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Hilton Head

Safe from Hurricane Jean in HH

Floating The Day AwayMore Photos

by ciboney

A September 2004 travel journal

Last Updated: August 23, 2005

Journal Usefulness Rating 2 out of 5
Journal Usefulness Rating
4
Reviews
4
Photos

A great time in Hilton Head, SC.

Floating The Day Away
Best Things Nearby:
The beach

Best Things About the Resort:
The pool and our private balcony overlooking a lake

Resort Experience:
Our first trip was planned for Florida Fairfield Ocean Palms in Pompano Beach, FL. Due to Hurricane Jean, we had to cancel the trip to FL two days before check-in. We were devastated. I called RCI to see what was available. They helped me find a great resort, Waterside by Spinnaker, a two-bedroom villa Gold Crown Resort located on beautiful Hilton Head Island, SC. I was shocked, because HH is very hard to get.

The resort accommodations were fantastic, a beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath with a Jacuzzi, full kitchen, washer, and dryer. The front of the villa overlooked the pool and hot tub area and the balcony over a lagoon. The resort was a short walk from the beach. My whole family (husband and my father) had a good time.

My future travel plans: Fairfield Ocean Palms and Egret Point by Spinnaker.



  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Good
  • Amenities: Very Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
  • Family Friendliness: Very Good
  • Service: Very Good
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by ciboney on August 3, 2005

Spinnaker Resorts at Waterside
off Pope Avenue Hilton Head, South Carolina

The Smokehouse

Restaurant

My first visit was due to the fact that I had a dinner certificate. My second and many other visits were because the food is good. The Smokehouse has fast and friendly service. Everything they serve is good, from the soup and salad to the ribs and briskets. A favorite of my father and myself is the Brunwick stew. My husband loves the pulled pork. Every time we visit, we have to eat at The Smokehouse.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by ciboney on August 23, 2005

Smokehouse
102 Pope Road Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928
(843) 842-4227

Wild Wing Cafe

Restaurant

Wild Wing Cafe is a great place to grab a quick bit. The staff is great and the crowd is friendly. Wild Wing has 31 wing flavors (my family and I have almost tried them all). Also, my husband said that the WW Cafe is a great place to watch the game.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by ciboney on August 23, 2005

Wild Wing Cafe
72 Pope Ave. Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928
(843) 785-9464

It was a nice tour, but long. Be in shape or you will get tired fast. You get to go to the lighthouse.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by ciboney on August 23, 2005

Biking
Hilton Head Island Hilton Head, South Carolina

About the Writer

ciboney
ciboney
charlotte, North Carolina

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