Just back from HHI! Had a wonderful time. My cast, me, DH, DS13, DD9
Sunday
Check in around 1:30 pm just as B'Lou is bringing out Shadow for a meet and greet (DD is delighted). We are in building 16 overlooking marina about halfway between the lodge and the pool.
After unpacking, we go to the pool before the slide closes.
Then, we get some breakfast groceries at Piggly Wiggly and head out for a late lunch/early dinner at Guiseppi's. Dinner was very good and inexpensive. The campfire is fun but rather than s'mores, we get Mickey ice cream bars before a quick dip in the hot tub before bed.
Monday
We drive to the beach house at 9am and we appear to be the first ones there, no other cars. We loved the beach house! We spend most of the day there. DS enjoys the arcade, foosball table and ping-pong table. We all love the beach and the pool. Signals is convenient, tasty and the view is awesome. When we need a break from the sun, DD and I play board games in Surfman's Station. Oh, and Surfman's Sand Bar makes an awesome drink, the banana bomb.
At 2pm, DD and I make shark tooth necklaces with the naturalist and learn about sharks. We eat dinner at San Miguels and see Shannon Tanner's show at Shelter Cove in the evening.
Tuesday
Up for another day of fun in the sun at the beach house, which is basically a repeat of yesterday. At 5pm, DH and DD go to Shadow's funny bunny hunt and DD gets some quality petting time with Shadow. We had a great time at the barbeque the food is good and the party is awesome. DH and DD do the ice cream drop. We all have a great time and the evening ends with fireworks!
Wednesday
We have blackberry/blueberry stuffed french toast at Signe's for breakfast and it is sooo yummy! DD goes to Tiaras and Treasure Chests (this was her very favorite activity). Only 4 kids (2 boys, 2 girls) are signed up and this was such a great time for DD. We spend time at both the pool and the beach house before DD, DH and DS, go fishin' for the Big Murgie. DD makes a craft, big Murgie and then they do a little fishing from the pier. DS goes on the Teen Mini-Golf & Adventure Cove excursion and when we pick him up at the community hall, DD gets in line to get a s'more at the campfire.
Thursday
More time at the beach house. DD and I meet the naturalist to learn about sea turtles at 11am. Signals for a quick lunch. Then DD makes a character pillow and we all learn about solar energy and make a solar oven to cook s'mores. We all enjoy the Edmunds Family Low Country Boil tonight. I really enjoyed this event. It was casual, not very crowded and the food was excellent. DD participates in the band with B'Lou. Then, we end the evening hunting for shark's teeth on the beach.
Friday
Our last day, already! More time at the beach house before DD goes to the UnBirthday party at 1:30. After that, we head home.
We had such a great vacation. It was our first trip to HHI and we liked it equally to Vero (and we love Vero). I enjoyed HHI for its laid back charm and I liked the planned activities too!