Free Download: Beginner's Guide to Golf on Hilton Head Island
With more than 30 championship golf courses in the Lowcountry area – not to mention PGA tour events, world-class accommodations and dining, and stunning scenery – Hilton Head Island is truly a golfer’s paradise. But what if you’ve never played golf before?
With our free Beginner’s Guide to Golf, you can brush up on the basics of the game before you arrive on Hilton Head Island. Learn to tell your woods from your wedges, find out what you should pack, and review the rules of golf etiquette. Our helpful tips will ensure you’ll arrive on Hilton Head Island ready to play.

Wellness travel trends that are here to stay
Health and wellness doesn’t take a break just because you’re on vacation. In fact, on Hilton Head Island, we’ve found that health and wellness go hand-in-hand with vacation perfectly. From sun-drenched days relaxing on the beach to heart-pounding workouts on the pickleball court, both your mental and physical health will flourish on America’s Favorite Island®.
It seems like every year there are new wellness travel trends that come and go, but as we look ahead to the new year, we want to share some of the wellness travel trends that we think are here to stay. Not only that, we’re also highlighting some of the many activities and amenities available to you here on Hilton Head Island that will make your vacation a truly rejuvenating and enjoyable experience — all while keeping your health and wellness in mind.


The biker's guide to hilton head island
With 60 miles of multi-use trails connecting you to everywhere you need to go and pristine, hard-packed beaches featuring picture-perfect views of the Atlantic Ocean... it’s not hard to see why Hilton Head Island is a biker’s paradise. Rated as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the American League of Bicyclists, there’s no better way to explore Travel + Leisure's No. 1 Island in the Continental U.S. than on two wheels.
Renting a bike for leisurely rides to shopping, dining and attractions while you’re on vacation is a great way to stay in shape. But, where should you go? What should you bring? To make planning your bike-friendly vacation on Hilton Head Island a breeze—as breezy as your bike ride will be—look no further than our handy guide below.

The Crazy Crab Harbour Town She Crab Soup
Recipe courtesy of The Crazy Crab Harbour Town
Serves 8

Bluffton is A State of Mind
10 minutes east of Hilton Head Island, nestled on the banks of the May River, you’ll find the small Southern town of Bluffton, South Carolina. Bluffton is a place where the locals are friendly, the food is fresh, and the history is rich. The town’s vibrant and quirky spirit runs at different pace than most.
Blufftonians will tell you that Bluffton is more than a place, it’s a state of mind. It only takes one trip to understand what they mean.
