Retirement is the beginning of the rest of your life. It is the time to take control of your life, pursue your hobbies, and provide yourself with the free time that you have worked so hard to deserve.
When planning for your retirement, so much more goes into it than budgeting and finances. When you plan your retirement, you are making a major decision about where to spend the rest of your life. As you get older, travelling becomes more strenuous, so finding somewhere where all your favourite activities and scenery are nearby is a major goal – not to mention, a difficult one. Hilton Head Island, conveniently off the coast of South Carolina, is a gorgeous and carefree community that anyone can easily call home.
Welcome to the Island
Hilton Head Island is just off the South-Eastern edge of the South Carolinian coast. The island boasts over 12 miles of stunning beaches, a multitude of animal species and other natural splendor, and a wide array of activities to partake in. Annual rainfall is a mere 51.4 inches and the average winter high lies at a cool and calm 61 degrees Fahrenheit, so you can kiss any wet and cool weather of your past goodbye. A safe and welcoming community, Hilton Head is waiting for you.
Nature
If you are a fan of nature, Hilton Head will meet any expectation. Whether meandering down trails and gazing at the surrounding flora is your fancy or bird watching within the national park sounds more like the ticket, Hilton Head will hold you captive with its abundance of natural beauty. The island is home to a number of different animals including deer and alligators, manatees, sea turtles, and dolphins, and, of course, and hundreds of different species of birds. A number of ecosystems are spread throughout the island, including forests, savannahs, beaches, and wetlands. There is so much to see and learn!
Sport
Do you love to golf? Are you a die-hard tennis player? Or maybe you are an expert fisherman? Whatever you love to do, you will no doubt find it on Hilton Head Island (unless you are keen on snow sports). Hilton Head offers numerous golf courses for all playing levels and budgets and is home to parks galore to play a round of tennis at. Being surrounded by water, you can bet there is some excellent fishing to be had. Fish off of one of the docks, or go out on a boat. You also have the choice of horseback riding on the beach, playing volleyball or badminton out in the sands, or bike riding or jogging on the multitude of trails splayed all over the island.
Culture
Craving culture? The island will provide. There are theatres to watch plays, and the Hilton Head Symphony and Chorus are always ready to entertain your ears with the sweetest of sounds. Visit the art gallery and see what the local artists are up to or take a class at the Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island. There are numerous festivals and parades all throughout the year that will make everyday worth looking forward to.
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