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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
HHI day 2
Day Two
We headed to Panera Bread at about 10:30 for an early lunch before heading to the beach. I could really get used to island life (flip flops, and bathing suits). We got to the beach at about 11:30 and it was busy. Found a spot and parked out stuff. I had ordered a beach cart off line and this thing is a life saver. We can get all of our beach stuff in one trip. I’ll try to post a pic of it tomorrow. Anyway, the wind wasn’t as strong today so I didn’t freeze once I was out of the water. Please understand that DS and me are cold natured and if it’s not 100 degrees outside…..we might be cold. The water was nice and I actually got hot laying on the beach.
After boogie boarding and diving for Sand dollars (there are hundreds, and no we didn’t keep any or harm them, just looked and put them back) for 4 + hours we headed back to the room at about 5pm.
Now I do have something to say about the showers at the resort. As I said before, I am cold natured and like a HOT shower. The water in the showers are too hot for even me. It takes a little while to get hot but when it does you better watch out. I mean it is scalding. So watch your kids when bathing them.
We walked to the pier to see the sunset and take some pics. The main pool is located in the back of the resort by the pier. There is also a campfire where they roast marshmallows and make s’mores. There is a mercantile store by the pier that sales t shirts, pins and food items. DH and DS found the ping pong table and played a few games while I wondered around. During low tide in the marsh you can a lot of little crabs.
We noticed that it appears that Disney is refurbing the buildings. We noticed new paint (lighter than it was painted before) and new roofs.
We decided to go to dinner at my favorite place on the island so far (we ate here last year). The Smokehouse. Now don’t be scared., and yes I think it used to be an old Hardee’s. If you like BBQ, this is the place. I’m from Georgia and we have our fair share of BBQ but none like this. I can’t get brisket in GA, Me and DH always get the brisket with fries and slaw. The sauce is on the table and you can choose from hot, mild or mustard. I like the mild on my brisket and the mustard on my fries (I’m a country girl what can I say). DS like the BBQ sandwich and fries. They also have great potato skins (yummy).
Back to the resort to relax, watch college football and do the trip report. If you want a relaxing vacation then Hilton Head is for you. This place makes you relax. It is so different from WDW. I always feel when we are at WDW if we aren’t constantly going and doing things that we are missing something but not here. Of course there are things to do (especially for the kids) but most of all if forces you to do nothing. No one is in a hurry. People ride their bikes everywhere, which is a really good idea if you drive to bring your bikes. There are bike trails and you can ride over to the beach and even on the beach. What a great way to tire out the kids.
We headed to Panera Bread at about 10:30 for an early lunch before heading to the beach. I could really get used to island life (flip flops, and bathing suits). We got to the beach at about 11:30 and it was busy. Found a spot and parked out stuff. I had ordered a beach cart off line and this thing is a life saver. We can get all of our beach stuff in one trip. I’ll try to post a pic of it tomorrow. Anyway, the wind wasn’t as strong today so I didn’t freeze once I was out of the water. Please understand that DS and me are cold natured and if it’s not 100 degrees outside…..we might be cold. The water was nice and I actually got hot laying on the beach.
After boogie boarding and diving for Sand dollars (there are hundreds, and no we didn’t keep any or harm them, just looked and put them back) for 4 + hours we headed back to the room at about 5pm.
Now I do have something to say about the showers at the resort. As I said before, I am cold natured and like a HOT shower. The water in the showers are too hot for even me. It takes a little while to get hot but when it does you better watch out. I mean it is scalding. So watch your kids when bathing them.
We walked to the pier to see the sunset and take some pics. The main pool is located in the back of the resort by the pier. There is also a campfire where they roast marshmallows and make s’mores. There is a mercantile store by the pier that sales t shirts, pins and food items. DH and DS found the ping pong table and played a few games while I wondered around. During low tide in the marsh you can a lot of little crabs.
We noticed that it appears that Disney is refurbing the buildings. We noticed new paint (lighter than it was painted before) and new roofs.
We decided to go to dinner at my favorite place on the island so far (we ate here last year). The Smokehouse. Now don’t be scared., and yes I think it used to be an old Hardee’s. If you like BBQ, this is the place. I’m from Georgia and we have our fair share of BBQ but none like this. I can’t get brisket in GA, Me and DH always get the brisket with fries and slaw. The sauce is on the table and you can choose from hot, mild or mustard. I like the mild on my brisket and the mustard on my fries (I’m a country girl what can I say). DS like the BBQ sandwich and fries. They also have great potato skins (yummy).
Back to the resort to relax, watch college football and do the trip report. If you want a relaxing vacation then Hilton Head is for you. This place makes you relax. It is so different from WDW. I always feel when we are at WDW if we aren’t constantly going and doing things that we are missing something but not here. Of course there are things to do (especially for the kids) but most of all if forces you to do nothing. No one is in a hurry. People ride their bikes everywhere, which is a really good idea if you drive to bring your bikes. There are bike trails and you can ride over to the beach and even on the beach. What a great way to tire out the kids.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
New Dvc resort in Hawaii
This is the model of the new Disney Vacation Club in Hawaii. This resort is set to open in 2011. Needless to say we will be there when it opens.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Labor Day at Hilton Head
We arrived in Hilton Head yesterday at about 11am (me DH, DS). I did the on line check in and , it was simple. When we arrived, our packet was waiting for us and our room was ready. We ended up with a 2 br villa (which is way more than we would ever need) but that was all that was available at 7 months. The villa is 1200 sq ft and there is only 3 of us. I could definately get spoiled to vacationing like this.. We decided to unpack before lunch.
They have nice carts for you to use when loading or unloading the your car. These really came in handy.
unloading the car
Like I said this is more room than we need but it was REALLY nice.
Master BR complete with towel octopuss
Living room
Kitchen
Mudroom
dining room
2nd bedroom
Our room has a huge balcony.
View from the balcony
I found my spot!
We decided to go to the Sea Shack for lunch. We have heard alot of good things about the food here and decided to try it. It's nothing fancy and rather hard to find.
Upon entering the establishment I notice several strange signs posted. One read "please know what you want to order before approaching the counter". hmmm....okay. Then I saw the next sign posted above a stack of T shirts that were for sale, "let us know your size and WE will get it for you". I got the feeling that this was Jerry Sienfeld's version of the Soup Nazi. I wanted to take a pic for the boards but my DH insisted that I not for fear of being band. "no food for you!"
I ordered the shark attack which comes fried, broiled, or blackened. It has shrimp, scallops, oysters, fish and a crab cake. It comes with slaw and fries. I got mine fried. DH had a shrimp poorboy with fries and slaw. DS got fish and chips. We all had sweet teas. The resturant is very small in side and seating is limited. That is why we chose to come at lunch. I have heard that there is a 2 hour wait for dinner. After we got our teas for the self serve beverage island, we noticed the tea wasn't sweet. We didn't dare say a word though. We just added the sugar substitue and smiled. I noticed other patrons doing the same. The food was very good, simple but good. If you are looking for seafood, this is the place. Just remember to follow the rules posted.
After lunch we headed back to the resort to change into our swimsuits before heading to the beach. The temp was 85 but the wind was strong and it was quite chilly when you got out of the water. The beach was more crowded than I remembered it being last year. The beach is about a mile from the resort so we chose to drive. Disney does has a shuttle though.
There is a life guard present until about 5pm. So don't drown after 5.
View from pool house
Pool at the pool house
Before dinner the boys decided to shoot some pool in the community house. This is a great place to relax. They love it.
We decide to go to Giuseppi's for dinner. This is a great place for pizza. We had a 12" pizza, half pepperoni and half supreme and I had a ceasar salad. We all had sweet tea (actually sweet). The bill was only $24.00. Wow!
The best find of the day! Piggly Wiggly rings. Me and DH were so excited. We remember these as kids and brought a handful home for our friends. DS was not so thrilled. kids....
They have nice carts for you to use when loading or unloading the your car. These really came in handy.
unloading the car
Like I said this is more room than we need but it was REALLY nice.
Master BR complete with towel octopuss
Living room
Kitchen
Mudroom
dining room
2nd bedroom
Our room has a huge balcony.
View from the balcony
I found my spot!
We decided to go to the Sea Shack for lunch. We have heard alot of good things about the food here and decided to try it. It's nothing fancy and rather hard to find.
Upon entering the establishment I notice several strange signs posted. One read "please know what you want to order before approaching the counter". hmmm....okay. Then I saw the next sign posted above a stack of T shirts that were for sale, "let us know your size and WE will get it for you". I got the feeling that this was Jerry Sienfeld's version of the Soup Nazi. I wanted to take a pic for the boards but my DH insisted that I not for fear of being band. "no food for you!"
I ordered the shark attack which comes fried, broiled, or blackened. It has shrimp, scallops, oysters, fish and a crab cake. It comes with slaw and fries. I got mine fried. DH had a shrimp poorboy with fries and slaw. DS got fish and chips. We all had sweet teas. The resturant is very small in side and seating is limited. That is why we chose to come at lunch. I have heard that there is a 2 hour wait for dinner. After we got our teas for the self serve beverage island, we noticed the tea wasn't sweet. We didn't dare say a word though. We just added the sugar substitue and smiled. I noticed other patrons doing the same. The food was very good, simple but good. If you are looking for seafood, this is the place. Just remember to follow the rules posted.
After lunch we headed back to the resort to change into our swimsuits before heading to the beach. The temp was 85 but the wind was strong and it was quite chilly when you got out of the water. The beach was more crowded than I remembered it being last year. The beach is about a mile from the resort so we chose to drive. Disney does has a shuttle though.
There is a life guard present until about 5pm. So don't drown after 5.
View from pool house
Pool at the pool house
Before dinner the boys decided to shoot some pool in the community house. This is a great place to relax. They love it.
We decide to go to Giuseppi's for dinner. This is a great place for pizza. We had a 12" pizza, half pepperoni and half supreme and I had a ceasar salad. We all had sweet tea (actually sweet). The bill was only $24.00. Wow!
The best find of the day! Piggly Wiggly rings. Me and DH were so excited. We remember these as kids and brought a handful home for our friends. DS was not so thrilled. kids....
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