SEA ISLAND

Luxury golf holidays on the US East Coast in Georgia

PERFECT FOR THE SPRING AND AUTUMN.

Sea Island in Georgia

Sea Island, about 40 minutes from Savannah airport off the Georgia coast features two separate hotels and three golf courses as well as a spa, tennis, horseriding and many other leisure activities.

The Cloister is a completely rebuilt Spanish Mediterraean style hotel with ideal facilities for a family holiday.

Besides golf on either the Seaside course (originally designed by Colt and Alison in 1929), the Plantation course or the new Davis Love designed retreat course, there is one of America's best spas and a beach club and pool complex. Restaurants range from the informal Big George's with its Southern specialities to fine dining at the Georgian Room.

Highlights: The Lodge

ROOMS FEATURE:

• Views of the St. Simons Sound, Atlantic Ocean, or the Plantation Golf Course
• 24-hour butler service, attending to guests' every need, ensuring garments are pressed, and delivering complimentary milk and cookies at turndown
• Rich wood furnishings, exposed beam ceilings, overstuffed chairs, and hardwood floors
• Oriental rugs
• Spacious marble baths with deep-soaking tubs and rainhead showers
• Robes and slippers
• Personalized stationery
• Nearby shopping, restaurants, and the McKinnon St. Simons Island airport for general aviation
• Complimentary town bicycles

DINING AT THE LODGE: THE OAK ROOM AND COLT & ALISON

This oak-lined venue's relaxed pub ambience comes from its handpainted murals, leather ceilings, wood-burning fireplace and outdoor terrace with sprawling views of the Plantation Golf Course and St. Simons Sound. The Oak Room's expanded tavern menu ranges from the Golf Club Crabsino and Venison Chili to a classic Cobb Salad and award-winning Shrimp and Grits. Relax for a while with beers on tap, an extensive wine selection, an array of single-malt scotch and a large selection of cigars from the temperature-controlled humidor.

Highlights: The Cloister

Discover an award-winning choice of Georgia hotel suites at The Cloister. For more than 80 years, The Cloister has been defined by legendary Southern hospitality, acclaimed worldwide as a secluded retreat. Experience the personal service, spectacular amenities, signature events, and children’s programs that make The Cloister an icon and inspire generations of guests to return again and again.

Surrender to the lure of 175 world-class Georgia hotel rooms and suites … showcasing a unique coastal setting and exclusive access to five miles of private beach. Guests are only a short walk to the Tennis Center, Spa, and Beach Club. Guests are encouraged to do everything – or nothing at all.

Dining at the Sea Island Resorts

Indulge in a bountiful, Southern-inspired buffet breakfast at 100 Hudson. Favourites include French Toast and Belgian waffles, Eggs Benedict, and a variety of cereals and pastries. Savour a succulent steak from Colt & Alison -- known for its wet and dry-aged beef and panoramic views of Plantation Course’s 18th hole. Enjoy tantalizing “Refined Southern” cuisine and an impressive wine list at the Mobil Five-Star Georgian Room.

Discover the friendly, club-style ambience of the River Bar and Oak Room – each showcasing gorgeous design and splendid views of the water.

For a more relaxed experience, visit the Beach Club – which includes George’s, a snack bar, an ice cream parlour, and a coffee shop. One of America’s legendary destination resorts, Sea Island offers exquisite dining venues.

Golf at Sea Island

THE SEASIDE COURSE

Originally designed in 1929 by famed architects Harry S. Colt and Charles Alison, the Seaside Course underwent an update in 1999 by Tom Fazio -- earning it a prominent place on Golf Digest's list of Top 100 Courses in the United States. Situated at the southern tip of St. Simons Island, this luxury golf travel destination places a premium on careful shot selection, recovery, and putting. 

THE PLANTATION COURSE

With Rees Jones's masterful renovation in 1998 of this Walter Travis original, the Plantation Course unfolds among a forest of ancient live oak and cedar, with a hint of danger lurking in its tidal creeks and lakes. Players appreciate the expansive fairways and stunning Atlantic Ocean views that make Plantation one of the best South golf courses.

THE RETREAT COURSE

Resident touring professional and former PGA Champion Davis Love III lends his own distinct architectural style to this delightful Georgia luxury golf course. Generously sized fairways meander through the forest, with water coming into play on 9 holes. Many Sea Island regulars consider the Retreat Course among their favorite luxury golf courses.

How to get there and what will the weather be like?

The closest major airports are Jacksonville to the South in Florida or Savannah which is slightly to the North in Georgia. Delta does direct flights to Atlanta from London (Gatwick), Edinburgh and Manchester as well as Dublin and you can connect to either airport from Atlanta. There are also connections from London (Gatwick) to Charlotte in North Carolina with onward flights to both cities. British Airways goes non-stop to Atlanta and there are also connections to both Savannah and Jacksonville from other major US Gateway cities.

Weather:

 

	Monthly Averages & Records - F°
Date	Average Low	Average High	Record Low	Record High	Average Precipitation	Average Snow
January	38°	60°	3° (1985)	84° (1957)	3.95"	0"
February	41°	64°	14° (1958)	86° (1989)	2.92"	0"
March	47°	71°	20° (1980)	91° (1974)	3.64"	0"
April	53°	78°	32° (1987)	95° (1986)	3.32"	0"
May	61°	84°	39° (1963)	100° (1953)	3.61"	0"
June	68°	90°	51° (1984)	104° (1985)	5.49"	0"
July	72°	92°	61° (1972)	105° (1986)	6.04"	0"
August	71°	90°	57° (1986)	104° (1954)	7.2"	0"
September	67°	86°	43° (1967)	98° (1986)	5.08"	0"
October	56°	78°	28° (1952)	97° (1986)	3.12"	0"
November	47°	71°	15° (1950)	89° (1961)	2.4"	0"
December	40°	63°	9° (1983)	83° (1967)	2.81"	0"

The best times to visit are in the Spring and Autumn! July and August are extremely hot and wet!

Contact us for rates and reservations at both of these fine hotels. Call us on (44)1372-272898 or email : info@montereygolftours.com

Remember, Monterey Peninsula Golf Tours can obtain preferential rooms and golf tee times at all of these romantic places! Call us on (44)1372-272898 or email : info@montereygolftours.com

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