Traveling
is a way of reviving your body and mind from the bustling activities of
your daily routine. It not only helps you to come close to nature but
also gives you the opportunity to spend some quality time with your
family member. And if the place is Hilton Head Island, your happiness
has no bound.
A boot-shaped island in the South Carolina welcomes thousands of travelers in each year. Crowned with the titles like “America’s Best Island”,
“Top Island in the US”, “#1 Island in the Continental U.S” from various
travel magazines and news channels, Hilton Head offers a serene
atmosphere that is complemented by the slow paced life-style of the
Gullah people.
Being
the descendants of the West African people and the preserver of an
authentic culture, Gullah people prefer to maintain a separate identity
from the rest of the world. Their language, arts, crafts, religious
beliefs, folklore, rituals as well as food preferences are quite
different from the ones you are familiar with.
All
these tempt the tourists to travel the land. The crystal beaches are
the perfect place to observe the celestial beauty of the first light or
build a sand castle for your child. Hilton head tours will
be incomplete if you don’t visit Gullah neighborhood. By visiting the
place, you are able to explore and experience their lifestyle, learn
their language, familiar with the myths that they believe.
If you are wondering what are the things to do in this island, have a glance at the following points:
Eat some fresh seafood
The
land is a home to a number of restaurants that will surely please your
taste buds by offering mouth-watering dishes. When people think of the
beaches they think of seafood and there are plenty of foods to please
you.
Engage yourself in biking
Rent
a bike and ride on the beaches and in the small alleys of Gullah
neighborhood. It will help you to spend the leisure hours happily. There
are several agencies that offer the bike. Choose one among them.
Buy something for your family
The
Sweetgrass baskets represent the skill of the Gullah people. The look
and feel of the baskets bring a feeling of ‘WOW’. Would not you like to
present it to your family members? Visit Gullah Heritage Merchandise.
Moreover, you can buy T-shirts and hats here.
Visit Mitchelville
In
1862, the people of Mitchelville were busy to build a completely new
and self-governed culture which would be the guidepost for the
generations to follow. Here you will find homes with neatly arranged
streets, well-developed economy and many more. It was considered to be a
bustling town that is now a tourist spot for the travelers.
Discover something new in Coastal Discovery Museum
The
enthusiastic group of islanders organizes exciting festivals every
year. They also produce comedies, musical dramas and many more.
Moreover, they offer outstanding educational programs. You can
experience this by visiting the museum.
And
to make the most of your vacation choose the travels guides who are
familiar with the place. They will help you to visit the place at your
own comfort. There are several travel agencies to choose from. Choose
one and book your trip. Experience a memorable trip to this land.
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