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The vibrant, buzzy Athens Georgia is now home to two new boutique hotels—just in time for the University of Georgia’s graduation and the upcoming fall football season.

The good news is that stylish travel doesn’t require a lavish budget—all you need is the imagination to explore beyond the obvious and the willingness to wander a bit. From a centuries-old palace ...