Come and join us for a weekend fine arts and crafts at The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn. This event is in its 8th year and will take place at The Coastal Discovery Museum. The Honey Horn, is a 68 acre historic property in the center of Hilton Head Island. This site has hosted the Museum’s Community Festival, the Hilton Head Kennel Show, the Concours d’Elegance and many other community events.

Honey Horn is the oldest and only surviving plantation home in Hilton Head. It was once owned by legendary Wall Street tycoon Alfred Lee Loomis and now plays host to a prime Hilton Head events. Honey Horn is the only plantation on Hilton Head Island that has an original plantation house standing today. It’s earliest documented use was as a working farm in 1805.

So come and join us and take in a bit of art during your Hilton Head Island vacation April 26th and April 27th, 2008.

With only five weeks remain until the start of the Verizon Heritage to be held at Harbour Town Golf Links from April 14-20, 2008, so now is the time to finalize plans and make a reservation. Also, while there why not take advantage of your location and book a Hilton Head golf vacation.

The Verizon Heritage, South Carolina’s only PGA Tour event, is recognized as one of the premier golf tournaments in the country. Played at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links in The Sea Pines Resort since 1969, the event has a rich history in the lowcountry that continues to flourish year after year.

Not only is this tournament played on a world-famous golf course, the Verizon Heritage takes place in one of America’s premier resort areas. The location on the southern tip of Hilton Head Island, The Sea Pines Resort offers one-of-a kind Hilton Head golf packages, accommodations, recreation, sports amenities which is unequaled by any other Tour stop.

Boo Weekley, who won his first PGA Tour tournament here last year, should be back to defend his title. Weekley beat Ernie Els by one stroke to capture the title.

Let Hilton Head Rentals and Golf assist you with dining and entertainment reservations on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, 2008, at two of the most recommended restaurants on the island. Our Hilton Head Island rentals offer the ideal location to explore the area and enjoy the company of other sports fans for the NFL championship game. Save 20% off the lowest winter rates on select properties, see our website for details.

Part of the Lowery Group of Restaurants, the Boathouse II is hosting a 2008 Super Bowl Party! Sunday, February 3, 5pm to Close. Enjoy Great Food Specials, Drink Specials and a Half Time Raffle! Call for Reservations, 681.3663. Boathouse II has become a Hilton Head Island icon, a local and visitor favorite. Located on Skull Creek just outside the back entrance to Hilton Head Plantation, it has grown into the kind of restaurant that meets everyone’s expectations of what a restaurant on an island, on the water, should be.

The Old Fort Pub is also offering a Super Bowl Sunday Extended Brunch on Sunday, February 3, 11am-3pm. Receive a $25 gift certificate to come back for dinner in the month of February. Please mention this offer when making reservations. Previously featured on The Food Network and in other notable publications, the Old Fort Pub has become a tradition for over 35 years. Guests enjoy Chef Keith Josefiak’s “New Southern” favorites inspired with influences from around the globe.

Spring on Hilton Head Island is a celebration of all things wonderful - food, wine, nature, community, patriotism and more. All month long Hilton Head Island welcomes the Spring season with a series of events, from the ever popular WingFest, where the local bars and restaurants show off their hottest Buffalo wings, to WineFest, which this year celebrates its 20th Anniverary. This is the largest outdoor wine tasting event on the whole of the East coast.

“Springfest” is the name given to a series of island events in March and April, which draw visitors from all over the southeast. It was designed by the Hilton Head hospitality industry to breathe some life into what some consider an off-season time of year. This year Springfest begins with the premiere event, “Winefest”. This event draws thousands of wine lovers from all over and is well known as one of the largest wine events on the east coast. Hundreds of vendors bring their wines and champagnes to be judged by a panel of experts and then tasted by the public. The event is held at Shelter Cove Community Park overlooking the marshes of Broad Creek. A $30 per person fee provides the visitor with three hours of wine education accompanied by music, food and great community atmosphere as well as a souvenir wine glass. It is an incredible event that many visitors to Hilton Head Island look forward to year after year.

Hilton Head Rentals and Golf offers exceptional vacation homes and condos, with ideal locations for enjoying the many Spring Fest events. Visitors return to us year after year to stay at our beach front and ocean view homes and condos, enjoy the famous beaches, golf courses and the natural wonderland that is Hilton Head Island.

Winter on Hilton Head Island offers a variety of family friendly events. Stay with Hilton Head Rentals and Golf and enjoy the great family entertainment that is offered in January.

From January 1, 2008 - February 29, 2008 the Hilton Head Hospitality Association presents the island’s annual Winter Carnival. This festival is a two month long celebration of living on such a glorious island. January and February are packed with a variety of family-friendly activities including live music, cultural displays, and indoor and outdoor celebrations. January’s half of the Hilton Head Winter Carnival is made up of theatre, orchestra, opera, and a number of excursion tours such as beach, art, kayak, and bike tours. February is filled with antique shows, a piano competition, and dolphin cruises. The Winter Carnival takes place in various locations throughout the island.

On Friday, January 11 • 8 pm & Saturday, January 12 • 2 pm, experience a world of surreal impossibilities, unbelievable strength and agility and breathtaking beauty when this troupe of gifted artists from around the world come together to present a stunning exhibition of acrobatics, aerial feats and cirque arts. The spellbinding Cirque Odyssey features a unique lineup of cutting-edge performances, including hand-to-hand balancing, mind-boggling contortions and synchronized, high-speed tumbling. The journey ends in a spectacle of color and energy with all the artists performing simultaneously on stage.

On Saturday 1/26/08, experience the annual Hargray Snow Day. In this winter wonderland, families can enjoy carnival games, funnel cakes, roasting marshmallows, hot chocolate, and much more. There will be live entertainment and real snow from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Tickets are $10/per person at Shelter Cove Community Park.

If your biggest wish this November is to create lasting memories with the entire family, then a Hilton Head Thanksgiving is tailor made for you. Not only does Hilton Head Rentals and Golf have properties sized to accommodate any family, but the island offers so many options you might find yourself having two or three Turkey dinners this year! A ton of island restaurants are offering multiple seatings for the big feast all weekend long. If you choose to cook at home, more power to you, but start your holiday out on with a healthy step – compete in a 5K , 10K or Fun Walk at the annual Piggly Wiggly Turkey Trot. Registration ends at 7:30am. Call Joe Cain at the Hilton Head Island Rec Center for details 843.681.7273. Also, be sure to coordinate your plans around the Thanksgiving hayrides at the Sea Pines resort. From Tuesday Nov. 20th – Saturday November 24th times enjoy festive hayrides as you marvel at the fall colors and abundant plant and wildlife in the Sea Pines forest preserve. Cookies and refreshments will be provided before the tour and reservations are required. The cost is $16 for the grownups and $13 for the tykes. Also at Sea Pines, check out the fishing tournament on Friday. The cost is $12 to fish for bass, bluegill and catfish on Fish Island ($15 if you need a pole, too). Try to win a prize in one of the tournament categories or roast hot dogs and marshmallows around the bonfire. Call 843.842.1979 for information or to reserve a spot. When your belly is full, end your Thanksgiving in style – we’re hearing a buzz about town that a certain jolly fellow from the North Pole will make his first appearance of the season right here at Coligny Plaza. He’s sure to bring gifts and smiles. Stop by for a photo op. Happy Turkey Day!

I had the great pleasure of playing in the Grand Opening tournament at Heron Point Golf Course (formerly Sea Marsh) in Sea Pines Plantation.

This course has recently been completely renovated by renowned golf course architect, Pete Dye, who also designed Harbour Town Golf Course. A gentleman I met last week had just played the course and described it to me as “spectacular”. I couldn’t agree more.

The course played a little long for me, but for longer hitters it shouldn’t be too bad. The fairways are visually stunning, with lots of bunkers and mounds making for some very interesting lies. The greens are relatively small, hard and fast but very true. Every hole offered something unique and special, whether it be a lagoon or strategically placed fairway bunkers or large traps guarding the green, something caught your eye.

The staff at Heron Point was extremely good and the whole event proved to be a delightful experience for me and I’m sure for all involved also. All in all, this would have to be considered a must play for anyone visiting Hilton Head.

On Hilton Head Island, the off season is much more pet friendly than the “in” season when it comes to beach fun. Not only does Hilton Head Rentals & Golf have a number of pet friendly properties available year round, but it seems that the rest of the town follows suit when the height of the tourist season slows down. Between September 30th and April 1st (meaning, right now!), the town of Hilton Head will permit you and your dog to enjoy all twelve miles of island beaches together – no leash required. The leash laws return between April and Memorial Day. (more…)