DECEMBER 6, 2023

PHOTO:EMILY DAILY

A handful of shark teeth found on a South Carolina beach.

Seashells make great souvenirs, but this year Southerners were searching for a pointier prize. A story featuring seven prime spots for shark teeth hunting topped our list of most-clicked travel stories. Other popular reads included a spotlight on a stunning new Georgia glampsite, a guide to the tiny mountain towns of Western North Carolina, and a roundup of the best breakfast joints in the South. 

MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA

A pristine beach in Martin County, Florida.

THE GIFT OF GETTING AWAY: In the midst of the holiday bustle, you might find yourself wishing for a plane ticket in your stocking—perhaps somewhere heavy on nature and light on crowds. Treat yourself to an unspoiled slice of the Sunshine State with a trip to Martin County, Florida. For water lovers, Martin County’s twenty-two miles of pristine Atlantic coastline promise kiteboarding, scuba diving, and saltwater fishing. On solid ground there’s some 100,000 acres of protected land (how about a horseback ride through a cypress hammock?) and Native American heritage sites to explore. And when you’re ready to rub shoulders with people again, local small towns boast vibrant arts scenes and plenty of Old Florida charm. Plan your Martin County getaway.

THE SOUTHERN SEVEN

DANIELLE WALLACE

EDITORIAL INTERN

Kiawah Island, South Carolina. My family is notorious for planning trips at the last minute. Wanting a little getaway without being too far from home, we booked a two-day staycation at the Sanctuary on Kiawah Island. Although we aren’t golf types, the resort’s Southern hospitality was just what we needed to unwind. Some highlights:

San Antonio’s Flourishing Food Scene

These Southern Towns Do the Holidays Right

A G&G Editor’s Guide to Her Arkansas Hometown

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