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"Bikes, Boating and Beaches (plus Golf... " a Hilton Head Island Travel Page by grandmaR

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"..an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered." G.K. Chesterton


Real Name: (grandma) Rosalie B.
Lives In: Leonardtown, US
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Bikes, Boating and Beaches (plus Golf and Tennis)

by grandmaR - last update: Feb 21, 2005

Fancy houses on Hilton Head from the ICS
Except for our first trip, when we stayed at the Outdoor Resorts for one night, we've gone from Beaufort to Thunderbolt on each trip on the ICW.

So in 2005, we stopped by Hilton Head for a week when we were traveling by car. The main Hilton Head activities at this time of year (winter) are biking, tennis, and golf. None of those were of interest to us, but I wanted to see something of the island other than what we saw at the marina.
Marina Christmas lights from restaurant at night
Hilton Head has been inhabited as early as 10,000 B.C.

It got its name when in 1663, it was surveyed by William Hilton, an English sea captain, sailing from Barbados. Hilton claimed it for the British crown, and named it for himself .. Hilton's Headland.

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grandmaR's Hilton Head Island Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 4 - Photos: 20
 
Restaurants
Tips: 11 - Photos: 51
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 4 - Photos: 16
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 4 - Photos: 19
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 4
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 5
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 6
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 10
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 5 - Photos: 25
General Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 10

grandmaR's Hilton Head Island Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
2000 December 01-02 ICW Trip - Outdoor ResortsDecember, 2000 8
2005-02 A Week at Hilton HeadFebruary, 2005 8

Comments for grandmaR about Hilton Head Island
Keywest9 Thu Nov 22, 2007 20:12 UTC
 Being in the dark on Hilton Head Island is my version of Hell! With macula degeneration I can't see in low light. l will never go there again. 2 nights on foot & car trying to find 1 simple restaurant on Pope down the street from the Holiday Inn.
MUPPETinMA Mon Jul 30, 2007 23:08 UTC
 I grew up there and can tell you that pick-up trucks are certainly allowed, as are gardens. And there are reasons for the plantations. As a resident of an island with over 3 million visitors annually, it's nice to not have strangers in your back yard.
jasonslawn4 Sun Feb 18, 2007 16:00 UTC
 Loveed your pictures. My family and I are planning a trip to Hilton Head. We have never been there. Your comments and pictures we very helpful. Thank you for sharing.
Wendy67 Thu Feb 15, 2007 15:34 UTC
 Enjoyed your page. I was there years ago for a brief visit and didn't get to explore. Thanks for your suggestions on my forum thread!
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