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IN THIS ISSUE Learn more about where to fish, what's biting, and if a private fishing charter is the best option for you. NEED A RIDE? ABOUT PALMERA COMPASS The Palmera Compass is Palmera Vacation Club's publication for members and guests of Palmera Vacation Club's resorts 4 SIX WAYS TO TRAVEL 8 HERE'S THE CATCH 5 ISLAND ITINERARY IDEAS Here are some great activities for your group to do, whatever the weather holds during your trip Palmera Vacation Club makes travel planning easier than ever! Explore the south end by street-legal golf carts 9 10-11 FOR THE LOVE OF SPORTS All about traveling for sports fans! PRODUCED BY Palmera Vacation Club Marketing and Communications Department CONTACT 88888PALMERA (8888872563) members@palmeravacationclubcom
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6 WAYS TO TRAVEL
Palmera Vacation Club helps members create customized vacation experiences year after year, with opportunities to return to Hilton Head Island or other great destinations worldwide.
PALMERA RESORTS
Stay with us at one of our four worldclass resorts on Hilton Head Island Our resorts are all Gold Crown and Top Awarded accommodations
PALMERA ESCAPE VIA RCI
Travel the world at any of the thousands of resorts available to you. Find amazing deals on 0-1,000 point vacations.
VIP WEEKS
Need another week in paradise? These weeks give you an exclusive opportunity to purchase extra-discounted stays on Hilton Head Island
QUEST TRAVEL CLUB
Travel anywhere with access to incredible discounts on hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more!
SMART STAYS
Find highly discounted rates to be booked within 45 days or less at one of the four Palmera resorts.
PALMERA INN & SUITES
Enjoy discounted nightly stays and access to private suites on Hilton Head Island.
GET GET IINSPIRED NSPIRED
WITH WITH PALMERA PALMERA
Want to know what's happening on Hilton Head Island during your upcoming vacation? Or are you wanting to plan around a certain season's festivals and events? For island updates and advice on how to make the most out of your vacation, check out the Palmera GO page on your membership portal
Not only can Palmera Vacation Club members plan yearly trips to Hilton Head, members can take advantage of the RCI Exchange or Quest Travel Club to plan amazing vacations to destinations around the globe Find inspiration by watching seasonal Palmera GO travel videos, or view our collection of Destination Highlights for tips on planning your vacation The list is continually growing, but here are some examples of highlighted locations:
Aruba
Asheville
Branson
Cape
Galveston
Gatlinburg
Jamaica
Lake
Myrtle
Nashville
Pompano
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Want to look back at previous digital copies of the Palmera Compass? Find the link on the Palmera GO page!
Orlando
Savannah
Williamsburg & More!
Cod
Charleston
Tahoe
Beach
Beach
ISLAND ITINERARY IDEAS For Whatever the Weather
INDOOR GAMES & ACTIVITIES
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Thisindoor Chronic Golf:
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Escape Island:
Friends, families,andgroupswillneed
tofollowtheclues,worktogether asateam,andsolvethemystery beforeit'stoolate!EscapeIsland offersdifferentstorylinesbasedon levelsofdifficultythatlastexactly 60minutes.
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The Art Cafe:
4. Thispaint-your-own
potterystudioisafunactivityforallages Withtonsofpiecestochoosefrom, thisactivityisagreatwaytoletyourcreativityshine!Visitearlyintheweekso yourmasterpiecehastimetodrybeforepickup.
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GUIDED TOURS & DAY TRIPS
Old Town Trolley Tours:
Withplentyofdifferenttoursto Freeparkingis included!
6.
choosefrom,sightseeinginSavannah, Georgia,hasneverbeeneasier.Hop onandoffatanyofthe16stops aroundthehistoriccitytolearnabout morethan100pointsofinterest!
(855)245-8992
trolleytourscom/savannah 234MartinLutherKingJrBlvd SavannahGA31401
Sea Island Carriage Company:
Takeinthebeautyof Beaufort,SouthCarolina,and learnofitsearlydaysofSpanish Occupation,theRevolutionary andCivilWarperiods,andmore, allfromacharminghorsedrawncarriage
(843) 476-7789 | seaislandcarriagecompanycom 930 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
7.
Coastal Discovery Museum: ageswillloveatriptothis
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Smithsonianaffiliate Locatedon historic,HoneyHornPlantation, guestscanexplorethegroundson theirownoronaguidedtour
(843)689-6767|coastaldiscoveryorg
70HoneyHornDr HiltonHeadIsland SC29926
8. Agreatactivity
Hilton Head History Tours: forbothbeautifulandrainydays, joininonaguidedtourthroughout theislandbymotorcoach Ledby expertguidesandlocalhistorians, you'lllearnmoreaboutthe Lowcountry'srichheritage
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1. Atomic Virtual Reality Arcade:
Featured
GOLF COURSES
ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Oftenconsideredoneofthebestlocationstogogolfinginthe country,HiltonHeadIslandhasmorethan26championshipgolf coursesthatcanbeplayedyear-round.
Oyster Reef Golf Club
(843)681-1750
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This championship course designed by Rees Jones has been voted one of the Top 20 courses in the Carolinas Expect gorgeous greens and scenic views of the island and Port Royal Sound
Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
Named Golf Digest Magazine's "Top 75 U S Golf Resorts," Port Royal offers two gorgeous 18-hole courses, Barony and Robber's Row Pete Dye redesigned Robber's Row in 1994
Shipyard Golf Club
The Shipyard Golf Club features 3 courses to choose from: the Galleon, Clipper, and Brigantine courses Each hold their own specific challenges and are surrounded by the scenic Lowcountry landscape.
Palmetto Hall & Country Club
Both of the courses at Palmetto Hall give all players the true Hilton Head championship golf experience. With 36 holes to play in total, the Arthur Hill and Robert Cupp courses are immersed in natural beauty,
Dolphin Head Golf Club
Located on the north end of the island, this local favorite was designed by Gary Player in 1974 The front nine and back nine give two very different looks, making this course a unique experience for players
Bear Creek Golf Club
Another Rees Jones design, the Bear Creek Golf Club's Par 72 championship course offers 5 different sets of tees for each level of golfer This course was also awarded an Audubon Certification from ACSP
GOLF COURSES IN BLUFFTON
Crescent Pointe Golf Club Eagle's Point Golf Club
(843)757-5900
hallmarkgolfcom
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(843)829-5425
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TENNIS Pickleball
ennis is an extremely popular activity ontheislandduetothe outstandingandwellknownclubsand facilitiesavailable,as wellasthetemperate weatheryear-round
Sharpenyourskillsby attendingaclinic,ortake fulladvantageofyour timebybookingaprivate orsemi-privatelesson withatennispro
Thebesttimetoplayis duringthefall andwinterso youcanenjoy lesshumidity andavoidthe rainyseasonIfyoujustneedacourt forfreeplay,checkout thepubliccourtsatthe ChaplinCommunityPark
FEATURED
Van Der Meer Tennis Center
(843)785-8388
vandermeertenniscom
19DeallyonAve, HiltonHeadIsland, SC29928
Shipyard Location
(843)686-8804
116ShipyardDr, HiltonHeadIsland, SC29928
Adventure Cove
Mini Golf & Arcade
Acombinationoftennis, badminton,andtable tennis,Pickleballcontinue togainpopularity worldwide,andHilton Headisnoexception!
Thosenewtothegamewi findplentyofopportunitie totryoutthesportor practiceyourskills.
Port FEATURED
Royal Golf & Racquet
(843)681-1700
10ClubhouseDr, HiltonHeadIsland, SC29928
Har Tru Clay Courts
Rental Equipment
Round Robins
Ourfeaturedclub's informationisabove, butherearesome otherclubsthatoffer courtsandlessons:
Palmetto Dunes
Tennis & Pickleball Center
Sea Pines Racquet Club
South Beach Racquet Club
Mini Golf
Legendary Golf
Putt putt pros and families alike will love either of the two mini golf courses at Adventure Cove. The beautiful blue, Paradise Falls, is the easier course, while the Lost Lagoon course will challenge any level of player. Tropical and fun, a trip to Adventure Cove isn't complete without playing a few arcade games or grabbing a quick treat to enjoy.
(843)842-9990
adventurecove.com
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Equal parts fun and challenging, this Country Club style miniature golf course is beautiful and conveniently located mid-island. Family built and owned for over 37 years, Legendary Golf offers two 18 hole courses across 4 acres, and fun prizes are given to those who score a hole in one! Already affordable, an all-day pass is available for purchase for a great deal All active law enforcement, military, firefighters, and first responders play for free
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
(843)686-3399
legendarygolfhhi.com
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Schedulealessonorbook courtwhileyou'reintown tostayactivewhileon vacationandtojusthave somefun! Club
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Lessons & Clinics
HERE'S THE CATCH:
FISHING ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND FISHING ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND
HiltonHeadIslandcouldpossiblybe thebestplacetogofishingintheentire stateofSouthCarolina Thereareplenty ofdifferentareastocastyourlineyearround,andthenumberofawardwinningfishingchartersofferedis impressive
Thefallandearlywinterseasonstend tobemorefavorableduetocooler temperatures Notonlyisitmore comfortableforyoutoenjoyacooler morningwithlowerhumidity,butthe fishlikeittoo!Withcoolerwater temperatures,fishwillmorelikelybe moreactiveandtakethebaitmore often
You'llhavegreatoddsatcatching plentyofRedfish,SeaTrout, SheepsheadandFlounderfrom SeptembertoApril.
Asalways,you'llneedtoreaduponthe rulesandregulationsbeforeheading out Those16-yearsandovermusthave alicense,whichyoucanpurchaseat gooutdoorssouthcarolinacom
Fishingindesignatedswimmingareas onHiltonHeadbeachesisprohibited fromAprilthroughSeptember Pay attentiontoallpostedregulations atanypublicdock orfishingpier.
WHERE TO DROP A LINE
Jarvis Creek Park Fishing Dock
FRESHWATER POND
LARGEMOUTH BASS BLUEGILL
Pinckney Island Fishing Pier
SALTWATER ONLY, FRESHWATER FISHING IS PROHIBITED
Charles C. Haigh Fishing Pier
SALTWATER FISHING BOAT LANDING FREE PARKING
Fishingchartersaretrulythe bestwaytomakethemost outofyourfishingexperience duringyourvisittoHilton HeadIsland
Enjoyafewhoursoutonthe beautifulAtlanticOceanorin thepristineinlandwaterways.
Completewithallofthe necessarygearandvalid fishinglicensesincluded,you onlyhavetoclimbaboard andfocusonfishing!
PRO TIP
Fish will be feeding during the fall, so you'll get more bites! Schools of fish are known to be found in the fall and winter around shipwrecks in the surrounding waters.
Globallyrecognized,Captain KurtJetterofAquaExcursions isoneofthe34bestcharter fishingcaptainsintheworld, accordingtoFishingBooker
AquaExcursionsoffersprivate fishingcharters,sharkfishing, dolphintours,andboattours.
(305)393-5781 aquaexcursions.net
Jarvis Creek Park Fishing Dock
TIME TO EXPLORE!
Here are just a few of the places you can discover on a golf cart:
RENTALS
Needasetofwheelsduring yourHiltonHeadvacation? Street-legalgolfcartrentals mightbetheperfectoption foryourgroup!
Regardlessifyouneeda rentalcarsubstitute,or you'rejustwantingtorent oneoutforthedayor afternoon,therearesomany waysthateithera4-or6passengergolfcartcanbe usefulduringyourstay Ifgolfcartsaren'tyourstyle, WheelzofHiltonHeadhas rentalbeachcruisers, specialtybikesandother attachmentsavailable Learnmorebyscanningthe
This shopping center is a hub of great dining, shopping, and scheduled live entertainment
You'll also find local seafood and great Lowcountry souvenirs for friends at home at the Piggly Wiggly
One of the most popular beaches on the island, and only steps away from Coligny Plaza, and Lowcountry Celebration Park You'll find many festivals and events in this area
Situated on Broad Creek, you'll find delicious dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as live music when the sun goes down This marina may also be where your kayak tour or dolphin cruise begins
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the south end of the island on your very own 4- or 6-passenger golf cart
Built-in Storage NEED A RIDE? STREET-LEGAL GOLF CART
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Coligny Plaza
Coligny Beach Park
Palmetto Bay Marina
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the love of FOr the love of
sports sports
Super fan or not,
nothing beats seeing all of the action in person!
Sometimesit'saseasyasbuyinga tickettoseeyourlocal professionalorcollegeteamplay Othertimes,youmightfind yourselfwatchingagameor tournamentontheTV thinking,"SomedayI'llget toseethislive"Mostofthe time,thehostlocations arejustgorgeousingeneral, andthat'sreasonaloneto visit,don'tyouthink?
Herearesome ideasof destinations thatsports fanswilllove!
SEE IT FOR SEE IT FOR YOURSELF YOURSELF
Wheretobegin?Otherthanthe hundredsofotherreasonsNYCis populartovisitors,fansalsoare knowntotravelintothecityto seeaprofessionalfootball, hockey,soccer,orbaseballgame. Toursofstadiumsandarenaslike YankeeStadiumandMadison SquareGardenarealsovery popular
Many people visit Daytona Beach for the 23 miles of beautiful coastline, but racing fans would say otherwise The Daytona International Speedway is home to one of the most famous races in the world, the Daytona 500
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
HomeoftheKentuckyDerby,the well-knownhorseraceat ChurchillDownsissaidtobring inmorethan150,000fansforthe bigevent.Visitorscanwalk throughtheKentuckyDerby Museumyear-round,orwatch anotherhorseracewithadelicious mintjulepinhand
Speakingofmuseums,the LouisvilleSluggerMuseumand Factoryisagreatstopforbaseball fanswhowanttotourthefacility andgettheirownminibat!
TheMuhammadAliCenterisan interactivewaytogetinspiredand learnmoreaboutthechampion's legendarylife
Foralmostthreeweeksoutofthe year,tennisfansflockbythe hundredsofthousandstoattend theUS Open,playedatthe USTABillieJeanKingNational TennisCenter.
Watchingasoftballgamemay notbeonyourto-dolist,but everyyear,differentleaguessuch astheBroadwayShowandNew YorkMediaLeaguesfacetheir opponentsatHeckscher
BallfieldsinCentralPark Dotheteamnames,BuzzFeed and Aladdinsoundfamiliar?
It's always a special occasion for golf fans to attend the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, and still remains a dream for many. Why not make that dream a reality? Although you can't play the Augusta course unless you're a member, anyone can play the following tournament's course on HHI
FOr
IN THE U.S.A
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
DAYTONA BEACH,
FL AUGUSTA, GA
DESTINATIONS
TORONTO, CANADA
Celebratethehistoryand legacyofhockey,atthe HockeyHallofFamein Toronto Withinteractive exhibits,visitorsareableto seetheStanleyCupupclose!
TheAvivaCentreisa multipurposecomplexthat ishometotheRogersCup andCanadianOpen,aswell asliveentertainmentand othersports'tournaments andchampionshipsbesides tennis.
SAVANNAH, GA SAVANNAH, GA
SAVANNAH BANANAS
Tickets might be hard to come by for this not-so-normal baseball team, but it is oh so worth it Known to put on a show complete with choreographed dances and other hilarious antics, this Savannah team is gaining nation-wide popularity, fast!
SAVANNAH GHOSTPIRATES
The newest addition to Savannah sports, the Ghost Pirates are a professional minor league team in the ECHL Home to the 2024 ECHL All Star Classic, the Enmarket Arena also offers public ice skating at a reasonable price, set to begin in October
MONTE CARLO, MONACO BARCELONA, SPAIN
Knownasthecapitalofmotor sportsforhostingthefamous MonacoGrandPrix,MonteCarlo ishometomanymoresports Thedistricthostsatennis tournamentdatingbackto1887, theHerculisMeeting,theMonte CarloShow-Jumping Competitionandthe InternationalSwimmingMeeting, Addteamsportsintothemix, andthisPrincipalityisameccaof prestigioussportingevents
UPCOMING OLYMPIC GAMES
SUMMER 2024
Paris, France
TheSummerOlympicswillbe herebeforeyouknowit,and weknowtherewilldefinitely beanuptickofinterestin travelingtothebeautiful,City ofLight.
Parisisoneofthosetripsofa lifetimethatyou'llnever forget,andtheexcitementof thesummergameswill probablylastformonthsafter theevent'send
WINTER 2026
ReopeninginNovember2024, sportsfanswilldefinitelywantto stopforavisitatSpotifyCamp Nou,FCBarcelona'shomefor morethan66years Current immersivevirtualtoursare availableatthenewBarça Museum
Visitorsareabletoexplorethe siteofthe1992OlympicGames inMontjuïc.Notonlycanyou viewthemuseum,butyoucan actuallyseethegroundsaswell
Milan & Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Italy'sthirdOlympicWinter Gameswillfeaturethe gorgeouscityofMilanandthe stunningCortinad'Ampezzo,a skiresorttowninNorthern Italy.
The2026gameswillbethe firstthatisheldintwohost citiesintworegions We're suretravelerswillwanttoadd themtotheirmust-seelist!
SPORTS IN SPORTS IN
INTERNATIONAL
