Just hearing the name “Hilton Head Island” is enough to make someone smile. It elicits nostalgic memories of relaxing vacations, sun-soaked holidays, and family fun for all ages. Sure, Hilton Head Island already has all the surf, sun and sand to make for a timeless beach destination, but a closer look reveals that this small yet mighty island teems with history and culture at every turn. It’s the landscape that lures people in—but everything else that keeps them coming back. There’s a reason Hilton Head Island has been voted the No. 1 Island in the U.S. by Reader’s Choice Awards for five consecutive years.