Relocation: Reasons to Make the Move

Reasons to make island life your everyday reality

Chef Philippe Feret first laid eyes on Hilton Head Island in January. He was visiting from New York City, where he owned two restaurants and a catering company. “It was snowing like crazy in the city, but here, it was 65 degrees,” he remembers. “I wanted to be in the south where I could be in the sun.”

Later that year, Feret opened Hilton Head Social Bakery, a bakery that's since expanded to include two locations. It's a lifestyle he fully endorses. “We have a beautiful home, just three minutes away from our business. There's never the stress of finding a meter or parking our car in the morning. We love it here.”

Feret joins a community of entrepreneurs who call the island home — and they're not the only ones. Read on for great reasons to make island life your everyday reality.

THE ISLAND LOOKS — AND FEELS — LIKE PARADISE.

Deep in the South Carolina Lowcountry, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the rivers and sounds of the Intracoastal Waterway, Hilton Head Island is 45 miles from Savannah — and a world away from Old Man Winter. Leave your coats behind; the average yearly daytime temperature is 70 degrees. Just about 20 minutes from I-95, we’re served by the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH).

CHOOSE FROM TOP-RATED SCHOOLS.

For pre-K through high school, island residents can choose from five public schools and four private schools. At the college level, students attend

Here, it’s like you live on vacation. There’s such a great energy on the island. “ That’s the fun part, to be a part ”of this community.

– CHEF PHILIPPE FERET, FOUNDER, OWNER OF HILTON HEAD SOCIAL BAKERY

the University of South Carolina Beaufort Hilton Head Island and Bluffton campuses and Technical College of the Lowcountry. Learning doesn’t stop at the university level. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head keep islanders up to date on everything from current events to cooking.

STATE-OF-THE-ART HEALTH CARE IS WITHIN REACH.

Rest assured that the Hilton Head Hospital and physicians, dentists and health care providers of all specialties are on call to attend to all health needs.

YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT.

If you want to get involved with a church or nonprofit that makes a difference in your community, you have ample choices. Houses of worship of many religious beliefs are a vital part of life on the island, and philanthropic and civic groups are engaged in community events throughout the year.

RETIREMENT IS READY MADE.

When the time comes, you’re in good company. Since 1960, fortunate islanders have retired to this sunny spot on the ocean for time to reconnect, relax and slow down time.

HOME COURSE ADVANTAGE.

Hilton Head Island offers a rich assortment of golf-oriented gated communities, many of which feature private clubs. Long Cove Club, Wexford, Port Royal and Sea Pines Country Club are on the island, while Colleton River, Berkeley Hall and Belfair are among the top golf gated communities in the Bluffton area.

Beautiful Beaufort Living

Discover one of Beaufort County’s hidden gems, Dataw Island. This gated lifestyle community is located just outside of Historic Beaufort and is only 15 minutes to the region’s most pristine beach, Hunting Island State Park.

Dataw Island residents embrace an active Lowcountry lifestyle. This way of life is enhanced by two 18-hole golf courses by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills, Har-Tru tennis courts (designated by the USTA as an “Outstanding Tennis Facility”), championship croquet lawns, brandnew pickleball courts and indoor and outdoor pools, as well as kayak launches, bocce courts, art studio, a free library and a full-service marina.

The island’s natural beauty is immaculately conserved in this master-planned community, where residents enjoy breathtaking views from around every corner. Home options range from one-story living to deepwater access and a private dock. Open daily; stop by to see Dataw Island for yourself. dataw.com • 843.838.3838 F d datawisland