There are several outstanding, world-class resorts in Georgia that offer a combination of lodging, dining and activities which make for a complete trip. Let’s start in the Northeast Georgia Mountains Region where you will find Georgia’s most visited lakeside resort destination, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, which is situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier. The 1,100-acre resort, which is just forty-five minutes from northeast Atlanta, provides a variety of amenities and services, including: Emerald Pointe Hotel & Conference Center, lakeside cottages, two award winning golf courses, scenic horseback riding, spa services, famed wine tasting dinners, campsites, a beach and waterpark, and boat rentals. Also in the southern hills area of the Northeast Georgia Mountains Region you will find another world-class resort – which is also within an hour of Atlanta. Chateau Elan, a 3,500-acre resort, has three top golf courses, a winery, hotel, fine dining, and spa. In the northern-most part of this region is the 503-acre Brasstown Valley Resort, which features spectacular mountain views and a number of activities, including: championship golf course named among Golf Digest magazine's top Places to Play, horseback riding on five miles of trails, lake cruises, spa, and many wonderful activities for the nature-lover. Also just north of Atlanta you will also find the Forrest Hills Mountain resort and the Gold Creek Resort.

On Georgia’s coast is one of the top-rated resorts in the world. The Sea Island Resort has been awarded:
- the #1 golf resort in North America - Golf Digest
- top 10 family resorts - Travel + Leisure Family 2006
- best hotel in world – Travel + Leisure 2006, 2007
- Mobile 5-star status, 2002-2007
Nearby is the King and Prince Golf Resort which provides terrific lodging accommodations and has been voted "Georgia's Favorite Beach Resort" by the readers of Southern Living. Located right in the heart of beautiful St. Simons Island, Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort offers swimming, tennis, golf and more. Up the coast you will find The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, which features all the amenities of a first-class resort.

Within the Presidential Pathways Region are two really good resorts. You could spend several days at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain. This stunning 13,000 acre resort offers mesmerizing beauty, luxurious accommodations, two outstanding golf courses, nature trails throughout the 17 miles of the resort, four distinct gardens with literally thousands of azaleas and flowers (a horticulturist’s delight), fishing, shooting, a Birds of Prey show and a relaxing spa. The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club lies in the middle of the Georgia Veteran’s Memorial State Park on the shores of the of 8,000-acre Lake Blackshear. The views are incredible and the resort provides you with the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle or an adventurous getaway. Golf can be played on a four-star rated Denis Griffiths golf course, or you can enjoy the lake and its marina.

In the Historic High Country Region is the Barnsley Gardens Resort. This resort has golf, tennis, spa, horseback riding, nature trails and gardens, swimming pool, and more. Just how good is Barnsley? Let the experts tell you:
- 2007 Travel & Leisure 500 World’s Best Hotels
- Condé Nast Johansens 2007 Recommendation
- Barnsley Gardens Resort is a Preferred Boutique Hotel
- Zagat Survey’s Top American Golf Courses; Rated Extraordinary

In the Atlanta Metro region is Marriott’s Evergreen Conference Resort at Stone Mountain Park, which offers all the benefits of the park plus other amenities that make it a four-star resort.

Below are the resorts featured on the Georgia Tourist Guide: