Montage Palmetto Bluff located in Bluffton, South Carolina spans 20,000 acres of nature to explore. There’s a marina, a golf course and even two charming villages with eight different restaurants.
Mornings at Montage Palmetto Bluff are best spent on a bike. Guests can rent custom-designed bicycles to explore the scenic vistas, maritime forest and pathways winding through the grounds. Plan a pedal picnic with a basket full of Lowcountry brunch treats, such as deviled eggs and some bubbles, if desired. The concierge can point out the best trails and scenic settings for the picnic of a lifetime.
Palmetto Bluff’s 20,000 acres of Lowcountry splendor are the perfect place to pedal the days away. Venture out with a bottle of the finest Veuve Clicquot bubbly and a picnic of your choice to explore on our Signature Veuve Clicquot bicycles. All the best trails are mapped out for your day and picture-perfect picnic settings are pinpointed for you to spread out your blanket and enjoy the view.
Or head to the on-site restaurant, the Octagon, and grab a healthy breakfast, like the Skin Repair smoothie with a collagen add-on. This tasty smoothie has everything your skin needs to start the day off right and keep the rest of you happy, too.
There is also an Antioxidant smoothie, which includes blueberries, green tea, banana and almond milk. Other add-ons include creatine and whey protein. It also comes with a paper straw which, to some, is the most important ingredient of all. Protecting the environment is always kept in mind at this coastal resort.
If the specialty smoothies, time immersed in nature and the stress-free atmosphere aren’t enough to fulfill your healthy vacation dreams, the Montage Palmetto offers a wide range of other active adventures, too. Go kayaking, ride horses, paddle board on the water, toss out a fishing line and make sure you spend quality time exploring the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Book a tour to learn about the research initiatives taking place right on site, such as watching bald eagle nests and surveying turtles.
For more action, there are eight tennis courts, two bocce courts, a basketball court, a bowling alley, six pickleball courts and the golf course. Work out at the state-of-the-art fitness center, swim in the outdoor pool, take a spinning or yoga class and, of course, reduce your cortisol and relax your body and mind at the spa.
The 13,000-square-foot Spa Montage offers “wellness rituals” inspired by the region’s traditions and nature. For example, try the 90-minute Summit of the Cervin facial, which is designed to lift, sculpt and reduce signs of aging. A plumping collagen mask tops off the treatment. Make time to relax by the spa pool after your treatment.
If you’re looking to create some once-in-a-lifetime memories, book a Dolphin Discovery Cruise, which will take you past hidden waterways and untouched islands. Witness wildlife in its natural habitat. Yes, that includes dreamy, jumping dolphins. In spring, you’ll be treated to breeding season activities in Port Royal Sound.
Per Captain Gio, “Port Royal Sound, an estuary system, is arguably the healthiest ecosystem left on the east coast.” The words “left on the east coast” should be enough to make you want to come see this environmental rockstar while these types of areas still exist in the world. During the cruise, one may also see small alligators on the shores and a ton of coastal birds in the sky, among other coastal creatures.
Afternoons at Montage Palmetto are spent either at the spa or on the porch. “Porching” is an actual activity at this retreat – an authentic Southern tradition. As the resort explains, “In the South, we’re accustomed to taking a break in the afternoon to relax and pause the day.” Proper porching involves cookies, lemonade or iced tea, and as little effort as you would like to put out. Chat with friends and take in the views.
No getaway is complete without treating your taste buds, and Montage Palmetto excels in this area, with nine different dining options (including in-room dining). A favorite is the farm-to-table meals at Octagon, with a wine list that would be approved by the pickiest sommelier. On a hot summer day, order a refreshing glass (or bottle) of the Sancerre wine. Octagon offers seasonally inspired, locally built dishes served with unmatched Southern hospitality.
End these relaxing, South Carolina days with childhood nostalgia (and create new memories for others in your group) with some nighttime s’mores by the river fire pits. Afterwards, head back to your guest accommodations in a room, cottage or suite to wrap up the healthy day in Southern luxury and style.
