With only five weeks remain until the start of the Verizon Heritage to be held at Harbour Town Golf Links from April 14-20, 2008, so now is the time to finalize plans and make a reservation. Also, while there why not take advantage of your location and book a Hilton Head golf vacation.

The Verizon Heritage, South Carolina’s only PGA Tour event, is recognized as one of the premier golf tournaments in the country. Played at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links in The Sea Pines Resort since 1969, the event has a rich history in the lowcountry that continues to flourish year after year.

Not only is this tournament played on a world-famous golf course, the Verizon Heritage takes place in one of America’s premier resort areas. The location on the southern tip of Hilton Head Island, The Sea Pines Resort offers one-of-a kind Hilton Head golf packages, accommodations, recreation, sports amenities which is unequaled by any other Tour stop.

Boo Weekley, who won his first PGA Tour tournament here last year, should be back to defend his title. Weekley beat Ernie Els by one stroke to capture the title.

Come and stay with us at one of our Hilton Head rentals during the annual Wine Festival. Savor wine dinners, events, and tasting during Hilton Head Island’s 23rd annual event. The event runs from Wednesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9 with all sorts of activities and tastings that will please the most distinct palate.

WineFest will provide an opportunity for attendees to taste more than 1,500 domestic and international wines, continuous entertainment and delicious gourmet meals from a few of Hilton Head Island’s best restaurants. You’ll have the chance to meet, talk with, and learn from some of the world’s most knowledgeable wine experts. Tickets are $40 each and include admission into the event, a souvenir wine tasting glass, all entertainment, and all wine tastings.

The festival is the largest outdoor tented wine tasting on the East Coast. On Friday, at the Grand Wine Tasting Event, meet the producers of your favorite wines and try to get them to reveal their wine-making secrets. On Saturday, there’s an outdoor public wine tasting and wine auction that’ll take your breath away with the depth and breadth of the varietals on offer. So, come for a visit, stay in one of the finest Hilton Head rentals, and take your grape knowledge to the next level.