RESORTQUEST HILTON HEAD WELCOMES WORLD CLASS PIANISTS TO HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina welcomes the Hilton Head International Piano Contest, a special presentation by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. This event brings together talented musicians from across the globe to compete for over $33,000.000 in prizes. ResortQuest Hilton Head offers over 500 vacation rentals and condominiums on Hilton Head Island and is proud to support the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

February 10, 2009 Hilton Head Island SC – This March, Hilton Head Island and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra welcomes the talented musicians of the Hilton Head International Piano Contest. This world-class event takes place March 2 – 9, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island and is presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. It brings together international pianists and judges for a week of extraordinary performances by pianists ages 18 – 30. Participants compete for over $33,000 in prizes plus coveted concert placements.
For more information and tickets to the contest, contact the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra at 843-842-2055 or visit www.hhso.org.

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra is entering its 27th year on Hilton Head Island and for over a quarter century has remained true to their goal of bringing an unparalleled orchestral experience to the visitors and residents of Hilton Head Island. The 2009 performance schedule focuses on the work of the Masters, with major pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Berlioz, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Sibelius, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky in eight classically themed concerts.

ResortQuest Hilton Head Island is a strong supporter of the local arts and culture of Hilton Head Island. Guests visiting Hilton Head Island during the 2009 Symphony season receive special lodging rates through ResortQuest Hilton Head Island. ResortQuest's "More for your Money" March promotion gives guests 30% off any March stay. Guests must mention booking code INT MYM and book no later than March 1, 2009. The promotion is valid for any stay between March 1 and March 31, 2009. To book the “More for Your Money” March Hilton Head special, visit www.resortquesthiltonhead.com.

The Hilton Head Island condominiums and private vacation homes offered by ResortQuest Hilton Head Island offer the space, amenities and location ideally suited for any destination vacation. Guests enjoy free tennis, discounted golf, free DVD rentals and the exclusive ResortQuest Recommends program offering deals and discounts on over 160 restaurants, shops and activities. All vacation rentals offer fully-equipped kitchens for family meals and immediate access to beaches, tennis, golf and water sports.

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Alligator Stalking - Finding Hilton Head's Most Famous Residents

One of the most asked questions from Hilton Head Island tourist is; "where's the best place to see an alligator". Alligators and Dolphins are Hilton Heads most famous wildlife attractions, but for some reason, alligators seem to carry some aura of mystery or adventure about them, as well as awaken our sense of danger. Even mild adrenalin junkies realize a "death defying thrill" anytime they see a gator that is not separated from them by glass or fencing. There are several foot and bicycle bridges along Pope Avenue, which cross small lagoons and ponds, and its not unusual to see a dozen or more people crowded together peering over the rail of one of these bridges; mystified by the gator leisurely floating below. Often, people passing on the footpaths and sidewalks greet each other with, "there's a gator up by the second bridge", rather than, good morning or good afternoon.

Alligators are harder to find than Dolphins, but much easier to watch once you find them. Dolphins are usually seen in fleeting glimpses; a quick look at a fluke, or a dorsal fin, sometimes the whole animal (but just for a second) making a playful jump, or attempting to dislodge parasites. Gators, on the other hand, tend to stay in one place for long periods of time. Whether they're floating about or sunning themselves on the bank of a pond, they don't move much and they don't move fast; that is unless they spot prey or sense danger, be warned: Alligators can run faster than humans for a few feet!

The only problem with the gators preference to not move a lot is that it works both ways. It seems alligators spend a great deal of their time lying, out of sight, at the bottoms of ponds and lagoons. Don't think that you can just hang around and watch until they come up for air; gators can hold their breath longer than you could possibly imagine! They are creatures of habit though, and if you see one in a certain place, at a certain pond, you will probably spot him again at the same location; except during the summer mating season, when you might see one anywhere: including the highway!

If you'd rather go gator stalking the "easy way", an "Alligator Safari" operates a quiet (and canopied) electric boat in Sea Pines Resort; where you can sit and ride in comfort while the guide (who knows where to look) points out these prehistoric left-overs as you sip on a cold drink. If you're more ambitious, you might spot a gator in any pond you pass; Shipyard Plantation and Sea Pines Plantation have the largest populations of alligators on the island. Also, there is one pond in particular; just off the corner of Avocet Drive and Lagoon Road (behind Coligny at the entrance to Spinnaker Resort), which seems to always be teaming with gators. Good luck and be careful!

Article courtesy of HiltonHeadHotline.com

FREE Tennis in Hilton Head

RESORTQUEST HILTON HEAD ISLAND HITS A GRAND SLAM FOR GUESTS WITH FREE TENNIS AT THREE OF TENNIS MAGAZINE’S TOP 50 US CLUBS

ResortQuest Hilton Head Island offers nearly 500 vacation rentals, condos and private beach homes on the premier resort destination, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Hilton Head Island is a tennis enthusiast’s dream with over 300 courts on three Grand Slam surfaces. Guests who book vacation rentals with ResortQuest Hilton Head have automatic, complimentary access to three of Tennis Magazine’s Top 50 US Clubs List, as well as numerous additional courts.

January 9, 2009 Hilton Head Island, SC – Hilton Head Island has established a reputation as a number one choice for elite travelers, with immediate access to the nation’s best golf, tennis, cultural festivals, watersports and white sand shoreline. With over 300 courts, the tennis fanaticism in this picturesque island stands above almost all else. Hilton Head is the distinguished home to three of Tennis Magazine’s Top 50 US Clubs: Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, Sea Pines Racquet Club and Van Der Meer Tennis Center.

Guests searching for the perfect tennis vacation need look no further than ResortQuest Hilton Head Island. ResortQuest offers an amazing selection of lodging accommodations and vacation rentals in Hilton Head, many with private and complimentary access to these storied tennis clubs. In addition, ResortQuest guests can enjoy immediate tennis access at any number of other local courts, including the Chaplin Tennis Courts, Cordillo Courts, Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort, Port Royal Racquet Club, the South Beach Racquet Club and the Sun City Tennis Center.

Throughout the year ResortQuest Hilton Head offers discount tennis and lodging packages, giving marked discounts on premier vacation homes through the island, paired with included access to courts. Visit the ResortQuest Hilton Head website for the best deals and discounts on tennis and lodging or contact a vacation specialist at 800.875.8726 for details.

About ResortQuest:
ResortQuest, one of the nation’s leading vacation rentals and hospitality and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource for vacation bookings in North America’s premier resort destinations. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and home rentals in the United States, based on a portfolio of over 10,000 vacation rental properties. With the inclusion of Partner Affiliates in North and South America, the Carribean and Europe, ResortQuest now offers over 50,000 vacation rentals choices in over 100 destinations world-wide. With over a billion dollars in sales, ResortQuest Real Estate is one of the nation’s leading real estate companies focusing exclusively on resort properties, offering superior brokerage services in the country’s premier beach, ski and golf destinations.

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