Hotel at a Glance: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island has long been an upscale vacation destination, and the Sonesta resort is another jewel in the island’s crown. A $30 million renovation of the AAA Four-Diamond resort has added even more luxurious features, from refreshed rooms to a new spa and new pools. The beach is a short walk through the property’s landscaped grounds, and a shuttle transports guests to nearby golf courses located in Shipyard Plantation.

• Unwind in the shaded pool or lounge on deck chairs while kids play in the children’s area.
• Come hungry: The resort has four dining options to choose from, including casual appetizers and evening cocktails at Bayley’s Bar and Terrace.
• Have a relaxing massage at Arum Spa or indulge in one of the body treatments, such as hydrating body wrap or tropical sugar scrub.
• Rent a bicycle from the resort and zip around the property before exploring the bike-friendly island.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: Coastal Beauty and Year-Round Outdoor Adventure

Set along the Atlantic coast about 30 miles northeast of Savannah, Georgia, Hilton Head Island is a prime setting for relaxed oceanfront living. This subtropical climate makes the island a haven for outdoor-sports enthusiasts, especially golfers, who can choose from dozens of championship courses. Additionally, more than 50 miles’ worth of bike and rollerblade pathways crisscross the island, many of them leading to Hilton Head’s wealth of justly lauded beaches.