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Hilton Head Island is a tradition. After years of making vacationers happy, this well-planned,activity-packed beach with a focus on nature and fun has been working to ensure it continues to be the best it can be for many years to come with updates everywhere you look.

A WORLD CLASS DESTINATION INVESTS IN THE FUTUREHilton Head Island is a world-class oceanside resort, and it’s planning to stay that way! Amid their renowned golf courses, one-of-a-kind shops and a wide range of restaurants, many profound changes have taken place. The Island’s pristine resort community has been undergoing a transformation during what many call an “island renaissance.” After years of making guests happy, each of the major hotels on the island’s pristine shoreline is transforming to become the epitome of luxury. Returning vacationers will now find there is even more

to revel in during a visit; and first-time guests will be lured into loving Hilton Head Island like so many before them. Taking cues from its history, the Island is made up of several self-contained resort communities— allowing Hilton Head Island to lure all types of vacationers—from multi-family gatherings in a private oceanfront home to a romantic getaway at one of the many award-winning resorts. During recent renovations, many of the Island’s resorts created a new sophisticated look for itself, while also adding extravagant poolside additions including convenient cafes and seaside cabanas as well as state-of-the-art technology HiltonHeadIsland.org

STAYimprovements. In so many ways, Hilton Head Island has always been ahead of its time. As the nation’s first planned resort, it has long embraced the idea of a community that blended with its scenic environment—speaking of nature… from seashell collecting, to dolphin tours, Hilton Head Island is a friend to nature. From its iconic candy-striped lighthouse, Gullah and cultural museums, PGA worthy golf, endless shopping, bike riding and new ecofriendly adventures like ZipLine Hilton Head, the folks on Hilton Head Island keeps the entire family entertained. And fed…shrimp

po’ boys, crab cakes and the freshest selections from the nearest Lowcountry dock, you will enjoy an endless selection of delicious seafood. For many, Hilton Head Island is a tradition passed on from grandparents to future parents, then shared with friends to make for the best in lifelong memories. Come visit the newly refreshed Hilton Head Island you have loved year after year. Or, start a new Island tradition today!

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CALLAWASSIE ISLAND If you’re looking for a whole new lease on life, consider a move to the Hilton Head Island area and its nearby private, gated, country club community of Callawassie Island. This picturesque neighborhood is an idyllic lifestyle choice featuring moss-draped majestic oaks, tides and marsh, and a Tom Fazio golf course. Southern charm and hospitality set the tone for Callawassie. It’s surrounded by three bodies of water, and

sensitively developed on 880 breathtaking acres of pristine panorama. The island features distinct artchitectural style, extraordinary views of deep water lagoons, meandering rivers, centuries-old live oaks and indigenous palmettos, and manicured golf courses. Each home and villa serves as a retreat from the monotony, an escape from the mundane. Callawassie Island is ideally located between historic Beaufort, SC and Hilton Head. The golf course is the centerpiece

of the community, but other amenities include six Har-Tru tennis courts and tennis pro shop, two pools, community docks, including a kayak dock, and endless social organizations and activities.

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CELEBRATING RENEWAL AND WELL-BEING IN TRAVELWellness and renewal are the focus for The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. And renewal is not just for guests these days. This resort experience is leading the way in the renaissance of Hilton Head Island, with a $30 million renovation incorporating the latest Westin brand innovations throughout the property. Step into the new atrium of the lobby to discover a natural indoor environment with vertical garden, trees and elements of nature. A new arrival wall that simulates moving water welcomes guests to the oceanfront resort. There is a new outdoor ocean view bar and Ingredients, a grab and go café. Meeting spaces have been totally renovated, including the Main Ballroom. Innovative programs and instinctive services that make the Westin brand one to trust are transforming every aspect of a guest’s stay into a revitalizing experience. Continuing its theme of

renewal and revitalization, The Westin Hilton Head has a new Heavenly Spa® experience which incorporates herbs, minerals and regional customs into its exquisite locally-influenced spa offerings. Like it has for years, The Westin continues to cater to golf enthusiasts. The resort is located within Port Royal Plantation, where guests can choose to play at one of the three Port Royal Golf Club courses adjacent to the resort or any of the many championship courses located on the Island. Guests also have access to tennis, adjacent to the resort. Golf, tennis and family packages are a great way for guests to take in the fresh air of the lush Hilton Head surroundings. With spa, tennis and golf, to pools and soothing room decor, a stay at The Westin will find guests renewed—much like the resort itself!

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CHOOSE A LUXURIOUS STAY EMBELLISHED WITH GOLF, SPA AND MORE If you’re looking for luxury, you’ll be right at home in the oceanfront Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. At any point during your stay, you’ll feel you’ve escaped the hustle of everyday life when you take a few moments to relax on the balcony, breathe in the fresh ocean air and listen to the soothing sounds of the waves just across the sand. Nestled among three lush golf courses with ahh-mazing water features, the Marriott caters to golfers, and destinations just don’t get much

better golf than this. Be sure to pack your clubs… and your camera. If you’re not teeing off next to the ocean on the Palmetto Dunes Robert Trent Jones course, you’ll be taking in another of the courses’ views like a blue lagoon or some of

the Lowcountry landscaping Hilton Head is known for. Keep an eye open for gators sunning on the greens—talk about a memorable shot—on your camera that is!

Attention lovebirds…if you don’t come here to tie the knot, you just may be inspired to come back for your own nuptials. Marriott Resort & Spa offerings for a wedding party are premium, with ocean views at the top of the list. And since weddings are one of the resort’s specialties, you can imagine, they spare no detail. Four on-site restaurants provide dining variety for guests. Choose Liquid, the poolside, beachside spot that specializes in fresh cocktails and more. Or, enjoy seafood, sandwiches and other classic American fare at any of the other three easy-to-access locations. Big groups are a special focus for the resort, from wedding parties to business meetings. Even for smaller, more casual groups like a girl’s getaway or a large family gatherings, the Marriott is well-versed in providing special attention and making your trip memorable. Speaking of girl’s getaways, the Resort is proud to of its Spa Soleil which spoils guests with special European-style spa services which are combined with Southern hospitality to create a relaxing and rejuvenating Marriott spa experience. From couple’s massages and foot baths to body scrubs and waxings, guests can treat themselves here. Conveniently located on the island, the Marriott is positioned near several of Hilton Head’s hot spots like

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the Shelter Cove Marina with restaurants and shops and Harbour Town just a few streets away with its famous red and white striped lighthouse. Step out from the Marriott’s back door (or front, depending on your perspective)—the door that leads to the beach—and take a left. You will not be disappointed with a long walk on the beach, and for those aggressive walkers, a trip to the end of the island is worth the time. Watch for dolphins swimming along the shore. Keep an eye out for great sea treasures that have washed up on the shore. Watch kites flying, parasailing, ocean birds, and more. Ask the concierge to arrange a horseback riding excursion for you and your party. And, be sure to rent a bike and ride down the beach at some point. Bike riders are part of the Hilton Head atmosphere. Sit in a beach chair for hours on end. Swim in the ocean. Then, grab your belongings (tides come and go in a big way on Hilton Head, so don’t leave anything on the beach for too long), and head back to your room, where you can lie back on a Marriott Revive bed, or watch a movie on your flat-screen TV, or stare out the floor-to-ceiling window at the beautiful ocean view, get a good night’s sleep, then wake up for another day of fun on Hilton Head Island.

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