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Our Wide Open Space: Hilton Head Island’s Beach Is Vast, Hard-Packed, and Lively

Bring flip flops when you go to the beach on Hilton Head Island. The shores are sugar sand firm. Your bare feet may soon grumble, for this seashore is about as solid as pavement. There is good evidence for this—millennia of geologic activity and ocean waves have molded our solid strand. It is wide and level and unlike most other shores in America. Let’s find out why.

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Hilton Head Island Just Named a Top Pet-Friendly Destination by FlipKey

FlipKey, the vacation rental site of TripAdvisor, shared some great news with us – they have just released this year’s list of the Top Pet Friendly Travel Destinations, and Hilton Head Island is at the top of their list! You can find the article here. Their blog featured a furry family member photo and amazing article on where to eat, visit and play with your pet.

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How to Pack for Your Family Beach Vacation

Hilton Head Island is one of the most popular family beach vacation spots in the U.S. for a reason—you simply can’t beat our twelve miles of pristine beaches.

Spending the day at the beach is one of those rare activities that will please the whole family. Kids love frolicking in the surf and building sandcastles, while parents love relaxing with a good book and catching some rays. And, of course, everyone loves a leisurely bike ride on the beach followed by a well-earned ice cream!

If there’s one thing every family can agree on, it’s that traveling with kids can feel a bit disorganized. However, with a little planning, your vacation prep can go from daunting to doable. Check out the infographic below for quick tips on how to make packing for a weeklong beach vacation a breeze.

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10 Reasons to Visit Hilton Head Island This Winter

Summer may be long gone, but vacation season on Hilton Head Island never ends! Winter is the perfect time to escape to America’s Favorite Island®—discover our top ten reasons to indulge in a low-season getaway.

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10 Family-Friendly Activities on Hilton Head Island

Planning a family vacation can be a tall order for a parent. Where to go, what to do, is there something for all the kids (big and small) on the itinerary? If you’re searching for the perfect family-friendly vacation spot, we are here to help! Hilton Head Island has everything you need, from comfortable accommodations to unbeatable restaurants and lots of fun-filled adventures that will excite the whole family. Here are 10 Family-Friendly Activities on Hilton Head Island.

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Encourage Your Child to Play Tennis on Hilton Head Island with Tennis Camp

Looking for a fun, engaging activity for your kids on Hilton Head Island? Get them started playing tennis at a young age through one of Hilton Head Island’s Kids Tennis Camps.

For the younger kids, ages 4 to 10, Van Der Meer’s QuickStart Tennis Day Camp gives an exciting introduction into tennis skills and game play. The customized program brings the game to the kids’ level, allowing them to progress more efficiently. The use of size appropriate equipment and courts makes the game more exciting, with them getting to see their progress from day one.

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