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Alicante heart of the Costa Blanca region
The Costa Blanca , Spain is synonymous to sun and fun in the coastal area of the Mediterranean Sea. This belongs to the Province of Alicante, starting in the town of Denia and reaching to Pilar de la Horadada or Torrevieja as the last important...

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Camping Beaches: A Disappearing Resource
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Is a cruise the right trip for me?
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Tricks For Traveling By Sea
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Hilton Head Island Activities

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - OFF THE BEATEN PATH

While Hilton Head Island is well known as an upscale resort destination it also an area rich in history, culture and family activities. Following are just a few examples of some of the many wonderful experiences that Hilton Head has to offer.

Daufuskie Island Historical/Cultural Tour
Daufuskie Island is like stepping back in time. Just a one hour boat ride from Hilton Head Island. Daufuskie Island Historical/Cultural Tour Accessible only by boat, this tour takes visitors to The Island’s winery, church, plantation, and light House. Golf carts available for self-guided tour. 50 Bush’s Branches Rd., Bluffton.
Call 342-8687

Palmetto Dunes Junior Golf Academy
This 5-day program is the perfect learning environment for all skill levels. The small class size guarantees personalized and specific attention to the needs of each student. Teachers are professional and encourage the students to learn and love the game of golf. For students 17 and under. Reservations required.
Available Beginning June 2005 Schedule : Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $600.00
Toll-free 800.827.3006 or local 843.785-1138

Fireworks at Shelter Cove
Every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. - barring rain or lightning threats - through Aug. 24
Summertime festival each Tuesday through Aug. 24 at Shelter Cove Harbour on Broad Creek.
Fireworks are launched from a barge by vendor Pyrotecnico. Shelter Cove is off


Chinese Activist Takes A Sudden Journey To The West
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, whose escape from house arrest sparked a diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and China, flew to the U.S. with his wife and two children. He reportedly will be studying law at New York University.

3 Accused Of Planning Attack On Obama's Chicago HQ
Prosecutors also said the men, arrested in a raid Wednesday, planned to attack Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit. The suspects were each being held on $1.5 million bond.

Average Investors Share Facebook Feelings
Early investors like investment banks and venture capitalists already own shares of Facebook. Some are even starting to sell. Now small investors get their chance to buy with Friday's IPO. NPR's Sonari Glinton checks in with a few of them on the first day of trading.


William Hilton Parkway, across from Palmetto Dunes, near the middle of Hilton Head Island.

Habitat For Humanity
Donated furniture outlet located on Burnt Church Road in Bluffton, SC. Proceeds made from the sales of furniture support Habitat For Humanity programs in the area. Find some great bargains
Monday – Friday 10 – 5 pm Sat 10 – 2 pm.
Please call (843) 757-9995 for more information .
184B Bluffton Road (Highway 46) Bluffton, SC

Shell Ring Tours
The native Americans once occupied Hilton Head and left their history in large rings and shell mounds. Sea Pines Forest Preserve - Sea Pines Plantation. You will find 7 miles of trail, a fishing pond, Waterfowl Pond & Indian Shell Ring. This is a self-guided tour guided nature walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.(Meet at East Entrance on Lawton road.)

The Museum of Hilton Head
The museum has archaeological digs and has gathered a collection of more than 75,000 artifacts relating to the Island's history and culture. Nature walks around the Island, loggerhead turtle watch protection program, lectures and an oral history project are among its many offerings.
843-689-6767. 100 William Hilton Parkway.

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