Hilton Head Insider
Tennis will not take a back seat on Hilton Head Island
Considering I come from a tennis family (my mom and both of her siblings all played collegiate tennis) and that I’ve been living on Hilton Head Island full-time since 2004, you would expect that tennis would come as second nature. However, before a recent lesson, if I had to sum up my game in one word, it would be ‘FORE!’ – a word usually reserved for golf courses only. Control was not my strong suit. But, in only one hour with Denise Agee, Director of Tennis at the South Carolina Yacht Club (located in Windmill Harbor), much had changed. I learned the basics from forehands to backhands, volleys to serves. By the end of the hour, the ball was staying within the lines, backhands were making it over the net and my serve might actually catch someone off guard. And, I had a great time! I’m no Williams sister just yet, but it’s a vast improvement from where I started.
Market Day is Fun Day in Hilton Head Island!
Psst…Hey, over here…psst. Planning a visit to Hilton Head Island? Are your renting a villa or house or other abode with a kitchen for your getaway? Do you love to cook? Are you itching to match your culinary skills with the freshest of Lowcountry ingredients? Then, before you ink your menu and throw on that apron, you simply must peruse the local aisles at one of my favorite ‘grocery stores’- our terrific farmer’s markets. From bodacious blueberries to cherub-shaped patty pan squash to organically raised eggs, locavores in the know on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton head to their respective markets for the best, in-season produce. Heck, don’t even be surprised to spot a chef from your favorite local eatery strolling the tents and jockeying for all the speckled butter peas or rosy heirloom tomatoes sold by local farmers.
Hilton Head Island by Treetop
As I stood on the first platform preparing to take off on my initial (I will be back for more!) Hilton Head Island zip line adventure, I had visions of the opening scene from the Sylvester Stallone blockbuster, Cliffhanger, run through my head. However, as soon as I launched, any worry disappeared and the adrenaline that had been pumping through my veins as my feet left the safety of the platform quickly dissipated. While high up in the Lowcountry tree canopy, a fear of heights could overcome you. But, with your first zip any apprehension is gone. ZipLine Hilton Head, a part of Broad Creek Marina Adventures, has brought the first aerial tour by zip line to the area. The only one available within a 250 mile radius, this is an experience unlike any other. With eight lines, three suspended sky bridges and one spiral staircase in the trees, you’ll have two hours of flying fun.
Family Friendly Parks & Playgrounds on Hilton Head Island!
When I told my husband my newest blog post was about playgrounds and parks on Hilton Head Island, he quickly lent his opinion! You see, when Gray (16 months) first started walking, my husband was so excited to find the "BEST" playground on the Island - he envisioned weekends of playground hunting where he and Gray would bond over stairs, swing-sets and slides. Now, every weekend, you can find our family Read Article | More Uncategorized