Archive for Hilton Head Island Day Trips

Fly High In Hilton Head

Have you ever wanted to be tethered to a boat at 800 feet above the ocean and the only thing keeping you up there is a parachute? us too.

Parasailing can offer views up to 25 miles in each direction! Trained professionals are there every step of your journey.

If flying over the atlantic ocean by the seat of your shorts isn’t quite your thihilton head parasailng, you can still enjoy a boat ride with those who are seeking the thrill.

H2O Sports offers parasailing rides at $65 for flyers and $20 for observers. The landing can be as wet or as dry as you would like!

H20 Sports is based in Harbour Town Marina, it is advised to make reservations well in advance.

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Daufuskie Island Golf

While on your discount hilton head island golf getaway, why not try your hand at 18 holes on one of our neighbouring islands, Daufuskie Island? Only accsisible by boat, Daufuskie is home to one of Golf Digests top 50 courses (fall, 2004) Bloody Point.

Bloody Point is part of Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa and is the creation of legendary Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. Bloody Point Golf, DaufuskieWith expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean, Tybee Island, Georgia and the Mungen River, this par 72 course is sure to impress even the most seasoned golfers.

Call us today for your hilton head vacation rentals and let us make the tee time for you!

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Island Paradise

Daufuskie Island South Carolina is one of the best kept secrets of the low country. Only accessible by boat daufuskie remains firmly planted in an era when there was no ozone depletion or rush hour traffic.

Daufuskie Island is a great day trip escape for you and your brood. Hop on one of the ferries that leaves from various ports on Hilton Head Island and cruise over to enjoy less crowded beaches, and a true departure from civilization.

drop by silver dew pottery and pick up a piece of pottery that is truly unique.

Take a stroll through time and engulf yourself with the dense history that is Daufuskie Island, you can check out the First Union African Baptist Church that was built in 1881 and is the oldest building on Daufuskie Island.

Ask your Maximum Vacations Reservation Specialist to help arrange your trip to Daufuskie on your next visit!

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Take A Hike!

Are you itchin to get back to nature on your Hilton Head Vacation? why not take a quick ride out to Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge? Pinckney Island is the body of land that you see when you drive onto the island, actually, you have already been to Pinckney! it is the little island between the mainland and Hilton Head!

If you are leaving the island, take a right after the first bridge and that is the refuge. there are 14 miles of trails through protected wetlands and forest areas. There are no motorized vehicles allowed on these trails as they are a precious and fragile entitiy to the eco-system that exists within the South Carolina Barrier Islands.

There are over 200 types of birds that live on Pinckney Island including the Egret and Cranes. It is advised that all hikers or bicyclists stay on the trails although this is a beautiful island, it is important to remember that South Carolina is also home to many poisonous snakes.

So grab your binoculars and walking shoes and take a hike through Pinckney Island!

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Experience Savannah

Savannah, GA is about 50 minutes from Hilton Head Island. Savannah, hilton head
This quaint historic town is a great day trip for you and your family while on your Hilton Head Vacation.

Take a horse drawn carriage ride through the squares of downtown Savannah. Or experience the history by the Savannah River on River Street then take a trip one street up to City Market.

Savannah is home to one of the best art schools in the country, the Savannah College of Art & Design which creates a culturally enriching atmosphere for its residents and visitors alike. As you stroll though the downtown areas of Savannah, you will see local artists work all around, from hand sculpted chess pieces to large murals.

Savannah is the setting for the John Berendt book Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil and there are references to the best seller all around the city. Savannah is also home to the Juliette Gordon Low house who happens to be the founder of the Girl Scouts.

In addition to the art and eccentric people you will encounter, Savannah is one of the spookiest cities around! sign up for a ghost tour and learn about all the supernatural things that have gone on throught the city by the sea. If ghost tours don’t really sound like your thing, you can take a normal tour though Savannah during the day time and learn about all that Savannah has been through.

Once your tour is up, you can swing into Lady & Son’s for some good home cooking at Paula Deen’s restaurant (the cornbread is to die for).

Savannah is a wonderfully diverse place that has something to offer everybody and we here at Maximum Vacations would be happy to help you plan your day outing to Savannah! Call us today and book your discount vacation!

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