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…)

Autumn is one of the best times to visit Hilton Head Island. Nearly all of the seasonal establishments are still open for business, the bulk of the crowds are gone and the tell-tale summer traffic is to a minimum. A cool day may show up on occasion, with thermostats reading in the high 60’s. But, for the most part, warm temperatures linger on and off with the promise of days at the beach and nights at the pool. The occasional cool ocean breeze presents itself on some fall evenings and the lessening humidity eliminates those pesky bad hair nights when you want to paint the island red. When the urge hits you to shed the beach clothes and head somewhere posh, check out some of Hilton Head Rentals and Golf’s favorites. For the best flavored martinis on the island, check out the ever swanky Metropolitan Lounge in Park Plaza.  For ambiance that won’t quit, head to Spice in the Village at Wexford – its Europe meets LA at the beach. Thursday is ladies night and you can snag one of the best concoctions on the island for a steal. (more…)

Halloween on the island promises to be a blast this year. With seasonal temperatures mild and inviting, the evening festivities are sure to be first rate. Spending Halloween on Hilton Head means no bulky coats over that great costume you’ve been dying to wear! Kick off the holiday a few days early at Jarvis Creek Park on Friday, October 26th for a fun night at the Salty Dog Pumpkin Patch. From 5:00-6:00pm, enjoy a hayride, costume contest, carnival games and pumpkin painting. Fun for all ages! Don’t forget to take the kids Trick or Treating at the Coligny Plaza Halloween Carnival before or after hitting the park. Merchants will have candy available from 4:00-8:00pm. (more…)

Every year you can find a great mix of locals, guests and celebrities on Hilton Head Island area golf courses. All are here to have fun, see old friends and make new ones, all while raising funds for 18 local children’s charities. To date, this event has raised over $2,785,000.00.

This year’s events, all with 9:00 am shot gun starts, kicks off Friday August 31 at the Golf Club at Indigo Run. On Saturday September 1 the tournament will make a stop
at the Robert Trent Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes. To cap the weekend off, all will head once again to the Harbour Town Golf Links at the Sea Pines Resort.

This year’s celebrities will include sports figures, broadcasters and actors. Also playing this year will be service members from the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, SC who have recently served in Iraq and FDNY Firefighters Steve Rogers, John McConnachie, Danny Keane, Pat Zoda and Ed Fahey. Their Fire Company was featured in the world-renowned film documentary “9/11″.

If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to this great cause, please contact: Gayle Wingo, Tournament Director or Carol Kavanaugh, Assistant Tournament Director at P.O. Box 7404 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29938 or by phone: 843-842-7711/fax: 843-785-2163

Hilton Head does not require recycling by their residents. Instead they have set up an area off of Dillon Rd. by the airport for both guests and locals to take both their trash and recycling items to one area.

They accept the following: Newspapers and magazines, clear and colored glass bottles, plastics, cardboard, appliances and lawn clippings. You can also recycle your use engine oil and car batteries.

This Solid Waste Center is open 7 days a week (except holidays) from 7am to 7pm.

The phone number for the Solid Waste Recycling Center is 681-3731

Come out to Shelter Cove Community Park on Hilton Head Island, Saturday June 2, 2007, and spend a day in the Bayou. The Costal Cajun Festival will feature authentic Cajun food including alligator, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and a Cajun favorite, crawfish.

The festival will feature live entertainment including Cajun and Zydeco music from the likes of Sauce boss, Chris Jones, Zydeco Zoo and a Crawfish Eating Contest. Arts and crafts will be on hand as well.

The Costal Cajun Festival begins at 11 AM and continues until 5 PM. Entrance fees are $5 dollars for adults but children under 12 get in for free. Shelter Cove is across from Palmetto Dunes located at mid island on Highway 278.