Found 10 blog entries tagged as hilton head island.

Outdoor Living

Spending time enjoying our outdoor living spaces is a staple of life in the Lowcountry. According to the Weather Channel, Summer 2020 is predicted to be hotter than average. 

We are no strangers to warm summers! Our many sunny days help make Hilton Head Island one of the best places to experience a wide variety of outdoor activities for locals and tourists alike.  

However, if we must admit, some of us may have a love-hate relationship with the summer heat. While it may not be as appealing to utilize your outdoor space as the temperature rises, we want to offer you some creative ways you can upgrade your outdoor space to combat the summer heat and feel comfortable.

From simple and affordable shade options to more sophisticated cooling…

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Outdoor Dining

Social distancing is of the utmost importance as the Lowcountry eases back into business. With the highly anticipated reopening of our restaurants comes some safety regulations: outdoor dining only. This ensures staff can enforce safe distance between customers. Being outside reduces exposure as compared to being in a dining room.

As we continue our coverage of the ways Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort are coping with COVID-19, we look forward to sharing this next installment! Today’s feature is a guide to all the local eateries who have opened their doors - well - opened their patios!

If you’d like to catch up on the rest of our series, check out our feature nonprofit organizations dedicated to our residents, the fantastic ways our…

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Shopping in the Lowcountry

As Lowcountry stores reopen slowly, our community is hoping to safely patronize the small businesses that make up the fabric of our town. COVID-19 continues to impact Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort, and we are covering the special ways our community has been responding in a series of articles.  

So far, we have featured the nonprofit organizations dedicated to our residents, and the fantastic ways our local restaurants are helping those in need. In today’s feature, we showcase the way retail stores have coped with forced closures, and how they’re safely re-opening their doors to customers.

Safety First: Lowcountry Stores Reopening

When Governor Henry McMaster lifted the closure on certain non-essential businesses last week, his…

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In recent years, both Hilton Head Island and Bluffton have been recognized and named best of the best by major national publications. Some of the recent accolades include No. 2 Island in U.S and Canada in Travel and Leisure Magazine’s “World’s Best” awards; :The #1 Most Popular U.S. Island for Summer Vacation” by Yahoo.com; One of the “Top 10 Islands in the U.S.” by TripAdvisor; Named as one of “Five Great Southern Resorts for Families” by Huffington Post; Bluffton named as one of the “Best Places to Retire in 2015: Waterfront Living by Money Magazine; and One of the “5 Healthy Spring Break Getaways That Will Change Your Life” by Oyster.com.

Hilton Head Island is still a favorite among vacationers but is also a place that many love to call home. In…

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Charter One Realty has announced that Bluffton-based Gateway Realty is merging into its operations, bringing the total number of Charter One Realty office locations to 11 between Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Okatie. This will provide real estate buyers and sellers even greater resources when it comes to Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Lowcountry real estate.

"The strong synergy between Gateway and Charter One, combined with our shared core values, were key factors in our decision to become a part of Charter One," says Johnny Ussery, Managing Partner at Gateway Realty, which was founded in 2001. "My partner, Tom Jackson, and I will continue to be active partners in the new partnership where we look forward to continuing the success we have…

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By Frances Sampson, Agent
Charter One Realty

For many years, Hilton Head Island has been known for its great golf and fantastic beaches. Today many people are enjoying Hilton Head as one of the top biking communities in the Southeast. Recently the Town of Hilton Head Island was awarded the Gold Level Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Hilton Head Island is the only Gold Level Community in South Carolina as well as all of the Southeast. Within the Town of Hilton Head Island, there are more than 60 miles of public pathways and nature trails that cyclists can enjoy. In addition, there are more than 50 miles of pathways in the Island’s gated communities.

The 12 miles of sandy beach is a great place to ride at low tide. The…

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For an unsurpassed year-round dining, shopping and recreation experience, there is nothing like Hilton Head Island’s Harbour Town.  Situated on the waters of the Calibogue Sound and known as the “heart of Sea Pines Plantation”, Harbour Town offers a wide range of exciting dining options, first-class shopping and a variety of recreational opportunities – and is a popular destination for both Hilton Head Island tourists and visitors alike.

Harbour Town surrounds the Sea Pines Resort yacht basin – offering people the opportunity to participate in a number of water sports, kayak tours, fishing charters, a “pirate ship’” and sight-seeing cruise. The basin is lined with a variety of boutiques, gift shops, jewelry stores and several native art…

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For golf fans both throughout South Carolina and the entire country, April on Hilton Head Island brings one of the greatest golf events in the world:  The RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, taking place in Sea Pines at the The Harbour Town Golf Links Golf Course.   This year, the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament is scheduled for April 13th – 19th – marking the 47th year of this annual event that each year draws more than 100,000 spectators … and is one of the most eagerly awaited and most attended annual sporting events on Hilton Head Island.  The only PGA Tour event in South Carolina, The RBC Heritage Golf Tournament is considered one of the premier golf events in the country – and is one of Hilton Head Island’s biggest social events, as well. 

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Since 1985, one of the highlights of the year for Lowcountry residents and Island visitors alike is the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival.  This year marks the 30th anniversary of this popular and unique festival – which bringing together wine and food enthusiasts from around the country to gather in one of the world’s most perfect locations to taste an array of global wines, sample signature Lowcountry cuisine, enjoy local entertainment – and experience the true Lowcountry lifestyle and culture that has attracted visitors to this region for decades..

The Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival was originally created as a way to herald the arrival of spring – and to bring tourists to the area to enjoy the spring season prior to the busy summer season on Hilton…

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While most people know Hilton Head Island for its beaches and golf courses, the Island is also home to places rich in both culture and American history.  While on the Island, make time to visit historical Mitchelville, known as the birthplace of African-American freedom, located on the north-end of the Island on Beach City Road.

As America’s first post-Civil War settlement for freed slaves, the story behind the founding Mitchelville is an important one in our country’s history.  On November 7, 1861 more than 12,000 Union soldiers landed on Hilton Head Island and the Union fleet captured both Fort Beauregard near Beaufort and Fort Walker on Hilton Head Island. The Island fell into the hands of Federal troops, forcing Island families to evacuate their…

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