In the latest issue of Health Magazine, a panel of health and travel experts set out to find the healthiest and beach and lake towns in the United States.  Hilton Head Island proudly rounded out the top five out when looking at several criteria including air and water quality, number of parks and costs of hotels. 

Health.com said:

If you’re a golf nut, Hilton Head is for you. There are 20 public golf courses to choose from. But there’s plenty to do for non-golfers, too. Besides 12 miles of beaches, there are 200 tennis courts and 75 miles of bike paths. You can even paddle your kayak through breathtaking salt marshes and lagoons. “It’s a fitness enthusiast’s dream come true,” Dr. Joy says.

And don’t worry: There’s more than heavy Southern fare available. “Local fish is very popular here,” panelist Ruth Frechman, RD, says. “Some chefs go out of their way to buy produce from farmers in the area.” Great spots to try: Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery and Café, which serves veggie sandwiches on its homemade eight-grain bread, and River House at the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, where much of the produce comes from organic or small family farms.

Just another reason why we call Hilton Head Island our corner of paradise!