WHAT’S THE USUAL CHECK-IN TIME?

Your host will go out of their way to greet you when you check-in. Usually when you reserve you’ll be told when their normal check-in period is. But most can accommodate you arrivals outside those hours.

But you need to let them know if you’ll be late so they can arrange for you to get into house (yes, doors are locked after a certain hour), and to your room. It’s one thing to show up at midnight at your hotel – they’re staffed round clock - but it’s entirely another matter to roll-in after 11:00pm at an inn, and expect your host to get out of bed and greet you smiling.

CAN YOU NEGOTIATE PRICE?

You bet you can!

Just like hotels room rate for inns is negotiable. The main difference is unlike a hotel, person on other end of a phone is usually owner of bed and breakfast, and they can make decision on spot. All you have to do is ask in a nice way.

Just remember innkeeper may only have a few rooms to begin with anyway, and if your haggling over last room then don't be offended if it’s no dice on a price reduction. But on other hand one room of a four-room inn without a paying guest reduces a host's profit by 25%. So it's always worth asking for a reduction!

HOW MUCH CAN YOU REALLY SAVE?

Off-peak travel will save you a bundle.

Most inns can book their weekend's months in advance. But filling rooms during week, particularly off-season, is much more difficult. You'll get best deals for bed and breakfasts traveling mid-week and out of season. Now contrast this with hotels that have opposite problem, because they cater to mid-week business traveler, but can't get people in rooms at weekends.

I love staying in inns. They have a lot going for them. Inns are usually very affordable, offer tons more variety than a bland hotel room, and are a great way to meet fellow travelers or vacationers. You’ll find web sites devoted to inn and bed and breakfast listings now – so crank up Yahoo or Google and get searching… and saving!

•Parasailing - get an eagle's eye view of Hilton Head Island and surrounding areas. View up to 20 miles in all directions.

Hilton Head Island offers this and so much more…

Sounds like fun? I think so...

What about golfers then, what can they do?

As you may know, Hilton Head Island is home to PGA Heritage Classic Golf Championship and Celebrity Golf Tournament.

With an average yearly temperature of 70 degrees, Hilton Head Island visitors are sure to enjoy year round golf on any of 24 golf courses located on Hilton Head Island and another 40 golf courses just over bridge.

Our golf courses were designed by game's greatest– Nicklaus, Fazio, Player, Jones & Dye.

So is Hilton Head Island better suited for golfers or for family vacationing?

Let me first tell you a little about accommodation and dining options on Hilton Head Island.

There are a large number of hotels to choose from on Hilton Head Island. In general, prices range from $50 per night for basic accommodations to $300 per night for some of luxurious hotels.

Long and short term rentals alike are readily available. You can come for weekend or stay a few weeks. Most vacation rentals on Hilton Head Island include standard amenities such as washer and dryer, cable television and swimming pools.

Many luxury rental properties feature Jacuzzis, indoor pools, ocean views, private beach access, tennis courts and golf facilities.

Villas and condos, homes and timeshares are all available in varying price ranges. Vacation rentals can range from $500 per week for a one bedroom villa up to over $10,000 per week for an oceanfront mansion.

What a wonderful setting for a private wedding reception on beach.

Over 250 restaurants run gamut of casual to elegant dining options on island. Fresh seafood abounds. From five star formal restaurants to fast food and everything in between, every taste and budget is catered to on island.

So answer to dilemma is pretty obvious.

Whether you are a golfer searching for a world-class golf destination, a family on vacation seeking relaxation on miles of clean sandy beaches or just want to enjoy gentle sway of palm trees in unspoiled nature, a stay on Hilton Head Island is sure to please most discerning of vacationers.

Whether you just want to relax in sun or try your hand at scuba diving, water-skiing or dolphin watching there is something for everyone on beautiful Hilton Head Island.

Josh Szatmari is a Web Developer, Web Marketing and Promotion & Search Engine Optimization Specialist. Mr. Szatmari is the developer and marketer of numerous vacation related websites.