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Southern Living
May 2010 - Article calls Lakeview "one of the great lodging secrets in North Carolina."Writer Annette Thompson calls Lakeview "the perfect base camp, central to the action." But she also says, "once you check in...you're tempted to skip it all and just relax."

AOL Travel
April 2010 - AOLTravel.com has named Lakeview a Top Pick for a Girlfriend Getaway. "Check in to chill out with your best gal pals. Lakeview at Fontana in the Great Smoky Mountains is a perfect refuge."

breathe magazine
Spring 2010 - "Create your own unique-to-you adventure by mixing your next hiking trip with a feminine twist" with a stay at Lakeview and a guided tour with American HIkes.

Portico Magazine
April 2010 - Featured as one of the South's most relaxing spas and resorts. Portico says, "Retreat to this rustic, yet chic getaway, just three hours outside of Atlanta, for breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Fontana Lake, as well as natural spa treatments that are sure to please."

MSNBC.com
May 23, 2009 - Lakeview is the top mention for Southern vacation packages for a romantic vacation or outdoor adventure. "Try a rustic stay at the secluded Lakeview at Fontana, a boutique resort with a charming courtyard, gourmet coffee house, yoga studio and spa."

Outside Magazine
May 2009 - Read about Lakeview at Fontana in the May issue of Outside magazine, one of America's leading active-lifestyle and adventure-travel magazines.
 
Frommers.com
March 10, 2009 - Featured as one of 5 spas in the US where you can "De-Stress the Recession." online
 
US News & World Report (Online)
February 17, 2009 - Featured as one of 12 great deals at spas around the country. "Round up a group of comrades and book a Girls' Night In" for example. Read the entire article online.
 

Lucky Magazine
Guide to the Nation’s Best Spots to Indulge. According to Lucky, enjoy a vacation at Lakeview"in a rustic bungalow set high in the mountains, this cozy, family-run spa has breathtaking views."  

Blush Magazine
Summer 2008 - "As you know, being devastatingly beautiful can be a lot of work. Take a break from the oh-so-taxing task of looking fabulous and reserve yourself a suite (and some sweet R&R) at Lakeview at Fontana, an intimate, luxuriously laid-back resort and spa nestled in the foothills of Bryson City, N.C. Don't worry, it's only a two-hour scenic drive away, through gorgeous gorges and ahh-inspiring views of the Smokies. See, you're relaxing already!
     "Hailed as a "rustic-chic" gem of a getaway channeling the charm and warmth of a Mediterranean village, Lakeview at Fontana offers its guests all the stress-melting amenities of a large scale spa steeped in a cozy casual atmosphere that is decidedly do-as-you-please."
 
Atlanta's Cobb Life Magazine
Honeymoon Hot Spots both near and far. If fresh mountain air and seclusion is more your idea of a romantic getaway than salty ocean breezes and bustling cities, Lakeview at Fontana may be just what you’re looking for.
 
2008 North Carolina
State Travel Guide
Check out a feature article - "Polished and Pampered - Grab Your Gal Pals and Indulge in a Little Rest and Relaxation" by Teree Caruthers in the latest state guide (pg 26) This is a great journal of a fun visit to Lakeview. The entire magazine is available by mail, and online.
 
Jolie Magazine
Featured in July 2008 as a Fun-filled Girlfriend Getaway. "Call your best girlfriends; pack a good book, comfortable clothes and a bottle of wine. It's time for a girlfriend getaway! We found some of the best spots to get away from it all, just a short drive from Columbia."

Women's Day Magazine
2007 Mother's Day Online Gift Guide. "Show Mom the love with presents for every budget ... refresh your tired tootsies with Lakeview at Fontana's Ultimate Foot Massage."

National Geographic
Adventure Magazine
The May 2007 issue calls Lakeview a "Blue Ridge Classic" where you can wind down with a hot towel massage.

GMC Magazine
At this quaint and cozy retreat, perched on a mountainside above Fontana Lake, just south of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park- you’ll discover scenic surroundings and a friendly Mediterranean village ambiance.