Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite Resorts in the South of 2023

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Nearly 165,000 T+L readers completed the 2023 survey, an increase of nearly 25 percent over pre-pandemic voting levels.

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The final scores are averages of these responses.

But no Southern state appears more often in this years list thanNorth Carolina.

2 Skyline Lodge, No.

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6 Old Edwards Inn & Spa, and No.

T+L readers praised the mountaintop views which stretch on for 50 miles and activities offered on-site.

T+L readers praised the amazing food and the breathtaking location in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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WBA Hall of Famehonoree.

Onsite amenities include a heated mineral pool, private lake, and restaurant.

Its 12 guest accommodations include daily breakfast and peaceful places to unwind on porches and around the outdoor firepit.

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