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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA
--Staff Writer, The Timeshare Beat
ADDRESS:
22 Harbourside Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
PHONE: 843-341-4100
http://dvc.disney.go.com/disneyvacationclub/
For an increasing number of people, Hilton Head has
become their own personal slice of paradise. Largely this is because even though there is an abundance of shopping,
resorts and hotels, dining and things to do, the place has managed to maintain the natural beauty and laid back
ambiance of the Lowcountry.
Located at the extreme southern end of the state of South Carolina, Hilton Head's original inhabitants have
made the island their home since the turn of the 20th century with land passed down from generation
to generation. This is the Gullah culture, a proud heritage with African roots-- the "bin ya's", a Gullah
term, who have played an important role in HH's past and still maintain a strong voice.
Other residents began visiting and living on the Island during the 20th century before the bridge to the Island
was built. These residents reared families there and have also seen the Island develop. These two groups together
are the "Native Islanders" .
And then there are the rest of us, the new residents and visitors to Hilton Head Island -- the "come ya's",
who began to discover it in the 1960s. It is the "come ya's" who have made tourism the Island's number
one economic engine and turned it into a happening place.
 According to the Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce, Hilton Head Island's forty-two square
miles are "lapped by the gentle waters of the Atlantic, edged with breathtaking ivory beaches and surrounded
by fertile salt marshes of spartina grass.
"And on this raw canvas of striking natural beauty, man has added a few flourishes of his own. More
than 40 area golf courses. Hundreds of tennis courts. And a wide range of beautiful hotels, homes and villa accommodations.
Enjoy an afternoon eco-adventure or historic tour, or take in a show sponsored by our active arts community. Year-round
festivals bring you the best of the Island, or you might prefer a relaxing afternoon in one of the area museums.
Not to mention charming yacht harbors, sophisticated shops and galleries, and restaurants that would be the envy
of any big city-- with a warm welcome that's uniquely our own." http://www.hiltonheadchamber.com
With 12 miles of beaches you'll have plenty of opportunity for sunning, walking, people watching, fishing and
lots of relaxing. At low tide, the broad beaches are also great for bike riding.
The people of HH have done a remarkable job of maintaining its natural beauty and ecological richness in the
face of this  rush of tourism. It has a gentle climate and pristine marshes that harbor an incredible variety of
wildlife, and the Island people protect this bounty fiercely. There are dolphins and alligators. Loggerhead turtles.
Sand dollars and starfish, lobsters and oysters. Eagles and ospreys. And this great natural beauty, in turn, has
attracted a number of artists of all types, who return the favor by presenting a wealth of art: galleries, museums,
live theater, and music that reaches from a symphony orchestra to jazz to blues-- year-round.
Die-hard shoppers need not feel left out, either: "Hilton Head Island is a treasure-trove of fashionable
shops, sophisticated galleries, and wonderful plazas and malls waiting to be discovered. More than 300 shops are
sprinkled from one end of the Island to the other, clustered in intimate plazas, quaint marinas or large shopping
centers. There's even a mall and several upscale outlet centers offering designer namebrands at significant savings."
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Did you say golf? Well, everyone knows about the famous golf courses here and the game is played with gusto year
round. The greatest names in golf are here-- Pete Dye, Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Arthur Hills,
Tom and George Fazio, and Island resident Clyde Johnston. At last count, there were more than 40 courses to satisfy
every taste from professional to the most callow novice.
And bring the family. Kids are not only welcome here, there is so much for them to do that you may have to make
an appointment to see them-- and then only briefly when they're on their way to the next fun thing. From babies
to teens, there is something appropriate and wonderful for all age groups!
With all of the wonderful reasons for spending time at this remarkable Island, it is little wonder that Disney
chose it for one of its vacation ownership resorts. Disney built on a secluded 15-acre island in Shelter Cove Harbour,
across a bridge from HH proper. Guests here will enjoy 2-bedroom cottage-style villas reminiscent of a 1940s hunting
and fishing  lodge, tucked along the shore among hundred-year-old oaks. Per Disney's own
Website, "Resort amenities include a themed pool area including a children's pool; fishing pier; and recreational
programs for children, teens, adults, and families. Minutes away, an exclusive 13,000-square-foot beach house,
located on 3.5 acres, features a pool and snack bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and enclosed living room-style
relaxation area. Recreation, dining, and shopping opportunities are also nearby."
The thing about a Disney Resort is that there isn't much to really say. Disney's reputation for excellence precedes
them in their endeavors, so before you even visit you know this resort and its amenities and its staff will be
first class. And they are-- a perfect fit for a first-class Island.
- INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL 5-Star Resort
NEAREST AIRPORT: Savannah (35 miles/56 kilometers)
SEASON INFORMATION:
Red: Weeks 5-48; 51-52
Green: Weeks 1-4; 49-50
ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 Bedroom (Maximum Occupancy 6 / Privacy Occupancy 6)
UNIT AMENITIES: Air Conditioning; Cooking Facilities; Telephone; Television, Color; Wheelchair Accessible;
ON-SITE AMENITIES: Bicycle Trails; Boat Marina/Launching; Exercise Room, Equipped; Fishing; Grocery or Convenience
Store; Playground; Swimming Pool, Outdoors; VCR/Video Rental; Whirlpool Spa or Hot Tub; Laundry Facilities; Rent
Additional Time; Wheelchair Accessible
OTHER AMENITIES NEARBY: Auto Rental; Bar/Cocktail Lounge; Beach; Clubhouse; Entertainment, Live; Golf; Hiking;
Horseback Riding; Lake; Racquetball; Sailing/Rentals; Tennis; Waterskiing
Some Web sites to explore for more information:
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