Sometimes there would be a few families traveling together, and sometimes it would be just the four of us. Being the oldest daughter, I was surrounded by little boys that were friend's of my brother. So when we would vacation with other families I was able to bring a friend. The most memorable and the most fun would hands down be our vacation to Hilton Head, South Carolina.



It was the summer after high school graduation and we were off to Hilton Head. This, in my opinion, is one of the best places for a family to go. Especially since the ages of the children varied by five years, Hilton Head had so many different activities that we all could do. Whether it was a water park down the street or just hanging out catching some rays on the beach, there was always something to do and never a dull moment.

What makes Hilton Head so unique and interesting is all of the different plantations that surround each other. The fact that they are in such close proximity of each other is a huge bonus. My friend and I would walk the boardwalk on one plantation while the rest of the family was at the carnival. There were so many different things to do that I honestly feel we did not experience everything Hilton Head has to offer.

The night life was so different from plantation to plantation. Each plantation had a different style of restaurant and activities from the others. The thing that really had me hooked was that there was always something different to do. Be it nighttime shopping or just waking up the beach to the nearest Tiki bar to have a frosty beverage, you were talking about where to go and what to do next.

I do have to admit, being a girl from Northeast Ohio, I really do not see much of the sand, sun and surf. So any chance to experience it is always great. I did have just as much fun grabbing towel and laying out on the beach and building a bonfire at night as I did take in all of the activities Hilton Head has to offer.

I would love to bring my family to Hilton Head someday. I think my two boys would really have a great time. With all of the extra things aside, there is always the ever famous going down to the beach that comes with any coastal town. When it is something that you do not experience very often, anything new and different is exciting even to an old time vacationer like me.