Trip Picks: Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head

Consistently ranked among the country's top resorts in several categories, Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is home to one of the world's top tennis facilities, an excellent spa, an equestrian center, a golf academy, several outstanding restaurants, and three world-class golf courses. Sea Pines guests stay in the Inn at Harbour Town, a 60-room AAA Four-Diamond hotel, or in one of the many homes and beachfront cottages on the rental program.

Hilton Head for Any Trip Budget

Created by a rich developer from a wealthy family, as a playground for his similarly wealthy friends, Hilton Head seems—by reputation at least—like the kind of place where you need to be worth millions to get past the front gate. But that’s not the case. This picturesque island has its gated communities, yes, but it welcomes all kinds of tourists, and its activities are diverse. If you don’t want to splash out, you can find a lot of ways to stretch a $100 bill around Hilton Head.

For $100 Get a 50-minute therapeutic massage at FACES DaySpa and still have money left over for tip. OR rent bicycles for a family of four for the entire week at Pedals Bicycles.

For $75 Pay your half of the couples’ green fees at any of the Heritage Golf Collection courses including Shipyard Golf Club, Port Royal Golf Club, and Oyster Reef Golf Club. OR get a one-hour private tennis lesson at Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center.