Spring officially begins when the first azalea blooms on Hilton Head Island.  Not only does Spring in the Low Country give great reason for celebration, it offers some wonderful festivals on and off the Island.  We celebrate spring in the following ways:

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Located between the Atlantic Ocean and Broad Creek on Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Dunes is a world class destination with championship golf, tennis and a unique blend of resort and residential properties.  The centerpiece of Palmetto Dunes is an 11 mile lagoon system that provides views, navigation and fun.  With 3 miles of private beach access on the sunset side and a deep water marina with shops and restaurants on the sunset side, one will enjoy a complete day!  Read the rest of this entry

There are three firework displays on Hilton Head and many places to watch them when you are on an Island in the Low-Country.  This years 4th of July firework displays will take place in Harbourtown, Shelter Cove and Skull Creek Marina.  While these areas offer excellent vantage points, watching the night skies light up from a boat, a dock, a marina, Daufuskie Island or the beach on Hilton Head Island can be pretty awesome.   As well, there should be plenty of beach to watch the fireworks as the tide will be going out by dusk this year. Read the rest of this entry

Hilton Head Island has a great masterplan!

In the case of Hilton Head Island, it was started in 1957 by Charles Fraser when he and his brother Joseph started the Sea Pines Company.  Frasers’ original vision for development was to embrace the environment and create a resort that offered a lifestyle unique to the Low-Country. With beaches, golf, tennis, nature trails, shops, restaurants, marinas and equestrian activities, Hilton Head Island originally created the demand for visitors and residents to visit and live on Hilton Head Island.  Read the rest of this entry

If you have not seen Hilton Head from the water, you have not seen Hilton Head.  To  begin this adventure visit one of the Island marinas that offer power boat, paddle board and kayak rentals.  The inland waters surrounding Hilton Head are easy to navigate with local charts, GPS and guidance that comes with your rental.  Hilton Head marinas are located on the sunset side of the Island.  These marinas are  unique and some offer great waterfront dining opportunities.  Marina and Island hopping is lot of fun with family and friends. Read the rest of this entry

Up in the first quarter on Hilton Head!

• Home sales are up with strong sales in the first quarter!  We had 213 home sales in the first quarter on Hilton Head Island, versus 186 in the first quarter last year.
• Villa sales are down with only 218 sold YTD vs 250 last year for the same time frame.  No problem if you are properly priced!
• Lot sales were up a up a just a wee little bit over last year…but the phones are buzzing with buyers stepping forward.  This is the year of the lot! Read the rest of this entry

Come out at 10:30 on Monday May 28, 2012 at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelter Cove(behind the mall), there will be a Memorial Day Observance presented by the Navy League.  In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. Today, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery, as a small American flag is placed on each grave. The president or vice-president also usually lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Happy Holidays from Hilton Head Island.  We appreciate you and are thankful for our relationship.  There are some wonderful events during the holidays and throughout the year and you will always find updates by visiting our blog and typing “calendar” in the search.  Have a wonderful Holiday and the best of New Years!

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