Labor Day getaways on one tank (or less)

Just off the coast of South Carolina, Hilton Head Island is chock-full of beautiful beaches and enough putt-putt courses to put windmills back on the map. Serious golfers will also appreciate the chance to catch Hilton Head's Celebrity Golf Tournament, which takes place on Labor Day weekend. This year's noteworthy players include Mark Malone from the Pittsburgh Steelers and CNN's Rob Marciano.

Not a golfer? Jeanenne Tornatore, a senior editor at Orbitz.com, suggests a guided tour through the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Enclosure to get up close and personal with 13 species of native butterflies (reservations suggested).

Labor Day deal: Book a one-bedroom room at a select hotel or resort through ResortQuest and get a $150 gas card, which could conveniently cover the entire cost of the drive.

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