We love with the location of the HHB&T resort, it is north central on the island and close to everything. At HHB&T you can check in and not leave the resort all week, it all depends on how you choose to spend your vacation and it is up to you to do as you please.
With two swimming pools, tennis courts, bike rentals (company right outside security gate), two bars/restaurant & barbecue areas you can stop at grocery on your way onto the island and you do not have to leave the resort all week.
If you choose to venture out, there are over two hundred restaurants on the island, over twenty golf course on island and in Bluffton (just back over the bridge to island), the famous Harbour Town lighthouse, marinas, unique shopping plazas and plenty that will keep you busy. You can take the ferry over to Dafuskie Island and have lunch at Marshside Mama's.
Savannah is just approximately one hour away and has the famous River Street and the city has lots of history.