StevenTing
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I was able to rebook for Aug 10-17, 2019. Wife is now happy. Now the fun begins.
I ragged on our humidity down here in my previous post, and while it is thick enough to cut with a knife at times, I should probably walk back my absolutes just a bit. When you are on the beach, it IS much more pleasant. We were in HHI over July 4, and the air temps were in the low 90s and with the humidity, the heat indices away from the ocean were 100+. Here in Charlotte, I wouldn't even think of going outside for an extended time. But we spent at least 4 or 5 hours almost every day for 5 days on the beach. The sea breeze kicks in every day around noon/early PM and by the time 5-6pm rolls around, it's down-right pleasant. Now on the pool deck where we were staying at the Westin hotel, where the breezes were blocked a bit, it was dang HOT. We avoided that area. It might not be really comfortable riding your bike on the many bike paths during the heat of the day, but even then, HHI has a LOT of trees - more than you will probably ever see at a beach resort area - so you can always find a shady place to ride.
It’s been over a year since I made this post and I’m finally here. It is like a sauna outside. It just hits you. It’s what I was expecting so it just means the pools will be extra nice.
Ended up on the 4th floor in the KingFisher building facing the pool. I even ended up with a little ocean view. Room 8644. The picture is from sitting in the couch. Some needs to cut down the stupid palm tree.
I also included a picture from my weather app. Feels like 103. However it doesn’t feel anything like 103 in Utah.
It’s been over a year since I made this post and I’m finally here. It is like a sauna outside. It just hits you. It’s what I was expecting so it just means the pools will be extra nice.
Ended up on the 4th floor in the KingFisher building facing the pool. I even ended up with a little ocean view. Room 8644. The picture is from sitting in the couch. Some needs to cut down the stupid palm tree.
I also included a picture from my weather app. Feels like 103. However it doesn’t feel anything like 103 in Utah.
I also included a picture from my weather app. Feels like 103. However it doesn’t feel anything like 103 in Utah.
It’s been over a year since I made this post and I’m finally here. It is like a sauna outside. It just hits you. It’s what I was expecting so it just means the pools will be extra nice.
Ended up on the 4th floor in the KingFisher building facing the pool. I even ended up with a little ocean view. Room 8644. The picture is from sitting in the couch. Some needs to cut down the stupid palm tree.
I also included a picture from my weather app. Feels like 103. However it doesn’t feel anything like 103 in Utah.
All they need to do is transport it next to the tall building between the two windows, IMO.Despite the oppressive heat and humidity, I think you'll enjoy your stay...the view is a good one....you'd be surprised at how FEW villas
actually have such a nice view......i.e., ocean and Dolphin pool area.
And yes, I know that palm tree well! It needs to disappear in the black of the night, LOL.
As much as my love for Hilton Head and Grande Ocean is well known, I HOPE you have a blast.
Regardless, don't write it off your list for a cooler season---it's a different place, especially when you can enjoy walking and biking.
Don't forget to get the Bike Pass for Sea Pines AlsoTo close the loop on my questions in the origanal post.
Delta - SLC-ATL-SAV was $460 round trip including taxes. 8/9-8/17 which is a Friday to the following Saturday. Delta now flies into HHI now as well. Similar price to Savannah.
Alamo - 8 Days for $380, booked through Costco Travel
Kingfisher Building in 8644 which is on the 4th floor with view of the pool and the ocean.
Free Sea Pines pass included.
That's quite a good view from that area, I hope you enjoy your stay.It’s been over a year since I made this post and I’m finally here. It is like a sauna outside. It just hits you. It’s what I was expecting so it just means the pools will be extra nice.
Ended up on the 4th floor in the KingFisher building facing the pool. I even ended up with a little ocean view. Room 8644. The picture is from sitting in the couch. Some needs to cut down the stupid palm tree.
I also included a picture from my weather app. Feels like 103. However it doesn’t feel anything like 103 in Utah.
I for one love the palm tree. I think the abundance of trees on HHI are what makes it so beautiful. When I owned in Palmetto Dunes, many of the trees were cut down, and it lost some of it's appeal.Despite the oppressive heat and humidity, I think you'll enjoy your stay...the view is a good one....you'd be surprised at how FEW villas
actually have such a nice view......i.e., ocean and Dolphin pool area.
And yes, I know that palm tree well! It needs to disappear in the black of the night, LOL.
As much as my love for Hilton Head and Grande Ocean is well known, I HOPE you have a blast.
Regardless, don't write it off your list for a cooler season---it's a different place, especially when you can enjoy walking and biking.
Steven, do you like the beach? It's pretty different than most any other one that I've been to. Go get breakfast one morning at Watusi.
All they need to do is transport it next to the tall building between the two windows, IMO.
It would enhance your view and complement the wall of the tall building too and leave the lower palm trees too.
I have seen them moving high palm trees quite often at Mexican resorts and they survive even mature Travelers palms and they are wide at the base.
Even if Marriott wanted to jump through the hurdles of getting permits and approval to relocate those trees, I couldn't see them deeming it fiscally responsible. I certainly wouldn't want to pay for it via MFs if I were an owner there.