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Whether your goal for a beach vacation is to take a few strokes off of your golf game, improve that slicing backhand on the tennis court, or just relax by the shore, Hilton Head Island has it all. One of the largest islands on the East Coast, Hilton Head is perfect for families and individuals who are looking for a large resort area with an array of activities to enjoy.
The action in Hilton Head peaks in the southern part of the island and gradually mellows as you move north. Visitors are welcome to bike on the beach and countless trails, golf at more than 30 courses, and play on any of 300 tennis courts. And there's plenty for the kids to do, including rollerblading, kayaking and swimming. There is hardly a dull moment to be had in Hilton Head.
Hilton Head is divided into large quadrants of developed communities called "plantations." An array of hotel and housing developments cover these areas and offer all of the services you could possibly need, including arranged babysitting and marvelous dining. Despite 12 miles of clean, well-maintained beaches, only four small points allow the general public to enter, which creates some parking difficulty. However, shuttles abound, and once on the beach you can wander freely.
Even with so much to offer year-round, people continue to vacation at this semi-tropical beach destination en masse in July and August, the hottest times of the year. Consider the "secret seasons," April through May and September through October, when the weather turns more temperate and better values can be found.
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