IgoUgo Travel Report: Hilton Head: The Inside Scoop from Experienced Travelers

The opposite of its rowdy neighbor Myrtle Beach, laid-back Hilton Head is tough to beat in two departments: nature and golf. Picture sprawling oak trees draped in Spanish moss, pelicans swooping down for the day's catch, and dolphins arcing gracefully out of the sea. This barrier island off the South Carolina coast has 12 miles of stellar Atlantic coastline, plus a bevy of nature preserves, rookeries, and lagoons. Golfers can tee up at over two dozen championship courses, several of which are public. There are also plenty of biking and horseback-riding trails, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and fishing equipment available for rent. And for a day trip, don't miss Charleston, a jewel of a Southern city under an hour away.

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