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Hilton Head, SC
Travelogue
2003 Comments
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Category: Places to Stay
I am a student looking for a job and a place to stay this summer in
Hilton Head. I was wondering if you could suggest some accomodations
that would not be too terribly expensive. Thanks so much! Melia
-- Melia Courtney (mcourtn@clemson.edu) - Friday, December 19, 2003 at
11:25:11
Category: Things to Do
Hello, I am a sophomore at Auburn University and a friend and I are
moving to Hilton Head for the summer. We would appreciate any job
opporunities or information about any resorts or restaurants hiring and
places offering 3-month housing. We are so excited about the summer and
would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you for your time.
-- leslie wallace (Wallace-wallala@auburn.edu) - Sunday, December 7,
2003 at 23:31:33
Category: General Area
Hi,I was on hhi during the summer of 1999 working in the holiday inn
hotel as an intern. I would like to get in touch with some people who
also where there during that summer and worked witk RR&TM at the time.
I had a great time!!! Had a very good friend there her name is IRENE
and lived on HHI and worked also at the Holiday Inn hotel. Love,Gaby
-- Gaby Gaabz (gaabz33@yahoo.com) - Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at
04:53:20
Category: Places to Stay
I am looking for a small studio or 1 bedroom vacation rental beach
front at Hilton Head, SC that allows my well behaved large Labrador
Retriever. Can you help me out?
-- Michelle Tubaugh (chelle_cda@yahoo.com) - Monday, November 24, 2003
at 13:34:09
Category: Restaurants
My family has traveled to Hilton Head each summer for the past six
years. We stay on South Beach, and regularly visit the Salty Dog for a
fun, casual evening. My son, who is 25 months, and my nephew, 15
months, loved meeting Jake the Salty Dog. Our favorite place to eat is
Just Pasta in the Coligny Plaza. They have a great menu and atmosphere,
and the staff is great! We never miss our annual meal at this great
restaurant.
-- Amy Simindinger (asdinger@bright.net) - Tuesday, November 11, 2003
at 11:19:31
Category: Travel Tips & Questions
We're going to be visiting relatives on Hilton Head Island in
mid-November & would like to do some kayaking (not tours -- we'll have
our own kayaks with us) while there. Could you provide any information
on this? We're interested in perhaps paddling over to Daufuskie
Island....also around in marsh areas, inlets, waterways behind the
island, etc. Any information you can give us would be VERY MUCH
appreciated. Thanks.
-- Cathy Joyner (contradnc1@aol.com) - Friday, October 24, 2003 at
16:16:17
Category: Golf
My wife and I will be visiting Nov.29th thru Dec 6th. We love to
golf,shop and eat at nice restuarants. What do you recommend for golf
courses to play? Can we get on Harbor Town? What cost? What do you
suggest for us to site see? This is our first time to Hilton Head.
-- Bob Dunham (bob.dunham@midwestwireless.com) - Monday, October 13,
2003 at 17:01:44
Category: General Area
I'm coming to town on Friday for a bachlor Party need Transportation
and looking for entertainment (private dancers) to get party started
please email me at jwgordon@hotmail.com with info. thank you
-- Jon Gordon (jwgordon@hotmail.com) - Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at
12:14:26
Category: Things to Do
My friends and I are 16-18 and want to know where we go to party (teen
clubs or regular clubs) (nightlife).
-- Whitney Puckey (BananaRama135@hotmail.com) - Monday, October 6, 2003
at 21:42:54
Category: General Area
Having just returned from a week at Hilton Head, I thought I would pass
on some of my observations - both positive and negative. First, they
are to be complemented on their signage restrictions and how the
commercial buildings are shielded from the main highway. On the other
hand, it's difficult to find the stores that you know you have seen.
Second, I found it offensive to charge cars $5.00 to visit Horbortown
and Sea Pines to spend money at their shops. This makes no sense at
all! Restaurants: Old Fort Pub and Crazy Crab were excellent. I would
not return to the Kingfisher. Service and quality left much to be
desired.
-- Chuck Seyler (kseyler@frontiernet.net) - Saturday, October 4, 2003
at 19:26:58
Category: Things to Do
My wife and I are visiting Hilton Head Island, ou of season, in early
November 2003 - Is it too cold and therefore too late to see the
Dolphins. Thanks Ian Box
-- Ian Box (ianbox1@aol.com) - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at
14:01:20
(Editor's Note - The Dolphins are here year round)
Category: General Area
My husband and I are coming for a wedding in mid October. We'll be in
the area for six days and nights. This will be our first time visit to
Hilton Head Island. We are flying into Savannah GA. We are not golfers.
What highlights do we look for? We enjoy sights and food and
entertainment.
-- Jackie Sojka (rents21740@msn.com) - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at
10:12:49
Category: General Area
We are coming to HHI in September and would like to know some names and
numbers of some dog kennels. We are staying at Waterside by Spinaker.
Thank you.
-- Chuck Johnston (alphacj@comcast.net) - Sunday, August 24, 2003 at
14:58:26
Category: General Area
I am looking to rent 4 units in The Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis
Resort on Folley Field Road. I stayed there last summer and it was
awesome. I want these units in Admirals Row. Does anyone have any
connections on how to get 4 units next to each other? Thanks, Suzanne
-- Suzanne Regueiro (suzannelr@hotmail.com) - Thursday, August 7, 2003
at 14:53:17
Category: Things to Do
My wife & I are planning our 1st trip to Hilton Head in a few weeks for
our wedding anniversary. Looking for suggestions on good places, fun
things to do. Would also like know what people think of the Westin
Resort.
-- J Mac (jmac_afd@hotmail.com) - Sunday, August 3, 2003 at 22:26:44
Category: Places to Stay
We are interested in exchanging our 4 bedroom home on the Outer Banks
with a similar home on a Golf Course in South Carolina for one week.
(gerisj7@aol.com)
-- J Geris (Gerisj7@aol.com) - Friday, August 1, 2003 at 19:43:52
Category: Places to Stay
just looking for place to stay
-- mary white (m-vide.com ) - Friday, August 1, 2003 at 16:17:44
Going to Port O'Call in Shipyard Plantation in Oct. of 2003. Would
love to find a bike(3 wheel)- handicapped to rent and use on beach for
the week. Any other areas handicapped accssable would be great. Can
walk with a cane for short distances. Thanks
-- Rod Cloyd (crodrocketys1@aol.com) - Monday, July 14, 2003 at
12:18:29
looking for 3 bedroom 2 bath condo oceanfront for september 13- 20
-- LINDA CORNETT (wecornett@hotmail.com) - Monday, July 14, 2003 at
10:06:56
Category: Places to Stay
My wife and I are looking for a nice condo to stay in that allows
pets.We have no children and our Toy Minature Schnauzer is treated
better than most people.We would never leave her(the dog) alone.We will
have the dog with us the whole time.My wife and I are 48 years
old.Thanks!
-- Tommy Kay (jessikabryce@aol.com) - Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at
12:03:58
Category: Travel Tips & Questions
We are coming to Hilton Head in August, 2003 and would like to know
some of the names/location of dog kennels. We will be staying at the
Island Club on Folly Field Road and would like to know a kennel that
would be close. Thank you.
-- mary tarr (marytarr@web30a.com) - Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 15:24:08
Category: Restaurants
We will be vacatioing on Hilton head Island the week of July 7th. We
have rented a houe in the Sea Pines community. I am very interested in
any Restaurant or family activities coupons and discounts you may have.
Please sned via email. Thank you.
-- Jane Blackwood (janeblackwood@carolina.rr.com) - Monday, June 30,
2003 at 01:30:25
Category: General Area
We would like to come there on our first anniversary. We would like
something very romantic and special. Thanks
-- Leanne McDonald (e_anne22@hotmail.com) - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at
19:09:13
Category: Things to Do
my hushand and i want to renew our wedding vows while we are down there
on vacation in july. is there is a justice of peace there to do it and
what is their charge for it. we want to do it on the beach we will
married 15 years. we want our 6 year grandson to see it. and also my
grandson wants to do some crabbing while we are there. he loves crabs
legs. hope to hear from you soon.
-- connie brock (brockcs@bellsouth.net) - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at
01:02:57
Category: Restaurants
I need directions to Ship Yard Plantation after I get on Hilton Head
Island.
-- Peggy Hinton (p_hinton@bellsouth.net) - Friday, June 20, 2003 at
21:54:21
Category: General Area
WE Are interested in coming to Hilton Head during the Weak of July 4th
Could you please send us some information on places to stay and the
information on the battle boats. Thanks Amy
-- Amy Willis (willisville202@charter.net) - Monday, June 16, 2003 at
21:49:26
Category: Places to Stay
My husband & myself are survivors of Traumatic Brain Injuries...we look
& act normal but move much slower then we did post accident BUT we
still enjoy being out & with people. We live in Mebane, NC in the
middle of Guilford College in Greensboro, NC & Duke Unniversity in
Durham, NC & also Chapel Hill, NC with NC State Unniversity. We would
love to find a quiet, comfortable place to come visit TWICE yearly for
4days-3 nights and also find an inexpensive restaurant along the way as
Social Security Disablity Insurance (SSDI) does not pay alot in monthly
payments and our SAVINGS walked away several years ago to other
NECESSARY MEDICAL EXPENSES with no insurance outlay involved but thank
heavens we had our RETIREMENT moneies to fall back on when this
accident happened to us. You know no one dreams of this case scenerio
happening to them but it does happen to persons all the time...we just
need to find or make places for them to travel too, nothing spectacular
just clean, comfortable & a place to go eat where others & their
children will not rudely stare while looking your way. Can & will you
please help? Looking forward to your response...thank you & God Bless.
Needless to say the romantic in me is still looking for a place for my
husband & myself to escape to--even though we are now in the disabled
persons way of life WE STILL NEED ALOT. Wouldn't you please help me to
help us...thank you, Mrs. Douglas W. (Paula Jo) Carr
-- Paula Jo Carr (dpcarr@bellsouth.net) - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at
22:54:41
Category: Things to Do
Dear Sir/Madam: We will be coming to HHI for our second trip. We have 4
year old b/g twins. Can you or anyone recommend any particular
activities for them AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, can you recommend a
reputable, professional babysitting service? We will be staying at a
condo near Coligny Plaza. Much obliged for any information. Thank you.
-- Michelle Dado (mdado@porterwright.com) - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at
10:58:17
Category: General Area
If i wanted to get married at Hilton Head where could i go ? Is there a
courthouse or something that will perform a ceremony?
-- marla hambrick (ulendor@yahoo.com) - Friday, June 6, 2003 at
13:07:23
Category: Things to Do
Our first trip to Hilton Head Island was May of 1994. We will never
forget it! We stayed at HILTONHEAD BEACH & TENNIS Resort. Had a
wonderful time. Easy walk to the beach, beautiful huge pool and from
every balcony from every rental at buildings A B & C you had a view of
the ocean. We have been back several times (each year) to visit the
Island. As years go by and destinations change so have our wonderful
experiences. This past March, we took the ferry boat at Daufuskie
Island Embarcation(next to Hudson's) to Daufuskie Island. What a great
day trip this was. A short trip from HH to Sav. is very memorable.
Shuckers! River St. Great experience. We love the whole area.
-- Marilyn Giordano (me_me_14740@yahoo.com) - Wednesday, June 4, 2003
at 15:14:28
Category: Places to Stay
We have a very nice 2br/2ba villa in Shipyard, less than a 10 minute
walk to the beach for rent. Colonnade Club ssmith_ky@yahoo.com
-- Steve Smith (ssmith_ky@yahoo.com) - Thursday, May 15, 2003 at
19:04:15
Category: General Area
Please send me any information you have on Hilton Head Island. Things
to do in and around Hilton Head. We would like to rent a motorcycle if
there are places. We love to fish and bike ride, and anything else you
can think of. Water sports, etc. Great restaurants.
-- Beverly Leib (beverlyleib1@aol.com) - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at
10:05:20
Category: Things to Do
Seven of us will be staying in the Shipyard Resort. (Southwinds
II)(feedback welcomed) This may not matter but we are African Americans
and would sometimes like to find an R&B lounge where everyone dances!
Our ages are 35 - 60 and looking to have a lot of fun, dance and laugh.
I'm sure the Island can accomodate all but these specifics would make
such a difference so that we not stay in our room the whole trip which
is what happens when not sure where to go. Thanks. Robi. (rrj1@bellsouth.net)
-- roberta johnson (rrj1@bellsouth.net) - Monday, May 12, 2003 at
23:09:59
Category: Things to Do
I think you should visit Hilton Head because it has some entertainment
at Harbor Town and the Salty Dog Cafe and they have good food. If you
like to fish, I have went crabbing and shark fishing. I am 9 years old
and it is a great place for kids. The ocean is a blast!
-- Connor Reed (gdreed@fwi.com) - Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at
18:20:18From: Jim Jurgensen [jurgy2@yahoo.com]
Category: Things to Do
My family is travelling to Hilton Head Island soon and I was wondering
if there was a program where you are able to swim with the dolphins? If
so, I would appreciate any information anyone has. Please e-mail me if
you have any info. Thanks!
-- Jim Jurgensen (jurgy2@yahoo.com) - Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 16:55:14
Category: Things to Do
As my birthday approaches, my friends and I are going back to HHI now
as a yearly trek. Last year, we spent a glorious Memorial Week at Sea
Pines. Having travelled a lot, I can tell you Sea Pines is definitely
one of the most serene vacation spots I've ever been to! We had a villa
across from Plantation Bay Center with an Ocean Course hole in our back
yard. Fantastic place. Here are some memorable bullets. Our first night
we toasted our first and last night's stay at The Salty Dog (good for
drinks) and were welcomed by two male streakers. During our stay, We
did Wild Wings (the best variety and quality in Wings anywhere, sit on
the patio!), and Crazy Crab at Harbourtown (We would have been better
off at a Red Lobster or ). The ladies of the crew recommend trying the
Monkey Nut cocktail at the outside bar at Harbour Town. We partied at
Club South Beach, across from Wild Wings. (Hip Hop, Rap, Club, Good
vids, and effective drinks, Recommended place to lose it at.) We played
Old South Golf Course, a challenging target golf type course with no
boring holes and water to keep you awake. I recommend it as I also
played Harbour Town. (I drank a 93 at OS and shot an 81 at HT) Great
clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant at HT(go early and have the
breakfast buffet, later do a Shrimp Po Boy!) Driving through last week,
I stopped at the Smokehouse Bar and House of BBQ. (It might win/place
at local cookoffs but I've had better) I will try Sticky Fingers this
year. Sea Pines Beach Club has a great bar and an Oceanview BBQ on
Friday night for a very casual, by the beach, fun dinner. I
rediscovered bike riding at HHI. BYOB or rent one there. Overall, HHI
is definitely a great vacation experience.
-- Monty Seidler (dcmirage@hotmail.com) - Friday, April 25, 2003 at
14:34:25
Category: General Area
just want to know information on some resorts and activities around
resorts, things to do for ages 21-30. Anything, thank you
-- marlena jenkins (marlena787@hotmail.com) - Tuesday, April 15, 2003
at 14:29:40
Category: Things to Do
i would like to know if someone has some suggestions about some
moderately priced Day Spas on the Island? Thank You
-- Peggy Bonn (mICROpEGGY@AOL.COM) - Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 10:38:22
Need to find a vacation home for rent in Hilton Head which will
accept 2 dogs.
-- SAMANTHA LEE-BELSHAW (SLEEBLESHAW@USA.TECHNIFOR.COM) - Sunday, March
30, 2003 at 13:43:36
We love staying in the tree house on deer island in sea pines. Do you
know of any for rent that overlook the water area where the boats come
in?
-- Angie Brown (abrown@tsc-grp.com) - Sunday, March 30, 2003 at
07:20:49
Category: Things to Do
Need info on the Van der Meer tennis camp with accommodations at the
crown hotel
-- jacquie van haelst (jacquiev@attbi.com) - Wednesday, March 19, 2003
at 10:25:33
Category: Travel Tips & Questions
Hi, My question is rather simple. Some time ago I was given a beer mug
from Hinchey's Chicago Bar. Since this is my son-in-law Ken's name I
would like to buy some for him. He loved the one I gave him. However, I
bought mine off eBay. Could you see if Hinchey's would sell me some of
their mugs.
Thank you so much, Pat O'Brien
-- Pat O'Brien (jppatti@webtv.net) - Monday, February 24, 2003 at
10:37:08
Category: General Area
We just returned from HH and had a wonderful time. The first night we
arrived we had dinner at Marley's Island Grill. It was a pretty nice
place with casual atmosphere and pretty good food. I had 1.5 lbs. of
crab legs for 15.99. Then we decided to go dancing and right across the
parking lot was a place called Wingo's. It's a mix of 20' -50's patrons
and played a good mix of disco played between sets of a band. Real fun
place if you enjoy that sort of thing. While there we also ate at Sante
Fe an upscale Mexican establishment with great food but a little
overpriced. Kingfisher in Shelter Cove had the best steak as far as I
was concerned but stay away from their lobster tail is was pretty bad.
As far as bars, Hinchley's, British Open Pub, The Lodge all provided us
with a great deal of fun. The Lodge was the best with walk-in humidor,
pool tables, great martini's and a great atmosphere. As far as golf
Berkeley Hall was the only place we played and were able to get in 3
rounds while there. This is a very upscale private club in Bluffton and
I would highly recommend it if you have an in there. We could not have
received any better treatment there as they made us felt like VIP's.
The course was a very challenging Tom Fazio design with 76 bunkers
which I found myself in quite often. They provided us with a Fore Caddy
who was of great assistance helping us read the course. Hilton head was
a great time and plan on going back in the near future.
-- Kirk Schnoebelen (kirks@peerless-supply.com) - Thursday, February
20, 2003 at 08:53:47
Category: Places to Stay
We have 2 nice condos for rent at a discount:
Seaside 387,1 BR South Forest Beach
Windsor 101, 2 BR Palmetto Dunes
Both are ocean view in ocean front complexes.
-- Clark Moore (cdmoore@scescae.net) - Thursday, February 27, 2003 at
05:51:17
Category: Restaurants
For AWESOME authentic New York Italian, try DelVecchio's. For good
service, great food, casual atmosphere, and modest prices, you can't
beat it. We drive 1 Hr from Savannah at least twice a month for their
garlic rolls and Greek pizza. Have tried other entree's on the menu and
have never been disappointed.
-- Bill Brewer (wpbrewer@bellsouth.net) - Saturday, March 8, 2003 at
18:20:25
Category: Restaurants
We highly recommend Abe's for some down home Gullah cooking. We have
been coming to Hilton Head for 20 years and always enjoy our dinner at
Abe's. If you are looking for frills, don't come here. If you are
looking for great food, this is your place.
-- Bill Marks (jmbmarks@aol.com) - Saturday, February 8, 2003 at
16:23:42
Category: General Area
Has anyone ever stayed at the Beachwalk villas in Shipyard or the Port
Royal Village House? Would like your comments. Thanks.
-- Anna Marie McKeever (mckeevr@verizon.net) - Thursday, February 6,
2003 at 20:41:51
Category: Restaurants
This past summer we stayed with our friends in the Ship Yard. We
haven't vacationed here for a while and found some new restaurants. One
we were really impressed with was REDFISH. Does any one out there have
the recipe for their BLACK BEAN SOUP? We would appreciate it. Thanks.
Bonnie
-- Bonnie Shaginaw (dbshag@msn.com) - Sunday, February 2, 2003 at
17:14:10
Category: General Area
Hello from the snowy Midwest. Anyone have any personal or even hearsay
info about the disney resort on hilton head? Really wonder about villa
quality and quality of activities at the main lodge. Thanks!!!
-- Cindy Baertschi (newfsrus@attbi.com) - Wednesday, January 29, 2003
at 13:20:38
Category: Things to Do
We had a get together with high school friends at Wingo's Music Hall.
David Wingo is a most excellent performer. The music was great and we
danced the night away. Its the place to go when you come to Hilton
Head.
-- Buzz Payne (buzz10@mindssprinng.com) - Monday, January 27, 2003 at
21:11:19
Category: Travel Tips & Questions
We are coming to Hilton Head in a couple of weeks and would like to
know some of the names/location of dog kennels. We will be staying at
the Crown Plaza at the Ship Yard and would like to know a kennel that
would be close. Thank you.
-- Carol Beckett (macka4296@aol.com) - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at
19:41:36
Category: General Area
Best Seafood: CRAZY CRAB either the one on William Hilton Parkway or
the one in Harbor Town. Great food, great service, and great prices.
Best Family Resort: Hilton Head Beach and Tennis on Folly Field Road.
Best Ocean Front value on the Island.
WORST Seafood: The Boathouse Restaurant. YUCK! Terrible food, even
worse service.
Best Bicycle Shop: The Bike Doctor
Best Grocery Store: Publix
-- Just Me (nunya@nunya.com) - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 13:35:29
Category: Places to Stay
My name is Mike Tedesco, I am a junior at Suny/Utica Rome in upstate
NY. I have an associates in Business, and am pursuing my bachelor's as
we speak. I am looking for an apartment (preferably furnished), two
bedroom place to stay for the entire summer (May 10 - Aug 15). I am
also looking to find a job waiting tables for the summer as well, I've
been serving tables for 3 years, and feel it would be very easy for me
to make money doing it. Please contact me if you can find me any
information, you can email me mtedesco15@collegeclub.com, or
607-267-9565, thank you.
-- Michael Tedesco (mtedesco15@collegeclub.com) - Wednesday, January 8,
2003 at 16:28:06
Category: Places to Stay
Looking for North Forest Beach rental by owner that can sleep 7. Must
have short walk to beach, pool access, and close proximity to Coligny
Plaza. Week of July 12th or 19th. Thanks!
-- Patra Hall (patrahall@aol.com) - Monday, January 6, 2003 at 16:26:15
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