Posted by: sunsetrentals | April 24, 2012

Fill up on Seafood at the Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest April 28

Hilton Head vacation rentalsIf you’re visiting the South Carolina Lowcountry from “off” (that’s a Southern term, meaning you don’t live on the island), you probably want to get your fill of fresh seafood while you’re here, right? You’re in luck, because in addition to the wonderful restaurants that populate the island and surrounding areas year-round, the fifth annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest will be held April 28, 2012.

The festival kicks off Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. with live entertainment from Cranford & Sons. The main event will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Shelter Cove Community Park with local restaurants serving their seafood specialties. Live entertainment will be provided by The Headliners.

Area restaurants participating in the festival include: Black Marlin, Bluffton Oyster, The Chart House, The Crazy Crab, L’ Woods, Hudson’s on the Docks, The Wreck of the Salty Dog, Street Meet American Tavern and more.

In addition, there will also be a Farmer’s Market, a Kid Zone and an Iron Chef competition.           

Local chefs will be presented with identical “mystery baskets” containing various ingredients, including two core local seafood ingredients. The chefs will be given one hour to create an appetizer and an entrée, both of which will be judged by a panel on creativity, composition, taste, and presentation.

Ron Andrews, president of the Low Country Chapter of the American Culinary Federation, who has competed in numerous Iron Chef competitions, will serve as one of the event judges.

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | April 19, 2012

Hilton Head Tennis at Van Der Meer Tennis Center

Hilton Head vacation rentalsPerhaps one of the reasons you’re vacationing in Hilton Head Island is because you love tennis. Indeed, this island has become very popular to those who love tennis and it’s home to several facilities that have helped make Hilton Head a top tennis destination.

For example, the island boasts the prestigious Van Der Meer Tennis Center, which is one of the world’s most renowned tennis schools and international headquarters of the U.S. Professional Tennis Registry. It also offers daily lessons for players of all skill levels.

One of its fun offerings is its Social Round Robins, which allow vacationers the chance to play a little doubles tennis and meet new people.

Round Robins are held Monday-Saturday from 3-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, and refreshments are served at the conclusion of play. Van Der Meer Tennis is located in Shipyard Plantation. The round robin admission fee is $20 per person.

For more information, visit www.vandermeertennis.com or call 800-845-6138.

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | April 17, 2012

Celebrate Earth Day with a Zero Waste Event April 21

Hilton Head vacation rentalEarth Day is coming and one way you can show your support is by attending Hilton Head Island’s first zero-waste event. Experience Green is putting on its second annual Earth Day celebration called Get in the Loop! It will be held Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shelter Cove Community Park.

The theme for this year’s celebration is meant to promote the connection between people and the planet and to build sustainable communities. Experience Green wants to “raise awareness among all ages about the full loop connectivity of ecological, social and economic systems and how to support them sustainably.”

Organizers are planning for the event to be the first zero-waste event on the island. Waste stations will be equipped to collect recyclables and organic waste, and a committee will measure, audit and document all waste generated from the event so it can be used to support next steps and future event success.

The event will also include a Green Resource Expo for all ages, a complimentary bike valet, and a green transportation station where you can learn about modes of eco-friendly transportation. There also will be a green art exhibit and live entertainment. Admission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

For more information about the Earth Day event, please visit http://www.experiencegreen.org/earthday.html.

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | April 12, 2012

Hilton Head Island Makes Top 10 List of Best Beaches

Hilton Head vacation rentalHilton Head Island continues to receive accolades as a top vacation destination. The latest is its designation on 10Best.com’s list of 10 Best Beaches in the U.S. This top 10 list was compiled after 10Best.com readers voted on the best hotels, beaches, ski resorts and more to create the list of 10Besties for 2012.

If you’ve been to Hilton Head, you’re familiar with the reasons why we landed on the list: 12 miles of wide, flat beaches, a plethora of places to eat, attractions, nightlife and we can’t forget shopping! As 10Best says, beaches are often people’s No. 1 travel destination and “Hilton Head is a great combination of fun and relaxation.”

If you haven’t visited Hilton Head Island, Sunset Rentals can help you book your vacation. We offer a variety of Hilton Head vacation homes, villas and condos, all of which you can search, view and reserve via our online database.

Whether you’d like to plan a family vacation or a romantic getaway, Sunset Rentals can take the worry out of preparing your vacation. We can match you with the type of lodging you’re looking for, and we offer a variety of guest services, including bike and bike accessory rental, as well as golf packages and tennis packages.

For more information on Sunset Rentals and how we can help you book a vacation, please visit www.sunsetrentals.com.

 

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | April 10, 2012

Delivery Services Make Hilton Head Grocery Shopping Easy

Hilton Head vacation rentalAs you plan your vacation to Hilton Head Island, don’t worry about packing coolers of food or even making a grocery run once you arrive. Simply call one of the island’s local grocery delivery services and they’ll take care of the shopping for you. They can even arrange to stock your Hilton Head vacation rental before you arrive!

Hopper Shopper, located on the island, offers services ranging from grocery shopping to Christmas shopping and gift wrap, to other errands. “It’s time for you to do to the things you want to do, instead of the things you need to do,” the company website says.

How does it work? Hopper Shopper requests seven days of advance notice, but may be able to work with you on a shorter timeframe. Just call or email them to check availability. Once you’ve made contact, Hopper Shopper will provide you with a grocery list from which to place your order via phone, email or fax. They will make arrangements with Sunset Rentals to access your rental with the goal of delivering your order before your scheduled check-in time.

Using a service means you won’t have to worry about going grocery shopping after your drive or flight. It means you can get straight to relaxing and enjoying your vacation.

For more information about Hopper Shopper, please visit www.hoppershopperhhi.com.

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | April 5, 2012

Zip Through the Air in Hilton Head

Hilton Head vacation rentalsZip lining is popular in vacation spots from tropical islands to Vegas! It got lots of buzz during the 2012 Super Bowl when Indianapolis hosted a zip line over its downtown and saw people wait hours and hours for a chance to zip!

Now you can take a zip line tour of beautiful Hilton Head Island. This 2 ½ hour tour offered by Broad Creek Marina Adventures offers a fun and exhilarating experience with a unique bird’s eye view of the island.

What will you see on the ZipLine Tour? Everything from massive live oaks to wildlife that live on the island and the water that surrounds it.

Each outing is led by two professional guides and is perfect for groups of up to 8 and for those aged 10 and above. Broad Creek Marina Adventures offers eight zip lines with heights to 75 feet, including a 900-foot dual cable racing zip line. They also have three suspended sky bridges and an aerial staircase you can climb for an amazing view.

Would you give it a go? Let us know!

For more information on this eco-tour adventure, please visit www.ziplinehiltonhead.com.

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | April 3, 2012

Indoor Playground Offers Rainy Day Hilton Head Fun

Hilton Head vacation rentalsYou know what they say, “April showers bring May flowers.” Sometimes rain is the perfect weather when you’re on vacation because it forces you to relax, curl up with a good book or take a nice nap. But if you have young children with you on vacation, waiting out the rain can make them a little antsy.

If you happen to see a bit of the wet stuff while visiting Hilton Head Island, consider taking your kids to the Island Playground. Located on Fording Road, Island Playground is an indoor playground featuring comfortable, clean and safe play areas.

It has giant inflatable jumpers featuring slides and winding obstacle courses, and a separate toddler area with smaller equipment. It also has several “imagination stations” including a fairytale castle, a costume corner, a dino-dig and a supermarket.

Parents can enjoy comfortable seating areas that offer a full view of children playing, as well as free Wi-fi, plasma TV and plenty of current magazines and newspapers.

When the kids are ready to take a break, there’s a large picnic area where your entire group can enjoy an assortment of refreshments from the snack counter.

Island Playground offers Open Play seven days a week, as well as special events including Karaoke Night and Tween Dance Parties.

For more information on Island Playground, please visit www.island-playground.com.

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | March 29, 2012

RBC Heritage Golf Tournament Tees off April 9-15, 2012

Hilton Head vacation rentalsForgive us while we drop a few names, but there’s a certain PGA Hilton Head golf tournament that has called our lovely island home for the last 43 years and that has attracted legendary golfers such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods and Greg Norman.

The tournament is the RBC Heritage and this year’s event will be held April 9-15, right after the Master’s. Formerly known as the Heritage Classic, the event has been held for more than four decades at Harbour Town Golf Links, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and boasts “a par-4 18th hole considered one of the most feared in all of golf, particularly when the wind is blowing off Calibogue Sound.”

Tickets are currently available for the tournament and range from $50 for a one day ticket to $190 for access to the tournament grounds for all seven days of the event and admission to the clubhouse.

The tournament began in 1969 at the suggestion of the late Charles Frasier, who developed Sea Pines. The event was started to help raise awareness for Hilton Head Island and Harbour Town Golf Links, a new golf course designed by course architect Pete Dye with assistance from legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus.

Here’s a link to the list of players for this year’s tournament, one of whom will walk away with the tournament’s signature red tartan jacket.

If you are a first-timer to a golf tournament, click on this link for some game day etiquette and policies regarding cameras, autographs and more.

For more information about the RBC Heritage, please visit http://www.rbcheritage.com/.

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | March 27, 2012

Hilton Head Easter Egg Hunt Promises to be an Eggcellent Time for the Kids

Hilton Head vacation rentalsParents, get your cameras ready, because a fun Easter egg hunt called the Easter Eggstravaganza will be held April 7, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Shelter Cove Park.

There will be plenty of photo opportunities when the hunt begins at 11 a.m. sharp, as grassy areas will be filled with colorful eggs. See the pictures from last year’s event.

After the egg hunt, there will be plenty of activities for the kids, including blowup rides, face painting, lots of music and more!

Admission is $10 per child and includes activities. Parents and grandparents get in free. Refreshments will be sold separately at the event and all proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund.

 Shelter Cove Community Park is located at39 Shelter Cove Lane off William Hilton Parkway. The park offers plenty of grassy areas, as well as a boardwalk, observation deck, walking trails, a Veterans Memorial, a picnic pavilion and more.

 For more information about the Easter Eggstravaganza, please call 843-681-7273 or visit http://www.islandreccenter.org/page.php?ID=202.

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Posted by: sunsetrentals | March 22, 2012

Fly on Over to Hilton Head’s Wingfest

Hilton Head vacation rentalsDo you love to eat wings? Then you’ll be in heaven the upcoming Wingfest March 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shelter Cove Park. Wingfest is a popular annual event for locals and visitors to Hilton Head alike.

As one of the island’s largest festivals, Wingfest is a family-friendly event featuring music, activities for kids, frosty beverages, and of course, plenty o’ wings. The range of wings and sauces you’ll be able to taste at the event range from “super hot to “fancy-schmancy fit for a French restaurant.”

Last year, more than 14 restaurants served wings at the festival and competed in a contest for the best wings on the island. Last year’s winners included the Brew Pub, One Hot Mama’s and The Westin.

Basketball fans need not worry that by attending the event they’ll miss some March Madness action. Organizers always set up lots of TVs so basketball fans can catch all the action on the court.

Admission is just $5 and children 12 and younger are free. Food is sold separately. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund.

And, just when we thought this annual event couldn’t get any better, organizers have added a special PreWingfest party from 5-8 p.m. March 23 at Shelter Cove Park. There will be live music by the ODC Band.

For more information about Wingfest, please click here.

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