[Bob S]

We looked at Del Web Sun Cities in Hilton Head and Carolina Lakes (near Charlotte, NC). Both were nice but had one main pool and rec center. The best feature was an indoor pool and well equipped fitness center that was included in the amenity fee.

We decided against Carolina Lakes because the one golf course was so hilly and expensive. Residents were grumbling that they had to leave the property to find affordable golf. It was also quite cold there - on our Thanksgiving visit, we woke up to frosted car windows. My wife played a round of golf in her ski jacket. It is a fairly new area without many outside amenities like restaurants in place nearby. There were however many great deals to be had with their housing inventory. It is close by to one of our daughters and 2 grandchildren, so we were disappointed that it was not for us.

Sun City Hilton Head was definitely more established. It is not really on Hilton Head Island but on the main highway approaching the Island. Lots and lots of traffic in season. It is also very difficult finding parking if you drive onto the island for the beach. We were leary of the coastal location for hurricanes and the high cost of hurricane insurance. THe only golf course at the time was a championship course that was definitely more expensive to play than those at TV. I think that they have since added an executive course as well.