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End of Summer Vacation

BonBon September 8, 2015 16 Comments
One peaceful morning at Sonestra Resort
One peaceful morning at Sonesta Resort

There is no secret on when is the best time to travel; timing and information are the keys. We all know peak season is the summer months. Most families with school-going kids are planning getaways in summer and all are looking at the same destinations. Many families in this situation will feel their choices are limited and the best advice is try book your vacation far in advance and hope everyone will have a great time.

The beach is a popular destination during summer and as expected you will be looking at crowded beaches, theme parks, restaurants with unfortunately costly accommodation, plane tickets, transfers and tours. However, if you have the option to delay the vacation to the shoulder seasons (typically when school is out in your state but other states not) you might be in for a good treat. We did!!!

My family decided to spend few days at the beach end of August this year. We got a cheap flight from DFW to ATL, we met some of our friends on the night we arrived. The next day we drove to Hilton Head Island, SC.

We stayed at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island and we had an awesome experience. The resort is beautiful, well- maintained and has direct access to the beach. They have gorgeous pool and a shallow entry pool which is great for kids. They have spa, golf, yoga, restaurants, kid’s club, and  rental for bikes and beach chairs- they got it all covered.

Morning stroll around SOnestra Resort with my boy
Morning stroll around Sonesta Resort with my boy

Hammocks all throughout the resort, so nice...

Hammocks all throughout the resort, so nice…

Few steps from the resort to the beach
The resort is just few steps to the beach

Kids favorite part is the beach- fine sands, wide beach (low tide) and waves are fun- my kids easily manages the waves. There wasn’t a lot of people so my kids are having a blast running around, building sand castles and bouncing with the waves. It was perfect for them.

Kids had fun playing with the waves!!!
Kids had so much fun playing with the waves!!!
Waiting for the waves...with the Best Dad in the world!!!
Waiting for the waves…with the Best Dad in the world!!!
So happy playing with sands...Building castle never gets old:)
So happy playing with sands – Building a castle never gets old even for Dad 🙂

On one night, we went to hang out at the beach. To me, it brings out a lot of memories when I was back home in the Philippines. It was a night to remember.

We got to watch some fireworks
We got to watch some fireworks
Kids 1st time to play with hand sparklers and they had fun:)
Kids 1st time to play with hand sparklers and they had fun:)

The kids also love night swimming. The resort also shows movies on an outdoor screen which you can watch while chilling in the pool. It was great since there wasn’t a huge crowd at all.

Night swimming is F.U.N.
Night swimming is F.U.N.

It is very convenient to have a bike rental inside the resort; we decided to go biking inside the plantation instead of riding at the beach. I think it was a great decision, we saw part of shipyard plantation and it’s beautiful.

Mommy and Daddy's 1st bike ride with the kids...
Mommy and Daddy’s 1st bike ride with the kids… FUN but we’ll wait for few years to do it again…when kids can bike on their own 🙂
We saw a hungry and sleepy alligator:)
We saw a hungry and sleepy alligator. (I was taking this shot – kids & Dad were watching from a far)

Our favorite restaurant for dinner is Hudson on the Docks; serving fresh and delicious seafood.  Plus, the sunset was simply beautiful.

Beautiful Sunset
Beautiful Sunset
I treasure every minute I spent with my kids... It's priceless!!!
I treasure every minute I spent with my kids… It’s priceless!!!

My hubby and I also got the chance to have lunch at The Dunes House. We left the kids for an hour at the kids club and they actually didn’t charge us. Thank you to Jack:)

Must-go when you're in HHI; try the fish & shrimp tacos... so delicious. The view is a bonus:)
Must-go when you’re in HHI; we tried the fish & shrimp tacos… so delicious. The view is a bonus:)

Savannah is only 35 miles from HHI so we took advantage to see the city. I heard so many good things about Savannah and most people say we can see it in a day but we did it for half a day:)

1st stop – Collin Quarters for brunch, a charming restaurant… so fitting for a city full of character.

Cute place with good food.. A must-try while in Savannah.
Cute place with good food.. A must-try when in Savannah.

I am a taker of tours and I believe it is the best way to see a city when you have limited time. I got a groupon deal for Grayline Oglethorpe Trolley Tour. It was a bad start since there is no specific direction as to how to find them. Otherwise, it was a great tour; as I said… it was off peak season so we had the trolly and tour guide for few of us.

Tip: call them and let them pick you up at your hotel or your location before you start walking around and try to find their stops.

Forsyth Park has a beautiful fountain
Forsyth Park has a beautiful fountain
Charming homes at the historic district
Charming homes at the historic district
When 1 kid doesn't want to walk anymore and the other wants to run away.
When 1 kid doesn’t want to walk anymore and the other wants to run away:) ooooh… I love Spanish moss hanging on trees:)
Savannah is LOVE!!!
Savannah is LOVE!!!

It was my hubby’s special day on our last day, so we decided to check out  Savannah’s most- famous restaurant, Mrs’ Wilke’s OMG… it was an unforgettable experience. Southern family style dining and a meal shared with strangers.

DO you mind sharing a meal with these people? I wouldn't :)
DO you mind sharing a meal with these people? I wouldn’t 🙂
Home Style Southern Cooking... it was delicious!!!
Home Style Southern Cooking… it was delicious!!!

My family had a fantastic time during this trip. Hilton Head Island and Savannah are definitely must-visit places and both are kid- friendly.

When you are NOT sure when is the best time to travel, where to find travel deals and you need help for your travel planning; please don’t hesitate to email me at bonbonmontero@yahoo.com This is my passion and I love to see more families traveling… I am here to help.

'Til next Summer!!!
‘Til Next SUMMER!!!

Thanks for reading…

xoxo

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16 Comments

  1. Lauren Meshkin @BonVoyageLauren Reply
    September 27, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    What a beautiful place to enjoy the end of summer! Beautiful photos. I love those historic homes – when can I move in?! Thanks for sharing and happy travels 🙂

  2. Megan Jerrard Reply
    September 25, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Glad you had a fab time in Hilton Head Island and Savannah .. savannah was one of our favorite parts of the US on our recent road trip, I’m totally with you in also loving spanish moss!

  3. ARZO TRAVELS Reply
    September 25, 2016 at 6:41 am

    That trip looks like a lot of fun. I LOVE GETTING CHEAP FLIGHTS – SO I FEEL I CAN SPEND MORE ON MY TRIP ITSELF. LOVELY PICTURES.

  4. Natalie Reply
    September 24, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    Looks like a wonderful trip! It is hard when you have school aged kids to travel at off times but it is possible! And soo worth it!! Still busy or not, traveling is always a good idea, right? 🙂

  5. Tarah Vongbouthdy Reply
    September 24, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    Great pictures! MRS Wilkes looks and sounds amazing!!

  6. priya Reply
    September 19, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Beautiful pics and post bonbon, looks like you all had a wonderful time – Sonesta on Hilton head island looks beautiful! u brave girl, that alligator haD its mouth open!!

    • BonBon Reply
      September 19, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Thank you!!! Yeah, we had awesome time. I was with another guy taking pix of the alligator; he asked if I can run fast and I answered not really then he said you better go now. LOL…

  7. Kertz Reply
    September 17, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Hi ate bon, you’ve got memories to treasure in your adventures. Hope night swimming here in the Philippines with the kids will be next in your bucket list.

    • BonBon Reply
      September 18, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      Hi Kertz, yes,,,we lived for adventures as long as the kids are with us:) Next year night swimming is on the list:) Arianna’s #1 must do is to ride a motorcycle with you:)

  8. Cameron Proffitt Reply
    September 17, 2015 at 10:23 am

    This trip looks like so much fun, and your pictures are absolutely beautiful. I’m impressed you got so close to the alligator!!! Anything for a good picture, right?! 🙂 I’ve never been to Hilton Head, but my parents just got back from a trip there, and they said it was the most charming place they’d ever seen! It seems like there’s a little bit of everything there. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Cameron Proffitt

    • BonBon Reply
      September 17, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you and yeah… so many things to do in HHI. It’s perfect for everyone in the family!!! I actually can say now that I love the low country living:) You should visit one day… it’s beautiful:)

    • BonBon Reply
      September 17, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      re alligator pix… hmmm… I was crazy LOL… But at least I am a runner , was just hoping alligator won’t chase me that long. Lol

  9. Madelaine Reply
    September 16, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Look so fun. I loved the historic district, so quaint and charming.

    • BonBon Reply
      September 16, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Yeah… It was so much Fun – glad we went…it was so last minute:) And yes, Savannah;s historic district is so charming… feels like you’re in europe…

  10. IttyBittyFoodies Reply
    September 16, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Great pictures especially the last one!

    • BonBon Reply
      September 16, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      Thank You … beach, my comfort Zone:) Well… it was short but a fun trip:)

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