South Carolina Smiles and Places 2008 Official Vacation Guide - (Page 62) Short Stuff TRY A KID’S–EYE VIEW OF BEACH RESORTS By Leslie Westlake watching.) It all adds up to a great workout before breakfast. Now, it’s time to get down to some serious fun. Of course, most resorts offer tennis and golf lessons for kids, but depending upon which South Carolina beach resort you choose, you’ll also find a wide array of daytime activities. Each different. Each delightful. There’s a lot you can learn from a kid. They know how to make the most of a beach vacation long before they’re old enough to read a vacation guide. They thrive in salt water. Can’t wait to be covered in sand. They’re not afraid to get face-to-face with nature. They dance like nobody’s watching. And, let’s face it, they’ll eat just about anything. So, we invite you to gain a new perspective on this vacation. One that measures just about a foot and a half shorter than yourself. Let your inhibitions fly away on an ocean breeze. And think like a child. First of all, let’s get up early. It’s sunrise time on the beach, and quite frankly the very best time to be here. Everything is fresh and new. A whole new crop of shells has washed up on shore to be discovered. You have miles and miles of sand all to yourself. You can run all you want, in circles or straight lines. Or let the surf chase you up the shore. Do cartwheels on the firmly packed South Carolina sand. Get a little morning dance going. (Only the gulls are Resort Shorts HILTON HEAD ISLAND: There are many resorts on this family friendly isle. Here are a few activities everyone can enjoy. The Coastal Discovery Museum offers an assortment of hands-on exhibits, tours and cruises around the island. History and ecology are taught in a way that feels like fun, including a popular exhibit called “Gatorland, where ” you can touch and interact with American alligators. Harbourfest is a celebration of all things nautical every Tuesday evening during the summer at Shelter Cove Marina. 62 South Carolina Smiles 2008
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