ResortQuest Hilton Head Honors Lowcountry Culture with the Annual Gullah Celebration, February 1 – 28, 2010

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has a long history of culture rooted in the early settlement and colonization of the United States. The Gullah Celebration is a unique event that pays homage to the culture and language of the original “Gullah”, West African slaves who were brought to work the cotton plantations of the South. ResortQuest Hilton Head offers vacation rentals and condominiums on Hilton Head Island and is proud to support the Gullah Celebration, a Hilton Head cultural event.

January 23, 2010 Hilton Head Island SC – Although its origins are rooted in slave history of the South, the Gullah Celebration in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has become a tribute to West African language, crafts, culture and art. Described as “One of the cultural wonders of the world you must see,” by USA Today, the Gullah Celebration spans the month of February, and is hosted by the Native Island Business and Community Affairs Assocation, Inc (NIBAA).

The original “Gullah” were African slaves who were shipped across the Atlantic from West Africa to work the cotton plantations of the South. Out of this slavery was born a unique culture that is now known as Gullah. Although commonly associated with the language of these West African immigrants, the essence of Gullah encompasses the struggle, spirituality, perseverance and tradition of the people. The modern day Gullah subscribe to high religion and the celebration of spiritual redemption in leading their daily lives. The culture is a thriving mix of language, folktales and superstition that has shaped generations of families who live on Hilton Head Island and in the Lowcountry today.

Schedule of events for the month includes: De Aarts Ob We People XII Art Show & Sale, an Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Breakfast, National Freedom Day, A Gullah Film Fest Series, A Taste of Gullah – Food & Entertainment, The Arts, Crafts & Food Expo on Presidents Day Weekend, and The Youth Musical.

For additional information regarding event schedules, group ticket sales, or hotel and travel information, contact the Gullah Celebration Hotline: (877) 650-0676 or locally: (843) 689-9314, or visit www.gullahcelebration.com.

ResortQuest Hilton Head Island supports this celebration of local culture and community awareness. Guests searching to experience the Gullah Celebration this February can book vacation rentals and condominiums on Hilton Head Island through the ResortQuest Hilton Head Island vacation rentals website, www.resortquesthiltonhead.com. The Hilton Head Island vacation rentals offered by ResortQuest Hilton Head Island offer the space, amenities and location ideally suited for a family retreat. Guests enjoy free tennis, discounted golf, free DVD rentals and the exclusive ResortQuest Recommends program offering deals and discounts on over 160 restaurants, shops and activities. All vacation rentals offer fully-equipped kitchens for family meals and immediate access to beaches, tennis, golf and water sports.

In addition to attending the annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration which gives visitors the opportunity to share in rich cultural traditions and crafts; while in town, guests can also visit Mitchelville - the first freed Negro township; Gullah Heritage Trail - Hilton Head Island; Ibile Indigo House - a working studio where visitors learn the tradition of West African indigo-dye processes and products; Zion Chapel of Ease - Hilton Head's oldest cemetery; Queen Chapel AME Church - established in 1860 as a "praise house" for Pope Plantation slaves.

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Hilton Head Restaurant Week - yum, yum!

Hilton Head Chamber presents Restaurant Week!
January 23-30, 2010
Hilton Head Island & Bluffton



Are you dying to try that new Hilton Head hot spot that you just haven't made it to yet? Or, do you just need a decadent night out at an old favorite that you haven't been to in awhile?

Well, get ready for the 2nd Annual Restaurant Week, being held January 23-30, 2010!

Presented by the Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, the Hilton Head Restaurant Week is modeled after similar popular events held in NYC and Los Angeles and features local participating which will be offering specially price-fixed “prix fixe” menus. Enjoy fantastic meals at some of Hilton Head's most popular and renowned dining locations - often for a fraction of the normal price!

To make a reservation, or to find out specific information about each restaurant’s menu, please contact the restaurant directly. Thank you and bon appetit!



Alexander’s
(843) 785-4999
Palmetto Dunes
76 Queens Folly Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.alexandersrestaurant.com

Antonio's
(843) 842-5505
Village at Wexford
1000 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.antonios.net

Aqua Grille and Lounge
(843)341.3331
10 North Forest Beach Drive.
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.aquagrilleandlounge.com

Aunt Chilada's Easy Street Cafe
(843) 785-7700
69 Pope Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.auntchiladashhi.com

Big Bamboo Cafe
(843) 686-3443
1 N Forest Beach Dr # 210
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.bigbamboocafe.com

Bistro 17
(843) 785-5517
Shelter Cove Harbour
17-D Harbourside Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.bistro17hhi.com

Black Marlin Bayside Grill
(843) 785-4950
Palmetto Bay Marina
86 Helmsman Way
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.blackmarlinhhi.com

Bluffton Live!
(843) 815-5483
2 Gateway Village (by Home Depot)
Bluffton, SC
www.BlufftonLive.com

British Open Pub
Village at Wexford
1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite D-3
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.britishopenpub.net

Café St. Tropez
(843) 785-7425
South Island Plaza
841 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.com

Charley’s Crab
(843) 342-9066
2 Hudson Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.muer.com

Charlie's L'etoile Verte
(843) 785-9277
8 New Orleans Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.charliesgreenstar.com

Chef David's Roastfish and Cornbread
843-342-2996
70 Marshland Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.roastfishandcornbread.com

Christine’s Cafe
(843)785-4646
The Atrium Building
840 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.christinescatering.com

Claude & Uli's Signature Bistro
(843) 837-3336
Moss Creek Village
1533 Fording Island Road, Suite 302
Bluffton, SC
www.claudebistro.com

Conroy’s Restaurant & Lounge
(843) 686-8400
Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa
1 Hotel Circle
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.hiltonheadmarriott.com

CQ's
(843) 671-2779
140A Lighthouse Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.cqsrestaurant.com

Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood
(843) 341-2333
26 New Orleans Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.cranestavern.com

The Crazy Crab
(843) 681-5021
104 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.thecrazycrab.com

The Crazy Crab
(843) 363-2722
Harbour Town
149 Lighthouse Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.thecrazycrab.com

Deli By the Beach
(843)785-7860
Village at Wexford
1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite B1
Hilton Head Island, SC

DelVecchio's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
(843) 842-8700
890 William Hilton Parkway
1 Fresh Market Shoppes
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.delvecchios.com

Flavors
(843)785-3115
Heritage Plaza
81 Pope Avenue, Suite 12A
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.flavorsofhiltonhead.com

Frankie Bones
(843) 682-4455
1301 Main Street Village
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.frankieboneshhi.com

Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta
(843) 785-4144
The Plaza at Shelter Cove
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.giuseppispizza.com

Giuseppi's Pizza and Pasta
(843) 815-9200
Kittie's Crossing
25 Bluffton Road
Bluffton, SC
www.giuseppispizza.com

Grumpy Grouper Grille
(843) 842-2455
71 Pope Ave # E
Hilton Head Island, SC

Harbour Town Grill
(843) 363-4080
11 Lighthouse Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.seapines.com

HH Prime Steaks and Seafood
(843) 341-8058
Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes
23 Ocean Lane
Hilton Head, SC
www.hhprime.com

Hilton Head Brewing Company
Hilton Head Plaza
7C Greenwood Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC

Hot Dog Harbour
(843) 785-5400
Coligny Plaza
1 North Forest Beach Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC

Hudsons
(843) 681-2772
1 Hudson Rd
Hilton Head Island SC
www.hudsonsonthedocks.com

Hugo’s at Wexford
(843) 785- 4846
Village at Wexford
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
www.hugosatwexford.com

Island Bistro
(843) 785-4777
Heritage Plaza
81 Pope Avenue, Suite 10-A
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.islandbistrohhi.com
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It's Greek to Me
(843)842-4033
11 Lagoon Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.itsgreektomesc.com

The Jazz Corner
(843) 842-8620
The Village at Wexford, C-1
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.thejazzcorner.com

Jim 'N Nicks B-B-Q
(843) 706-9741
872 Fording Island Road
Bluffton, SC
www.jimnnicks.com

Kenny B's Cajun Seafood Hut
(843) 785-3315
Circle Center
70 A Pope Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC

La Famiglia
(843) 785-3455
807 William Hilton Parkway # 1600
Hilton Head Island, SC www.lafamigliahhi.com

LeBistro
(843) 681-8425
430 William Hilton Pkwy # 301
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.lebistroofhiltonhead.com

Market Street Cafe
(843) 686-4976
Coligny Plaza
4 Egret Street
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.marketstreetcafe.com

Marleys Island Grill
(843) 686-5800
35 Office Park Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.marleysislandgrille.com

Mellow Mushroom
(843) 686-2474
Park Plaza
33 Office Park Road # 15
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.mellowmushroom.com

Michael Anthony’s
Orleans Plaza
37 New Orleans Road, Suite L
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
www.michael-anthonys.com

Old Fort Pub
(843) 681-2386
65 Skull Creek Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
www.oldfortpub.com

Old Oyster Factory
(843) 681-6040
101 Marshland Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.oldoysterfactory.com

One Hot Mama’s American Grill
(843) 682-6262
Hilton Head Plaza
7 Greenwood Dr # A,
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.onehotmamas.com

Outback Steakhouse
(843) 681-4329
20 Hatton Place
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.outback.com

Red Fish
(843) 686-3388
8 Archer Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.redfishofhiltonhead.com

Reilley’s North
(843) 681-4153
Port Royal Plaza
95 Mathews Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.reilleyshiltonhead.com

Reilley’s South
(843) 842-4414
Hilton Head Plaza
7D Greenwood Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.reilleyshiltonhead.com

River House Restaurant
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff
(843)706-6500
476 Mount Pelia Road
Bluffton, SC
www.palmettobluffresort.com

Robert Irvine's eat!
(843) 785-4850
Village at Wexford, Suite B6
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.eathhi.com

Santa Fe Cafe
(843)785-3838
Plantation Center
807 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.santafecafeofhiltonhead.com

Sea Grass Grille
(843)785-9990
807 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 1000
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.seagrassgrille.com

Sigler's Rotisserie and Seafood
(843) 815-5030
12 Sheridan Park Circle
Bluffton, South Carolina
www.siglersrotisserieofhiltonhead.com

Signals Lounge
Crowne Plaza Hilton Head Island Resort
(843) 842-2400
130 Shipyard Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
www.cphiltonhead.com

Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe
(843) 785-9118
93 Arrow Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.signesbakery.com

Skillets Café
843.785.3131
1 N Forest Beach Dr.
J-1 Coligny Plaza
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
www.skilletscafe.com

Stellini Italian Restaurant
(843)785-7006
15 Pope Avenue Executive Park
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.stellinihhi.com

Truffles Cafe
(843) 785-3455
Sea Pines Center
71 Lighthouse Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.trufflescafe.com

Truffles Cafe
(843) 815-5551
91 Towne Drive
Bluffton, SC
www.trufflescafe.com

Truffles Grill
(843) 785-3663
Pope Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.trufflesgrill.com

Up the Creek Pub
(843) 681-3625
Broad Creek Marina
18 Simmons Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.broadcreekmarinahh.com

Urban Bistro
(843) 815-6960
4376 Bluffton Parkway, Suite 101
Bluffton, SC
www.urban-bistro.com

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.westin.com/events

WiseGuys
(843) 842-8866
1513 Main Street
Hilton Head Island, SC
www.wiseguyshhi.com

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Hilton Head Car Enthusiasts Welcome the Concours d’Elegance Motoring Festival to Hilton Head Island

Widely considered one of the top four vintage car exhibitions in the nation, the Concours d’Elegance Motoring Festival will showcase over 150 vintage vehicles competing for various awards. ResortQuest Hilton Head Island is offering Concours d’Elegance vacation packages and rental specials on their selection of over 500 vacation rentals, villas and private beach homes on the premier resort destination, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Hilton Head Island, SC (PRWEB) September 26, 2009 – Once again, the Concours d’Elegance will make Hilton Head Island it’s resort of choice, as over 150 vintage cars descend upon the island in an impeccable display of elegance. Part of the larger four-part series, including the Savannah/Hilton Head Speed Classic, the Motoring Midway and the Car Club Jamboree, the Concours d’Elegance is a crowd favorite, showcasing only the most rare and pristine vintage cars in the nation.

Believed to be by many Concours d'Elegance judges, exhibitors and enthusiasts as one of the top four events in the country, Hilton Head Island will celebrate a majestic automotive history with Mercedes-Benz selected as the 2009 Honored Marque. Plus, Hilton Head Island will also feature classes to celebrate Brass Era Cars, Motorcycles, Micro Cars plus the 100-Year Anniversary of the Hudson and so much more.

ResortQuest Hilton Head Island is offering Concours d’Elegance lodging specials from 15% off premier island resorts. Choose from a selection of over 500 villas and private homes in exclusive locations, including Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines. All ResortQuest Hilton Head vacation rentals offer fully-equipped kitchens and all the amenities of home, ideal for an extended stay. They also include immediate access to beaches, tennis, golf and water sports.

Plus, all ResortQuest Hilton Head guests enjoy the benefits of the exclusive ResortQuest Recommends Program which offers deals and discounts on over 160 restaurants, shops and activities year-round. All Hilton Head guests also enjoy a host of other perks including discounted golf rates, free tennis, free DVD rentals and discounted bike rentals. For more information on Hilton Head rentals, visit the ResortQuest Hilton Head website at resortquesthiltonhead.com or call 800-875-8726.

Foodies! Don't miss the Seafood, Jazz & Brew Fest, September 14 - 19, 2009!

September 11, 2009

HILTON HEAD HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

MEDIA UPDATE

Contact: Ann-Marie Adams
Office: 843.686.4944 Cellular: 843.247.2283
Email: execdirector@hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com

New Events, Family Friendly Options, Six Days of Brews~SJB Festival turns year three into major island activity, September 14-19, 2009

Hilton Head Island, SC – The Seafood Jazz and Brew Festival (SJB) is a six-day destination event showcasing the island’s food and beverage market with craft brews playing the supporting role throughout the week. The activities associated with the festival vary by price tag and venue, but the intent remains true to the mission. That is, to introduce every pleasure available on the island while at the same time pairing great culinary destination locations with superb beers.

The 3rd annual SJB festival includes several new offerings for attendees in 2010. The first new offering takes the form of more beer selections at the public tasting. The public beer tasting on Saturday, September 19th beginning at 2 o’clock will showcase 25 beer booths each with five to six product offerings (16 booths in 2008). Another new offering is a weeklong series of beer and food pairings at island dining locations. The Lakehouse at Sea Pines Resort serves as the signature kick-off event on Monday, September 14th and the German Beer Garden at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort and Spa provides the perfect cap note to the festival. The third new offering in 2010 is the availability of family-friendly options incorporated into the weekend timeframe of the festival. The first family friendly option comes with the picnic and jazz event “Jazz at the Park” transpiring at Shelter Cove Community Park and is hosted by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra on Friday, September 18th beginning at 6 p.m. Another family friendly activity transpires from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th as part of the Brews on the Harbour public tasting and includes active learn and play options for children 9 years and younger. That area is hosted by the Waddell Mariculture Center, the SandBox, and Puppet Factory/Kidstown. Finally the island’s food and beverage community brings together a host of later evening options through an activity blotter called “Brewing After 8.” The complete event summary for the festival can be found at: www.hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com

The Hilton Head Hospitality Association (HHHA) extends an invitation to all media to attend and participate in the activities associated with the Hilton Head Island Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival. The promotional period for this destination event begins on September 14, 2009 and continues through September 19, 2009. For more information or to notify the Association of your presence at any of the events associated with the Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival please contact Ann-Marie Adams, executive director for the Hilton Head Hospitality Association at 843.686.4944 or 800.424.3387.


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“The Hilton Head Hospitality Association is a non-profit organization serving the hospitality industry and related businesses in the Hilton Head region. The Association actively represents its members to national, state and local agencies and organizations, provides members networking opportunities, develops and implements industry workforce training, and produces acclaimed destination related festivals to enhance the region’s tourism.”

Website: www.hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HHISeafoodJazzandBrew
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