Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Travel Guide - Vacation Rentals by Zonder

Hilton Head island vacations15+ Golf Courses. 12 miles of beaches and rolling sand dunes. Biking trails and walking paths criss cross the plantations and allow visitors to explore Hilton Head's natural landscape. Family friendly and fun all year round, with indoor and outdoor activities for young and young at heart to enjoy. Cool ocean breezes, warm sun, complemented by a calm and serene lifestyle, makes Hilton Head Island a pleasant place to vacation in spring, summer, fall and winter. You don't have to pick just one. Go to Hilton Head several times a year.

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  • Stay at Shipwreck Plantation For an Amazing Hilton Head Getaway

    Island resorts are typically luxurious, but Shipwreck Plantation, on Hilton Head Island , still managed to blow my expectations out of the water. My husband and I couldn't have planned a better weekend trip. Not only are we nature junkies, but we also happen to be (not-so-talented) sports fiends. Golfers unite! The Shipyard Golf Club offers 27 championship-worthy holes. Putt-Putt is also on the...

  • Stay at Sea Pines Resort on Your Next Hilton Head Holiday

    Sea Pines is a beautiful oceanfront resort that's located on 5000 acres in Hilton Head, South Carolina . It includes three golf courses, world-class tennis courts, beaches, horse stables, and much much more. I stayed at Sea Pines with my husband and three small children together with my husband's family a few summers ago. It was the perfect place for a relaxing family getaway. We had an amazing...

  • Spend a Day in Paradise: A Hilton Head Holiday Itinerary

    If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, tucked away from the bright lights and big city, Hilton Head Island is sure to have everything to meet your needs. If you look out back by the big hovering oak trees, you might just find a hammock with your name on it. First, head over to the Harbour Town Lighthouse. You can't miss this red and white lighthouse: standing 90 feet it's the centerpiece...

  • Spend Your Vacation Toasting Hilton Head

    When most people think of wines, the laid back mellow wines of California pop to mind. But, there are other areas of the United States that may not produce barrels upon barrels of the finest wine known to man. Hilton Head, South Carolina has several terrific wineries that create some very sweet tasting wines that you will want to center your next vacation around. Instead of traveling thousands of miles...

  • Sea Pines Resort: The Perfect Way to Vacation in Hilton Head

    It was all set! We had a babysitter (my parents) and my husband and I were off for a romantic three day getaway close to our Atlanta home. The destination? The stunning Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina . Islands Magazine calls Sea Pines "real...timeless...and magnificent." As we drove in, the beautiful, colorful lighthouse was beckoning, the waves of the deep blue Atlantic...

  • Palmetto Dunes Resort: The Perfect Hilton Head Holiday!

    I took my family to the Palmetto Dunes Resort in Hilton Head , South Carolina last year, and have been dreaming of it every since. I have been an avid golfer for years and this was quite a treat for me, but there were still plenty of other things for my wife and kids to do. We all agree that this was, by far, one of the most relaxing vacations we had ever taken! When we arrived there we were greeted...

  • Explore the Full-Bodied Hilton Head Experience

    To most vacationers, Hilton Head, South Carolina is a place to enjoy beautiful, sun-drenched beaches, do some power shopping or just take in the natural beauty along the South Carolina coast. But for the true wine aficionado, Hilton Head is a mecca of annual wine festivals and events. There are wine dinners, tasting events, and education seminars - something for every level of wine enthusiasm. One...

  • 5 Tips to Save Money (But Not Skimp) on Food in Hilton Head

    Think you’ve budgeted well for your coastal Carolina vacation? You might want to rethink the food category. Rising food costs have hit the resort areas -- Hilton Head included. But who wants to go cheap or starve on vacation? Hilton Head is for splurging on rare culinary creations not found anywhere else, not cutting carbs and passing out at the beach. It’s a vacation, not fat camp. These...

  • No Beating Around the Vines, This Winery Cuts to the Grapes

    For some, a winery tour is all about the vineyard. But I’ve battled panic attacks whenever considering touring a vineyard. I’m not into gardening so if I’ve seen one vine, I’ve seen them all. I’m always afraid my secret thoughts of “Can we just jump ahead to the winery already?” would come out of my mouth and not just my mind. What if the hot sun bakes the...

  • No Wintry Woes on Hilton Head Island

    With the threat of hurricanes no longer in the forecast, Hilton Head, South Carolina is a magical place to visit during the winter. The balmy, subtropical climate is perfect for almost anything you want to do. During November to January, you can expect lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s and low 70s. HOLIDAY SEASON At this time of year, lights and holiday aromas are everywhere, while islanders are...

  • Forget the Tour de France; Hilton Head Island Has Cycling!

    If cycling is your thing and you are hoping to incorporate this into your vacation to Hilton Head Island, you will certainly have a plethora of excellent cycling paths from which to choose. With well over 23 miles of protected cycle-ways to enjoy, you will be assured of a safe venture with the added benefit of panoramic views. The picturesque beaches stretch for miles, as do the forest; this will surely...

  • Hilton Head's Top 10 Golf Courses

    Hilton Head Island is a golf lover's paradise, offering 24 courses of nothing but fabulous golf. Hilton Head is the destination spot for scratch golfers and those who are "itching" to be scratch golfers. 10. Country Club of Hilton Head - Golfers will enjoy the salt marshes and lagoons on this Rees Jones course. The famous 12th hole overlooks the Intercoastal Waterway. 9. Oyster Reef Golf...

  • Hilton Head Island: More than a Beach Bum and Golfer's Playground

    Hilton Head Island is known for its abundance of world-class golf courses and beautiful beaches. But if you're not into golfing or are tired of the beach the, island has a lot of other options. Hilton Head Island has many places that offer kayaking and zodiac boat rides. If you are a novice but have a reasonable amount of upper body strength, the island offers tours with basic how-to instructions...

  • This Little Light of Mine: A History of Hilton Head's Lighthouses

    Hilton Head island, which was named after Captain William Cook of England who discovered it in 1663, has two remaining lighthouses, although one of these is not considered by some to be a real lighthouse as it was built by a businessman and is not maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. REAR RANGE LIGHTHOUSE Rear Range is considered the only authentic lighthouse on Hilton Head. It was originally the taller...

  • Exercising Your Plastic on Hilton Head Island

    Beautiful Hilton Head Island: Home to sandy beaches, glimmering sunsets and Southern charm. This island, located off the coast of South Carolina, is a vacationer's paradise. There's never a lack of things to do - from kayaking to kite-flying - and many dazzling sights to see. Visitors to Hilton Head will also be pleasantly surprised at the island's vast selection of shopping locales. Shoppers...
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