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Inside Background
Culture 
Though Hilton Head is better known for its sports clubs and outdoor offerings...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
History 
As a barrier coastal island, Hilton Head is in a strategic location along the...
Last edited: June 16, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Plantations     Hilton Head's gated communities are commonly referred to as...
Last edited: April 25, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
`The official welcome center for Hilton Head Island is in the Chamber of...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
As Hilton Head markets itself as a tourist destination, it is not surprising...
Last edited: April 21, 2008
Introduction 
Long known as a golfer's paradise, Hilton Head Island is heaven for any type of...
Last edited: December 06, 2005
Things To Do 
Hilton Head Island is a favorite vacation destination. There are activities for...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The most direct way to get onto the island is by flying to Hilton Head Airport...
Last edited: July 13, 2006
Getting Around 
Though there are other ways to get around the island, a car is still your...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Public Transportation 
Public transportation is virtually nonexistent on Hilton Head Island, since it...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Given the small size of the town, you will not find cabs idling at taxi stands...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are many day trips someone could have written about within a short...
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Family Travel 
With all the opportunities for outdoor recreation, even the most restless...
Last edited: July 12, 2008
Things to Do 
Before visiting Hilton Head Island, it pays to visit some websites that can...
Last edited: August 24, 2008
Nightlife 
Besides theatrical performances and musical concerts (see The Performing Arts...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
The Performing Arts 
For an island of only thirty thousand people, Hilton Head has a surprisingly...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Shopping 
The shopping centers in and near Hilton Head offer a mix of indoor malls and...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Every year, top-notch golfers make their way to Hilton Head for the Verizon...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
FACES DaySpa 
Hilton Head Island's Award-Winning DaySpa. Voted "Island's Best Day Spa" three...
Last edited: August 03, 2007
Palmetto Dunes Plantation 
Palmetto Dunes now has three premium courses - the Robert Trent Jones...
Last edited: February 19, 2009
Robber's Row at Port Royal Golf Club 
The greens at Robbers Row are like painted concrete - extremely fast.  The sand...
Last edited: February 12, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Great Restaurants on Hilton Head Island Hilton Head offers a number of great...
Last edited: May 25, 2009
Cheap Eats 
Fiesta Fresh for great Mexican, breakfast, lunch, dinner with 8-10 excellent...
Last edited: August 08, 2008
Dog-friendly restaurant 
Bistro 17 is a good French-style restaurant in Shelter Cove that also has a dog...
Last edited: June 19, 2008
Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta 
Giuseppe's is located in Shelter Cove Plaza beside Fuddruckers. This place is...
Last edited: April 08, 2009
Harold's Diner 
Great place for burgers in Hilton Head.  Travelers of many years keep coming...
Last edited: April 23, 2008
Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana 
Michael Anthony's has a great ambiance (not stuffy), the staff is very...
Last edited: September 11, 2008
Sea Shack 
$ super-casual. No-frills restaurant serving fresh seafood. Despite it's humble...
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: May 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: April 08, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: April 16, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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