How to Plan a Family Vacation in Hilton Head?

Taking a multi-generational family vacation which includes several generations? You are not alone. Traveling with extended family is a great way to spend quality time together, and make memories that you can cherish all through your life.

Planning a vacation for a group, which includes parents, grandparents, kids, babies, and teens, can present organizational challenges. However, it is not going to be difficult. Follow the tips properly. And everyone would be bound to have a good time there. 

Location:

Planning a vacation that pleases everyone is all about choosing the perfect t destination. You cannot go wrong with the #t island in the United States and #2 Island in the world. Even it is honored by the magazine ‘Travel +Leisure ’.

While extended families travel together, it means that everyone would come to the location from different locations. Ensure smooth sailing from the very beginning to the end by selecting a destination that’s easily accessible for everyone in the group.

The Hilton Head International Island is located only 45 miles away from the island and offers direct and non-stop flights from many major cities. 

Consider accommodations

Multigenerational families often have different needs while it comes to accommodations. Pleasing everyone would not be hard when you choose Hilton Head Vacation as there are several accommodation options that will fulfill your needs.

If you are looking for space, privacy, a vacation home or villa will be the right choice for you. The hotels, inns, as well as resorts, offer easy access to exclusive recreational activities. 

 Plan group activities

Family vacations are all about spending quality time with your family members. In Lowcountry, there are lots of ways to do so. Before your trip, select the group activities. Here are some suggestions:

i.                    Beaches

Everyone loves the beach. And Hilton Head Island is the home to over twelve miles of some of the best beaches in the United States. Get your whole family together for a day of sun surf as well as sand. Don’t forget to pack toys for kids and books for grownups. 

ii.                  Biking

In Hilton Head Island, an over 60 miles of multi-use trails connect you to everywhere you want to go. A leisurely family bike ride is a must-do activity while vacationing in Lowcountry. You can rent bicycle of any size and go biking with your family members.

iii.                Coastal Discovery Museum

A visit to the Coastal Discovery Museum is a fun as well as educational family activity. You will come to learn about the incredible natural history, as well as the cultural heritage of the Lowcountry. The Honey Horn property boats centuries’ old oak trees, beautiful open fields, salt marshes and some of the oldest buildings of Hilton Head. 

iv.                 Gullah neighborhood

Traveling a place will not be completed if you familiar with the aura of the place. If you are thinking about how to explore the history of the culture of the island, visit Gullah neighborhood. Along with witnessing, their way of living, you will come to know about their folklore, myths, foods, traditions, arts, crafts and many more. 

v.                   Allow for Alone time

The key to a stress-free family vacation is to spend a little time apart. When you are traveling with multiple generations, not everyone would like to participate in every activity. Plan for this and allow some alone time at the time of the trip. 

Art lovers can check out Hilton Head Island and Bluffton’s many galleries while the adventures spirits will enjoy water activities like parasailing or jet skiing. Along with the mentioned ones, there are lots of activities in which you can engage yourself during the vacation.

Gullah Heritage Trail Tours
8436817066
P.O. Box 21731
Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone:(843) 681-7066