2008 Hot Retirement Towns

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
BEFORE IT WAS A TOP TOURIST ties on Hilton Head oﬀer convention But there is so much more to
and retirement destination, Hilton and meeting facilities. do than play golf. The island has
Head Island, South Carolina, was The island certainly is a conven- 300 tennis courts and eight marinas
made up of 24 cotton, rice, sugar tion mecca, but it is most famous and is heaven for those who like to
cane and indigo plantations. Skillful for its golf courses. Hilton Head is spend their leisure time on the water.
planning has helped develop the land home to 23 courses, many reputed Hilton Head also oﬀers a full plate
into one of the most exclusive resort to be among the best in the country. of cultural activities, including tours
and residential communities in the of the historic district and Gullah
Southeast.
“Hilton Head Island
heritage tours. Gullah is the culture
The island oﬀers residents and visi- speciﬁc to the South Carolina Low-
tors world-class golf, water sports and
clings to its pristine
country, which evolved when slaves
luxurious resort accommodations. interweaved African and European
Hilton Head Island, located
Southern roots, offer-
cultures, creating their own customs,
near the border of South Carolina idioms and culture. Hilton Head
and Georgia, is home to more than
ing visitors a window to Island also features top boutiques and
34,000 full-time residents, and anoth- ﬁne dining establishments.
er 2.5 million people visit the island the past amid the mod- Despite its tremendous growth
each year. At last count, Hilton Head in popularity among vacationers
had more than 6,000 luxury villas, ern conveniences. ...” from around the world, Hilton Head
3,000 hotel rooms and 1,000 time Island clings to its pristine Southern
share units available for visitors, with Combine that with the numerous oﬀ- roots, oﬀering visitors a window
more being built. The demand for island courses less than a 30-minute to the past amid the modern con-
lodging remains high because of the drive away and it is easy to see why veniences that make Hilton Head
island’s stellar reputation as a conven- so many people come to the island to Island such a great place to live and
tion host. At least 22 diﬀerent proper- hit the links. visit.
At A Glance
Hilton Head, SC
Population: 34,497
Average Temp: 76
Average Age: 46
Nearest Hospital:
Hilton Head Regional Medical
Center
Nearest Major Airport:
Savannah/Hilton Head Airport
Hilton Head Info:
Hilton Head Chamber Island-
Bluﬀton Chamber of Commerce
www.HiltonHeadIsland.org
(800) 523-3373
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