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We got back yesterday from Hilton Head.we had a wonderful time-it was nice and sunny and HOT, loved it!
We stayed in buildin 30-3012, a 1 bedroom-great condition except the bedroom fan squeaked so much I couldn't sleep with it on. No noise from our upstairs neighbors except one evening we heard a bit of thumping, but it wasn't late, and I have kids so I am so not used to silence, LOL didn't bother us a bit.
I was more worried about doing the laundry at night-I'm always afraid the people in the attached studio will be bothered by it, so I try not to do it too late.
I loved the location of builing 30-off the beaten path, but very close walk to the pool.
We did the Backyard BBQ-food was okay, nothing spectacular, but the fun and games were wonderful! The kids got their faces painted, had balloon animals made for them by B'Lou, made a pinwheel and a bracelet each. Great pool party. Lots of fun! I was happy to see that there were fireworks, I thought they started next week.
What else did we do besides hang around the pool???
Shopped at the oulets a couple of times-spend some $$$ there!
We made a family banner, that was fun-Julia did Little Murgie's Marsh Adventures, which she really liked-there was no Unbirthday Party this year except for Saturday--and we arrived Sunday and left Friday, so that was a little disappointing, but not a huge deal.
Did Shadow's Funny Bunny Hunt, which was cute-saw a puppet show(B'Lou and Crystal-very cute, Matt liked it alot-Julia was disappointed when she realized she missed it because she was at her Marsh Adventure)
Went on a Beach Nature Walk Thursday morning with Christopher, we learned alot, and had a great time! Julia collected a ton of shells, especially because some nice folks gave her the ones they found as well. That was one of my favorite things last week. Christopher was so knowledgable, friendly, a great guy.
We went to the campfire Sunday and Wednesday-is it me or does Crystal have more energy than anyone you have ever met?? LOL She's GREAT!!! ..except the 4 of us have been singing the "Boom chicka boom" song ever since Wednesday and I am going crazy trying to get it out of my head! LOL
We saw Shannon Tanner at Shelter Cove twice-I love him, the kids love him, bought the video and the CD-can't wait to see him again next year!!
Julia's favorite CM from last year was there, Sonya, and she was very sweet to Jules, Julia was thrilled!!! I got a couple pics of the 2 of them together..and when we left we stopped to say goodbye and Sonya gave her a postcard with Shadow on it and had written her a sweet little note-Julia put it right on her nightstand when we got home. :D
At the pool party Tuesday, Bonnie and Alisa were wonderful, brought Julia out of her shell and she was dancing the night away with them-Ross Kory, Greg, all wonderful with the kids. B'Lou-was wonderful, funny and kind-as usual.
We ate at HH Brewing Company, Guiseppe's, Scott's Fish Market, Aunt Chilada's, forgot about the DVC discount for Scott's and HHJ Brewing Co. Oh well. My favorite meal was Scott's Fish Market, great shrimp, love eating outside listening to music.
Played a little shuffleboard, a little ping pong, read 4 books, sat out on the porch alot, swam alot-we couldn't have asked for a better week.
Oh I was happy to see some more DVC and DVC HH merchandise in the shop--and finally a shirt that is plain navy blue with just a small emblem on the left chest-it was DH's birthday Monday and I got that for him.
If you have not been to HH-GO, the resort is beautiful. it smells wonderful(all those pine needles), and the cast members are the best in all of Disney, hands down!
I just reread my post and had to edit out some of the "greats" I wrote because there were so many-LOL!-but it's true-a great resort, a great vacation from start to finish! I'll be making my ressies for next June in a month!
 
What a wonderful vacation! I don't beleive I've ever read a negative post about HHI. Could you tell us more about Shannon Tanner and Shelter Cove in general. We've never been and posts like yours make us want to go....right NOW! Thanks for the report.
 
Thanks for the great trip report and all the details. Glad you and your family had a wonderful trip!!:)
 
Hi,

Thanks for sharing!!! Glad you had a great time!

Allison an associate
 

I'm due to be in HH TODAY! DH, DS12, DD10, and my dad are there now...probably trying to check in as I type.

Alas, I remain home until tomorrow. Must stay back for the funeral of my dear friend's dad.

Can't wait to get there. Thanks for letting me vacation vacariously through you.

:D

Kelley
 
Originally posted by rriley25
What a wonderful vacation! I don't beleive I've ever read a negative post about HHI. Could you tell us more about Shannon Tanner and Shelter Cove in general. We've never been and posts like yours make us want to go....right NOW! Thanks for the report.
Shelter Cove is just across the bridge from the resort-there are a bunch of cute touristy shops, as well as soem restaurants, Scott's Fish Market, San Miguels, a little cafe, a deli-the Fish Marketa nd San Miguels have live music outside. Oh there's alos another restaurant if you walk way down the marina-I believe it is HarborMasters??
It's a nice place to stroll around, look at all the boats, do a little shopping. I wish they had an ice cream place there, maybe someone will open one. :)
Shannon Tanner plays every Mon-Fri mid April-Labor Day(I could be wrong about the dates, but I think it's around that time) at 7 and 8:30. He sings a bunch of songs, then has all the kids join him on stage, sings with them, then lets the kids sing a song if they like, It's really cute-and it's not just geared to the kids.
www.shannontanner.com
 
I have been dying to talk to you and hear all about it!! Glad you had a great time. Thought about what you guys were up to each day:D

Love the picture of Jimmy & the kids:D
 
Did you have to book ahead for any of those cool activities, or was it stuff you booked once you got there or just dropped in for?
 
Originally posted by stacy6552
Did you have to book ahead for any of those cool activities, or was it stuff you booked once you got there or just dropped in for?
We booked when we got there-not the day of, but a day or two before.
Someone wanted to do the family banner craft and wlaked up when we were starting, but they were told they were full..and then one of the families cancelled, so they ended up being able to do it after all.
I would book at least a day or two in advance, but wouldn't worry about it before then.
 
I loved reading your post! Thanks so much and I really like the picture of your dh and kids. Nice family!:sunny:
 
Originally posted by BWVDenise
I loved reading your post! Thanks so much and I really like the picture of your dh and kids. Nice family!:sunny:

Thank you!!:teeth:
 
Thank you for taking the time to share your Hilton Head vacation with us. You seemed to keep busy!
 
What a fun trip! Thanks so much for posting! We're headed down in August with my sister and her family. I can't wait for them to experience Hilton Head!
 
Can I cut and paste most of your trip report as ours! LOL We didnt see Shannon Tanner, and didnt go shopping!

Gosh HH is a great place. Your lucky to be able to book next month... we have to wait for the 7 month window and waitlist!
 
Great report, glad you had such a good time.

We were there early April and still sing the "Boom-Chicka-Boom" (last night as a matter of fact) with the moves and all.
 



















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