April 2007
Health Note - Fitness on the Run
“We travel to expand our horizons, not our waistlines.”—Author unknown Does your workout routine get out of whack when you travel? Do you think a demanding schedule makes it impossible to stay healthy and fit on the road? Do you think stress, poor health and reduced…
Editor's Note - April
April on Hilton Head Island is synonymous with golf. In just a few days thousands of visitors will descend upon our little Island to watch the pros battle it out on the famed Harbourtown Golf Links. Whether you are a fan of golf or not,…
Cooks and Books
Literacy volunteers serve up a smorgasbord of fun Can too many cooks spoil the broth? Apparently not when it comes to stirring up a major culinary event. The 2007 Friends of Literacy annual fundraiser will take on a different flavor this year as the organization presents…
Dynamic Dining at Two-Eleven Park Wine Bar & Bistro
UBS - Making the Most of Your Money
“You are here!” Don’t you just love those maps with the big red arrow pinpointing your precise whereabouts? It’s always easier to decide which way to turn next when you know exactly where you are. It’s no different when you’re mapping your financial future: You…
Fresh Catch: Reel in a Great Meal at the Ocean Grille
Does fresh fish prepared to order in savory sauces, a large, live Maine lobster, or a prime steak grilled to perfection tempt your palate? If so, dinner at the Ocean Grille may be in order. The Ocean Grille became the newest addition to the Lowrey Group’s…
The 5th Annual Art Market at Honey Horn
The Lowcountry is well known for its beautiful landscapes and natural beauty–and as a great place for artists to live and to work. Each year since 2003, the Coastal Discovery Museum has invited artists from all over the country to join forces with some of…
YesterYears- A Sports Fan's Paradise
If you are a sports fan, YesterYears is the store for you. Located at Fresh Market Shoppes on Highway 278, next to the Bonefish restaurant, Yesteryears is a sports memorabilia store featuring only the best in sports collectibles. From trading cards to framed, autographed pictures…
Wine Talk: What's Golf Got to Do with It?
April on Hilton Head Island is a time for golf. You probably know that the Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament takes place every year at the Harbour Town Golf Links. Many famous golfers from all over the world compete for prize money while spectators enjoy a…
Arts & Entertainment: The Eric Culberson Band
Beautifully bending note after note on his classic Trini Lopez 335 electric guitar, blues man Eric Culberson brings a new sound to Boathouse II. His sound. Critics have labeled it “Chicago blues” and “Texas blues” and “Memphis blues.” But if Culberson’s music needs a label,…
Not A Golfer? Not a Problem!
Mark Twain defined golf as “a good walk spoiled.” I disagree. It’s a good and very long walk spoiled. When it comes to the sport, I have to be honest with myself… and anyone unfortunate enough to play with me. I do not have a knack…
The Heritage Survival Guide for Residents
It’s that time of year again. Legions of golf fans will arrive on Hilton Head Island to attend one of the PGA’s premiere events, The Verizon Heritage of Golf. As a sports fan, I look forward to the throngs of fans and reporters that arrive…
Palmetto Hall: Golf Under the Radar
Back in the early 1990s, golf writers couldn’t get enough of the new Arthur Hills layout at Palmetto Hall Plantation. Golf Magazine rated it one of the top ten new courses in the U.S. Two years later, Robert Cupp got the opportunity to craft 18…
Restoring a Classic: Rees Jones at Haig Point
Rees Jones. For golfers the name has special meaning. Anyone who has played Bear Creek, Oyster Reef, the Country Club of Hilton Head or Haig Point knows the name. It’s right there on the scorecard: Rees Jones, Architect. The name also has special meaning to every…
Latitude Adjustment - A New Travel Column
Do you need a latitude adjustment? Some of us are “lucky” enough to have family or friends who let us know when we need an attitude adjustment, but the need for a latitude adjustment (to go from where we are to some other place) is…
Island Cigars: A Premium Experience
The most difficult challenge for Carl Hess, owner of Island Cigars is conveying the truth to the public. “There are so many misconceptions surrounding the cigar business,” he said, “and people continue to propel the myths.” Having been associated with the industry for over fifteen…
Tipping Etiquette 101
Much of the travel and tourism industry in the United States involves employees who base some or most of their salary on the tips they receive from satisfied guests and customers. Of course, not everyone expects a tip or, more importantly, deserves a tip, so…
P. Venus - Golf is a Four Letter Word
You could say that golf and I got off on the wrong foot almost immediately. One of my earliest memories of spending time with my father was on a golf course. For whatever reason, Dad got stuck lugging around a five-year-old in addition to a…
Make Yourself at Home at Market Street Cafe
In the heart of Coligny Plaza lies a home away from home—Market Street Café. It’s the sort of place where both the loyal locals and returning visitors are greeted by name and even first-time guests like they’re among old friends. “We know just about everyone who…
A Conversation with Steve Wilmot
“We travel to expand our horizons, not our waistlines.”—Author unknown Does your workout routine get out of whack when you travel? Do you think a demanding schedule makes it impossible to stay healthy and fit on the road? Do you think stress, poor health and reduced…
Editor's Note - April
April on Hilton Head Island is synonymous with golf. In just a few days thousands of visitors will descend upon our little Island to watch the pros battle it out on the famed Harbourtown Golf Links. Whether you are a fan of golf or not,…
Cooks and Books
Literacy volunteers serve up a smorgasbord of fun Can too many cooks spoil the broth? Apparently not when it comes to stirring up a major culinary event. The 2007 Friends of Literacy annual fundraiser will take on a different flavor this year as the organization presents…
Dynamic Dining at Two-Eleven Park Wine Bar & Bistro
Two Eleven Park Wine Bar and Bistro’s evolution has remained progressive and loyal to the essence that first made it unique twelve years ago.
UBS - Making the Most of Your Money
“You are here!” Don’t you just love those maps with the big red arrow pinpointing your precise whereabouts? It’s always easier to decide which way to turn next when you know exactly where you are. It’s no different when you’re mapping your financial future: You…
Fresh Catch: Reel in a Great Meal at the Ocean Grille
Does fresh fish prepared to order in savory sauces, a large, live Maine lobster, or a prime steak grilled to perfection tempt your palate? If so, dinner at the Ocean Grille may be in order. The Ocean Grille became the newest addition to the Lowrey Group’s…
The 5th Annual Art Market at Honey Horn
The Lowcountry is well known for its beautiful landscapes and natural beauty–and as a great place for artists to live and to work. Each year since 2003, the Coastal Discovery Museum has invited artists from all over the country to join forces with some of…
YesterYears- A Sports Fan's Paradise
If you are a sports fan, YesterYears is the store for you. Located at Fresh Market Shoppes on Highway 278, next to the Bonefish restaurant, Yesteryears is a sports memorabilia store featuring only the best in sports collectibles. From trading cards to framed, autographed pictures…
Wine Talk: What's Golf Got to Do with It?
April on Hilton Head Island is a time for golf. You probably know that the Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament takes place every year at the Harbour Town Golf Links. Many famous golfers from all over the world compete for prize money while spectators enjoy a…
Arts & Entertainment: The Eric Culberson Band
Beautifully bending note after note on his classic Trini Lopez 335 electric guitar, blues man Eric Culberson brings a new sound to Boathouse II. His sound. Critics have labeled it “Chicago blues” and “Texas blues” and “Memphis blues.” But if Culberson’s music needs a label,…
Not A Golfer? Not a Problem!
Mark Twain defined golf as “a good walk spoiled.” I disagree. It’s a good and very long walk spoiled. When it comes to the sport, I have to be honest with myself… and anyone unfortunate enough to play with me. I do not have a knack…
The Heritage Survival Guide for Residents
It’s that time of year again. Legions of golf fans will arrive on Hilton Head Island to attend one of the PGA’s premiere events, The Verizon Heritage of Golf. As a sports fan, I look forward to the throngs of fans and reporters that arrive…
Palmetto Hall: Golf Under the Radar
Back in the early 1990s, golf writers couldn’t get enough of the new Arthur Hills layout at Palmetto Hall Plantation. Golf Magazine rated it one of the top ten new courses in the U.S. Two years later, Robert Cupp got the opportunity to craft 18…
Restoring a Classic: Rees Jones at Haig Point
Rees Jones. For golfers the name has special meaning. Anyone who has played Bear Creek, Oyster Reef, the Country Club of Hilton Head or Haig Point knows the name. It’s right there on the scorecard: Rees Jones, Architect. The name also has special meaning to every…
Latitude Adjustment - A New Travel Column
Do you need a latitude adjustment? Some of us are “lucky” enough to have family or friends who let us know when we need an attitude adjustment, but the need for a latitude adjustment (to go from where we are to some other place) is…
Island Cigars: A Premium Experience
The most difficult challenge for Carl Hess, owner of Island Cigars is conveying the truth to the public. “There are so many misconceptions surrounding the cigar business,” he said, “and people continue to propel the myths.” Having been associated with the industry for over fifteen…
Tipping Etiquette 101
Much of the travel and tourism industry in the United States involves employees who base some or most of their salary on the tips they receive from satisfied guests and customers. Of course, not everyone expects a tip or, more importantly, deserves a tip, so…
P. Venus - Golf is a Four Letter Word
You could say that golf and I got off on the wrong foot almost immediately. One of my earliest memories of spending time with my father was on a golf course. For whatever reason, Dad got stuck lugging around a five-year-old in addition to a…
Make Yourself at Home at Market Street Cafe
In the heart of Coligny Plaza lies a home away from home—Market Street Café. It’s the sort of place where both the loyal locals and returning visitors are greeted by name and even first-time guests like they’re among old friends. “We know just about everyone who…
A Conversation with Steve Wilmot
What you probably don’t know about Steve Wilmot: He was a football, basketball, baseball kind of guy, not golf, when he got his “10-month” job.
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