9 Insider Tips on How To Do a Golf Trip on Hilton Head Island
For Hilton Head Island locals, there exists a perpetual spring-like feel in the air. Officially, however, springtime tees off Hilton Head’s golfing year. So here is a quick, 9-hole list of insider information designed to expand your knowledge of the Golf Island’s numerous offerings.
Top 7 Must-Try Foods on Hilton Head Island
Oysters on the half shell to start. A bucket of fresh peel-and-eat shrimp straight from the Atlantic to follow. Peach cobbler right out of the oven for dessert. It goes without saying, we love food here in the Lowcountry. In fact, the only thing we love more is sharing our favorite meals with you. That’s why, today, we’re serving up a taste of the Island. Here are seven of our must-try favorites, including some deliciously easy recipes to try at home.
The Real Story About the Harbour Town Lighthouse
To understand the real story behind Hilton Head Island’s iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse, we need to travel back in time to 1949 when Charles Fraser’s father was part of a timber syndicate that bought two-thirds of the Island. As the story goes, in the summer of 1950 before starting his freshman year at Yale Law School, Fraser worked in his father’s island logging camp and fell in love with the area. In fact, so much so that he convinced his father to let him develop what is now Sea Pines.
Hilton Head Island's Most Special and Secret Spots
It’s no secret, Hilton Head hosts some magical spots. Having grown up on the Island and having married an adventurous local, I believe collectively my husband Lee and I have traversed every square inch of this beautiful island.
5 Hilton Head Island Date Night Ideas
Pristine sandy beaches that were made for strolling hand-in-hand, stunning sunrises and sunsets, delicious food and drinks, lavish accommodations, abundant natural beauty–Hilton Head Island is a picture-perfect date destination. For a memorable first date, a milestone anniversary, or anything in between, it doesn’t get more romantic than a rendezvous for two on Hilton Head Island.
Need a little inspiration for planning a great date? Check out some of our favorite Hilton Head Island date ideas for an unforgettably romantic day or evening!
Top 10 Places on Hilton Head Island to Take Your Kids – for Free!
I love writing the family vibe for Hilton Head Island! Being able to explore the Lowcountry, and bring Gray (2 years old) along gives us the opportunity to make incredible family memories.
While everything I recommend is well worth your money for the experience, my local mom friends and I took the time to compile this list and share our photos….local mom insights, just for you! It’s the Top 10 family activities for Free on Hilton Head Island! Some of them may be familiar to you, some of them may new, but all are Hilton Head “Mom” approved. Enjoy and let me know additional suggestions in the comments below or on twitter @heatherrath!