Just 20 minutes from Tradition

Widely considered one of the finest resort communities in the country, Hilton Head is perhaps best known for its world-class golf.

Hilton Head Island offers 18 public-access courses with 9 more nearby. The island's courses were voted #10 by Golf Digest readers, making Hilton Head one of the world's best golf resort destinations. And Hilton Head's Sea Pines Resort has been home to a PGA Tournament for almost 40 years.

Hilton Head has more than 200 stores and outlets, from colorful boutiques to national brand names. And dining choices extend from a romantic gourmet dinner for two to an outdoor meal of fast food with the kids. There’s a cuisine to tempt every palate, ranging from international to down-home Southern-style. And, of course, the local fresh catch is a familiar featured item.

And all of this has been carefully developed in a setting that works to preserve the coastal environment. As a result, outdoor adventures in Hilton Head allow visitors to swim in waters where bottlenose dolphins play, catch glimpses of a loggerhead sea turtle on guided turtle tours, walk or ride horseback through the woodlands where bobcats prowl, or watch a flock of seabirds swoop over a sandy shore.