| > | | | | There are a variety of accommodations available in |
| Hilton Head Island | | | | several price ranges. From hotels to villas, condos to |
| Hilton Head Island was the first ecologically-planned | | | | timeshares, you are sure to find lodging which fits your |
| destination in The United States. Light pollution | | | | taste and budget. |
| ordinances are in effect across the island to protect | | | | A few things to watch out for, traffic, pollen, bugs, |
| the habits of the loggerhead turtles which sometimes | | | | alligators. |
| confuse the lights of dwellings and street lights with | | | | Traffic on the island can be very heavy at times, |
| that of the ocean. Protections are in place to protect | | | | especially durring tourist season which runs from April |
| the beautiful live oaks and palmetto trees which cover | | | | to August. If you are planning on exploring the island |
| the island. Salt marshes, beaches and lagoons remain | | | | your best bet is to rent a bicycle from any of the |
| in pristine condition across the island. While modern | | | | many bike rental shops and enjoy the scenery at a |
| conveniences such as shopping malls and five star | | | | leisurly pace instead of trying to fight the traffic. If you |
| hotels are widely available; care has been taken to | | | | are interested in exploring nearby Bluffton expect |
| blend these structures into the native ecology as much | | | | about an hours drive time durring peak hours. |
| as possible. | | | | Route 278 or William Hilton Parkway is the main road |
| The 2.5 million travelers who arrive annually to Hilton | | | | across Hilton Head Island. You will discover that finding |
| Head Island find an infinite variety of activities and | | | | locations on the island can be tricky. The buildings |
| reasons for visiting. Whether they are searching for a | | | | share similar architecture, green roofs, sand colored |
| world class golf vacation, relaxing on the miles of | | | | siding. The island's attempts to blend buildings in with |
| sandy beaches or enjoying the gentle sway of palm | | | | natural surroundings, though worthy of praise, has led |
| trees in unspoiled nature, a stay on Hilton Head Island is | | | | to some problems. Many buildings are hidden from |
| sure to pleasethe most discerning of vacationers. | | | | view from the roads. Local laws regarding the |
| Hilton Head Island is home to the Heritage Classic golf | | | | reduction of signage street lights and billboards makes |
| championship and the Celebrity golf tournament. With | | | | it difficult at times to find the place that you are looking |
| an average yearly temperature of 70 degrees, visitors | | | | for, this especially true if traveling at night. Small mile |
| to the island are sure to enjoy year round golf on any | | | | marker signs dot the highway in an attempt to provide |
| of the 24 golf courses located on Hilton Head. There | | | | a point of reference to visitors |
| are also another 40 golf courses to be found in | | | | Pollen in the area is extremely dense. A fine |
| thesurrounding area, just a short distance from the | | | | greenish-yellow powder covers everything here durring |
| island. | | | | the spring and summer months. If you have allergies be |
| Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy the many professional | | | | prepared with a good supply of anti-histamines and |
| courts available on Hilton Head. With over 300 courts | | | | other allergy medicine. |
| to chose from there is no shortage of playing | | | | In the summer months bugs are a nuisance on the |
| opportunities. Professional tennis instructors are also | | | | island. Mesquitos are very numerous due to the |
| available to those wishing to improve their games. | | | | surrounding marsh lands and island lagoons. Chiggers |
| With over twelve miles of sandy beaches overlooking | | | | are like little ticks that leave a nasty bite, don't make |
| the Atlantic Ocean, water lovers will find that Hilton | | | | the mistake of playing with the spanish moss that |
| Head Island is a coastal paradise. Whether you just | | | | sometimes falls from the oak trees, as this moss is |
| want to relax in the sun or try your hand at scuba | | | | often home to nests of chiggers. No-see-ums are tiny |
| diving, waterskiing or dolphin watching there's is | | | | flying insects which are very annoying, they look like |
| something for everyone on the island. Fishing charters, | | | | small grey fleas and leave an itchy bite. Sand fleas are |
| kayak tours, wind-surfing, island cruises and all manner | | | | prevelant on the beaches. If you have never seen a |
| of water activities are available. | | | | palmetto bug then you are in for a treat! Palmetto bug |
| If you really want to see the island consider renting a | | | | is a cute sounding name for what in reality is a giant |
| bicycle from one of the numerous bike rental | | | | flying cockroach! The first time I saw one , I freaked |
| outfits.With miles of bike paths available, many of | | | | out a bit, not sure if they bite , but the gross out factor |
| which take you through nature preserves, this is truly | | | | alone makes them worth mentioning. Bring a good |
| an enjoyable way to experience the natural splendor | | | | supply of insect spray when visiting in the summer |
| of the island. At low tide, the beaches of Hilton Head | | | | months. |
| make an excellent bike riding surface. | | | | Alligators live on the island and pretty much keep to |
| Over 250 restaurants of every price range and cuisine | | | | themselves. It isn't uncommon for an alligator to take a |
| dot the island. Fresh seafood abounds. From five star | | | | stroll on the golf course or warm themselves on a hot |
| formal restaurants to fast food and everything in | | | | sidewalk though. They might even have a swim at the |
| between, every taste and budget is catered to here. | | | | local pool from time to time. |