There are those of us who forget our exercise regime when traveling but staying fit while vacationing on Hilton Head Island is easy. The Island’s temperate climate allows for year-round outdoor activities on land and in the water. Here’s a sampling of some of the things to do in Hilton Head to stay in shape:

Pedal Away. Miles of paved and dirt paths cover Hilton Head Island making cycling a great way to stay fit while on vacation and a chance to see the Island a little more up close and personal. Cycling is even permitted on the 12 miles of sandy beaches. Catch a wave in the Atlantic Ocean with an aquatrike, or water bike, available for rent at many of the beaches.

Swing the Fairways. Tee it up on one of the 18 public Hilton Head Island golf courses and participate in the Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament to swing alongside favorite celebrities who have included Pat Boone, Davy Jones and Leann Hunley. The 29th event is scheduled for Sept. 4 – 6, 2009.

Come Sail Away. A variety of boat rentals are available at all nine of the Island’s public marinas in addition to dockage, launch facilities, fuel and supplies. Some marinas offer private and group sailing instruction for adults and children of all skill levels. Paddle through creeks, marshes and inlets of Hilton Head Island with a kayak or canoe.

One Fish, Two Fish.  Inshore fishing is a popular sport and Hilton Head Island anglers can fish for snapper, grouper, sea trout and swordfish, to name a few species. South Carolina freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses are required and can be purchased in most tackle shops. Or, hire a fishing charter to guide you to the best fishing holes. Crabbing is also an activity the whole family can enjoy.

Adrenaline Junkies. Take in a bird’s-eye-view of Hilton Head Island with a parasail or explore what’s beneath the sea with a little scuba or snorkeling. Try Hilton Head Reef, a great place to watch seahorses and barracudas with concrete reef balls and sunken sea vessels providing fab underwater photography opportunities.

Staying fit while vacationing on Hilton Head Island is easy and so is booking your stay. All you to do is visit this link. Find out more about things to do on Hilton Head Island by visiting the site of the Hilton Head Chamber Island-Bluffton of Commerce.

Originating in the 1930s, roller derby returned in popularity during the 70s and 80s and has seen a resurgence within the past decade. This isn’t the derby of the disco-era and it’s not World Wrestling Entertainment meeting sex on wheels. Okay, it’s not necessarily family-friendly but a PG-13 rated sport with campy humor mixed with punk, rock, jock and skill. Most roller derby these days are played on a flat track although some leagues prefer the thrill of a banked track (like that of the 70s and 80s).

Roller derby will certainly gain a boost in more popularity later this year with Drew Barrymore makes her feature directorial debut with the film “Whip It!” based on the book “Derby Girl” by Shauna Cross. Actress Ellen Page of “Juno” fame plays the lead role in the flick based in a small Texas town. In an effort to avoid beauty pageant life, she joins a roller derby team and finds her passion and true self.

If a roller derby league isn’t near you, checkout a bout during your next vacation. Some of our favorite vacation cities, Virginia Beach, Orlando, and Las Vegas, have roller derby leagues:
Dominion Derby Girls – Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sintral Florida Derby – Central Florida/Orlando
Sin City Rollergirls - Las Vegas

While jet-setting from point A to point B on private jets is being frowned upon during these economic times, Jet-It-Together, LLC, has come up with a significant cost savings solution, the online community called www.jet-it-together.com. Think of it as carpooling in the sky.

In a nutshell, this is how Jet-It-Together works:

Itineraries are matched with other members who have the same travel plans so Jet-It-Together members can save up to 70% on private jet travel. A member initiates a trip and the one-way cost is posted. Other community members are notified a trip has been initiated and given the opportunity to join the shared trip. Once there’s enough interest to make the trip a go and to cover estimated costs, Jet-It-Together negotiates the exact pricing with a FAA Part 135 charter operator (we don’t know what that means but then again, we’re not aviation people). Once this is accomplished, the cost of the trip for each member is adjusted. If a Jet-It-Together member wants to hire a full private charter without sharing the expenses, the company will negotiate the fee.

Jet-It-Together members can build a wish list of tips, map trips, receive cost estimates, initiate new trips, review and join existing trips, manage personal profiles, receive updates and confirmations and purchase travel insurance. An online demo helps members navigate the online community as well as a web-based customer support. And, membership is FREE.

Ready to fly the private skies? Jet-It-Together may be right site to help make that connection.