2018's summer beach reads for your hilton head island vacation
Summertime means beach time. That’s a fact.
Embracing #LowcountryLife is all about taking life at a peaceful pace. School’s out. Vacation mode is on. It’s time to disconnect, reconnect with family and chill out on some of America’s favorite stretches of beach, right here on Hilton Head Island.
Lowcountry Love: Your Dream Beach Wedding on Hilton Head Island
So you’ve decided on a beach wedding—congratulations! Hilton Head Island is the perfect place to say “I Do” next to the ocean blue. Voted one of the top 10 family beaches in the U.S., Hilton Head Island offers 12 miles of pristine beaches within easy walking distance of top-rated restaurants and resorts, championship golf courses, and photo-worthy landscapes draped in Lowcountry charm.
Guide to biking and dining on hilton head island
Historic plantations, top-rated restaurants, and world-renowned beaches—all surrounded by the ocean and connected by miles of stunning trails. Just the mention of Hilton Head Island conjures up images of Lowcountry boils, miles of rolling shoreline, and a dense canopy of fragrant pines. Really though, there’s only two things you need to know about Hilton Head Island: You can get nearly anywhere here by bike, and that we love to eat.
Alexander’s restaurant summer watermelon salad
INGREDIENTS FOR BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Creole Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 ea. shallot
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 Cup Blended oil (75% Canola, 25% Extra Virgin Olive oil)
Inspired by Instagram: Nine Picture-Perfect Family Vacation Photos
Beautiful beaches for building the best sandcastles? Check. Miles of nature trails ready to be explored? Check. Museums, art and theatre workshops, and miniature golf courses? Check, check, and check. It’s no secret that Hilton Head Island was made for family vacations, and this summer was one for the books.
Though we’re sad to see summer go, it’s never too late to start planning next year’s trip. One of our favorite pastimes is refreshing our Instagram feed to see how our guests experience #LowcountryLife. We have rounded up some of this past summer’s family photos to help you get in the vacation planning mood. We hope these family memories will inspire you to create some of your own with your loved ones.
Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III Named SC Course of the Year
You’d have thought it might be possible the first week of October when the sparkling new Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III layout was christened in the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island. A week later, the thought of being South Carolina’s Golf Course of the Year was the farthest thing from anyone’s mind as The Sea Pines Resort worked seven days a week to recover from the blasting absorbed by Hilton Head Island from Hurricane Matthew. Yet only a little more than nine months after reopening, Atlantic Dunes has been named the state’s Course of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association, making it eligible to be the National Course of the Year to be selected by the National Golf Course Owners Association.
