Hilton Head Island is by far a world wide class destination for a southern vacation with pizazz, on a boot shaped island covering 12 miles long and 5 miles wide off the south east part of the South Carolina coastline. Weekender's have an abundance of choices for fun filled, and yet relaxing activities all in a close proximity on this bodacious barrier island.

If you like classy golf, upscale shops, fishing, sports, natural southern hospitality and beautiful sugar beaches Hilton Head is the place for you.

Take in the beauty of the island on a bike ride, which is the green way to get around the Island and breath in the ocean air along calm beaches. Ocean front condos or hotels have superior accommodation at Hilton Head for kids of all ages where you can kick back.

Pet friendly stays are easily available at Hilton Head's Rentals and Golf, where you can bring your dog. Hilton Head Spa packages are a must for a relaxing day at Faces Day Spa and you can enjoy pampering massages after some holes of golf which is a must do for couples.

You can dine on crab food, and seafood grilled to perfection just about anywhere but not like at the Hilton Head fine restaurants. The Waterfront Cafe near the lighthouse has a wide view of Calibogue Sound serving up the most perfectly spectacular sunset while you dine in a casual atmosphere with dishes like southern style grilled ocean fish. Hundreds of restaurants thrive on providing exceptional quality dining with a range of southern specialties.

Visiting the Shipyard Plantation in the middle of Hilton Head which has the famous Van Der Meer Racquet Club for a quick game of tennis at any speed. Dolphin watching cruises depart from Shelter Cove and chartered shark fishing trips from April to September provides hours of excitement for fishing fans.

For all family vacations you must see the Coastal Discovery Museum with the Honey Horn History Walk which provides a trip back to the Civil War. A Walk in the Woods teaches you about the plants and trees in the Lowcountry and as well as the Salt Marsh Discovery tours where you harvest crabs and catch the sea turtles at the Turtle Talk and Walk. The Museum features Adopt a Turtle Nest for a small donation to help support the threatened sea turtles.
The Disney Hilton Head resort in Shelter Cove holds family activities and camp fires at night for story telling and toasting s'mores .

All types of sports activities can be had from tennis, volleyball, polo, and the best golf you will ever play in the setting of sunny beaches and lush southern splendor of Hilton Head Island. You have heard friends rave about Hilton Head for years- you just have to visit, even if it is for a romantic weekend getaway.

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