2013 Hilton Head lovers thread

[4Smilee]

You'll love Thanksgiving at HHI! This will be our 8th Thanksgiving there.

Simba's Mom ----- so where do you end up eating for actual Thanksgiving dinner? This will be the first time we've ever "gone away" for Thanksgiving.

 

[mickeyplanner]

We check in on Sunday as well! Enjoy your stay.

That makes two families traveling from PA to HHI this weekend. Do you have children coming along too?

 

[Simba's Mom]

Simba's Mom ----- so where do you end up eating for actual Thanksgiving dinner? This will be the first time we've ever "gone away" for Thanksgiving.

There are many options, including the resort's. They have a meal that they'll bring you-you'll get a flyer offering it about a month beforehand. There's a meal you can order at Piggly Wiggly, Signe's (that's where we get it-gotta have a Signe's pie), and probably some others. You can go out also-check the Island Packet newspaper for the places. I think it's the Westin that offers a big buffet if you want to go out.

 

[helenk]

That makes two families traveling from PA to HHI this weekend. Do you have children coming along too?

I will be there with my son and daughtr in law, my 5 year old grand daughter and my grandson who is 15 months old. It should be interesting.

 

[BigEeyore]

Living Social has a deal today for Captain Marks dolphin cruises that leave out of shelter cove - tickets for $8 each. Usual price is $16 per adult so a nice savings!

 

[mjmyers10]

We will be there from July 14 to 20. We are driving down from just outside Philly. Planning in leaving King of Prussia area around 4 am, pick up my sister in Delco and stop overnight in Florence, SC.

This will be our first time in HHI so we are excited. Does anybody know if the refillable mugs are resort specific or the generic ones? I'd like to get a HHI one since we already have a bunch of the current generic ones.

 

[Tinkercc]

They are the same generic ones that they have at WDW. They do have a really cool HH Tervis Tumbler in the gift shop. When I was there in March they were on a display right when you walked in the door. Have a great time!

 

[mickeyplanner]

We leave in a few days, on the Disney beach website for HHI it does not mention hair dryers. Can anyone confirm hair dryers being provided in both bathrooms in a 2br?

 

[Bribrittmom]

We were there last year in a two bedroom and each bathroom had a hairdryer.

 

[tommyvr]

How is Shadow doing? Met her last year when we visited the resort. What a sweet dog.

 

[mickeyplanner]

We were there last year in a two bedroom and each bathroom had a hairdryer.

Thanks for the information, I would have been surprised if each bathroom did not have its own hairdryer. One less thing for us to pack.

 

[Luvdisney]

Will be there on August 3, 2013 to August 6. Stopping in for few days on our way to the world.

 

[helenk]

We arrived in Hilton Head on Sunday and we love it. My grand daughter loves the pool and the beach. It is so nice and laid back here.
We are in building 30, pretty much at the end of the resort, but it is a quick walk to the pool.
I only have 1 complaint, we are on the first floor, which I requested since we have a 15 month old with us, however the people in the villa above us are either jogging or doing jumping jacks because there is constant thumping above us, not during the day but late at night. Tonight it started around 9:30, last night it was still going on after 11:00.
I have never stayed in a resort where you can hear the people above you so easily.

 

[carissa1970]

We arrived in Hilton Head on Sunday and we love it. My grand daughter loves the pool and the beach. It is so nice and laid back here.
We are in building 30, pretty much at the end of the resort, but it is a quick walk to the pool.
I only have 1 complaint, we are on the first floor, which I requested since we have a 15 month old with us, however the people in the villa above us are either jogging or doing jumping jacks because there is constant thumping above us, not during the day but late at night. Tonight it started around 9:30, last night it was still going on after 11:00.
I have never stayed in a resort where you can hear the people above you so easily.

Several people have mentioned this. I wonder why it is like that?

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[living20057]

We're checking in on Thursday. It looks like it's going to be raining the whole weekend.

 

[carissa1970]

So, I'm trying to tell my husband that we should consider HHI for summer 2014, rather than Aulani. That is our home resort, but you all make HHI sound so good, I think I'd rather go there than to Hawaii a second time. Any thoughts?

 

[living20057]

So, I'm trying to tell my husband that we should consider HHI for summer 2014, rather than Aulani. That is our home resort, but you all make HHI sound so good, I think I'd rather go there than to Hawaii a second time. Any thoughts?

I say Aulani!

 

[carissa1970]

I say Aulani!

Well, that was not the answer I was hoping for. Lol. Why? We've been to Aulani, loved it, but have never been to HH. I'm sure I would be happy with either one. I just kind of like the idea of going somewhere I've never been rather than returning to a place we just went, even if it is Hawaii.

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[Conan the Librarian]

There is a lot to be said for HH. Specially if you like golf.

Besides, you can come visit Savannah!

 

[living20057]

Well, that was not the answer I was hoping for. Lol. Why? We've been to Aulani, loved it, but have never been to HH. I'm sure I would be happy with either one. I just kind of like the idea of going somewhere I've never been rather than returning to a place we just went, even if it is Hawaii.

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Having been to both resorts, I would have happy with either one. HH is very peaceful and laid back. Personally I love Hawaii. We spent two weeks last summer. Every day we went to a different part of the island. I felt it was truly paradise. From the trees to the sand to the gorgeous ocean water and Hawaiian shave ice. I'm not sure I could fairly compare the locations. The resorts were very different. Depending on if children are coming, Anuty Beach house was the best. The spa was perfect! I enjoy character breakfast and photo ops. I think it depends on what your looking for.