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One thing that's become a diversion in its own right on Hilton Head Island is the leisurely pursuit (or is it sport?) of shopping. It's no wonder that the island has earned a reputation as a shopper's paradise with over 300 shops located in more than 30 different arenas. Reveling in a shopping excursion doesn't necessarily mean spending a small fortune. Even if your budget is more shoestring than Savile Row, you're in luck when on Hilton Head. A dazzling array of outlet shops abound, boasting designer name fashions and accessories with surprisingly reasonable pricetags. There are dozens of outlet stores that highlight name brands you'd never expect to find in a typical discount mall: labels like J. Crew, Geoffrey Beene, Eddie Bauer, Coach, Lenox, Donna Karan and Ellen Tracy among an impressive list of others. A shopping outing can also equate to sightseeing on Hilton Head, where harbors are surrounded by quaint shops and open-air cafes. Both Harbour Town and Shelter Cove Harbour are comprised of delightful boutiques around their famous waterfronts. The marinas, in addition to the charming New England-style South Beach Marina, feature enticing waterfront restaurants for a leisurely lunch or an unforgettable dinner after scouring the stores. A wardrobe of unique finds awaits as several Hilton Head shops offer Fifth Avenue-level fashion lines that can even be difficult to find in metropolitan areas. The most prominent shopping area on Hilton Head is the Mall at Shelter Cove which blends big-name department stores with many locally-owned shops, plus a food court with a selection of restaurant fronts ranging from deli to Italian and a few options for the sweet tooth- sometimes needed for a post-shopping energy boost. Illustrating the diversity in shopping emporiums are the antique shops, spectacular art galleries, lowcountry craft nooks and intriguing collectible shops that round out the gamut of options. Beyond shopping for tangible items is the soothing balm of spa services now available on Hilton Head. A few Day Spas provide therapeutic and beyond-salon services for the entire body. Services can be purchased a la carte or as a combination package for more luxurious pampering. Whatever
you'd like your day's adventure to include...and no matter what
you're searching for, Hilton Head can provide the ultimate shopping
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