We are proud to announce that Travel amp; Leisure Magazine has rated our beautiful Island 1 in the US and 2 in the Worldnbsp;nbsp;You can see their article on their website right here. Every year Travel amp; Leisure asks its readers to weigh in on their travel experiences around the World.nbsp; Readers rate islands according to their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value.nbsp; We are very proud that our visitors think so highly of our Island.Generations of families have made an annual visit to Hilton Head a tradition.nbsp; When asked why they return year after year, the answer is always the same, ldquo;There is something here for everyone.rdquo;nbsp; With our miles of bike paths, golf loverrsquo;s dream courses, beautiful sandy beaches, abundant wildlife, wonderful restaurants and accommodations, and friendly people, who wouldnrsquo;t want to visit or live herenbsp; This is why all the locals refer to living on Hilton Head as ldquo;Living in Paradise Oceanfront Villas for Sale on Hilton Head So, when did it all begin?nbsp; The Island is named after Captain William Hilton, who in 1663, identified a headland near the entrance to Port Royal Sound which he named ldquo;Hiltonrsquo;s Headrdquo;, after himself.nbsp; The Island has a very interesting history and you can learn about our rich history at https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/see-and-do/history-and-heritage/.nbsp; Be sure to click on the Gullah History tab to learn about the Gullah people who are such a big part of our history and wonderful cuisine.nbsp; Does the aroma of hardwood-smoked, pit-cooked barbeque set your taste buds on alert or the thought of crispy, fried chicken or bowls of spicy shrimp okra gumbo fill your head with delight? Then say a word of lsquo;thanksrsquo; to the Gullah as those and many more American favorites are of their making.nbsp; The Gullah also brought us the art of making Sweetgrass baskets.nbsp; If you are visiting Hilton Head and would like to try your hand at making a Sweetgrass basket, the Coastal Discovery Museum offers basket making classes on their calendar of events page.nbsp; Reservations are required.nbsp; http://www.coastaldiscovery.org/home/discover-and-learn/site-tours-programs/297.nbsp; Hilton Head was incorporated as a town in 1983, and is now home to more than 30,000 residents who live here year-round, but much of our Island remains as it was when it was sighted from William Hiltonrsquo;s ship more than 300 year ago.nbsp; Over the centuries Hilton Head has beckoned many generations ndash; Native Americans, English, Spanish, French colonists, pirates, African-Americans and soldiers have left their footprints on our sands. nbsp;nbsp; Oceanfront Homes for Salenbsp;nbsp;Oceanfront Villas for Salenbsp;nbsp;Golf Homes for Sale under $600,000nbsp;nbsp;Bluffton Homes for Sale under $500,000nbsp;