Hilton Head is recognized for serving up fresh seafood dishes but here’s something different to taste during vacation to Hilton Head: a 28-inch pizza served up at Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta in Bluffton.

Those who finish eating the one-topping pizza (including the crust), called the Big Unit, in an hour or less will earn bragging rights, be added to the restaurant’s Wall of Fame, receive the pizza free, a $50 gift card, and a pretty nifty souvenir – a Big Unit t-shirt.

Giuseppi’s introduced its Big Unit 28-inch pizza at its Bluffton location in June and according to Lori Taylor, Managing Partner of the location, reaction has been “surprising and humorous.” The restaurant, “…had a feeling the guys would be stepping up to the plate,” she said and added, “When people order the pizza for the table, they really aren’t picturing what 28 inches of pizza looks like.  So when it is presented to the table, we have been able to get some humorous photos of people’s reactions.”

The Man vs. Big Unit Challenge was issued through the restaurant’s Facebook page in early July and there were immediately two takers.  The first challenger, Justin Lane of Bluffton, had to stop eating with a little more than half of the pizza remaining.

What advice does Lane have for Hilton Head vacationers willing to take on the Big Unit?  “The bread is what gets people,” and added, “Don’t drink a lot of your drink, soak the crust in water and eat the crust last.”

The second competitor came the closest so far to meeting the challenge, leaving only three pieces remaining.

Giuseppi’s serves up the pizza, pasta and hoagies similar to that found in a Pittsburgh neighborhood. Giuseppi’s in Bluffton is located at 25 Bluffton Road/Highway 46 in Kitties Crossing in Bluffton.  They are open from 11a.m.-10 p.m. daily and offer carryout, catering and delivery.  Contact them at 843-815-9200.

The restaurant is located less than a 15-minute drive from Hilton Head.

Now who’s hungry?

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has earned TripAdvisor’s 2010 Travelers Choice Award for Best Beach & Sun Destination in the United States. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest online travel community with more than 35 million travelers who share reviews and opinions on destinations, accommodations, attractions, dining, and other travel related services.
The family-friendly destination has fabulous beaches for all generations to enjoy along with challenging golf courses, thrilling amusement parks, refreshing water sports, and dining for every interest. Broadway at the Beach (shopping complex), The Carolina Opry and Myrtle Beach State Park are some of the must-experience activities TripAdvisor users recommend.

Myrtle Beach earned the best beach and sun destination designation based upon millions of opinions posted by TripAdvisor users and this South Carolina beach ranked as their favorite beach vacation.

Other U.S. beach destinations in the top 10 are:
2. San Diego, California
3.Poipu, Hawaii
4. Cape May, New Jersey
5. Clearwater, Florida
6. Sanibel Island, Florida
7. Sarasota, Florida
8. Destin, Florida
9. Wailea, Hawaii
10. Honolulu, Hawaii

When it comes to the best beach and sun destination in the world, Myrtle Beach number five in the top 10 list with Providenciales capturing the top spot for its scuba diving, sunbathing and horseback riding. Other destinations in the top 10 list of beach and sun destinations in the world are:

2. Tulum, Mexico
3. Byron Bay, Australia
4. Cook Islands
6.  Huatulco, Mexico
7. Negril, Jamaica
8. Culebra, Puerto Rico
9. Boracay, Philippines
10. San Diego, California

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Myrtle Beach, S.C., has it going on during the month of May with the annual Mayfest celebration . If planning a Myrtle Beach vacation, check out what’s happening each weekend of the May because they are packed with fabulous (and mostly free) family-friendly entertainment with Memorial Day Weekend being the most spectacular because Apollo 11 NASA Astronaut and Dancing with the Stars celebrity Buzz Aldrin will be the Grand Marshal of the weekend’s parade set for Saturday, May 29.

Other highlights on tap for Myrtle Beach Mayfest include:

Sat., May 15
Rock and sway with a free concert including  The Coasters (R&B band born in the 1950s) and Ben E. King (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; “Stand by Me”). Buddy Valastro of TLC’s The Cake Boss is also scheduled to appear and he will be revealing the Gigantic Flip-Flop Cake during the day!

Sat., May 22
Check it out, this is Myrtle Beach’s largest Christian music festival featuring American Grammy Award-winner, TobayMac.  Kutless, The Afters, KJ-52 and special guest speaker David Nasser will also be taking the stage. (Tickets are on sale here)

Sat. May 29
In addition to Buzz Aldrin, also to appear during the 25-float Memorial Day Parade are eight giant helium-filled balloon characters, military and marching bands, cars carrying stars, beauty pageant winners, dignitaries , and veteran and nonprofit walking groups. Days of Our Lives stars Lindsay Hartley (”Arianna Hernandez”) and Eric Martsolf (”Brady Black”) are scheduled to appear, too.

Pop star Jordin Sparks (American Idol Season Six winner) is one of the featured performers on Saturday, May 29 during a free concert. Meet and greets with celebs are part of the line up, too.

Need any more reason to plan that Myrtle Beach vacation? Be sure to check out the great value on accommodations Resort Rentals International is offering for the the Grand Strand. And visit the Myrtle Beach Mayfest website www.myrtlebeachmayfest.com for additional activities and details.

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