3 Best Day Trips from Charleston, South Carolina | Condé Nast Traveler

"This resort is Disney for people who don’t like Disney, or at least the crowds, expenses, and relentless merchandising present at their theme parks. This lodge-themed retreat isn’t attached to any theme parks— the nearest one is a five-hour drive away—and is a more traditional resort, albeit one with its own water slide. Although on its own island, the resort is just over a mile from the beach. However, Disney has its own facility that’s essentially an annex to the hotel (called Disney’s Beach House) where you can rent beach gear such as umbrellas and chairs, relax in the lounge, and there are even indoor games if the weather’s bad. The Beach House also has its own pool. There are some fine resorts in Hilton Head but not too many of them focus on families and small children, and so this Disney outpost is a welcome addition to the available options." - Paul Oswell