Top Reasons to Go to Hilton Head and the Low Country

Beaufort: A small, antebellum town that has offers large doses of heritage and culture; nearly everything you might want to see is within its downtown historic district.

Beachcombing: Hilton Head has 12 mi of beaches. You can swim, soak up the sun, or walk along the sand. The differential between the tides leaves a multitude of shells, sand dollars, and starfish.

Challenging golf: Hilton Head's nickname is "Golf Island," and its many challenging courses have an international reputation.

Serving up tennis: One of the nation's top tennis destinations, with academies run by legends like Stan Smith, former Wimbleton champion.

Staying put: This semitropical island has been a resort destination for decades, and it has all of the desired amenities for visitors: a vast array of lodgings, an endless supply of restaurants, and excellent shopping.