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Hilton Head Beaches


Article by: Jeff Palmer

HILTON HEAD BEACHES

The Travel check out, Kauai - the Garden Island , Gothic and Modern Barcelona Channel recently ranked Hilton Head Island Try also, Secluded Beaches - Best of the New World , Getting Temporary Work in Europe number three in its "America's Best Beaches" program.

It's no wonder that Hilton Head Island's beaches check out, Do Your Homework When Traveling , Flag of Mexico - Dia de la Bandera have gained so much attention. The shoreline is clean, wide and sandy.

Come and enjoy the island's 12 miles of pristine beaches. Try also, How to spend less and have a great time in Dubai , Mexico es - Playa del Carmen and Cozumel

Following are some general guidelines and Hilton Head Beach also related, Team Building Corporate Event Activities in Greater Manchester , Barcelona - City of Amazing Architecture regulations as well as some beach You may also consider, Sustainable Tourism in the Selous Game Reserve , Getting Temporary Work in Europe first aid tips. also related, Kauai - the Garden Island , On Safari in Northern Tanzania - Back to The Sixth Day of the Creation

Public Access to Hilton Head

Island Beaches:

The Town See, A Holiday Guide to the Messinia Peninsular , What's So Great About Vacation Rentals? of Hilton Head Island See, Resources To Have Fun Traveling in Atlanta Georgia , Resources To Have Fun Traveling in Atlanta Georgia provides four (4) Public Beach view, London Travel - Everything you need to know about London...f , Take a Chance on the Caribbean Accesses as follows:

1. Alder Lane Beach See, A Holiday Guide to the Messinia Peninsular , Current State of the Travel Industry in Singapore Access off South Forest

Beach Drive also related, New Year's Eve at Sidney's Grille and Hotel@MIT , Thinking Of Travel To China? - Parking available.

2. Beachfront at Coligny Circle - Parking available.

3. Driessen Beach See, American Tourists Say and Do the Craziest Things! , Guide to Besalu, northern Spain Park at the end of Bradley Beach You may also consider, Barcelona - City of Amazing Architecture , Budget Travel Basics Road - Parking available.

4. Folly Field Beach also related, Hello from Chicago - Chinatown and Second City , Mexico es - Playa del Carmen and Cozumel Park off Folly Field Road - Parking available.

Plantations with beaches also related, Flag of Mexico - Dia de la Bandera , Low Cost Flights Make Your Self Catering Family Holiday Affordable have numerous beach view, A Holiday Guide to the Messinia Peninsular , Mexico es - Playa del Carmen and Cozumel access points for their guests.

Prohibited at the Beach goto, How to spend less and have a great time in Dubai , Traveling Smart Safari Tips all seasons

* Liquor, beer or wine.

* All forms of glassware.

* Shark fishing.

* Horses.

* Sleeping on the beach check out, Vacationing in Anchorage, Alaska , Kauai - the Garden Island after midnight.

* The operation, launching or landing of motorized watercraft ( except in emergencies )

Seasonal Rules

From April 1st - September 30th

No Stunt Kites between 10AM-6PM.

No sand sailing between 10AM-6PM.

No fishing or surf casting in designated swimming areas. You may also consider, Current State of the Travel Industry in Singapore , On Safari in Northern Tanzania - Back to The Sixth Day of the Creation

No surfboards or other articles to ride the surf in designated swimming areas. goto, Take a Chance on the Caribbean , Gothic and Modern Barcelona

No frisbees or other team sports involving a ball in designated swimming areas. Try also, Sustainable Tourism in the Selous Game Reserve , Timeshare Fraud - How To Recognize And Avoid It

No games with metal components (such as metal horseshoes) in designated swimming areas. also related, Barcelona - City of Amazing Architecture , Do Your Homework When Traveling

Animal Regulations

for all Hilton Head Beaches

October 1st - April 1st -

No leashes required at any time. The animal is required to be under positive voice control.

April 1st - May 22nd - Animals must be on a leash between 10AM and 5PM.

May 23rd until Monday of Labor Day weekend - NO animals allowed on the beach also related, Discount Travel and Overcoming Obstacles , Barcelona - City of Amazing Architecture between 10AM-5PM.

Tuesday after Labor Day - September 30th - Animals must be on a leash from 10AM-5PM. On the beach You may also consider, Hello from Calgary - Exploring the Kensington Area and Meeting Kevin Nguyen , Traveling Smart Safari Tips or not, local See, Getting Temporary Work in Europe , Low Cost Flights Make Your Self Catering Family Holiday Affordable law requires owners to clean up after their pets.

Beach Safety

* Protect your skin: Sunlight contains two kinds of UV rays -- UVA increases the risk of skin cancer, skin aging, and other skin diseases. UVB causes sunburn and can lead to skin cancer. Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and wear a sunscreen with a sun goto, Secluded Beaches - Best of the New World , New Year's Eve at Sidney's Grille and Hotel@MIT protection factor containing a high rating such as 15.

* Drink plenty of water Try also, Create Your Own Travel Discounts , Mexico Beaches - Playa del Carmen and Cozumel regularly and often even if you do not feel thirsty. Your body needs water You may also consider, How To Save Big With Discount Airfare , Vacationing in Anchorage, Alaska to keep cool. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them. They can make you feel good briefly but make the heat's effects on your body worse. This is especially true with beer, which dehydrates the body.

* Watch for signs of heat stroke: Heat stroke is life-threatening. The victim's temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly. Signals include hot, red, and dry skin; changes in consciousness, rapid, weak pulse, and rapid, shallow breathing. Call 9-1-1 or your local See, Plymouth Plantation and Mayflower - Links to Our Past Guide, Part 1 , Mount Kilimanjaro EMS number. Move the person to a cooler place. See, Getting Temporary Work in Europe , My Top 10-List of Archeological s [NOW! Spanish and English] Quickly cool the body by wrapping wet sheets around the body and fan it. If you have ice packs or cold packs, place goto, Thinking Of Travel To China? , Traveling Smart Safari Tips them on each of the victim's wrists and ankles, in the armpits and on the neck to cool the large blood vessels. also related, A Holiday Guide to the Messinia Peninsular , Gothic and Modern Barcelona Watch for signals of breathing problems and make sure the airway is clear. Keep the person lying down.

* Wear eye protection: Sunglasses are like sunscreen for your eyes and protect against damage that can occur from UV rays. Be sure to wear sunglasses with labels that indicate that they absorb at least 90 percent of UV sunlight.

* Wear foot protection: Many times, people's feet can get burned from the sand or cut from glass or shells in the sand.

Ocean Safety

* Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water check out, Resources To Have Fun Traveling in Atlanta Georgia , Hotel Fire Safety: Steps That You Should Take to Ensure That Your Stay is a Safe One is to learn to swim--this includes adults and children. The American Try also, London Travel - Everything you need to know about London...f , Getting Temporary Work in Europe Red Cross has swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. Contact your local goto, Traveling Smart Safari Tips , The cosmopolitan essence and romanticism of Paris surround R Red Cross chapter for information on courses.

* Stay within the designated swimming area, Try also, Hello from Chicago - Chinatown and Second City , Gothic and Modern Barcelona ideally within the visibility of a lifeguard.

* Never swim alone.

* Check the surf conditions before you enter the water. You may also consider, Travel Europe by Rail and Europe Becomes Your Undiscovered Oyster , A Great Motorcycle Ride in Mexico Check to see if a warning flag is up or check with a lifeguard for water also related, Do Your Homework When Traveling , Plymouth Plantation and Mayflower - Links to Our Past Guide, Part 1 conditions, beach Try also, A Holiday Guide to the Messinia Peninsular , Travel In Vietnam - Remember To Bargain conditions, or any potential hazards.

* Stay away from piers, pilings, and diving platforms check out, Kauai - the Garden Island , Low Cost Flights Make Your Self Catering Family Holiday Affordable when in the water. goto, Thinking Of Travel To China? , Taking A Honeymoon Cruise Can Be Magical

* Keep a lookout for aquatic life. Water Try also, Gothic and Modern Barcelona , Sea Pines Plantation - The Pearl Of Hilton Head Island plants and animals may be dangerous. Avoid patches of plants. Leave animals alone.

* Make sure you always have enough energy to swim back to shore.

* Don't try to swim against a current if caught in one. Swim gradually out of the current, by swimming across it.

Beach First Aid Tips

Sunburn - Soak in cool water check out, A Great Motorcycle Ride in Mexico , Team Building Corporate Event Activities in Greater Manchester unless skin is broken or blistered. Ibuprofen may help.

Bee Stings - Apply a baking soda paste and ice. If allergic, seek medical help.

Jelly Fish Stings - Apply vinegar, sugar, salt or dry sand. After 20 min., rinse with salt water. You may also consider, Secluded Beaches - Best of the New World , Getting Temporary Work in Europe

Crab Bites - rinse well, disinfect, and apply antibiotic ointment. May need stitches.

Tick Bites - DO NOT attempt to remove the tick. Cover with vaseline or a film of oil. When insect is free, remove with tweezers. Look for flu-like symptoms for up to two weeks. If this occurs, seek immediate medical attention.

Snake Bites - CALL 911. Use a compression dressing just above site, NOT a tourniquet.

Oyster Shells - cuts and abrasions can result in serious infections. Medical treatment advised.

Alligators - Do NOT go near alligators. They run very fast. Do NOT feed or tease

Sting Ray - rinse with water view, American Tourists Say and Do the Craziest Things! , Low Cost Flights Make Your Self Catering Family Holiday Affordable and apply heat to neutralize sting. Seek medical attention.

Enjoy the Sunshine!

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About the Author

Jeff Palmer is an internet marketing expert and web designer.

http://www.hiltonheadislander.com


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