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Golf

Go for the Gold: 50 Years of RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing

For half a century, the country’s top golfers have been gathering on Hilton Head Island to compete in the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, an annual golf tournament hosted at Harbour Town Golf Links inside The Sea Pines Resort. What started as a fledgling PGA-level tournament at a brand-new golf course over Thanksgiving weekend in 1969 has become a beloved, and much-anticipated, event within the golf community. Spectators from across the country arrive every year decked out in their finest plaid gear to cheer on their favorite players and enjoy Hilton Head Island.

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Family

Hilton Head Island Just Named a Top Pet-Friendly Destination by FlipKey

FlipKey, the vacation rental site of TripAdvisor, shared some great news with us – they have just released this year’s list of the Top Pet Friendly Travel Destinations, and Hilton Head Island is at the top of their list! You can find the article here. Their blog featured a furry family member photo and amazing article on where to eat, visit and play with your pet.

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Trending

Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day With This Out of Office Template

Vacations are good for you. That’s a fact. So, why aren’t Americans taking vacation the way they should? According to a Project Time Off study, 52% of Americans reported having unused vacation days at the end of 2017. That adds up to roughly 212 million days forfeited by Americans (around $62.2 billion in lost benefits).

We think you deserve to take all of your time, and we can’t think of a better place to spend it than America’s Favorite Island. If our pristine beaches, savory seafood, and leisurely sunset strolls sound like the perfect way to spend your vacation days this year, you’re in luck. There’s no better time to visit Hilton Head Island with more non-stop flights coming to and from Savannah-Hilton Head Island International Airport and Hilton Head Island Airport than ever.

To help you get in the vacation spirit, we’ve already taken care of your Out of Office message. Save the graphic below, fill it in, and share it with your friends today with #PlanForVacation. We’ll be sharing our favorites on our Instagram page.

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Family

How to Pack for Your Family Beach Vacation

Hilton Head Island is one of the most popular family beach vacation spots in the U.S. for a reason—you simply can’t beat our twelve miles of pristine beaches.

Spending the day at the beach is one of those rare activities that will please the whole family. Kids love frolicking in the surf and building sandcastles, while parents love relaxing with a good book and catching some rays. And, of course, everyone loves a leisurely bike ride on the beach followed by a well-earned ice cream!

If there’s one thing every family can agree on, it’s that traveling with kids can feel a bit disorganized. However, with a little planning, your vacation prep can go from daunting to doable. Check out the infographic below for quick tips on how to make packing for a weeklong beach vacation a breeze.

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Wellness

Five Ways to Unplug on Hilton Head Island

Avoid the unplugging anxiety on Hilton Head Island by filling your day with the beautiful scenery characteristic of America's Favorite Island®, quality time spent with your loved ones, and even a little bit of self-care.

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Foodie

Carolina Crab Company Panko Fried Stuffed Blue Crab

Recipe courtesy of Carolina Crab Company

Serves 2

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