HHI Adoration & Information 2009

[CocosMeme]

We are here now (day 5 of 7) and the weather has been perfect! The beach is not crowded and the pools are great too. This is our first trip to HHI but definitely not our last. Went to Savannah and Charlston for day trips, but I would have been happy to just stay put all week. I am a big HHI fan now!!

 

[MarkyMouse]

Hey everyone, My wife and kids and I are coming June 7-13th. WOOOHOOOO!! Just booked my tee times for the Palmetto Dunes Arthur Hills course as well as the Robert Trent Jones course.

My cousin is bringing us his kayaks from St. Simons Georgia so we can use them for the week.

We have never been there in the summer but have been a handful of times in the fall/thanksgiving/Christmas/Spring Break!

Will we be able to get bikes for the week? What are the chances they will be out when we check in on Sunday? I may have to consider hauling my own.

 

[podsnel]

Hey everyone, My wife and kids and I are coming June 7-13th. WOOOHOOOO!! Just booked my tee times for the Palmetto Dunes Arthur Hills course as well as the Robert Trent Jones course.

My cousin is bringing us his kayaks from St. Simons Georgia so we can use them for the week.

We have never been there in the summer but have been a handful of times in the fall/thanksgiving/Christmas/Spring Break!

Will we be able to get bikes for the week? What are the chances they will be out when we check in on Sunday? I may have to consider hauling my own.

There are lots of places to get bikes from if Disney is out. We checked in on Monday last year, and they were out, but they gave us a list of places to check with- and THEY were all out, but we had luck with the bike rental in Palmetto Dunes you pass on your way to the beach.

 

[FlyingBelle]

Can't wait - we'll be there June 20th - 27th!
My first time at HHI!

 

[PBB]

What is Hilton Head like in the winter?

Obviously, it depends on the weather. Rain is Rain......however, if it isn't raining walking on a deserted beach can be quite a pleasure. Nature is still out with birds and the ocean waves. We have snuck in the 105 degree hot tub during the winter. You just have to bring some extra towels and sweats to change into hot tub side.

It changes the vacation a little bit going in the winter/fall vs. spring/summer. You can do outlet mall shopping and do some more sightseeing. Great excursions to Savannah (45 minutes) or Charleston (1 1/2 hours) to see some great history. Savannah has great downtown area along with Ft. Pulaski and Charleston has a tremendous amount of history, shopping and a great naval museum with the USS Yorktown.

This type of vacation is stopping the rat race so to speak. You sleep in a little, you relax and play games with the family, watch a movie with the family or your spouse. You never feel like you have to run and do something. In the summer time, you feel like you have to go to the beach or play golf or such. If you go to WDW you feel like you have to be at the park because the tickets would be wasted.

It is pure relaxation in the winter time...........

 

[colleenlg]

Here is a HHI photo we took on the Disney walkway to the beach.

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Hi - That's such a great pic! I'm always looking for pics for the Photo of the Week at my website, www.TravelMamas.com - if you're interested, could you please send me this pic as an attachment to info@travelmamas.com & include names/ages of those in the pic & when it was taken? I'm actually here looking for tips for our upcoming HHI trip next week & stumbled across your photo.
Thanks!

 

[colleenlg]

Hi there-
Is there babysitting available for babies (14 mos) at HHI? Not sure if we'd use it but it's nice to know our options! Also - any tips for doing HHI with a baby & a 4-y-o? Reading this thread is getting me psyched to go!
Thanks!

 

[nickmom]

Does anyone ever use the charcoal grills? We plan to cook out this year, but do we have to bring grilling utensils or are things like that supplied?

Carla

 

[chum]

What to do on a misty winter day on Hilton Head?

Beach bocce!

 

[chum]

Does anyone ever use the charcoal grills? We plan to cook out this year, but do we have to bring grilling utensils or are things like that supplied?

Carla

Hi,
Folks use the grills at the villas and the beach (we should be grill'n there for Mother's Day) but bring your own supplies.

 

[chum]

Also - any tips for doing HHI with a baby & a 4-y-o? Reading this thread is getting me psyched to go!
Thanks!

Hello,
I always thought the bike baby trailer was a great idea for cruising the island.
It makes a nice way to carry a toddler or 4yr old and a picnic! You can have one for each parent to tow and head for the beach.
I know Fish Creek Landing in Palmetto Dunes has them for rent.

 

[chum]

Just booked my tee times for the Palmetto Dunes Arthur Hills course as well as the Robert Trent Jones course.

Trent Jones is great. I think the renovation helped a ton a few years back. Enjoy those air conditioned golf carts! I think they're the only ones on the island.
Look for the yellow house on hole #8 fairway. I could be out in the yard!

 

[MarkyMouse]

Trent Jones is great. I think the renovation helped a ton a few years back. Enjoy those air conditioned golf carts! I think they're the only ones on the island.
Look for the yellow house on hole #8 fairway. I could be out in the yard!

Hey Chum, what about the segways. Do people use those much? I was wanting to try one but figure I won't be able to since I will be with my 13 yo son. What can you tell me about them?

 

[chum]

"what about the segways."

Trent Jones is the only course using them as far as I know. They look fun but I have not tried them. I think they are double the cost of a cart fee. The standard golf cart can help on those real hot days as you have shade, air conditioning and protection from rain. I've talked to someone who mentioned that there is a learning curve of about 3 holes to get used to the balance of the Segway.

I would consider it and depending on how tall your 13yr old is he may be able to use one.

Worth looking into and sounds like an enjoyable experience.

 

[MarkyMouse]

"what about the segways."

Trent Jones is the only course using them as far as I know. They look fun but I have not tried them. I think they are double the cost of a cart fee. The standard golf cart can help on those real hot days as you have shade, air conditioning and protection from rain. I've talked to someone who mentioned that there is a learning curve of about 3 holes to get used to the balance of the Segway.

I would consider it and depending on how tall your 13yr old is he may be able to use one.

Worth looking into and sounds like an enjoyable experience.

If I thought my son could do it too we would definitely do the Segways. I do know that at WDW you have to be 16 in order to ride them. I was assuming that would be the case at Palmetto Dunes. I will have to contact someone and find out.

 

[Laurabearz]

The kids informed me they wanted to ride bikes while there. Can someone get the current prices? Thanks!

 

[MarkyMouse]

The kids informed me they wanted to ride bikes while there. Can someone get the current prices? Thanks!

Pretty sure it is still $25/day/bike for the length of stay. I forget the daily rate.

 

[JVL1018]

The kids informed me they wanted to ride bikes while there. Can someone get the current prices? Thanks!

According to a trip report from last month it is $16 for 24 hours for DVC members or $25 for the length of stay.

http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31077186&postcount=6

 

[MarkyMouse]

Pretty sure it is still $25/day/bike for the length of stay. I forget the daily rate.

Oops, that doesn't sound right. I meant to say $25/bike for the length of stay. Not per day per bike. that would be a LOT!

 

[chum]

Shrimp boat morning.