredients cultivated by area farmers. Arrive by boat to the lakeside restaurant, feast on steak and such, and indulge in the spirits of the evening (exclusive to the resort, no less). The on-site restaurants are sound reminders that there’s no need to go off property for dining. Make this trip memorable with a pampering spa treatment (couples massage, anyone?), a round of golf on one of five cham- pionship courses, peaceful dips in the pool, tennis or quiet walks, fingers laced hand-in-hand with the one you love. Days melt away as you relax and disconnect in your exquisite room, suite or cottage. You really can’t go wrong with a stay here. Reminders of this property’s stunning presence are a handful of recent awards like AAA Four Diamond Award (2020); Forbes Four- Star Award (2020); U.S. News &World Report Best Georgia Resorts of 2020; Travel + Leisure Top Resorts in the South 2020; and Golf Digest Editor’s Choice Award Best Resort in the Southeast 2019. For more information on The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee, please visit RitzCarlton.com/en/hotels/Georgia/Reynolds. It’s been a strange year. One of ups and downs. One of hard choices. It’s alright to choose staying closer to home for a honey- moon this year and these destinations will offer great ideas along with peace of mind. Savor these sweet moments now. n Becky J. Beall is a freelance travel writer and podcast host. Listen to The Travel Voice by Becky wherever you consume your favorite podcasts. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter WEDDING ISSUE 2021 17 The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee from the air. Photo courtesy of Reynolds Lake Oconee. Couple on boardwalk. Photo by Chris Rogers Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce.