Hilton Head Island (Check in July 7, Check out July 15)
Weather: It was hot and humid (but that's how I like it!!!). Couple of showers but nothing that lasted more than hour or so.
Resort: Looked great, Wood on the pier had been replaced. Also front of Live Oak lodge received a rehab (CM pointed that out during a tour)
Room: 2 bedroom 2912 (1st floor Marsh view) Arrived around 3 PM and it was ready for us! Room was good. Everything was in order and clean. Only 2 minor problems mildew on ceiling in master shower and carpet in 2nd bedroom needed to be tightened it had a bubble in it.
Activities: Awesome!!! We brought my in laws and all they kept saying was "they have so many activities for the kids." We were also impressed; previous years we felt the young ones 3 and 4 year olds were slighted but they added many new activities and my 3 year old Loved them all. As always the CM's really make the resort special (the smile on my 5 year old face when they remember her name is priceless). So many are great but my kids loved the Disney pillow arts and craft. My five year old went on and on about the un birthday party. And How can you forget CAMPFIRE!!!!
Dining: We took the advice of many on this board and went to Hudson's on the dock; it was amazing best meal of the week. It will be a regular stop on our HHI trips. Had take-out from Sticky Fingers and Del Vechio's and both were very good. Scott's Fish market was also good (but liked the food at Hudson's better). I felt slightly rushed at Scott also. Stopped at Signes bakery and thought the pastries were very good.
There was a family at the resort from ABC's Extreme home make-over which I felt was a slight distraction. Not the family they were very nice but the many producers and camera man that were following the family around(Sad story young girl has cancer that was in remission but has returned.) My major issue was that my kids love the fireworks and every year that we have gone after the pool games they give you ample time 10 -15 minutes to get set up for the fireworks; well the producers wanted a shot of just the family at the table by the campfire pit so they started the fireworks without any notice. My wife said I'm making too big of a deal out of it and to remember how blessed and lucky we are and I know but ... my kids were disappointed.
New pool towel policy was good; we think it is better than the old system. We just washed our towels with the laundry but many people traded them in for fresh towels. The new towels are larger and more plush.
We typically go July 4th week but went a week later this year; I thin I like this week it felt better less crowded at the resort and on the island in general. We never had a long wait for dinner and also never had a problem getting a table or lounge chairs at the the pool.
Oh almost forgot took the Dolphin tour with Low Country and it was tons of fun. Highly recommended saw tons of dolphins up close and personal.
I will post some pictures later.
Weather: It was hot and humid (but that's how I like it!!!). Couple of showers but nothing that lasted more than hour or so.
Resort: Looked great, Wood on the pier had been replaced. Also front of Live Oak lodge received a rehab (CM pointed that out during a tour)
Room: 2 bedroom 2912 (1st floor Marsh view) Arrived around 3 PM and it was ready for us! Room was good. Everything was in order and clean. Only 2 minor problems mildew on ceiling in master shower and carpet in 2nd bedroom needed to be tightened it had a bubble in it.
Activities: Awesome!!! We brought my in laws and all they kept saying was "they have so many activities for the kids." We were also impressed; previous years we felt the young ones 3 and 4 year olds were slighted but they added many new activities and my 3 year old Loved them all. As always the CM's really make the resort special (the smile on my 5 year old face when they remember her name is priceless). So many are great but my kids loved the Disney pillow arts and craft. My five year old went on and on about the un birthday party. And How can you forget CAMPFIRE!!!!
Dining: We took the advice of many on this board and went to Hudson's on the dock; it was amazing best meal of the week. It will be a regular stop on our HHI trips. Had take-out from Sticky Fingers and Del Vechio's and both were very good. Scott's Fish market was also good (but liked the food at Hudson's better). I felt slightly rushed at Scott also. Stopped at Signes bakery and thought the pastries were very good.
There was a family at the resort from ABC's Extreme home make-over which I felt was a slight distraction. Not the family they were very nice but the many producers and camera man that were following the family around(Sad story young girl has cancer that was in remission but has returned.) My major issue was that my kids love the fireworks and every year that we have gone after the pool games they give you ample time 10 -15 minutes to get set up for the fireworks; well the producers wanted a shot of just the family at the table by the campfire pit so they started the fireworks without any notice. My wife said I'm making too big of a deal out of it and to remember how blessed and lucky we are and I know but ... my kids were disappointed.
New pool towel policy was good; we think it is better than the old system. We just washed our towels with the laundry but many people traded them in for fresh towels. The new towels are larger and more plush.
We typically go July 4th week but went a week later this year; I thin I like this week it felt better less crowded at the resort and on the island in general. We never had a long wait for dinner and also never had a problem getting a table or lounge chairs at the the pool.
Oh almost forgot took the Dolphin tour with Low Country and it was tons of fun. Highly recommended saw tons of dolphins up close and personal.
I will post some pictures later.
