Aqua Zumba at Hilton Head Health
Pool + Zumba = Aqua Zumba, a creative and safe workout led by fitness instructor/guru Alyssa Petro at Hilton Head Health (H3). “Water aerobic sports like Aqua Zumba offer de-conditioned or injured people a non-impact way to get back into shape,” said Petro. Petro, who practiced tap and ballet as a youth and has been ballroom dancing since 2001, has always been into dance fitness. In addition to Aqua Zumba, she is also certified in Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Atomic (for kids), Burn at the Barre and Surfset and she is an ACE personal trainer.
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.
Three Mystery Beaches on Hilton Head Island
The beach on Hilton Head Island is a house of mysteries. Around every bend is a clue about places of great battles, lost plantations, landscapes reshaped. This Island keeps its secrets at the water’s edge. But you can discover the clues if you know where to look.
Six picture-perfect proposal spots in the lowcountry
You’ve thought about it, you’ve talked about it, and you’re finally ready to take your relationship to the next level with marriage! But first, you have to plan the perfect proposal. After all, this is a moment you and your significant other (and soon-to-be spouse!) will remember for the rest of your lives. The setting needs to not only be just right, but be perfect!
The Real Story About the Harbour Town Lighthouse
To understand the real story behind Hilton Head Island’s iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse, we need to travel back in time to 1949 when Charles Fraser’s father was part of a timber syndicate that bought two-thirds of the Island. As the story goes, in the summer of 1950 before starting his freshman year at Yale Law School, Fraser worked in his father’s island logging camp and fell in love with the area. In fact, so much so that he convinced his father to let him develop what is now Sea Pines.
Hilton Head Island's Most Special and Secret Spots
It’s no secret, Hilton Head hosts some magical spots. Having grown up on the Island and having married an adventurous local, I believe collectively my husband Lee and I have traversed every square inch of this beautiful island.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — you absolutely can visit Daufuskie Island on a day trip from Hilton Head Island. You’ll need to catch the ferry from Hilton Head Island. Plan ahead if you want to rent a golf cart to get around or join one of the local tours of Gullah cultural sites. Bluffton is also an easy day trip from Hilton Head Island, with historic sites, local shops, galleries, and restaurants to explore.
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Some of the cultural experiences we think you shouldn’t miss include visiting the Coastal Discovery Museum, learning more about Gullah Geechee heritage, exploring the historic churches and Old Town in Bluffton, indulging in a local food tour, and enjoying one of our local events and art shows.
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Absolutely! We’ve assembled a variety of itineraries with something for everyone in mind. Whether you’re visiting with family, planning a golf getaway, or looking to spend more time outdoors, there are plenty of ideas to help inspire your time on Hilton Head Island.
