Five Unique Spring Activities on Hilton Head Island
Springtime is arguably one of the best times to visit America’s Favorite Island®. With traditionally smaller crowds and beach-friendly temperatures, Hilton Head Island is a treat for vacationers looking to take advantage of all the classic and unexpected activities Hilton Head Island has to offer. From a day playing on world-class golf courses to evenings enjoying live music and entertainment, check out our list of five unique spring activities on Hilton Head Island to ensure your next Lowcountry vacation is one to remember.
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hilton head’s ‘off-island gems’ offer ample golf buddy trip options
Featured Golf Itinerary: Hilton Head’s ‘Off-Island Gems’ Offer Ample Golf Buddy Trip Options
Savvy golf group leaders know how to chase the prime weather each spring to maximize their crew’s time on the course. This is especially true for golf buddy trips, which hinge heavily on 36-hole-a-day itineraries.
Hilton Head Island, located near South Carolina’s southernmost point, obliges with March and April temperatures up to 10 degrees warmer than other parts of the state. And spring unofficially gets underway in late February, as Eastern redbud, cherry and dogwood trees start to bloom.
Time is also of the essence when planning a golf trip, and that’s where Golf Island’s “off-island” courses come into to play. Situated in Bluffton along the U.S. 278 corridor connecting I-95 with Hilton Head, this collection of oft-overlooked layouts offers convenience and value while serving up strong design pedigree.
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Holiday Events for the Whole Family
Start stringing lights around the palm trees and digging your toes into the snow-white sand. Here on Hilton Head Island, it’s officially time to enjoy the fresh air and lovely “winter” weather as we get into the holiday spirit!
December is in full swing, and while shopping and decorating are great ways to get into the festive mood, there are plenty of events and experiences waiting for you on America’s Favorite Island®. From dazzling displays of lights and inspiring craft shows to a visit from Santa himself, there’s no shortage of holiday cheer this year!
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Your Guide to Crescendo: Celebrating Arts, Culture, & History
As fall ushers in an array of changing colors, crisp & comfortable morning breezes, and shorter days, it welcomes one of the most exciting times of year on Hilton Head Island — the Crescendo Celebration! Crescendo celebrates arts, culture, & history and is an annual favorite here in the Lowcountry.
The 2021 Crescendo Celebration features a wide assortment of unique arts and cultural programs. These events include concerts, theatrical productions, museum and gallery exhibits, lectures, poetry readings, dance performances, historical tours, hands-on arts experiences, and educational offerings.
This year, Crescendo kicked off October 10 with La Isla Magazine's Latin Music Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park and will run until November 13. Over the next month, Crescendo has several marquee events planned, including performances, parties, and the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival. Read on to learn more about some of the exciting events taking place this fall. Be sure to share your photos of the festivities with us on social media using the hashtag #LowcountryLife.
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Hilton head island once again named america's favorite island®
Have you heard the exciting news? Condé Nast Traveler has (once again) named Hilton Head Island as America’s Favorite Island®! This is the fifth year in a row we’ve accepted this honor. That’s right, number five! Of course, if you’ve ever spent time on Hilton Head Island, you already know that the Lowcountry is a special place, and we’re happy that so many people feel the same way.
This isn’t the first time Condé Nast Traveler has had wonderful things to say about Hilton Head Island. Over the years, they’ve shared our stories and beauty with their readers — and we thought it would be fun to highlight some of the best things they’ve said with you. So we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite mentions from the last few years right here. Take a look at what one of the world’s definitive voices in travel has to say about Hilton Head Island.
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Stan Smith: A Sneaker Fit For a Shoe-Shaped iIsland
In 2018, tennis champion Stan Smith released a coffee table book called Stan Smith: Some People Think I’m a Shoe. The front cover features the iconic Adidas Stan Smith shoe, made of white leather with three perforated stripes on the side, a patch of green on the heel tab, and a drawing of Stan Smith’s portrait and his signature with a single ‘S’ used as the first letter of his first and last name.
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