How to Pack for Your Family Beach Vacation
Hilton Head Island is one of the most popular family beach vacation spots in the U.S. for a reason—you simply can’t beat our twelve miles of pristine beaches.
Spending the day at the beach is one of those rare activities that will please the whole family. Kids love frolicking in the surf and building sandcastles, while parents love relaxing with a good book and catching some rays. And, of course, everyone loves a leisurely bike ride on the beach followed by a well-earned ice cream!
If there’s one thing every family can agree on, it’s that traveling with kids can feel a bit disorganized. However, with a little planning, your vacation prep can go from daunting to doable. Check out the infographic below for quick tips on how to make packing for a weeklong beach vacation a breeze.
Five Ways to Unplug on Hilton Head Island
Avoid the unplugging anxiety on Hilton Head Island by filling your day with the beautiful scenery characteristic of America's Favorite Island®, quality time spent with your loved ones, and even a little bit of self-care.
Carolina Crab Company Panko Fried Stuffed Blue Crab
Recipe courtesy of Carolina Crab Company
Serves 2
10 Reasons to Visit Hilton Head Island This Winter
Summer may be long gone, but vacation season on Hilton Head Island never ends! Winter is the perfect time to escape to America’s Favorite Island®—discover our top ten reasons to indulge in a low-season getaway.
Itinerary: National Plan for Vacation Day
We all know the importance of taking time away from work to escape the daily grind. Whether you're the type who likes to hit the links, bask on the beach, sample new flavors, or discover fascinating arts and culture, vacations offer essential time for you to make unforgettable memories and explore your interests.
This is where National Plan for Vacation Day comes in. This annual holiday encourages all Americans to plan their time off right at the beginning of the year to ensure they take full advantage of their vacation time. Planning a vacation is also a great way to beat those post-holiday blues. In fact, according to the U.S. Travel Association, preparing for a trip "boosts morale, reduces stress, and prevents burnout." So go ahead and start planning your vacation to Hilton Head Island in 2023! In no time, you'll be ready to set that out-of-office message and embark on an unforgettable trip to the Lowcountry. Here's a suggested 5-day itinerary to get you started.
Meet a Hilton Head Island Local! Wedding Planner, Kelli Corn
Ocean views and Live Oak trees covered in Spanish moss make Hilton Head Island the perfect backdrop for various special occasions and important milestones. We spoke with Kelli Corn, a notable wedding planner on Hilton Head Island, about the wedding industry and what brides and grooms can expect before their Lowcountry wedding.
Kelli Corn owns and operates a full-service wedding design, event planning, and production company, LLC. In pursuit of the perfect celebration, they call on their intuition, experience, decisiveness, and grace to deliver your next moment. A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Business, Kelli recently spent seven years as the wedding designer for Palmetto Bluff before branching off on her own.
