Bluewater Resort on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Bluewater Resort

We own two timeshare weeks on Hilton Head Island, Bluewater and Carolina Club. They are both by Spinnaker Resorts. This is a Bluewater two-bedroom. Come delight in the beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway and savor stunning sunsets from the dock at Bluewater Resort & Marina. This Spinnaker Premier luxury vacation resort has something for everyone, […]

Tabby Ruins on Squire Pope Road

Tabby Ruins on Squire Pope Road

Across from Bluewater Resort is a field with an old tabby building in it. When we first stayed there, I think this is where we saw deer in the field. There used to be goats, sheep and deer. And I think some horses, too. I tried to look up what the ruins were of, but […]

Relax & Recharge with a wellness retreat at Hilton Head Health - Win a Week at Hilton Head Health - Hilton Head Island

Win a Week at Hilton Head Health

The January 2019 issue of Good Housekeeping gives you a chance to win a week on Hilton Head Island at Hilton Head Health, an all-inclusive spa. You Could Win! $6,900 Value* Enter Now! It doesn’t cost anything to enter. You have to sign up for a subscription to Good Housekeeping. You get the first issue […]

Yellow-bellied Slider Turtles – Hilton Head Island

Yellow-bellied Slider Turtles

We often stay at Blue Water Resort. Turtles, birds and alligators live in the lagoon in the middle of the resort buildings. Turtles swim around in the lagoon and sun themselves at the edge. This guy has found a piece of driftwood to relax on. This is a Yellow-bellied Slider Turtle. They are very common. […]

Carolina Marsh Tacky on Hilton Head Island

Carolina Marsh Tacky Horses

This horse is a Marsh Tacky. Marsh Tacky horses are small compared to other horses, less than five feet tall. Standard is 13 to 15 hands or 52 to 60 inches.  They have rather short sturdy legs and a narrow chest. They come in a lot of different colors; bay, black, chestnut, dun, roan or […]

Hilton Head Scenic Byway

Hilton Head Scenic Byway

There are a lot of different ways to drive to Hilton Head. We often try out a different road. This month’s GO Magazine from AAA has an article, Escape to the Coast This Fall, that suggests different drives. It recommends the Hilton Head Scenic Byway. We never noticed any signs, but we will look for them. […]

Alligators on Hilton Head Island

Alligators on Hilton Head Island

There are a lot of alligators on Hilton Head Island. You see them near freshwater and brackish lagoons and ponds and on the golf course. They’ve even walked out of the waves on the beach. They are native to the island. The average female is about 8 feet long. The average male is about 11 […]

Easy Birds to See on Hilton Head Island

Easy Birds to See on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Audubon Society says you can spot up to 200 types of birds on the island. These birds are common. These are all either photos we took on Hilton Head Island or birds we see a lot. Tips When you see a bird, watch it and note identifying characteristics. Shape Color and markings […]