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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
Category: Places to Stay
Would like to find owners in palmetto dunes area that offer rentals
-- Rod Smith (smithri6@nationwide.com) - Friday, December 27, 2002 at
17:58:23
Category: Places to Stay
We are looking for a beach front home with a pool to rent during July
that can accommodate 7 adults and 5 children?? Any help or direction
you could give me would be appreciated. Stayed last summer at 14 Armada
and we are looking for something like that again? Thanks.
-- Joy Bader (joyscl@mac.com) - Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 14:18:07
Category: General Area
Greetings from Canada, We (2 of us) and our standard poodle are looking
for a cottage, beach house or condo for the month of Dec. 2003.
Max, the poodle does not bark, chew etc. On the Budhist scale, he
missed human barely. We are homeowners and real estate agents from
Ottawa and promise to hand the property back to you in better shape
than when we got it. Anyone know of properties?
-- Larry Balkwill (balkwill@ottawahomesandcondos.com) - Monday, October
21, 2002 at 14:07:26
Category: General Area
Hi~ I am a sophomore at Ohio University and am looking for a summer job
in Hilton Head (2003) that hires college students and provides or gives
assistance finding housing. I have traveled to HHI for the past 14
years and would love to live there after college ~ this summer would be
a great start! Any info you could send would be great! Thanks :)
-- Carrie Verba (carri620@aol.com) - Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at
00:05:43
Category: General Area
I am going to be staying in a friends condo in Hilton Head this coming
weekend (October5-6, 2002) and I was wondering about any places around
there that offer massages, really any type of spa treatment at a
reasonable price. Please email me back as soon as possible and let me
know of any in the area and maybe a phone number. Thank you so much.
October 1, 2002
-- Courtney Benton (cabenton@msn.com) - Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at
16:15:44
Category: Restaurants
Dear Sir or Madam, I am a second year student of the New England
Culinary Institute at H.L.Stoutt Community College. Part of my
requirements to is to complete 700 hours in a restaurant any where
around the world. I have done some research and found that it would be
very interesting to work in your establishment. If you feel that this
proposal might be able to work you may send me and e-mail so as i would
know to go ahead and send my cover letter and resume. Christalen
Ambrose
-- Ms. Christalen Ambrose (Chrissy_tumberlina@hotmail.com) - Tuesday,
October 1, 2002 at 10:19:22
Category: General Area
Do you have a brochure to send by mail on South Carolina or
specifically Hilton Head? Thanks, Sonya 09-11-02
-- Sonya Middlebrooks (skyrunr555@msn.com) - Wednesday, September 11,
2002 at 17:02:47
Category: Places to Stay
I'm coming to Hilton Head for the first time. I have received a free
week thru some friends at the Cottages at Shipyard. Has anyone seen or
know anything about them. I heard they are older but very nice. Thanks
to anyone responding.
-- Ken Jung (jungshouse@aol.com) - Monday, August 26, 2002 at 12:57:08
Category: General Area
My boyfriend and I are seriously considering moving out to
Hilton Head Island. We pretty much have a residence, however I am
looking for work. I have an extensive resume ranging from bartending to
Corporate Operations. I am willing to start at the bottom, if that is
what is needed to move up. PLEASE.....I could use some advice. Thanks
-- Monica Vizard (Monica_Vizard@Yahoo.com) - Wednesday, August 21, 2002
at 16:33:21
Category: General Area
Hi ! I am looking for an live-out au-pair position since middle of
September. If you heard about someone looking for help please let me
know.Thank you !
-- Ilona (ilona_nowak@yahoo.com) - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at
23:42:03
Category: Places to Stay
We started visiting Hilton Head Island several years ago. We visited
Sea Pines, The Dunes, South Forest Beach, South Beach, and Shipyard.
Each area had pros and cons. We seemed to enjoy the plantation life by
far more than staying at South Forest Beach or one of the other areas
that were not a plantation. The landscaping is unbelievable in the
plantations an experience one must experience to believe. Our favorite
was Shipyard due to the size, location, price, and landscaping.
Shipyard does not have villas directly on the ocean. But many are
within a few minutes walk to the ocean. There is a 27 hole golf course
located in the plantation. The plantation is the smallest plantation on
the island meaning very little traffic. The bike paths are shaded,
which is wonderful in hot weather in the summer. The Crown Plaza offers
dining in the plantation and entertainment on the weekends too. The
Crown Plaza has a seafood buffet one must try, call for the details.
They change it around and there are different combinations on different
evenings. We enjoyed Shipyard so much we purchased a villa at Colonnade
Club that we intend to make our home in the future, currently we rent
it out and take the tax deductions for a 2nd home. I can understand
tourist's fellings relating to not being able to see the plantations,
but coming from an owner's view point, we pay thousands of dollars each
year to landscape these plantations and to provide security to minimize
the amount of traffic in the plantations. Most of the plantations are
extremely quite due to this very thing and that is what brings many
returning tourist to Hilton Head Island year after year. If you would
like to see the plantations I would suggest you stay in a plantation so
you will be able to experience it.
-- Danetta Bailey (danettabailey@earthlink.net) - Sunday, July 28, 2002
at 19:26:58
Category: Places to Stay
I am from Maine and a frequent visitor to HH in the summer. My family
just visited July 6-14,2002 and had a great time. I have the
opportunity to buy a 4th of July week at Player's Club timeshare on 35
Desllyon Ave. Can amy one help tell me, what it is like there? I am a
beach person and need to know how close it is to the beach? Can you
walk? I found a web site that showed the property, but am interested in
the beach? How usally visits this beach? families? youth? the Sea Pines
Beach Club spoils us! I don't want to buy this timeshare and then not
like the beach that I will be using! thanks for your help!
-- Paula (paulamaxim@aol.com) - Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 10:56:24
Category: Travel Tips & Questions
My daughter is planning a Wedding in January 2003, what good
experiences does anyone have of locations in Hilton Head?
-- Tony Hood (ahood@anet.co.nz) - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 01:17:30
Category: Places to Stay
we are booked for the Hilton Oceanfront Resort is this a nice resort?
does anyone have any experience with this resort? Could anyone
recommend a really nice oceanfront resort where I could step on to the
balcony and the ocean is right there?
-- DeShelia Woods (dwoods@northhighland.com) - Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Category: General Area
we are booked for the Hilton Oceanfront Resort is this a nice resort?
does anyone have any experience with this resort? Could anyone
recommend a really nice oceanfront resort where I could step on to the
balcony and the ocean is right there?
-- dwoods (dwoods@northhighland.com) - Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at
13:24:23
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
within a week (by 7-12-02) if you have any info. Thanks!
-- JANE (MSHI MALA@NETNITCO.NET) - Monday, July 8, 2002 at 21:00:18
Category: Things to Do
There is a house band that plays at Monkey Business and I am trying to
find out their name so i can book them myself~I think part of the name
is Imrov, The Improv?? Does anyone have any idea as to what band i am
referring to?
-- Erin (eringunn@yahoo.com) - Saturday, July, 6, 2002 at 10:58:56
Category: General Area
From May 25 thru 31, five of my friends and I stayed in a VIP Villa on
Sea Pines Planation. I've travelled all over the world to many resorts
and such but I've never experienced the perfect serenity of Hilton
Head. As we stayed just across the road from Sea Pines Plantation Club,
we were in walking distance to the Beach Club, and our friends staying
at The Marriott Monarch. Since we drove from the Washington DC Metro
area, everything was quite convenient for us. Shop Piggly Wiggly and
all the stores at Coligny for a local experience. You must visit The
Salty Dog at South Beach, experience the Wing menu at Wild Wing, walk
Harbour Town at Night, and select any number of great restaurants for
at least one special evening. I played Harbour Town Golf Links and I do
recommend the experience. I also recommend Old South, one of the US 100
Best Public Courses, and one that will make you think. Next year, I'm
sure I will add several more fave courses to the list. Hilton Head has
become my favorite getaway after just one visit. Memorial Day week has
now become Survivor: Hilton Head Island! :)
-- Monty Seidler (dcmirage@hotmail.com) - Monday, July, 1, 2002 at
12:13:46
Category: General Area
I will be in Hilton Head the week of July13-20. I have a few things to
do on the internet. I do not have a laptop computer. Is there anyplace
that you can go to and use the internet. ie, internet cafe or library,
etc. Thanks,
-- Joby Cantalamessa (joby86@hotmail.com) - Monday, July, 1, 2002 at
11:25:30
Category: General Area
Vacations at Hilton Head now include free internet access at the homes
of relatives in the area. As such we can now enter memories of our
visits on a real time basis as opposed to waiting several months when
time permits in the real world. Given that, today's thought is: Make
sure you go with the wife to Bed, Bath and Beyond or she'll buy the
wrong paper towel holder and now you're stuck with it. As always, the
best part of HHI is just sitting and watching the squirrels and bad
drivers.
-- Phil and Sue Fuerst (poohbear@bright.net) - Friday, June, 28, 2002
at 13:34:30
Category: General Area
My friends and I will be travelling to Hilton Head in August 2002.
We're in our 30s, and we're interested in the night life. Do you have
any suggestions where to go, what to do?
-- Patti (pevanoni@aol.com) - Thursday, June, 27, 2002 at 18:17:17
Category: Things to Do
How much would it cost a family of 4 to go Parasailing in Hilton Head?
-- Blair Lee (onedr1mn4god@hotmail.com) - Monday, June, 24, 2002 at
22:08:34
Another couple and ourselves are going to HHI this July and are
staying in a villa for most of the week- but we are going between the
Marriott Golf Resort and the Westin for the remaining couple of days we
are there. Does anyone have a preference? The Marriott was supposedly
just renovated last year and the Westin about 7 years ago. Both look
nice but we would like to go to the NICEST of the two. If you have any
suggestions, please email me!! Thanks alot!! We can't wait! June 2002
-- Lynn Irwin (lbirwin@augustmail.com) ) - 06/12/2002
We'll be coming to HHI the week of June 15-22 and would love to meet a
young person who is responsible and would like to babysit a few
evenings for an adorable 3 year old and 6 year old. Leave us your name,
number and or email address and we'll get back to you!
-- Dan or Jennifer 06/03/2002 (dhollenbeck@seidata.com) ) 06/03/2002
I have an internship lined up in Hilton Head for the summer but I am
interested in also getting a job for the nights and weekends. Since I
currently don't live in South Carolina, can anyone help me with a
listing of restaurants, etc.?? Thanks a great deal!
-- Blair Hogan ( cbh0427@mail.ecu.edu ) - 04/04/2002
Could you please mail me travel guides or brochures for Hilton Head. We
are trying to plan a family vacation this summer. Thank you. Lanelle
Davis, P. O. Box 158 Newborn, Georgia 30056
-- Lanelle Davis (LanelleDavis@aol.com ) - 03/18/2002
As a local resident of the "lowcountry" find all the comments very
interesting and informative. I have a few "off the beaten path"
suggestions for restaurants. For a very special eveing try The Sunset
Grille. It is on the island's north-end (close to the bridge). This is
a place for couples (not kids!!). They have an eclectic and "mostly"
reasonable wine selection. It is a small restaurant with seating for
only about 40. Try to make it for the sunset - they are awesome. The
menu is small but everything is very fresh and Chef Brad works wonders
in his tiny kitchen. Try the seafood cake appetizer or the "smoked"
seafood platter. Shrimp & grits are yummy. good steak. Be sure to call
for a reservation, especially Thursday-Sat. This is a locals place -
fills up fast! Also for lunch or breakfast try Signes down on the south
end. She makes the best blueberry muffins! Her salads are really good
too. Also a good French restaurant is Le Bistro. They serve lunch &
dinner. They make a rum cream pie that is sublime! As far as golf goes
-the Jones course at Palmetto Dunes is going through a major
renovation. Try it out later this year - should be awesome!
-- b.thomas (thomasbl@hargray.com ) - 03/13/2002
We are two french people who are looking for a summer job like waiter
and waiteress. We have spent this year in great Britain as au pair...We
would kike to work in the United State. If it's possible, we would like
you send us a brochure and an application form. Thanks
-- de sartre isabelle ( nousdeux@fouin.com ) - 03/08/2002
We have been to Hilton Head many times and love it. I am looking for a
list of private owned oceanfront condos to rent from. Does anyone know
where I can get this? I do not want to rent from a rental company.
Thanks
-- J. Potts ( jpotts1999@yahoo.com ) - 02/09/2002
Our family has visited HHI for a number of years every July or August.
We have always stayed at the Beach and Tennis Resort which has great
beach access and is a good combination of economy and activities
available. We very much recommend having a family member retired in the
area who has a 34 foot sailboat. For the nominal cost of a case of
wine, one can get one or more sailing trips in the sound without having
to work much. If you are fortunate enough to save the boat from certain
damage, you can be rewarded with a cold one and a towel. Our family
loves the area and look forward to visiting in 2002.
-- Phil and Sue Fuerst ( poohbear@bright.net ) - 01/27/2002
My fiancee and I are planning to get married next Memorial Day
weekend (5/27/2002) and we’re looking for information on potential
locations for our wedding/reception as well as photographers, florists,
etc. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
-- Terry and Wade ( terryandwade@yahoo.com ) - 10/31/2001
My wife and I just returned to Tucson from a week at Hilton Head. In
spite of a lot of rain, we had a great time. Sure different from the
summers in Arizona. We used a lot information from these travelogues to
know where to eat, and what to see, so here's my contribution: Out
favorite Restaurant was the Cafe at Wexford. Great food, great
atmosphere, and great service. It's in the Village at Wexford, right
off 278. We enjoyed lunch so much we went back for dinner and it was
even better. We also enjoyed Fitzgeralds - better service than most
places, and good food. We also really enjoyed Neno Il Toscano. Our
waiter was having a bad day, but the food and atmosphere more than made
up for him. If you want a realy nice Italian dinner, go to Neno's. Cafe
Europa was highly recommended, but it turned out to be a sandwich
place, and not a very god one. If you're looking for prompt service,
and something more than burgers and sandwiches, skip this one. The only
thing it has going for it is the view of the harbor. If you e near
Coligny plaza, give steamers a try. It's lound, but kind of fun, and
the food isn't too bad, but a little expensive. Giusseppi's for Pizza,
Skillets for breakfast, and Crazy Crab for a good lunch are all safe
bets. And the food at Sante Fe Cafe was not bad at all. I would highly
recommend taking a day trip to Charleston. If you've never been there,
you can take a two hour walk through the historic district, and see a
lot of cool stuff. I'd also recommend doing anything around Kiawah or
Seabrook islands. Wow! If you're a golfer, save your money and skip
Harbour town. It was in lousy shape (again) and it's overpriced for a
narrow forest course. Spend the cash on the Ocean Course at Kiawah - it
was worth every penny. We also played Arthur Hills, which was a lot of
fun. One of the kids there suggested Melrose on Daufuskie Island. Next
time we're going to play there. One last note. Whatever you do, spend
sunset standing knee deep in the Ocean. If the water is as warm as it
was last week, it's the best way to enjoy dusk. The sunsets in Tucson
are pretty spectacular, but we have all beach and no ocean, so it was a
special way to finsih off every day.
-- Dave Collins ( dcollins@dratraining.com ) - 08/01/2001
We own a townhome in Shipyard and our favorite places to eat are the
following: Love the Steamer in Coligny - best meal is the Voodoo
Skillet AWESOME! We have had wonderful experiences at the Old Oyster
Factory. Great atmosphere too. Tried the Jolly Lobster on Palmetto Bay
Road next to Food Lion. Great food, not so great service. For lunch our
favorite place is the Sea Shack (rated top 25 seafood "dives" in the
Lowcountry - where locals eat) and also Captains Seafood is the old
standby favorite. I won't give away anymore favorites for fear of
longer lines!!
-- Laura H. ( lhiggins@mindspring.com ) - 07/25/2001
I first came to HHI in 1998 on an extended weekend with my family &
thought the island was pretty nice. I came cback last year with just my
Fiance' and really had a chance to look around, this time for 4 days.
Well, THIS year I've booked a condo for a WEEK for my fiance , Me & my
son and cannot wait to sit on the deck & watch the ocean, Go to
Steamers (At Coliginy Plaza- Best easygoing restaurant on the
island)and much on fresh crab legs, and generally soak in the ambiance
that is Hilton Head Island. As each visit becomes longer, I'll
eventually LIVE there.
-- tracey ( tracey_30188@yahoo.com ) - 07/05/2001
I'll be visiting Hilton Head for the first time in July. As an avid
Arizona golfer, I want to golf everywhere! I had hopes of playing on
Kiawah Island. Does anyone know an easy way to get there from Hilton
Head? Looks like the drive is pretty long - is there a way there by
boat? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-- Dave Collins (dcollins@dratraining.com ) - 6/22/01
I just returned from a second glorious vacation to Hilton Head in the
last two years. My parents used to own a condo at Shorewood (South
Forest Beach Drive) when I was a child in the '70s. It's been about 21
years since I've visited the island. Last summer was my first time back
in decades and, as an adult, I appreciated it so much more. I returned
this year and am planning a fall/winter vacation simply because going
only once a year seems far too long between visits. Has anyone visited
in the fall/winter? How is the weather? I'm wondering if beach combing
(strolling at the water's edge) and/or swimming is possible at that
time of year or if it's too cold! I think my favorite activity is
parasailing and my favorite restaurant is Alexander’s. They have a
pecan and ginger crusted Mahi Mahi that is to die for! Glad to read so
many others love this island as much as I do. If I had the money, I
would buy a place there. If I were rich enough, I'd live there year
round!
-- Paul Remington ( preming1@rochester.rr.com ) - 06/21/2001
Looking for a nice palce to stay for a week in Aug. Thinking of either
all-inclusive resort or a bed&breakfast.
-- chris ryan ( metlgod@hotmail.com ) - 06/12/2001
My friends and I are going down to Hilton Head Island July 21-28 and we
were wanting to know if there were any teen clubs. There are 7 of us
coming down there (ranging from 17-21). We would gladly appreciate any
help. Thanks.
-- Nicole Zimmer ( zhimah@hotmail.com ) 06/02/2001
We been vacationing at Hilton Head Island for a number of years.
Recently, we been staying in the Palmetto Dunes Plantation at the
Villamare. This is a condominium high rise resort next to the Hyatt
Hotel. It is on the beach and has a large outdoor pool and a indoor
workout center with small pool and hot tub. We like it because it is a
new complex and it is located in the center of the activities we like:
tennis, golf, biking, walking and dinning. Speaking of dinning
Alexander's restaurant is just a block away. I like to walk to
Alexander's and back. The villamare also has outdoor grills and we cook
our beach boil dinners out there. We visited Hilton Head Island in
September 2000 and we are going back in just a few weeks in May 2001.
-- John Schwartz ( john@capitalplastics.com ) - 04/19/2001
My friends and I are planning to spend the summer of 2001 in Hilton
Head. We are all college seniors that have jobs lined up, but we are
having trouble finding places that will rent for the whole summer. I
would really appreciate any help or suggestions of places that are
willing to rent for the entire summer. Thank you for any help. phone -
(740)-589-4244
-- Lindsay Wiseman ( lcwiseman@yahoo.com ) 4/2/01
Staying with some friends in their condo at Windsor II in Palmetto
Dunes. Can you send info on some nice places to eat at moderate prices.
We are arriving 4-14 thru 4-21. Thanks in advance for you efforts. S.
Cellura
-- Salvatore Cellura ( jscellura@aol.com ) - 3/29/01
Could you tell me the Hours the Freeport Ferry Service will be
leaving from Hilton Head Island in April and the return hours. Cost?
for Adults and Children?? We coming from England on June 30th and are
staying for the first time in Myrtle Beach (Deer Track). And would like
some advice on places to eat, places to see and some advice on the best
of the moderately priced golf courses. Any replies would be welcome.
Thanks.
-- Linda Devlin ( L_Devlin@msn.com ) 3/5/2001
We coming from England on June 30th and are staying for the first time
in Myrtle Beach (Deer Track). And would like some advice on places to
eat, places to see and some advice on the best of the moderately priced
golf courses. Any replies would be welcome. Thanks.
-- Ian Cunningham ( ian@runtonroad.fsnet.co.uk ) 3/6/2001
My husband, 20 year old son and I are leaving for Hilton Head Island on
3/10/01. We'll be staying at The Village at Palmetto Dunes. We'll be
staying in a villa. Can anyone tell us about this place. We have never
been to Hilton Head before. Looking forward to a great vacation.
Thanks,
-- Laurie Reynolds ( bgr@frontiernet.net ) 3/5/2001
we have booked a timeshare showing with players club and cannot find a
single picture of the resort on line, even the info they sent me does
not have any pictures. Has anyone stayed here and what can i expect and
can I pull up some pictures somewhere?!?!?!?
-- Jimmy ( Jim4jam@aol.com ) 3/5/2001
My family and I are going to be staying at The Village at Palmetto
Dunes in March for a week through our vacation timeshare. We have a 2
bedroom villa. Can you tell us anything of interest about this place?
-- Laurie S Reynolds ( bgr@frontiernet.net ) 2/25/2001
I've been coming to hilton head for twenty five years staying at lands
end in south beach.We just came back from there and had a wonderful
time.Our new favorite places to eat are EUGENES AND CHARLESTONS
restaraunts.They are owned by the same people.You can check out
charlestons web site at hhcharlestons.com They are a must try!!!!
-- Joe Gilleland ( Jag5572@aol.com ) 2/25/2001
My wife and I will be spending only a day in Hilton Head in May of this
year (2001). We're not golfers. We just want to get a taste of the
Hilton Head atmosphere. So, two questions for you. (1) We will have one
dinner in Hilton Head. If you could name ONE place that you would eat
if you only had one more day in your entire life to eat in HHI, what
would it be? And, (2) If you had only one day to see the sights of
Hilton Head, where would you go? Thanks,
-- Chris & Bev Malinowski Reading, PA ( YourPalCM@aol.com ) 3/3/2001
My son and I are arriving on May 1st about 3:00 pm at Hilton Head
Airport and would like to play a round of golf and stay the night in a
motel. Then from the 2nd to the 5th we will be staying with a supplier
and playing at a private course. He couldn't make it for the 1st
because he has guest still in his condo. Can you provide me with some
public courses and motel information around the entrance to Hilton Head
please. Thank you
-- Rollin ( believeinghim@aol.com ) 02/18/2001
We would to experience Hilton Head this summer for our vacation. If
you could help maybe with some places to stay that are around
$700-850.00 per week. There are 5 of us ranging in age from 47 to 16
yrs.old. My daughter and her boyfriend are golf fanatics. The weeks we
are possibly looking at are either June 11th thru 17th or July 9th thru
15th. We would love ocean front or oceanview. We love the ocean.
-- Belinda L.Sutton ( antbe@dynasty.net ) 02/12/2001
We are four college friends in our mid 30's going to hilton head
south carolina in mid february. we are looking for good clubs to drink
and socialize at, any sort of fun night life activities would be
helpful. your suggestions are appreciated, thanks
-- patrick otoole (pjotoole@mintz.com) 1/28/2001
Can anyone give me legitimate information regarding the best way to
locate reasonable rental lodging in the Sea Pines area for August 1999?
I have received several vacation packets; but would welcome suggestions
from those who have been there. Is it beneficial to go through an agent
or a service? Or is one better off researching on their own? Serious
replies and suggestions would be appreciated.
-- Mary Crowder (mary.crowder@conted.gatech.edu) submitted
1/28/1999
Howdy! My wife and I are planning a trip to Hilton Head Island in
March. We were considering staying at the "Comfort Inn & Suites" near
South Forest Beach. We would appreciate any feedback concerning the
quality of the motel. How are the rooms? How is the service? How is the
pool? Thank you! ----Jake and Rebecca S.
-- Jacob Schomp (schomp@arches.uga.edu) submitted 1/28/1999
1/21/99 great place great golf 2fav. nice restaurants are 211 park
and charlestons for casual reilleys and hilton head brewing. outdoor
happy hours, scotts fishmarket and san miguel, both in shelter cove, in
harbortown the quarter deck and south beach the salty dog. For you
beaver creek co. skiers, shannon tanner entertains in hilton head at
shelter cove and dave kennerly? at salty dog (saw them in co. last
year) Also greg and robin on the flute enterrain at scotts and
quaterdeck and i think the hilton, nice backround for happy hour. great
place have fun. rb
-- rb (arbee@cybernex.net) submitted 1/28/1999
We're looking for a home or condo to rent the week or two around Jan
31, 1999 that will allow two small, very well-behaved dogs. Can do 2-4
bedrooms. Anyone know any homeowners who rent to pet owners?
-- Louise Grant (GrantLH@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
As a 24 year old looking for fun, my friends and I found it on
Hilton Head. We were there March of 98 during rain and nasty weather
and had THE BEST time! We found great times (hilarious people and
scandal) at "BARmuda" --HHBrew Pub & the Lodge...Monkey Business is too
much fun...lots of cheesiness though-- be prepared to laugh! You will
have to avoid the Gold Chain-disco king types. But- great music ! 80's
night there is NOT to be missed! (we saw Modern English LIVE--they
played "Melt with You 3X) We have been back 4 times for more frolicking
and every time we commit at least one night to Steamers for dinner--
FABULOUS seafood, reasonably priced and GREAT live entertainment!! Do
not waste your time or money at the Old Oyster Factory...the waitress
got mad when we wanted to share dessert!! Pool Bar Jim's ---FANTASTIC
DAQUIRIS!!! Tiki Hut-- great place for sun and beer and pick up
artists! Also-- Wild Wings is fun and right across the street is a
great after hours club that is open when everything e lse closes ( the
name escapes me right now)...anyway-- hope this tid bit helps with the
20-something crowd looking for fun!!
-- Sturdivant Wilson (sturwilson@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
I am currently a junior at the University of Illinois @
Urbana/Champaign. I am searching for a summer internship position
preferably at a luxury real estate office or property management
company. I have vacationed at Hilton Head the past six summers so I am
fairly familiar with the island setup. So, if anyone has any leads for
me, please let me know! Also, if anyone knows of some reasonable
lodging or if there are other summer student interns, write me and we
maybe divide the rent! Thanks! Tim Salm
-- Tim Salm (TSalm@students.uiuc.edu) submitted 1/28/1999
I'd like to bring my family to hh around Easter. Anything special
going on for kids under ten, or any preferred places to stay? Thanks
-- Anonymous submitted 1/28/1999
My roommate and I are Graduate Students in Speech Pathology and will
be coming to Hilton Head this summer to work at the Hilton Head Medical
Center. We are having great difficulty finding a place to live that is
not considered a summer vacation spot or a resort. We are on limited
funds and would appreciate any suggestions on affordable summer
housing. Thanks!
-- marci (nacemx@jmu.edu) submitted 1/28/1999
To Whom It May Concern, I am a resposible student looking for an
exciting summer job. Do you have programs for college students to work
and stay there in the summer? Thanks :)
-- Carolyn (cgovoni@uiuc.edu) submitted 1/28/1999
Hi. My friends and I are looking to find a job in Hilton Head, or
another resort town to work over the summer of '99. We are willing to
work hard to save money for our junior year at college. If anyone has
any information, please get in touch with me. Thanks.
-- Katie Scott (kaescott@indiana.edu) submitted 1/28/1999
We've booked a 2BR condo at Tennismaster Villas in Shipyard
Plantation for July 99. Would appreciate any comments from anyone who
has stayed there as well as addtional suggestions for activities and
dining. Thanks!P,S. This is our first trip to HHI
-- Jim &Kris (jkr@mci2000.com) submitted 1/28/1999
I was thinking about getting a job for the summer in a resturaunt in
hilton head. So I can expand my knowledge of the food service industry.
Any help would be appreciated. submitted November 1998.
-- Chuck Halyak (halyak@cobweb.net) submitted 1/28/1999
I am planning to take my elderly parents to Hilton Head in November
for 1 week. I am having a hard time finding a place that will accept a
small, older, gentle, housebroken dog. If anyone can help, it would be
greatly appreciated. October 27, 1998
-- Linda Nall (lindanal@bellsouth.net) submitted 1/28/1999
Are there any good places on HHI that offer aerobic classes?
-- Ron Marcum (RMarcum970@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
We have visited HHI several times and enjoy it so much we're going
again. Several times we have gotten reservations through a place called
(we think) Island Reservations which was located just off the island. A
very nice person named Ruth always helped us. We have lost her number
and have been unable to find anything on the net. Can anyone out there
help? We plan to leave for HHI within the next couple of days. Any info
will be appreciated.
-- Wanda Brown (wbrown@aye.net) submitted 1/28/1999
Oct 1, 1998 all the "guides" reference paid advertisers; check here
for truth. Staying Disney resorts, did Scott's at Shelter Harbour (ok,
nice outdoor patio with so-so duo on vocal and variety of instruments);
did CQ's at Harbourtown (upscale, attentive, decent choice of wines at
no bargain, excellent food); Sunset Grille at Jenkins road (fantastic
everything, including sunset view, at reasonable prices, super wines
and prices, incredible desserts, awesome appetizers with cajun fried
oysters on gorgonzola cream sauce [yes, great!], friendly folks,
inexpensive, we liked as much as 4X-the-price CQ's); Outback (very
good, as expected); lunch, Cornerstone Grille at Factory Stores II
(better than expected food). Played golf at RT Jones, T Fazio, Island
West and Old South. The first two are friendly; the latter two can eat
you alive. All in top condition. Note: it's so humid, NOBODY walks a
course here. Us northerners really suffer. But we keep coming back.
-- Winston/JoAnn Barrows (73537.1366@compuserve.com) submitted
1/28/1999
My 19 year-old son and I spent a week in Hilton Head this month. as
we have done most summers for the last 15 years. This trip we
experienced two restaurants that you must add to your don't miss list:
OLD FORT PUB was the best food and overall dining experience that we
have ever encountered on the island. The setting is beautiful next to
the water on Skull Creek...with superb service! Everything was
wonderful, but the chocolate bourbon pecan pie was perhaps the most
memorable. (Don't expect "pub" food or atmosphere, as this is first
class dining
STEAMERS in the Coligny Circle area was much more casual, but we had
excellent food sitting on the deck by the duck pond. Service was just
average, but we had a delightful meal of various seafood dishes. J&B
September '98
-- The Sullivan (gtjacket@bellsouth.net) submitted 1/28/1999
I spent a year on Hilton Head and I still miss it dreadfully. As a
Brit Abroad I found it most welcoming and full of things to do (in the
Summer at least). My favourite late night hangout was Hinchey's or
Moneypennies and The Brew Pub on Wednesday 70's night. Good places to
eat are The Old Oyster Factory, CQ's (gorgeous Sous Chef called Josh -
tell him I said hi if you see him!) and Wings for just that! To all my
buddies at the Hilton Resort including Bobby Ryder the star that he is
and Lawson who worked the Buoy Bar like noone else. Okay that's it,
love to you all, see you again and all that!
-- Sara Warth (sara.warth@bmpddb.com) submitted 1/28/1999
We'll be in HH Aug. 24 for several days. We have two teenage boys
who love jet skiing....any ideas for rentals? Or other ideas of things
to do on the island. We'll be staying in Harbor Town. Thanks. E Fleming
FOTOL8Y@aol.com
-- Anonymous submitted 1/28/1999
I have been a supermarket manager for 20 years and i have recently
vacationed on Hilton Head Island and would like employment information
on the supermarkets on the Island or web site addresses so that I may
contact them about a possible career in hilton Head. Thank you
-- Tom Auld (tscj@pulsenet.com) submitted 1/28/1999
trying to find information re: hilton head health institute and/or
dother resorts in/on hilton head. Information not available on your
site or thru Yahoo/other search engines. Only listing was location on
map and telephone #. your information is sketchy at best. Sorry
information was not available.
-- carol lynn kroger (clk@earthlink.net) submitted 1/28/1999
3D My family and I recently visited Hilton Head for the first time
the island is a great place to stay. We visited on one of Spinnaker's
timeshare sales specials. DONOT!!! I repeat DONOT ever stay at The
Players Club Resort. The rooms are extremely nasty smelly and
extrememly nasty. These are the accommodations Spinnaker provided for
their perspective property owners. To have Resort even in the name of
The Player's Club Resort is a very misleading advertisement. Very
dissatisfied customer...
-- 3DMareva Taylor (3DSTaylor718@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
I am posting my comments to this site about our first vacation visit
to H= HI. We vacationed the week of 20-25 July 1998, it was sure hot
and very humid that week. We stayed at the Radisson Suite Resort which
I would rate onl= y average at best, however it was more affordable
than many of the accommodations at the various plantation resort areas.
We had some relatives staying at the Carolina Club in Shipyard
Plantation, which gave= us the opportunity to visit there many times
during the week. Shipyard Plantation=92s facilities and grounds were
beautiful. I can sympathize w= ith Joyce Mara who posted a comment to
this travelogue on 5/18/98 and comment= ed about HHI being an island of
"gated" communities. To a certain extent sh= e is correct. Unless you
are staying in one of these "gated" communities, = own a condo or
timeshare there, or are fortunate to be guests of someone vacationing
there (as was our case), you do not get the chance to see maj= or
portions of this beautiful island and I feel that can be most
unfortunate. Here are some of the things we did that we enjoyed: 1)
Went on a dolphin cruise out of Broad Creek Marina on the S.S. Pelican,
which was very enjoyable. The captain related some very interesting
history and information about areas and properties along the shore
line. 2) As suggested many times on this travelogue we had dinner out
one night at Fitzgerald=92s. The meal was excellent with very good
service; 3) Watch= ing the fireworks at Shelter Cove on Tuesday
evening; 4) Enjoyed riding bicycles one morning around the island near
and on Shipyard Plantation; 5= ) For something to do off the island we
did a day trip to Charleston, SC, t= o visit Magnolia Plantation and
Gardens, and then did a visit to Fort Sumte= r (a very interesting
Civil War era National Monument); 6) We also enjoyed = a round of
miniature golf our last evening at Legendary Golf at 900 William Hilton
Parkway. We had a very enjoyable week and would go back again to HHI,
however I fe= el May or June may be better for less heat and humidity.
Next time however,= I think we will try to make arrangements to stay in
one of the "gated" communities. -- Alan Warminski , submitted 8/11/1998
-- Alan Warminski" (alan_warminski@email.msn.com) submitted
1/28/1999
3D Can you give me names of any kennels to keep my dog during our
stay in Hilton Head??
-- 3DSusan (3DLFPERK@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
Just came back from an enjoyable vacation at HHI 08/11 as usual. We
stayed at Port O'Call in Ship Yard Plantation. We highly recommend
Hilton Head Brewing Co. especially the Rasberry Wheat Beer. We had a
bad experience at The Salty Dog Cafe and will NEVER go back due to poor
juvenile service. The Quarterdeck in Sea Pines is also a gret place to
eat. Go early then enjoy Gregg Russell under the tree! Have Fun!
-- Bill Weirtz (wweirtz@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
My husband, 14 yr-old daughter and I have recently returned to
Northern Ireland from our holiday in Charleston and Hilton Head Island.
We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Shipyard for two weeks. For
anyone coming from a colder climate, the heat (in the 90's) takes some
time to get used to, but we loved the wide beach, the waves, the
alligators, turtles and birds, and the excellent service we encountered
almost everywhere.
Our favourite restaurant was Steamers at Coligny Plaza - great
waterside atmosphere, and simple but delicious seafood. Funnily enough,
we found that the more we spent on a meal, the less we enjoyed it - too
much overworking of ingredients, for instance at Charleston's Fine
Dining and the Old Fort Pub. La Pola's was excellent for pasta,
although the atmosphere was not particularly exciting.
We found the island rather too manicured and cultivated for our tastes,
but did find southerners very polite, friendly and charming. Early
morning bike rides were good, and my husband enjoyed golf at Shipyard
Golf Club.
Alison Patrick
-- Alison Patrick (amp@apc.onyxnet.co.uk) submitted 1/28/1999
We just returned from HHI(8/1-8/8) and loved it. The weather was
perfect, beach was beautiful, and the area was wonderful. If you read
this travelogue often, then you know that the Gazman has rated pretty
much all of the restaurants in the area. But here are a few he has
missed HHI BREWING CO. is a pretty good microbrewerey, with 4 local
brews always on tap. The sandwiches are big and are very good. If
traveling with kids, try going on Sunday, where Kidfest is held just
outside the restaurant(jugglers, magicians, balloon artists, etc.) ABES
SHRIMP HOUSE is also very good for down home cooking and soul food. But
it is very popular and crowded. A couple of locals took us to 211 PARK
BISTRO. Although the atmosphere was nice, the food left a lot to be
desired. The pork chop was overcooked, the sea bass pasta was just ok,
and while the waiter raved about having one of the best filets on the
island, I found it to be tasteless. A good filet does not need to be
smothered in mushrooms and onions! All in all a huge disappointment!!.
The second place they told us about was JUST PASTA CAFE. A quaint
little place located in Coligny plaza. Small and intimate(only 8
tables), you pick you type of pasta, then pick the type of sauce (6
different types), and then pick the add ins such as chicken, veggies,
shrimp, etc. All pastas come with ceaser sald and a fresh baked italian
loaf of bread from the bakery next door. Very good, and very
reasonable. Can't wait until next year.
-- Bruce Grossmann (bgrossmann@benham.com) submitted 1/28/1999
My family, ages 3-53 will be at Hilton Head in
September,1998,looking for good restaurants, bike rentals, boat
tours(rentals), best areas for nature photography, best places to go to
see Dolphins. Since I am a photographer, need to know where to go. This
is my first time to HH. How can I get a map of HH? Need to know the
best places for a 27 year old male to go to have fun also. Would
possibly like to go see Savannah, if time allows. Any suggestions for
that? Jan Briggs 8/10/98
-- Bob Briggs (bbriggs@valleymedia.com) submitted 1/28/1999
Has anyone stayed at a nice RCI(Resort Condominiums International)
resort? We are planning a trip next summer and need advice on where to
stay. We want an ocean view. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
-- Rosie Suydam (updash8@elmnet.net) submitted 1/28/1999
My family went to Hilton Head Island for the first time in mid July
1998. We will never go back again. We love to drive around and see the
area. We couldn't unless we wanted to pay $5 to enter another area. The
developments certainly are generic -- no creativity in the
"architecture". We've stayed at many condo hotels on the west coast and
in Hawaii where service means something. At the Hilton Head Beach and
Tennis Resort, housekeeping and fresh towels were extra $$$. The
"resort" didn't even provide dish soap or a dish towel so the dishes
could be done. I didn't know I was at a "rental" where I had to bring
my own supplies. The traffic was horrible and the roads poorly
designed. The people who worked at various places were unfriendly and
didn't know their surroundings. Restaurants were overpriced. The only
good experience we had was with the Tennis Center at HH Beach and
Tennis Resort. The pros were friendly, enthusiastic and helpful to my
11 and 14 year old players.
I hope there is a better place on the east coast, or we'll stick to the
west coast where the beauty of the ocean is accessible to everyone.
Jeanette
-- jbeslaw (jbeslaw@mcipnet.com) submitted 1/28/1999
I am a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a degree
in environmental engineering, civil engineering business classes and
some German. I would like to work in the south , . I would like to know
of any job opportunities. Thank You
-- KAREN (wALKER1648@AOL.COM) submitted 1/28/1999
I am looking for a quite place that will accomodate 18 people. This
can be split in two places if nessasary. Request would be on beach,
pool, spacious living area. Since I am in charge of putting a family
reunion together I would like to see if Hilton Head is the right place
for us. We just returned from a week in Mrytle Beach and it was a
nightmare, trash accomadations, and very rude people.
-- carol roberts (behoky@citrus.infi.net) submitted 1/28/1999
Hi, I am 25 and live in Michigan and would love to find employment
on Hilton Head Island at the end of the year. If anyone has some
beneficial information regarding employment and housing, please drop me
an Email. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
-- William Centala (Superdog246@yahoo.com) submitted 1/28/1999
Can anyone reccommend the Savannah cruises? We are coming down,
again, in Sept. and would love to see the old downtown area. Do you get
enough time on a cruise or should we drive ourselves? Is it worth the $
to not have to worry with parking etc? Any advice appreciated.
-- Randi Kent (RAK@OVIS.NET) submitted 1/28/1999
I am heading for Hilton Head next week(7-22-98) for a quick visit
with my husband and 2 children ages 5 and 8. Please recommend the best
dolphin cruise or anything else that would be enjoyable to my entire
family. We enjoy nature and a casual atmosphere. Thanks!!
-- Julia Hughes (jhughes@connectu.net) submitted 1/28/1999
I am a single mother of two daughters- 15 and 6. We are planning to
vacation on Hilton Head next summer and are looking for a 2 bedroom
condo to rent. We have vacationed on Hilton Head many times and have
always stayed in the Sea Pines area. Some of the places we have stayed
are Lagoon Villas, Gleneagle Green, etc. This is the type of condos we
are interested in. I have written to several rental agencies and they
have sent me rates which seem much higher than I remember paying
before. So I wondered if there were any condo owners out there who
handle their own rentals (at perhaps a better rate). The things we
really enjoy on the island are bicycling, beaching, swimming in a good
pool, good restaurants, and exploring. Please let me know if you have
anything available.
-- M. Willhoit (smithins@kih.net) submitted 1/28/1999
My friends and I are looking to stay in Hilton Head Island next
summer, 1999. I know that this is way far in advance, but we are
looking for a somewhat inexpensive place to live. There will probably
be 3-4 of us, and we would not mind a 2-4 bedroom place! Please contact
me with some information or a website that I can read to start our
search. We are planning to simply be waitresses or something, is that
also in demand in the beginning of the summer? Thanks!
-- Jacki (jholton@indiana.edu) submitted 1/28/1999
My family (age 20-73)just returned from HHI. We enjoyed golf,
fishing, swimming in ocean, trip to Penn Center on St Helena. We stayed
in my timeshare in N. Forest Beach. Coligny Plaza was a real
convenience. Enjoyed Steamers at Coligny; short walk to beach. We found
everyone to be friendly. We "discovered" African American (as well as
many other) families well represented at Abe's Native Shrimp House. Are
there other restaurants, clubs on the island that African American
families enjoy?
-- Marsha Brightwell (lynettehb@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
My family is planning a stay for a week at the Disney Resort on
Hilton Head Island later this month. Anyone want to offer some advice
on the place, or things in general to do etc. We have a 14 year old
girl as well as an 18 year old boy with his girlfriend....... Thanks
folks !!
-- Ron (rladuke@netins.net) submitted 1/28/1999
My wife and I, and friends of ours returned from HHI 4/25/98, and
had a pretty good time. We stayed at the PLanters Quarters at Port
Royal Plantation, which was very very nice....& quiet! These timeshares
are gold crown rated with RCI and are huge! Three bedrooms, three
baths(jacuzzi's in two), living, dining, & sunrooms. This timeshare
gives you access to the Westin Resort health club, and outdoor
areas...very nice. Since were mainly golfers, we tried various golf
course on or near the island.
We played at Port Royal (course condition not so good), Ocean course at
Sea Pines (Tough, but fun..windy, alligators,water, and see the owner
of "Home Depot" house on #16), Shipyard Plantation (older, fairways
dry, greens ok), Old South Golf And C.C. (Good condition, very good for
the $$, good greens) Our favorite was the Arthur Hills course at
palmetto dunes. It was in unbelievable condition & the most fun to play
with about twenty alligator sitings! But, very expensive ($110)
Overall, if you've been to Myrtle Beach, Northern Michigan, or Southern
Pines (Pinehurst) the golf here is quite expensive. The average round
is about $85-95. We've played nicer courses in Pinehurst in the fall
(Aug.-Sept.)less than half the price.
Other things to try :HH Brewing Co., Dolphin cruise at Broadcreek, rent
bicycles (great fun on the beach), trip to savannah...(oysters at
Shuckers..ummmm!a must!) Had a nice week.....will probably go back some
day.
-- Paul Gomez (paul.gomez@usa.net) submitted 1/28/1999
Hi! Last year someone told me that they heard there was a place at
Hilton head where you could arrange to swim with dolphins. Is this true
or was it just a rumor? I can't find any literature on the net about
this. Thanks! C. West
-- Cathy and Jay West (cjwest@bellsouth.net) submitted 1/28/1999
I am looking to move to Hilton Head Island and would like some
information on employment agencies or opportunities. I am a college
graduate with 5 years of sales experience and would like to relocate to
Hilton Head. Anyone who has and information that would assist my
efforts please email me. Thank you. J.B.
-- J. Bitner (JBJB23@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
We will be in Hilton Head from June 26-July 2. We are trying to
determine which deep sea fishing outfits are the best for adults and
young teens. A half day trip is what we want (3-4 hours). And what time
of day is best for fishing during that time - morning or afternoon?
Thanks!
-- S Garner (sgarnr@earthlink.net) submitted 1/28/1999
My wife and I are planning atrip to HHI in July via our 26' RV. Does
anyone have any advice on where we should stay? I have been abel to
find two RV Resorts, one is the Hilton Head RV Resort and Yacht Club.
It looks nice in the brochure but looks like a long way from the beach.
It is on the intercoastal waterway. The other one is Outdoor Resorts
Motor Coach Resort. It doesnt' appear to be as nice but is only about a
half mile from the beach. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly
appreciated.
-- Patrick Fox (PJMFox@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
3DI am interested in locating information from Hilton Head.
Travel-lodging-points of interest.=20
-- 3D (3Ddavis4@zoomnet.net) submitted 1/28/1999
We are heading back to HH for our second summer. This year we'd like
to arrange a tour to Dafuskie Island. Anyone with any tips, please
advise. Thanks for your help!
-- Lu & Tim B (Pemby475@aol.com) submitted 1/28/1999
3DHilton Head GOLF Information: There are a lot of courses on the
island and just off the island too. The green's fees can be high so
getting a "deal" is worth looking into. The best deal I found is "LAST
MINUTE TEE TIMES." This guy gets deeply discounted tee times froma
number of courses in the area. Call him at 689-2289 from 7-10PM in the
evenings and he can tell you what he has available the next day. Sea
Pine's famous Harbourtown course is really pricey and probably not
worth it unless you JUST have to play it. The Ocean course and the Sea
Marsh courses there are fun tracks. The three nines at Shipyard are
good as well. A lot of the condos there like Port of Call, etc. have
golf packages included with their rentals so there are a lot of folks
on the course that haven't a clue how to play the game sometimes. The
Arthur Hills and Fazio courses at Palmetto Dunes are good. The Palmetto
Hall courses are good too. The 3 courses at Port Royal=20 have a
beautiful clubhouse...
-- 3DGerry from Vail (3Dgazman@colorado.net) submitted 1/28/1999
3DGENERAL ADVICE from Gerry from VAIL : Upon your arrival at HHI, go
by any supermarket, shopping mall, etc. and pick up free copies of the
current issue of "Island Events"....HHI RESTAURANTS...(which will give
you the actual menus and prices of most of the restaurants on the
island)... The "Golfers Guide"...which will ist the courses in the area
...and buy a copy of the "Island Packet" which is the local newspaper
and only costs 25 cents. It will give you a capsule of the national
news and fill you in on what is going on locally. Pick up a map of the
island. It will be in most of the Real Estate pubs and will help you in
navigating your way around the island. Actually the place is pretty
simple. The main Hwy. (Rte 278 - William Hilton Pkwy.) comes over the
bridge and goes around the island which is shaped like a tennis shoe
with the toe pointing left. It goes past Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo
Run, Palmetto Hall, and at Port Royal which is on the=20 "heel" it
begins to curve around.
-- 3DGerry from Vail (3Dgazman@colorado.net) submitted 1/28/1999
My wife and I are thinking of going to Hilton Head in Novemeber.
What is the weather generally like? Are there activities going on at
this time. We don't want to go at a "down" time of the year. szagzebs@wausau.com
-- Enter Your Name Here (USERID@wausau.com) submitted 1/28/1999
To: Hilton Head Travelogue BEGIN USER INPUT Once again, on April
15th, my wife and I left High Country of Vail, Colorado after another
great ski year to escape what is know as "Mud Season" in Vail and go to
Hilton Head where we stayed until our return at the end of May. I can't
think of a better place to get a head start on sunshine and summer than
at this very special and wonderful island just N. of Savannah, GA. It's
got it all....great golf...beaches...restaurants.. tennis...bike trails
and close proximity to both Savannah and Beaufort, SC which are oozing
with Southern charm.
The new Cross Island Expressway was being built last year and is now
open. For a buck, if you are going to Sea Pines, Shipyard or the Forest
Beach area, you can save a little time during crowded times.
Unfortunately, the speed limit is only 45 and the local cops are hiding
and waiting to pounce if you go faster, so if you are staying at
Palmetto Dunes or any other place from there back to the bridge, you
would be probably be better off just staying on William Hilton Parkway.
By the way...be careful driving on the Island. Route 278 (William
Hilton Highway) is the "main drag" and although divided, you have folks
going well over the 45 MPH speed limit and some older folks creeping
along in their Lincoln Town Cars at 25MPH and hardly a day went by that
I didn't see an accident. Drive defensively and don't let a fender
bender ruin your vacation.
Here is an update of my previous comments for those who choose to
read them. I must say that I have been amazed at the amount of E-Mail I
have received from folks all over the USA and in one case...as far away
as Great Britain from a lovely couple who live in London where he is a
Dentist and she is a Industrial Psychologist. They ended up coming to
HHI during the 1st two weeks we were there and, following my advice,
they rented a house in Shipyard Plantation just down the street from
our place there and we not only met, we played some tennis and had
dinner together a couple of times. It's a small World. Meanwhile....on
to the '98 update.....
Again....I would heartily suggest that anyone arriving on the
island, pick up a copy of a free booklet called " Hilton Head Island
RESTAURANTS." You can find it anywhere from shopping malls to super
markets to condo rental offices. It will give you a listing of most of
the restaurants on the island complete with their menus and prices not
only alphabetically by name, but by category...i.e. Seafood,
Continental, American, etc. There are probably at least 200 places to
eat and they range from excellent to just plain awful. I'll try to help
you find the right place for your tastes. At this point, I must comment
that, in looking at some of the submissions to the Hilton Head Island
Travelogue, there are obviously a wide variance in opinions of what is
good and what is bad. While I can certainly enjoy casual dining in a
simple place, my wife, who is a gourmet cook and I, who am a member of
the famous international gourmet and wine society...the Chaine des
Rotisseurs, appreciate fine dining and service on certain occasions. To
start with...I suggest you read my comments on the best....and the
worst places (obviously in my opinion) that I submitted last year. I
went back to a number of the best places this year and even gave some
of the other ones a second chance after reading some positive comments
by other folks after my departure last year. Let's start with the GOOD
places.
The OLD FORT PUB on Hilton Head Plantation still has great
food....views at sunset... but the service has declined in my opinion.
I took a party of 8 there for dinner there and was amazed that the
white wine was served "room temperature" and it had to be placed in a
bucket of ice before it was drinkable. The waitress, while very nice,
was rarely to be seen during the evening. This was kind of sad since
the place does have a lot going for it and maybe they need to increase
their wait staff.
If you want the best in food and service and a great view isn't as
important as the overall ambiance and the dining experience
itself....then...NENO iL TOSCANO is the place. Located in the Festival
Center next to the Publix super market (by the way, this Publix has the
BEST Key Lime pies with a graham cracker crust I've ever eaten...if you
are eating in.....Get Some!)....Neno's features...fabulous N. Italian
cuisine.with entrees priced from $14 to about $20. Food this good in
most major cities would be at least double in price and Neno's wine
list is extensive and fairly priced. This elegant place is definitely
not for the Shoneys, Fudruckers, Wild Wings, Big Bamboo crowd. If you
go....tell Neno...you heard about it from Gerry from Vail. This Italian
gentleman will make sure you have a great dining experience.
CQ's at Harbour Town is still very nice as is Cafe Europa. This year
we had a waiter at Cafe Europa who, despite our mentioning that we
would pass on an appetizer since we had come directly from having some
drinks and appetizers on a yacht there at Harbour Town owned by some
friends...he keep trying to push us into buying some of their
appetizers. Maybe this was only an aberration and his aggressive manner
was a product of his New York City upbringing (he made a point to tell
us was where he was from). The good news is that the food arrived
piping hot and was delicious.
While I'm talking about Harbour Town, I mentioned the entertainment
at the Harbourside Cafe last year. Great place for Happy Hour. This
year they featured an African-American trio that played some laid back
steel drum reggae and on 3 other nights a week a talented female singer
and flute player was accompanied by her keyboard playing male partner
as they played a mixture of easy to listen to music. It's a great place
to check out the fabulous yachts and watch the sun go down....but the
food there is awful so go elsewhere. Speaking of Happy Hour
places....several people mentioned the Salty Dog Cafe located in Sea
Pines at the S. Seaport Marina....I'm sorry...I think their best
product is selling tee shirts. Kind of like HHI's version of the world
famous hamburger and tee shirt emporiums know as the Hard Rock Cafes.
TRUFFLES is still one of my favorites. Located at the Sea Pines
Center...just about a mile down the road from Harbour Town...it offers
great food in an eclectic setting at very reasonable prices and their
desserts...like the "Mud Pie" are sinfully sensational.
The OLD OYSTER FACTORY continues to amaze me at the crowds it draws.
It is a very attractive BIG place on Marshland Rd overlooking Broad
Creek that offers a wide variety of moderately priced food. This
year...one of my guests had to send his fish back...it was extremely
overcooked...but the good news is that they graciously took it back and
returned with one that was just right in no time at all. A funny thing
happened there that I'll share with you. Upon arrival, we were told we
would have about a 20 minute wait and that there was some entertainment
and a bar on the dock out back. We went out there and soon discovered
that there was something else out there that was not
advertised....namely...the pesky little bugs that come out in the late
afternoon and early evening called "No-See-ums." While they are so tiny
you can hardly see them...they must be all mouths and they can bite
real good. Everyone was scratching their heads and slapping their
exposed body parts including the entertainers whom I felt sorry for.
Once we were seated, we had a table at a window overlooking the dock
and were entertained by watching the unsuspecting customers arrive on
the dock and immediately start scratching and wondering what was
attacking them. The Old Oyster Factory is an OK place....but not
sensational.
Having read some comments from some folks praising some places I had
panned a year ago....I foolishly decided to give two of them another
look in '98. WILD WINGS was mentioned as a great place by some folks
who vacationed there and I must admit that their chicken wings are
excellent....however....the LOUD rock and roll music make them pretty
hard to digest. I would suggest ordering carry-out if you must have
them and pass on the smoke infested bar atmosphere and eat them at the
place you are staying.
Another place that numerous folks have written in about was "The BIG
BAMBOO" at Coligny Circle. I thought it was dark and dismal last year
and it's WW II theme was a little "cutesy" and strange for a beach
place...but I thought I'd give it another shot in '98. Sorry folks, its
still DARK & DISMAL with really MEDIOCRE food from a confusing menu
that offers a strange variety of things from their "War-Dog" to
meatloaf and California veggie wraps. All the cutesy bamboo in the
world couldn't make this place a good place to eat. This S. Forest
beach hangout is the place to go if you think putting on a sleeve-less
Tee shirt or a tank top is fine casual attire and the nachos at the
ball park are gourmet food. You'll feel right at home with the other
folks who love this place. Aaaaargh !
Another spot mentioned by a number of folks was AUNT CHILADAS on
Pope Ave. Again...it is close to Coligny Circle and a lot of people who
come to Hilton Head and find a reasonable place to stay in the S.
Forest Beach area frequent it. The menu is a dead give away...in that
it features both Mexican and Italian food. Huh!!!! The result is very
average food at higher prices than the quality should suggest. The
decor was a little strange and looked like it had been picked up at a
garage sale somewhere. It featured a fake bird perched on a large ring
but the bird was not at the bottom, but rather sitting cock-eyed at an
angle part way up. We decided to try it the night we arrived and were
soon joined by a bus tour group of senior citizens that had a "package
deal dinner" there. Our young waitress, tried her best, but had the
annoying habit of referring to everyone as "Guys"....as in..."Have you
guys decided on what you want?.....How's the food Guys?.....Can I get
you Guys anything else? " etc. It was kind of amusing to see here
continue that line of banter with a long table full of blue haired 70
to 80 year old ladies next to us. I would bet the same crowd that loves
Wild Wings and the absolutely horrible Big Bamboo thinks this is the
greatest. That's the beauty of HHI....there's something there for
everyone.
No....I didn't even think about giving HENRY's another try this
year....it has taken about a year for my stomach to get over it last
time so that was enough for me.
The CAFE @ WEXFORD is a cute little place that features reasonably
priced french food and we enjoyed it last year. This year, we took a
couple from Colorado that had come to visit us there on the Sunday that
was Mother's Day and we surprised to see that they had not only reduced
their menu that evening, but had cranked up the prices about 50% as
well. Gouging the public is not the way to win friends and influence
people.
We alternated eating out about 2/3's of the time with eating in at
our place and once again found the wonderful seafood at great prices
offered up by BARNACLE BILL's to be fabulous. Every day he gets in
extremely fresh seafood at his stand on William Hilton Parkway between
Palmetto Dunes and Port Royal on the W. side of the road (Shelter Cove
side). We enjoyed Wahoo, fresh Salmon, jumbo Shrimp, Oysters, Blue
Crabs, Tuna, and Sea Bass which was cooked and smoked on our grill and
it was sensational. He can even get you live Maine Lobsters if you give
him a day's notice. So...if you want to pick up a bottle of wine and
enjoy some great seafood at your place there....go see Bill and be sure
to tell him that Gerry from Vail told you to come see him. I guarantee
he will treat you right.
ABE's Native Shrimp House is located not far from Barnacle Bill's as
you head toward Shelter Cove and features a $10.95 "Early Bird" buffet.
I had read about it in a golf magazine so we decided to try it. This
African-American family has been there since 1968 and features down
home cooking including fried fish, BBQ ribs, okra and chicken
but..while the food is plentiful and filling...it is pretty heavy and
not for someone who is trying to watch their weight. It was also pretty
hot in there in May and their A/C is barely working so be forewarned.
Interesting !
As for GOLF.....really no changes from last year in that I played a
number of the courses both on and off island including the famous
Harbour Town Golf Links and found all of them to be a lot of fun. Pick
up the local paper....the "Island Packet" which is 25 cents and you can
find advertised deals on golf in it. If you are staying at a condo or
hotel resort, they often have deals on golf or packages available which
will reduce your cost of playing. One new course I played this year was
the Golden Bear Golf Course at Indigo Run Plantation a couple of times
and enjoyed it. It features on board computerized screens on each golf
cart that tell you how far you've hit your drive...how far it is to the
green from anywhere on the course and the clubhouse has a monitor
showing where every cart is on the course at all times. Very unique.
If you are into TENNIS....and are staying at a Plantation, you
should check with the club there regarding their programs. At Shipyard
Plantation, they had a round-robin doubles mixer every afternoon from 4
- 5:30 PM on the clay courts for only $10 per person with wine and beer
afterwards. A great way to meet some other folks and have a lot of fun.
Again...if you need additional advice or suggestions send me an
E-Mail and I'll do my best to get back to you. Hilton Head is a great
place to spend your vacation and if you decide to go, I hope you love
it as much as we do. All the Best...GERRY from VAIL. (gazman@colorado.net)
-- Gerry "A." Zimmerman (gazman@colorado.net) submitted 6/05/98
My wife and I and friends just returned from HHI (june 3, 1998). We
had a wonderfull time. The island is a great place for families, very
relaxing, and a huge beach. We stayed at the Disney Resort, a great
place to stay. Disney also has it's own Beach House on the ocean in
Palmetto Dunes. We really like the Hilton Head Diner, just below
Shelter Cove Harbor. The food was great, breakfast, lunch or dinner. It
has a huge menu and the service was fast. We also liked Guiseppi's,
located in Shelter Cove Plaza. Great pizza and you must try a "weggie".
There are several very good mini-golf places for children and adults.
Had lots of fun there. We did some shopping at the factory outlets in
Buffton on the mainland, just over the bridge. We took a dolphin cruise
on a 20 foot patoon boat( holds 6 people) down the broad creek. We saw
about 20 dolphins, some came right up to the boat. Our guide was great.
We plan to make HHI our only place to go to the beach. Richard M.
Smith, Lincolnton N.C. rsmith@tntie.com
-- Richard M. Smith (rsmith@tntie.com) submitted 6/4/1998
Hello, I live in Lebanon, Tennessee. I was recently contacted by
Spinnaker resorts. I purchased a vacation package from them. They say
that we are booked at Players Club Resorts. Is this company and resort
actually there? Please respond. I appreciate your time. Thanks, Regina
Killman
-- (RKillman@aol.com) submitted 6/3/1998
We are planning a trip to hhi on june 13th. we are staying in a
condo. Do you know if there is a place where we can rent a crib. We
have a 2 year old? Also if you had to choose to do one thing while
there what would it be. We dont golf and with a 2 y.o. its difficult to
do the normal things. Thanks for your time.
-- Amy (altsystems@worldnet.att.net) submitted 6/1/1998
We're thinking of a visit to HH in late July/early August. I notice
most people in the Travelogue have visited in winter or early spring.
Is the weather unbearably hot in late July/early August? I've spent
time in the Outer Banks in the summer and found it comfortable due to
the ocean breezes. Please give me your thoughts on HH weather during
that time period!!
-- Katy (katy.okeefe@cwi.cablew.com) submitted 5/28/1998
When (during what weeks of August/September) is the best time to
visit HHI? My wife and I are planning our first visit and would prefer
to visit after the peak summer season ends but when the weather is
still great. Also, what areas of HHI are best for a 30ish couple w/o
children. We like peace and tranquility--not "wild times!" We like to
be on or near the beach, but like to avoid areas that attract primarily
school-age children and senior citizens. Send comments to rwwilson@wku.campus.mci.net.
Thank you.
-- Rick Wilson (rwwilson@wku.campus.mci.net) submitted 5/22/1998
Having just returned from a disapointing trip to Hilton Head, I
would like to contribute one piece of information to this travel log.
Hilton Head is an island of 'gated' communities. If you are not staying
in the community, you cannot go in. If you cannot go in, you cannot see
the ocean. The only access we had to the beach was walking a few blocks
and cutting through the Holiday Inn parking lot. We found it very
frustrating to be on a small island and not be able to see the ocean as
we drove around. We ended up cutting our stay short because of this and
really wished we had known ahead of time. What we did see of the island
was lovely, we did go to Harbor Town (you pay $5 to go into that gated
community) which was nice. We golfed at a couple courses just off the
island, Rose Hill and Island West, which were super. Not sure if we
will go back, if we do we will be sure to stay inside!
-- Joyce Mara (jmara@worldnett.att.net) submitted 5/18/1998
A bunch of my buddies and I were looking for someplace to go and
relax after our medical school board exam in June and we decided on
Hilton Head. I haven't been to Hilton Head since I've been old enough
to go out, so I was wondering if anyone out there could suggest some of
the good bars that are down there. We're staying in South forest beach,
so bars that are around there would be great. Thanks, Aaron Wittenberg
-- Aaron Wittenberg (awittenberg@mco.edu) submitted 5/14/1998
This is our first trip to H.H. We are spending our summer vacation
in Palmetto Dunes, June 13-20th. Our children are 8 and 4 yrs. old. Any
suggestions on family activities and are there any babysitting services
? Is there an age limit on the golf courses? Can you also recommend a
good restaurant. (one for adults and one for the kids.)
-- STragmd (STragmd@aol.com) submitted 5/5/1998
WE WILL BE VISITING IN JULY AND WILL BE STAYING IN CENTRE COURT
VILLA IN PALMETTO DUNES. ANY ONE EVER STAYED THERE? ANY INFO. ABOUT THE
AREA? THANKS! 5/98
-- Deborah (cam@earth1.net) submitted 5/2/1998
Our family looking to visit Hilton Head in July or August. We are a
family of 6 and are looking to rent a 3 or 4 beedroom house in Sea
Pines. Our family loves the beach and would like a home situated within
close walking distance to the beach. Would prefer to deal with the
owner directly but will entertain offers from rental agencies. Please
e-mail me with information on your property includingt availability and
pricing. Thank you.
-- Steve Kobak (stevekew@concentric.net) submitted 5/1/1998
Bachelor Party: That's why I'm coming to Hilton Head. I've never
been and I must show the groom one heckuva night. Any ideas (wink,
wink, nudge, nudge)?
-- Aaron (asop@fuse.net) submitted 4/26/1998
we are going to hilton head in may and I would like to know where I
could rent a crib for a baby. Please let me know if you have any
suggestions. Thank you. ckburke@msn.com
-- Carl Burke" (ckburke@msn.com) submitted 4/21/1998
I'm going to HH for the first time for a couple of days at the
beginning of May. I wanted a place on the beach, and the most
reasonable one I've found seems to be teh Beach and Tennis Resort on
Folly Field Road. I have no idea, though, where on the island this is
(i.e. nice area? far from everything else? etc.) If anyone could help
me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks -- Andy
-- Andy Gavrin (gavrin@dolphin.upenn.edu) submitted 4/21/1998
My husband and I will be staying at the Island Club at Folly Field
in May 98 (with our 2 1/2 year old). We would appreciate any comments
on the Island Club resort and suggestions for things to do with a small
child. Are the dolphin or dinner cruises a good idea? Suggestions for
nice (kid friendly) restaurants? Thanks!
-- Annie from Ohio (75263.145@compuserve.com) submitted
4/21/1998
april 19, 1998 we have just returned from another wonderful spring
break on HHI. As always we frequented our favorite restaurants: Wild
Wings, our tradtional first night meal, can't beat cold beer and hot
wings to get a vacation started. Our very favorite spot is Steamers
located in Coligny Plaza, defintely the best seafood on the island. We
ended up eating there three nights out of six this trip the food and
service was so good. For great pizza you have to try Pizza Chef. We
have tried several others on the island but this is by far the best.
Already looking forward to going back this summer to try some of the
recommendations I've read here.
-- vicki theiss (vtheiss@aol.com) submitted 4/19/1998
My husband and I are planning our first trip to Hilton Head Island
in mid July. What is considered the best hotel resort, the Hilton,
Hyatt, or the Westin? We are looking for the best in accommodations,
ambiance, setting, service, etc. Thanks so much, J. Doesschate
-- Judy Doesschate (jdoesschate@wang.lowell.k12.ma.us) submitted
4/14/1998
My wife and I just got back from our HH vacation (4/3/98 - 4/7/98).
We had a GREAT time. We used many of the recommendations from
submissions to this site, so we wanted to contribute our opinions as
well. For accommodations, we stayed at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis
Resort, in an Ocean Front Villa. It was nice, clean, and inexpensive.
Folly Beach is clean and quiet. Our only complaint is that we felt we
were away from the real "action". Most of the cool places to go were
about 5 miles down 278 towards Sea Pines and Coligny plaza. When we go
again, we'll probably stay in Palmetto Dunes, or somewhere near Forest
Beach. Those seem to be the best places for the 20-somethings. The food
selections were great. Our favorites, in order, were Steamers, Makotos
and Shuckers. Excellent service at them all and the ambiance (sp?) was
very nice at Steamers and Makotos. Shuckers was a little out of the way
and desolate. The Salty Dog was ok, but we were expecting something
more. The location of SD is great and it seems to be a good hangout
spot. The Wild Wing Cafe also probably is a happening place, but we
went for lunch on a weekday, and it was just alright. I did like the
different flavors of wings, though. We went to Coconuts Comedy Club and
ordered gourmet pizza that they bring in from a pizza shop across the
street (don't remember the name). It had to be the best gourmet pizza
we've ever had. Try the Vegetarian. There is plenty of other things to
do there; enough to be able to go back consistently and never have the
exact same experience. We had a chance to go to the finals of the
Family Circle Cup and had an awesome time. We'll be doing that again.
Island Water Sports was very good for waverunners and parasailing. The
employees were very friendly, yet professional. For a beach experience,
we recommend Forest Beach. It had the most people on it. Make sure to
go bike riding, its almost impossible to avoid it. We don't golf, but
we enjoyed playing at several of the mini-golf places. We really like
the The Pirates Island Adventure golf course. Oh yeah, and we enjoyed
the Dolphin Cruise at Broadcreek Marina. We spent almost a whole day
shopping at the outlets in Bluffton. Bluffton is across the bridge from
HHI, but it is probably only a 15-20 minute car drive away from most
places on the Island. We'll definitely be coming back to HH for years
to come.
-- Derek Walker (dxwalker@mindspring.com) submitted 4/13/1998
Help.....anyone who LIVES and is not vacationing in Hilton
Head.....need information on local realtors and relocation information.
Please help?????? Sincerely, Nicole
-- Nicole (hairRB7@aol.com) submitted 4/11/1998
Hello, my name is Michael Stock and I am a college student looking
for work down in Hilton Head as soon as I get out of school. I was
wondering if you would be able to give me the number of a job placement
center down there. I will be coming down with four other people also
seeking jobs. I will be leaving from Pittsburgh,PA. April 27th. Thank
yo for your time. Michael Stock University of Pittsburgh 412-648-3737
mjsst103+@pitt.edu
-- Michael Stack (mjsst103+@pitt.edu) submitted 4/10/1998
My family just (4/4/98) returned from HHI - we stayed for a week at
HHI Beach and Tennis Resort and enjoyed it greatly. The villa was
convenient to the pool and the beach and was extremely clean and
reasonably priced. Boat House II was my favorite place to eat on the
Island. Can't wait to go back later this summer. Alan Cheatham Seymour,
TN
-- Alan Cheatham (cheatham@icx.net) submitted 4/6/1998
I'll be visiting HHI (5TH time!) with my family and friends next
week (4/11-18). Any advice on inland fishing charters that accomodate
eight (2 adults/6 kids)? So far, I've found six to be the max. Also,
any advice on getting tickets to the MCI Heritage Classic? Thanks!
-- Terry Kelly (terry.kelly@sanfordcorp.com) submitted 4/6/1998
I will be living in Hilton Head the summer after I graduate (May of
'99). I have found information on places to stay but am interested in
finding a summer job. I will graduate with a double major in Social
Work and HDFS. Any advice on how to go about finding a job would be
greatly appreciated. thanks.
-- erin ferrell (c665858@showme.missouri.edu) submitted
3/25/1998
PLEASE HELP!!!! WE NEED A NICE, CLEAN, CONDO OR VILLA WHICH WILL
ACCEPT A SMALL HOUSEBROKEN, WELL BEHAVED OLDER DOG. ANY INFO. WOULD BE
GREATLY APPRECIATED. 3-23-98
-- Deborah (cam@earth1.net) submitted 3/23/1998
For the last two years the Winona State Women's Tennis team has
traveled to Hilton Head to compete against other tennis teams. Though
the weather didn't cooperate this year (mar. 1 thru mar. 12) we still
had a great time. Hilton Head offers everything from quiet beaches to
fabulous night life. Our accommedations (Beach and Tennis resort) have
always been comfortable and affordable. I love the Island and can't
wait to return next year.
-- Kristen Piotrowski (Kpiotrow0159@vax2.winona.msus.edu)
submitted 3/22/1998
March 20, 1998 Hi, My name is Bill and Hilton Head is awesome!!! I
have been going there ever since I was 10 years old. I am now 23.
Hilton Head has wonderful bike trails. They are very uncrowded and
allow you to become part of nature. Some of my favorite restruants are
Alexanders, the Oyster Factory, and Reilly's. My favorite hotel is the
Westin Resort. Although the rooms are expensive, you can't beat the
ocean view. The pool-side facilities are excellant. The Westin also has
an outstanding seafood buffet 7 days a week. Fishing is great...My dad
discovered that the best place to fish was in a lagoon on the golf
course. Within minutes the bass started biting. As my mother would say,
watch out for the Alligators. One day when she was taking out the
trash, a dog rubbed its nose against my mother's leg and she screamed
thinking it was an alligator. Thank goodness it wasn't an alligator!!
If you are ever chased by an alligator, remember to run in a zigzag. If
you like birds, Hilton Head has a ton of them. Well, I just wanted to
tell you about some of the highlights. Hi...Mom and Dad! Take me back
to Hilton Head!
-- Bill Diehl (Charles.Diehl@Murraystate.edu) submitted
3/22/1998
Please send hilton Head info to us both at your convenience. thank
you. Florence at Allante2@aol.com...................and Pat.....Pag366@aol.com....................Looking
for spring and summer rentals. By the week and a monthly rate also,
Perfer Sea Pines with tennis.
-- ALLANTE2 (ALLANTE2@aol.com) submitted 3/16/1998
need to change my email from above...want info on hhi beach & tennis
resort...thanks!
-- Lisa Eltzroth (eltzroth@bright.net) submitted 3/10/1998
PLANNING A TRIP TO HILTON HEAD THIS SPRING. NOT AT SPRING BREAK.
PERFER COUPLES RESORT. INTEREST IN HISTORY HORSE BACK RIDING AND SITE
SEEING. NEVER BEEN THERE BEFORE. HEARD SOME THINGS ABOUT SEA PINES
PLANTATION AND CROWN PLAZZA RESORT. WANT OCEAN FRONT OR VIEW. PROBABLE
FLY IN AND WILL WANT TO WALK TO MOST PLACES. ANY SUGGESTIONS
-- JUDY WELCH (RWELCH888@AOL.COM,) submitted 3/7/1998
we will be staying at the hilton head island beach & tennis resort
in july...we have never been to the area before...has anyone stayed
there, and if so did you like it? what kind of childrens activities
were there...really looking forward to our visit...thanks!
-- Lisa Eltzroth (eltzroth@dalco.net) submitted 3/2/1998
Having scanned the entire Travelouge... I could find NO advice on
Charter Boat fishing. Can anyone suggest a great captain to book a trip
with in late March of 1998? Email me direct please. Thanks!
-- Mike Cress (mcress@interpath.com) submitted 2/27/1998
Out first trip to HHI scheduled mid April 1998. We've only got
4days. Staying at the Crowne Plaza. Our package includes 2for1 golf at
Shipyard Plantation or Port Royal; complimetary golf at Island Westor
Rose Hill Country Club. Considering the budget, and maybe a total of 3
rounds of golf, any suggestions? We're fairly high handicappers, but
enjoy the views.
-- Larry V (homeslarry@aol.com) submitted 2/21/1998
I was hoping to get some information on the HHI Beach and Tennis
Resort from people who have stayed there. My husband, my 3 1/2 yr old
daughter and I are planning to rent there in June or July and would
appreciate any info on the children and adult activities they offer, as
well as any entertainment. Thank you in advance for your replies! :-)
e-mail me at CloudyDae@aol.com Thanks again!
-- (CloudyDae@aol.com) submitted 2/19/1998
I want to know more about 3-28-98 home tour sponsered by the Society
of Design Administration. Is this private homes or new homes? I can't
find a phone number, etc. to find out more information. 4 of us ladies
planning a trip to your area during that time & need infomation now.
-- Natalie Owens (jono@ionet.net) submitted 2/15/1998
We're renting a home with a pool on Shipyard Plantation in mid-May.
They told us the pool is not heated but that shouldn't be a problem in
May. Is that true? We want to be sure b | 
