What are the kiosks in front of some restaurants and shops?
Time shares are aggressively marketed on Hilton Head. The kiosks typically offer an incentive, such as a free meals at a restaurant, for people who will commit to sitting through a sales pitch. The sales pitches are well scripted and difficult to resist, as well as time consuming. It’s your choice, but if they were selling a used car wouldn’t you wait a day or two before committing? These sales people are very persuasive and usually press for a quick decision (made emotionally rather than rationally). You should also know there are several time share resale companies on the Island. There you can get an idea what you will be able to get for your time share if you decide it was a mistake. (Thanks, Shaun for the suggestion.) Crime on Hilton Head Hilton Head has a low crime rate. Every plantation has its own security force with arrest powers, and the island is patrolled by Beaufort county Sheriff’s Deputies. That said, visitors should always exercise common sense to prevent crime. Petty th
