Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Hilton Head Island - Great Getaway For The Whole Family

By Ryan J Lockhart


Hilton Head Island had been awarded as one of the World's Best Tourist Destinations by the CNT.

Awarded by Forbes Travel Guide, one of the hotels in Hilton Head received a four-star award for being one of the most outstanding hotels in the US.

The world knows and admires Hilton Head Island

-In 2004, the Island received a platinum award for having the best kitchen in a home by the Best in American Living Awards.

-Dene Wilmot, TidePointe's Sales Director gave the Island the 2012 Packet Readers' Choice award for being the most outstanding low country resort town in the country.

-One of the Island's hospital was given by the American Heart Association the Guidelines Heart Gold Quality Award for being the most reliable and dedicated hospital.

-One of the Island's resort ranked 9th on Golf Digest's best US vocational spots.

Best place to enjoy the beach with your family

As Travel and Family's 10th place among the best 50 resorts in the US for family, Hilton Head continues to grant unforgettable water sport experience and beach fun to its visitors. The Island has is surrounded with 12 miles of the Atlantic Ocean's waters making it a great spot to enjoy whatever water excursions you can think of. Beach fun should give you the opportunity to bond with your family, especially with your teens. With the island's best water sports along with professional divers and lifeguards to accompany you, the most exciting beach adventure is never elusive.

Biking in the most bike friendly community in town

Considered by tourists as the biking paradise of South Carolina, the Island just received a silver designation from the League of American Bicyclist as a bicycle friendly community. The Island has more than 3 miles of trail fit for biking bordered with its flora and fauna. Biking paths lead to excellent places where anyone can enjoy watching alligators and other wild life.

Quick guide for cyclists on the Island's lanes and paths:

There is a one mile single track

14 miles of pathways are designed specifically for cyclists of all ages

All cyclists are provided with bike lanes reaching about 6 miles

Well paved of shared use path is over 100 miles

Cyclists can connect to any place in the Island with its 60 miles of bike trails (multi-use). You may also enjoy biking on the sandy beaches and watch dolphins as they show off their swimming skills. If you want to get along with other tourists or local residents and you want to ride in groups, the Island offers biking clubs that coordinate weekly bike rides. Depending on what type of activities you want to join, the Island always has something for the riders. Check out some of the most splendid places in the Island and increase your stamina while having fun.

Eat in Hilton Head Island

Have you tried trimmed steaks with a hand selected wine in the side? Well, the Island just have more than 180 dining spots to choose from, from bars to fine dining, you always have the right menu for the whole family. With several homemade dishes and foreign cuisines, picky eaters can never resist. The Island makes sure that menus will cater all the members of your family including your children (without even compromising the needed nutrition).

Exciting fishing on Hilton Head Island

Let your fish tales begin. The Island is just the right spot where you can catch snapper, grouper, swordfish, spot tail bass and many more. Covered with the rich water bodies from the Atlantic Ocean and lagoons, you always have the perfect spot to catch fish. Whether you want to compete with the bottlenose dolphins or just plainly enjoy swimming in the ocean, this low country resort town will always grant you adventure and surprises.

In order to enjoy all the unlimited water activities like kayaking or inshore fishing, you need to get fishing licenses. These licenses are given to anglers ages 16 and above. In this way, the local government can protect both the anglers and its natural resources. One can easily get a license from DNR authorized agents or from major retailers and shops. Fishing should be fun and safe. With the Island's rich natural resources and calm waters, you always have the opportunity to end your fish tales happily.

Relax and enter into your wildest imagination

Give yourself a treat. This has been the best place to free your mind from pressures and tight schedule. Hundred miles away from the irritating city lights and noisy clubs, stretch and feel the paradise. Nothing can stop you from making your fantasies happen in the Island but yourself. Just head up 20 miles of Savannah and enjoy where you and your family can experience all the beach fun and outdoor excursions. This low country resort town is the best destination for vacationers of all ages.




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