Terry Notartomaso, Author at VTHHI Blog

May 15, 2020September 21, 2022

2020 RBC Heritage Golf Classic

No Spectators or Sponsors

The 52nd RBC Heritage is back! The PGA Tournament is scheduled for June 18-22 2020! Originally scheduled for April right after the Masters, the event was cancelled due to health and safety concerns caused by the COVID19 pandemic. This will not be the normal “Get Your Plaid On”event. For the first time since the tournament’s beginning in 1969, the Heritage will be played without spectators or sponsors.

The decision to proceed was made by the PGA Tour, the Heritage Classic Foundation, Hilton Head Mayor John McCann and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. There is still no guarantee that there will not be a second cancellation. But we are all very hopeful the virus will stay at bay and the tournament will go on as planned. The PGA Tour and the CDC will be closely monitoring the event in order to protect the safety of an expanded field of players.

Field of Players Expanded

The field of players is now expected to reach 144 instead of the normal 132. Many of the worlds top players are anxious to get back to competition after a long layoff. Some premier players, who normally forego the Harbour Town’s tiny greens and challenging layout may opt to play this year. This will be only the second event back after the tour shutdown. Masters fans are also very excited to learn that the Augusta National tournament has been rescheduled for November 9-15, 2020.

We are grateful for the RBC Heritage and all that it means to our community. Even without the fans, it will bring great exposure to Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island and the State of South Carolina. In its fifty-two year history, over forty-four million dollars has been distributed to charities through the generosity of the Heritage Classic Foundation. Vacation Time of Hilton Head Island is proud to be a Patron Sponsor of the tournament.

February 28, 2020September 21, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day In the South- Kiss Me I’m Irish

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and there is no better place to celebrate than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Hilton Head St. Patrick’s Day Parade

You can enjoy not one but two of the biggest and best parades and parties anywhere on the East Coast. First up would be the parade right here on our beautiful island. It starts on Sunday March 15 at 3 pm and the parties, well they last all night long. The Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade has become one of the Island’s most beloved and popular annual events.

30,000 spectators line Pope Avenue each spring to enjoy floats representing our fantastic local businesses, marching bands, the U.S. Marine Corps Band , pipe and drum bands, a procession of local dignitaries, and the ever popular Shriners with their crazy antics.

Recognized as one of the Top 20 Tourism Events in the Southeast, the Hilton Head Parade has been graced with the majestic Budweiser Clydesdales, military jet flyovers, the Planter’s Peanut Nutmobile and the iconic Oscar Meyer Wienermobile (my personal favorite).

Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Tuesday, March 17, head 45 minutes to the beautiful city of Savannah Georgia where one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the United States is held every year. Georgia’s “First City” knows how to do St. Paddy’s Day right!

The parade features pipe bands and Irish dancers from all over the East Coast. Visitors from all over the world come to Savannah to celebrate their heritage in this incredible port city. The fountains in the squares are dyed green, the beer is dyed green and just about everybody’s hair on Savannah’s famous River Street is Green.

Except for 2 wars, the Civil War and World War I, Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has run every year for the past 188 years. This years 196th parade will begin at 10:15 AM and run for approximately 4 hours.

After the parades, spend a couple of days relaxing and re-cooperating on Hilton Head’s pristine beaches.

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Come join the fun and festivities. You won’t be disappointed.

November 5, 2019September 21, 2022

Kayaking on Hilton Head Island

September 9, 2019September 21, 2022

It’s Turtle Time on Hilton Head Island

Something magical happens in late summer and early fall on the beaches of Hilton Head Island. The “Ancient Mariner of the Sea”, the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle, emerges from the ocean to nest and lay her eggs. Their nests or “clutches” will have as many as 100 eggs each. They incubate in the warm sand for 50-60 days and then the hatchlings dig towards the surface when the sand temperatures are cooler and daylight fades. There have been a record number of nests on Hilton Head, close to 500 recorded in this 2019 turtle season.

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We have had a rare Green Turtle the second largest of the Sea Turtles species build her nest here. She was 4’ long and 3’ ½’ wide and this week a hatchling was born with 2 heads. It was dubbed Squirt and Crush by the turtle patrol after the 2 adorable turtle characters in Disney’s “Finding Nemo”

We can help protect Hilton Head Sea Turtles in a number of ways:

Keep our beaches dark at night by turning all exterior lights off after 10 PM
Remove all items from the beach. Tents, chairs, trash, etc.
Fill in all holes
Do not walk on turtle tracks

If you are lucky enough to see the babies hatch, a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will never forget it. This phenomenon gets locals and visitors excited every year. Book your Hilton Head rental for this fall, and come see for yourself!

Sea turtles coming on shore in Hilton Head SC

May 17, 2019September 21, 2022

Summer Fun on Hilton Head Island

Summer Fireworks at Shelter Cove Hilton Head Island

I can’t think of any place I’d rather spend my summer, than on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Families from all over the world come to vacation and enjoy our beautiful beaches, our lush green landscape, our fabulous restaurants, the wildlife, golf, bicycling or just relaxing with a great summer read.

One of the family favorites is Harbour Fest in Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Harbour Fest is an all summer long celebration with fireworks, spinning hats, carnival games, face painting, music and much, much more.

The headliner is our very own Shannon Tanner. He has been entertaining crowds on Hilton Head Island for over 30 years with his unique blend of ’60s standards, sing-a-longs, original ballads and children’s favorites. Children are invited on the stage to perform as well. I have taken my kids and now my grand children to sit on his knee and sing.

Come stroll the harbour, have dinner al fresco in one of the many wonderful eating establishments. Get your face painted and your picture taken with Cappy the Clown.

Kids having fun on Memorial Day in Hilton Head SC

The festival events begin on Memorial Day weekend and will continue through Labor Day.

Tuesday and Thursday nights will hold a special flair, with fireworks glistening over the water.

See you there!