2013 Hilton Head lovers thread

[skoi]

Just booked this morning for Sept 1- Sept 7. Dh, ds (15), dd (9), and ds (9) will be with me. We haven't stayed at HHI since 2005, and we're really looking forward to it.

 

[jmpellet]

Do you typically just rent your bikes there or bring them from home?

 

[chalee94]

Do you typically just rent your bikes there or bring them from home?

due to the sandy/salt water elements at HHI, i'd rent bikes there. you can rent from the resort or look for other nearby options.

 

[elena05]

We're excited to be headed to HHI April 5-11! Still have more research to do, but this thread was a great start. Thanks so much!

 

[okw2012]

Do you typically just rent your bikes there or bring them from home?

Renting a bike for the week at the resort is probably your cheapest option, but these are basic bikes with no speed. If you use your bike make sure to wash it and oil it often.

 

[Madhatter266]

- On one of the other threads folks mentioned "looking up" a specific HHI employee who was very helpful with local information. Who was that person and where can they usually be found?

- Crazy but - we will be there on Shrove Tuesday and wondered if anyone knew if there was a Pancake Supper anywhere nearby?

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

 

[Simba's Mom]

- On one of the other threads folks mentioned "looking up" a specific HHI employee who was very helpful with local information. Who was that person and where can they usually be found?

- Crazy but - we will be there on Shrove Tuesday and wondered if anyone knew if there was a Pancake Supper anywhere nearby?

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

I can think of a couple-
Mike, the pool guy, whom I haven't had the good fortune of meeting, but I hear he's quite knowledgeable on lots of local things.
When it comes specifically to food and local resturaunts, you can't beat Gordon in the Mercantile. He's a former chef, does some chef-type contract work, and used to do some private cooking events at the resort. Here's one of his last "gigs" cooking for the resort. I just want to know how anyone can be so involved in food, yet stay so thin!

 

[jmpellet]

I appreciate all the replies thus far! So...if you've been what do you think I might forget to bring? What are those items that you wish you had in your room that it did not have? Or supplies like marshmallows, etc.? I don't mind going to the store if the traffic is not too crazy from the PGA event but I want to be prepared! Thanks a bunch!

 

[kristenrice]

I appreciate all the replies thus far! So...if you've been what do you think I might forget to bring? What are those items that you wish you had in your room that it did not have? Or supplies like marshmallows, etc.? I don't mind going to the store if the traffic is not too crazy from the PGA event but I want to be prepared! Thanks a bunch!

We needed a pizza cutter! We did homemade pizzas one night and had to cut it with a steak knife. I already packed one for our next trip

 

[okw2012]

I appreciate all the replies thus far! So...if you've been what do you think I might forget to bring? What are those items that you wish you had in your room that it did not have? Or supplies like marshmallows, etc.? I don't mind going to the store if the traffic is not too crazy from the PGA event but I want to be prepared! Thanks a bunch!

Salt and pepper!

 

[wheniwasyoung]

Great Post! Very helpful.
Just booked March 3rd - 10th. Totally last minute.
We have a two bedroom at the Shipyard but ended up getting a two bedroom here so now have two units. Never been here so the family is VERY excited. Not sure of the weather because we usually are in FL.

Just found out about the bike rentals for $20 each for the whole week.

Anyone with any last minute "must do's" or "must take with you" suggestions?

Yahoo!!

 

[okw2012]

Great Post! Very helpful.
Just booked March 3rd - 10th. Totally last minute.
We have a two bedroom at the Shipyard but ended up getting a two bedroom here so now have two units. Never been here so the family is VERY excited. Not sure of the weather because we usually are in FL.

Just found out about the bike rentals for $20 each for the whole week.

Anyone with any last minute "must do's" or "must take with you" suggestions?

Yahoo!!

We'll be there at the same time!

The weather can be very nice, but the latest forecast for the 1st week of March is on the cool side (at the world also btw). Expect highs in the 60s, lows in the 50s.

 

[wheniwasyoung]

We'll be there at the same time!

The weather can be very nice, but the latest forecast for the 1st week of March is on the cool side (at the world also btw). Expect highs in the 60s, lows in the 40s.[/QUOTE]

Do you use/rent your bikes?

 

[okw2012]

We'll be there at the same time!

The weather can be very nice, but the latest forecast for the 1st week of March is on the cool side (at the world also btw). Expect highs in the 60s, lows in the 50s.

Do you use/rent your bikes?

We will rent as we are flying, not driving. Anyhow I would probably rent as sand+salt is not great for gears, and wide tires are best and I have narrow tires.

 

[wheniwasyoung]

We will rent as we are flying, not driving. Anyhow I would probably rent as sand+salt is not great for gears, and wide tires are best and I have narrow tires.

My DW and I met three guys from Quebec that were bikers three years ago in the Keys. We had a blast with them. However, we drank a lot of Rye and Coke. Are you also a rye drinker?

 

[okw2012]

My DW and I met three guys from Quebec that were bikers three years ago in the Keys. We had a blast with them. However, we drank a lot of Rye and Coke. Are you also a rye drinker?

Well I prefer single malt, or else gin-tonic for something with soda in it. A good beer will do too!

 

[wheniwasyoung]

Well I prefer single malt, or else gin-tonic for something with soda in it. A good beer will do too!

I will make sure I have a good malt just in case we run into each other. We will have two teenage boys so I'll try not to bother you two on your romantic vacation.

We won't be in until Sunday (3rd) but I did manage to get round trip airfare for $69! but we have to fly into MYR and drive 4 hrs.

If I'm reading my email right it looks like we will be in building 28 / 2 bedroom. I wonder if I call they will confirm our unit?

Latest weather Mr. Forecaster?

 

[okw2012]

I will make sure I have a good malt just in case we run into each other. We will have two teenage boys so I'll try not to bother you two on your romantic vacation.

Oh I think I can manage to find time for a drink by the pool

We won't be in until Sunday (3rd) but I did manage to get round trip airfare for $69! but we have to fly into MYR and drive 4 hrs.

Wow! We are paying 400$ but flying to HHH.

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If I'm reading my email right it looks like we will be in building 28 / 2 bedroom. I wonder if I call they will confirm our unit?

You got an email confirming your online booking? I did not. I'll call the resort and make sure it worked!

Latest weather Mr. Forecaster?

Relatively cold. At least for the first few days of the week. Expect highs in the 55-65 range.

 

[okw2012]

Hello everyone,

Here is my monthly weather forecast for HHI.

While the forecast calls for nice weather in March on average, the first week is not looking so good (on the cool side), and that's when I am going...

That being said I am writing this while riding a bus to work which is stuck in traffic. It will likely take me over 3 hours just to get to work today, due to the latest snow storm. I will appreciate a break from all this even if I have to wear a sweater all day!

Mar: warm and dry
Apr-Sep: warm
Oct-Dec: average

These are **average** forecasted conditions for each month. Even when the forecast is correct, weather on individual days can be quite different from the average.

More details here:

http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/produc...ason/13_seasonal_outlooks/color/churchill.php

 

[staceyeid]

We just booked a 2 bedroom for the end of April. This will be our first time to the resort and also the area. We'll be driving from the Detroit area and splitting the drive over two days. Any recommendations on good stopping points? A friend suggested Knoxville.

We're traveling with my parents and our soon to be 2 year old daughter. Very much looking forward to a relaxing week and warm weather (or at least no snow!)

We're planning a day trip to Savannah and my mom would like to get to Biltmore but I haven't even looked to see if that's possible.

We're also planning a trip to VWL in September, also in a 2 bedroom.

Very excited for our upcoming trip!!

Restaurant and island activity recommendations are always appreciated!!