Live the Lowcountry Life on Hilton Head Island Island Time

Hilton Head Island is one of the most popular family beach vacation spots in the U.S. for a reason—you simply can’t beat our twelve miles of pristine beaches.

Spending the day at the beach is one of those rare activities that will please the whole family. Kids love frolicking in the surf and building sandcastles, while parents love relaxing with a good book and catching some rays. And, of course, everyone loves a leisurely bike ride on the beach followed by a well-earned ice cream!

If there’s one thing every family can agree on, it’s that traveling with kids can feel a bit disorganized. However, with a little planning, your vacation prep can go from daunting to doable. Check out the infographic below for quick tips on how to make packing for a weeklong beach vacation a breeze.

There is a lot to love about spring in the Lowcountry. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the weather is about as perfect as it gets. Of course, it’s also the time of year that America’s Favorite Island® welcomes the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival! The festival is marking its 38th anniversary this year, and visitors can expect it to boast its incredible international wines, typical tasty fare, and a whole lot of fun. 

What started as a single-day event has become the largest outdoor tented wine festival on the east coast. The week-long festival celebrates the finest vines from around the world, and offers interactive educational and tasting events. Best of all, the festivities all support a good cause — the John and Valerie Curry Educational Scholarship Fund, which provides educational opportunities for students in the hospitality and tourism industry. 

How does it all work? Countless Cabernets, a myriad of Merlots, and plenty of Proseccos are entered into the International Wine Judging & Competition each year. Wines are judged by a panel of expert sommeliers and wine educators at the private judging event. The top wines are then awarded and auctioned off at the Public Tasting and Grand Tasting events at the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, with all proceeds from the auction going toward the scholarship fund. 

Beyond the Grand Tasting and Public Tasting, there are several other incredible events throughout the week for festival-goers to experience everything that the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival has to offer.