Daufuskie Island

From Hilton Head you can take a 45-minute ferry ride to nearby Daufuskie Island, the setting for Pat Conroy's novel The Water Is Wide, which was made into the movie Conrack.The boat ride may very well be one of the highlights of your vacation. The Lowcountry beauty unfolds before you, as pristine and unspoiled as you can imagine. Since the island is nestled between Hilton Head and Savannah, you can also travel from there. Many visitors come for the day, but you can also spend the night and explore your surroundings at leisure on a bike, golf cart, or on horseback. A guided tour is a good idea if time is short.