Blissfully free of splashy neon and rampant development, Hilton Head Island is known for its natural beauty, including white-sand beaches and wildlife. (Keep your eyes peeled for loggerhead sea turtles, alligators, snowy egrets, and dolphins.) The posh resort town is heaven for sports enthusiasts, who have access to tennis, volleyball, polo, charter fishing, cycling, kayaking, and some of the best fairways in the country. In between games and outdoor exploration, there are world-class restaurants to try, ritzy shopping centres to visit, and Gullah culture to experience. And don't miss the colorful Harbour Town Lighthouse, the island's icon.