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Nestled in a lush, 20,000-acre nature preserve, Montage Palmetto Bluff delights guests with experiences indigenous to the South Carolina coast. Here, guests enjoy active and relaxing pursuits amid a breathtaking waterfront setting. The story of Montage Palmetto Bluff is a story of place. Where old tales are shared and new tales created. A cycle dating back 12,000 years. And one that will continue, thanks to Montage’s commitment to preserving — and sharing — this unique land and people. From stately restaurants with warm, elegant character and celebrated cuisine, to rustic cafes with irresistible treats and captivating views, guests may find an array of options to discover and enjoy. Many of the restaurants feature locally sourced organic ingredients, with preparations that embody an unmistakable Lowcountry spirit. Palmetto Bluff joins the current Montage family, including Montage Laguna Beach which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013, Montage Beverly Hills, Montage Deer Valley and Montage Kapalua Bay.

Set on 504 acres by the Pacific Ocean in Newport Beach, The Resort at Pelican Hill® features: 128 villas with magnificent coastal views and an unparalleled array of appointments, immersing guests in the absolute finest of everything; 204 luxuriously appointed bungalow guest rooms and suites with private terraces; a rejuvenating Five-Star spa with a menu of the world’s most celebrated therapies; world-class restaurants, including Andrea serving authentic Northern Italian cuisine; an iconic Coliseum Pool, with tiered decks and luxurious cabanas; and Pelican Hill Golf Club with 36 dramatic holes by Tom Fazio, nearly all with ocean panoramas. A Five-Star, Five-Diamond destination, Pelican Hill has earned acclaim as the 2012 Grand Resort selected by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report; as Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Top Southern California Resort (2012), Top U.S. Resort (2011), Top-Rated Golf Resort Worldwide (2012) and Top-Rated California Resort Spa (2012). In addition to Pelican Hill, Irvine Company Resort Properties owns and manages the finest resort and leisure destinations in Newport Coast and the City of Irvine. The portfolio includes the Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, the city’s landmark property and only AAA Five Diamond hotel; Hyatt Regency Irvine, the city’s only Four Diamond hotel; Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, featuring a challenging, Tom Fazio-designed public golf course; and several of the finest marinas in Newport Harbor and Northern California.

Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach’s only Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond, waterfront resort. The resort’s 159 spacious guestrooms and suites offer casually elegant accommodations, alongside a wealth of amenities, including: pool cabanas, waterfront restaurant, room service, fitness studio, water sport rentals, Drybar salon, full-service spa, waterfront wedding ceremony lawn, and 30,000 square feet of meeting space.