Lowcountry Love: Your Dream Beach Wedding on Hilton Head Island
So you’ve decided on a beach wedding—congratulations! Hilton Head Island is the perfect place to say “I Do” next to the ocean blue. Voted one of the top 10 family beaches in the U.S., Hilton Head Island offers 12 miles of pristine beaches within easy walking distance of top-rated restaurants and resorts, championship golf courses, and photo-worthy landscapes draped in Lowcountry charm.
Guide to biking and dining on hilton head island
Historic plantations, top-rated restaurants, and world-renowned beaches—all surrounded by the ocean and connected by miles of stunning trails. Just the mention of Hilton Head Island conjures up images of Lowcountry boils, miles of rolling shoreline, and a dense canopy of fragrant pines. Really though, there’s only two things you need to know about Hilton Head Island: You can get nearly anywhere here by bike, and that we love to eat.
Alexander’s restaurant summer watermelon salad
INGREDIENTS FOR BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Creole Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 ea. shallot
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 Cup Blended oil (75% Canola, 25% Extra Virgin Olive oil)
Inspired by Instagram: Nine Picture-Perfect Family Vacation Photos
Beautiful beaches for building the best sandcastles? Check. Miles of nature trails ready to be explored? Check. Museums, art and theatre workshops, and miniature golf courses? Check, check, and check. It’s no secret that Hilton Head Island was made for family vacations, and this summer was one for the books.
Though we’re sad to see summer go, it’s never too late to start planning next year’s trip. One of our favorite pastimes is refreshing our Instagram feed to see how our guests experience #LowcountryLife. We have rounded up some of this past summer’s family photos to help you get in the vacation planning mood. We hope these family memories will inspire you to create some of your own with your loved ones.
Five Must-Have Beach Toys for Your Family Vacation
We always say, “Time spent at the beach is never wasted.” Especially when that time is spent with your family! Beach vacations are a great way to get a little quality time in with your kids and there’s no better place to do that than on Hilton Head Island. In fact, Hilton Head Island was recently voted the #1 Island in the Continental U.S. – and #2 Island in the World – by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine!
Maximize your beach fun when you’re visiting Hilton Head Island by supplying your kiddos with the best possible beach toys. These five must-have toys are sure to be a hit with the fam.
How to Inject Lowcountry Style into Your Home
Vacations are a welcome reprieve from the stresses of everyday life. And there’s no more relaxing place on earth than Lowcountry, where worries melt away and life runs on island time. Whether you spend a few weeks in a beach house or a few days in a luxury hotel, you’re sure to leave Hilton Head Island feeling refreshed and renewed.
You may not be able to bring warm Hilton Head Island sunshine or gentle tropical breezes home with you, but you can evoke that relaxed vacation feeling year-round by injecting a little Lowcountry style into your home. We’ve got five simple ways to do just that.
