Snowbird friends,
Can-Am Days in Myrtle Beach starts Saturday, March 10th and the 2nd event of the week is the Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach Annual Can-Am Concert!
Sunday, March 11
3:00PM-Admission Free
First United Methodist Church
901 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach
Details-843-360-9446
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters!
Debbie
Snowbird friends,
For an afternoon of live music, great wine, and beautiful scenery, plan to be at La Belle Amie Vineyard this Saturday, Feb. 25th for their annual Winter Parrot Festival!
Live music from noon to 5pm with a vineyard tour at 2:30pm, hot spiced wine, outdoor cooking, and more! Bring 2 canned /dry good items for area food banks and get $3.00 off the $8.00 admission price!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters!
Debbie
Snowbirds,
To all of my snowbird friends who are wintering in Myrtle Beach and looking for something to do this weekend, be sure and check out The Myrtle Beach Boat Show! Located in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, the show runs Friday, Feb. 10th-Sunday, Feb. 12th. Click here for more details!
Snowbird friends,
Thought all of my snowbirds who are in town would enjoy going to the area's Christmas Tree Lightings and Parades!
North Myrtle Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: December 2, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach
Murrels Inlet Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Date: December 4, 2011
Time: 3:00 pm Parade with Tree Lighting immediately after parade
Location: Marches down Business 17 ending at Morse Landing (by Hot Fish Club)
Conway Christmas Parade
Date: December 10, 2011
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Downtown Conway
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters!
Debbie
Snowbird friends,
For those of you spending the Thanksgiving holiday in Myrtle Beach I have a list of restaurants serving Thanksgiving Dinner that I recommend!
Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille
9706 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach
843-497-2636
Gulfstream Cafe
1536 S Waccamaw Drive
Garden City
843- 651-8808
Greg Norman's Australian Grille
Barefoot Landing
North Myrtle Beach
843-361-0000
The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro
4269 Luck Ave.
Little River
843-249-2601
Martinis Continental Cuisine and Piano Bar
98 Highway 17 South
North Myrtle Beach
843-249-1134
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Debbie
Snowbird friends,
The Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Property of the Week is Riverwalk 301-694. New to our rental program, Riverwalk 301-694 is located on the desirable Arrowhead golf course and is available for a winter rental November-April!
Riverwalk is the perfect place to winter as it has a fitness room, enclosed swimming pool, and is close to the Tanger Outlet Mall, local restaurants, and only a 10 minute drive to the beach!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters!
Debbie
Snowbird friends,
Wanted to share a new attraction that is coming to Myrtle Beach that you will certainly want to try out when you come next winter for your snowbird retreat!
The Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel will offer Myrtle Beach visitors a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean from it's fully enclosed gondolas with leather seating and glass floors! The 42 gondolas are climate controlled. The Sky Wheel will present nightly light shows with over 1 million LED lights!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters.
Debbie
Snowbird friends,
For those Myrtle Beach snowbirds who love gardening there is a great spring garden festival tomorrow at Brookgreen Gardens!
There will speakers, demonstration tents,and learning labs from 10:00-3:00. All are free with the $12.00 admission fee! The admission ticket is a 7 day ticket so plan on visiting the gardens another day to view the sculptures, walk the featured exhibits and visit the nature walk zoo!
To all of the wine and music lovers, be sure to check out the free Music and Bonfire Festival tomorrow at LaBelleAmie Winery! Grab a few of your snowbird friends and your chair and enjoy some great music and a glass of wine!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters!
Debbie
Snowbird friends,
I wanted to share a new project that Southern Coast Managment is working on that I am sure all of you will love! Everything Under The Sun Flea Market is an indoor flea market that will be opening April 1st in the old Food Lion Plaza off of 8th Ave North in North Myrtle Beach (just up the road from the Southern Coast Vacation's office). Everything Under The Sun Flea Market will be home to a multitude of vendors selling sterling silver jewelry, antiques, sports memorabilia, and farm produce just to name a few. The flea market will also have a food court!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters,
Debbie
Hey Snowbird Friends!
Hope you are enjoying this amazingly beautiful weather here on the North Myrtle Beach coast! Looks like that crazy groundhog just might have gotten it right this year predicting an early spring, we at Southern Coast encourage you to get out and soak in some vitamin D, but don't forget to check out the newest addition to theatres in the Myrtle Beach area!
Legends in Concert will debut its new location at Broadway At The Beach on march 17! They have announced their new line-up and we think you Snowbirds will really enjoy some of the acts they have scheduled! The new venue is offering a tremendous line-up of Tribute artists such as; The Blues Brothers, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Little Richard just to name a few.
The 2 million dollar renovation is sure to wow with seating for 600 people and a light show to rival any on the coast! The general manager guarantees a "wonderful all-around show" so check out the new Legends Theatre and let us know what you think!!!
As Elvis always said "Hubba Hubba" Snowbirds!
Sarah Hodgson, YOUR vacation specialist!
Hey Snowbird friends have you had a chance to go by La Belle Amie Vineyard in North Myrtle Beach? If not, you should clear your calendar for this weekend, this Saturday to be exact from noon until 5! The "Winter Parrot Head Festival" is simply one of the year's best events along the beautiful Grand Strand. Local wines, great live music Jimmy Buffet style along with some tasty outdoor cooking! Snowbirds, what better way to spend a Saturday?
Come to La Belle Amie Vineyard to enjoy a vineyard tour at 2:30, hot spiced wine, wine samplings, a terrific gift shop, prizes and much more! Live music throughout the the day by the "Rum Punch Bandits" and "Laidback Larry and Ed Torres". The admission is $8.00-bring 2 canned/dry good items for local food banks and receive $3.00 off your admission! The food will be Hunt's Lexington style cooking along with some amazing Smokin' Pit BBQ!
So Snowbirds, bring a chair, a good friend...or two and enjoy the company, the wine and the warmth of the Vineyard! The sunny forecast for this weekend will make this one festival you won't want to miss! For more information click on the link above- it will provide directions to the vineyard and their calendar of events in case you can't make it this Saturday! Have a wonderful weekend Snowbird Friends, enjoy soaking in the Vitamin D!!!
Sarah at Southern Coast Vacations!
Hello Snowbird Friends!
We at Southern Coast sure are glad that the weather has decided to warm up for all you Myrtle Beach Snowbirds! Now that you can get out a little and enjoy the sunshine we thought we would fill you in on a few things going on in the area!
February 9 Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray Love" will be at the Pawleys Island Community Church to talk about her new book "Committed." She will be speaking to all attendees as well as doing a book signing! The movie "Eat, Pray Love" featuring Julia Roberts was a box office hit-if you haven't had a chance to see it yet you should check it out! The book was an International best seller and sold over 10 million copies worldwide!The review of her new book "Committed" stated that it is "a rich brew of new found insight and wisdom." Tickets are $5 Click here to purchase your tickets.
February 12 The 3rd annual "Shuckin' on the Strand Oyster Roast." It will be held at the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet. Tickets are $20 and include ALL YOU CAN EAT oysters and side dishes! Snowbirds, you HAVE to eat oysters while on vacation, it is a law here in Myrtle Beach!
The tickets are pre-sale ONLY so click here to purchase!
Happy Oyster Shuckin' Snowbirds!
Sarah Hodgson
Snowbird friends,
I wanted to share an event that is going on Feb. 12th in Conway, The Conway Chocolate Walk! The historic town of Conway is taking reservations on line for the walk which starts at 11:00 and ends at 3:00. There are over 20 shops and restaurants participating in the chocolate walk and the cost is only $8.00 a person. Be sure and take a "doggie bag" with you to bring home the extras!!
For those snowbirds who have never been to Conway, I definitely recommend the short drive out to one of the most beautiful towns in the Myrtle Beach area. Conway has a beautiful park with a riverwalk that runs along the Waccamaw River and a great downtown area that is home to unique shops and fantastic restaurants-my favorite is Rivertown Bistro! And be sure to stop in The Trestle for a loaf of homemade sourdough bread to take home with you!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters.
Debbie
Hello Myrtle Beach Snowbirds!
If you are out and about on February 5th you will have to take a trip to Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach to watch some VERY brave "plungers" taking a dip in the icy Atlantic Ocean! Who would participate in such a crazy event- well Myrtle Beach Snowbirds, they are expecting a turn out of around 700 people! These 700 brave individuals are "freezin' for a reason" as the money raised from this event will benefit the Special Olympics organization in South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach Snowbirds, are you up for taking the plunge? If you are brave enough to battle the chilly Atlantic you can register online- if you think the cold might be a little more than you can stand, at least go and watch the hundreds of people all freezin' for a GREAT reason and raising around $100,000!!!
This year's event starts at 11AM with the "early plunge". After that- the fun begins with a costume contest parade, food vendors, relay races and at 2PM the "big plunge"! So clear your calendars for February 5th Snowbirds and partake in an annual Myrtle Beach gathering for a great cause! Whether you are "plunging" or participating in the warmer activities, "Freezin for a Reason" is an event that will entertain all ages-hope to see you there- but don't count on me being in the water!
For more information check out the website, it even has tips to make the freezing plunge a little more tolerable! http://polarplungesc.com/
Enjoy!
Sarah Hodgson
Hello Snowbird Friends!
Valentine's Day is upon us again- and we at Southern Coast Vacations want to make sure that all you Myrtle Beach Snowbirds are prepared! My husband and I had a wonderful dining experience at a fantastic restaurant about 3 months ago called Aspen Grille in Myrtle Beach. I have to share this restaurant with you Snowbirds as it was truly phenomenal and they are offering Valentine's Day Special sure to "WOW" your special someone! Little River Florist is offering a free box of chocolates with any Valentine's day arrangement over $35.00--So here you go Snowbirds, Valentine's Day in a nutshell, from us at Southern Coast to you, our Myrtle Beach Snowbird friends!
Aspen Grille (located in the heart of Myrtle Beach at 52nd avenue) is a chef driven restaurant specializing in fresh market seafood and prime steaks-with a Carolina twist! They offer simple but delicious food from the best local suppliers. The dining room is filled with original artwork from local artists and is dimly lit to set "the mood!" While you wait on your delicious entree browse the dining room admiring the artwork all while swaying to live music played by some of the best local artists in the Myrtle Beach area!
For Valentine's Day they are offering a special 4-course menu (priced at $80.00 per couple) that starts you off with delicious Oysters Rockefeller and finishes your meal with Chocolate Creme' Brule! The service is outstanding, so this restaurant is sure to please you Myrtle Beach Snowbirds-locals you will enjoy it as well! You can view the full menu and reservation information at http://www.aspen-grille.com/events.html
Don't forget to start the evening off with a beautiful arrangement from Little River Florist. (the complimentary box of chocolates is a nice touch) You can contact the florist at http://www.littleriverfloristonline.com/little-river-florist/valentines-day-flowers-94c.asp?topnav=LeftNav
Happy Valentine's Day Snowbird friends! I hope you all enjoy an unforgettable evening!
A sincere thanks to our Snowbird Friends for making us your choice for Snowbird Rentals in the Grand Strand!
Enjoy!
Sarah
Southern Coast Vacations
Snowbird friends,
Are you a Myrtle Beach snowbird who loves oysters and live music? If so, you won't want to miss out on The Market Common Winter Oyster Roast this Saturday, January 22nd! Myrtle Beach's largest oyster roast will be held at Valor Park in The Market Commons from 11:00-5:30. The Paul Grimshaw Band and Mystic Vibrations will be the entertainment to this free event. Oysters will be sold by the bucket, you may bring your own oyster knife or buy one for $5.00. For more details visit MarketCommons.com.
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters.
Debbie
Hey Snowbird Friends!
Now that we have all thawed out from our "snow" days here on the Grand Strand, we are looking at a much nicer AND warmer weekend here on the Myrtle Beach coast! Saturday and Sunday the high's will be into the 50's-so break out a jacket and enjoy some sunshine...at a castle! I mean, who doesn't enjoy a leisurely stroll through a castle? Snowbirds, schedule yourself a few hours to enjoy this activity- it is sure to be an unforgettable experience and don't forget your camera!
The Atalaya Castle at Hutington Beach State Park is not only a National Historic Landmark, the castle was built by Archer Milton Huntington architect and husband of sculptress Anna Hyatt Huntington as a Winter home and Art studio. Archer modeled the couple's home in the style of the "Moorish" architecture of the Spanish Mediterranean coast. Construction began on the home the Winter of 1930 and took many years to complete as there was never a detailed plan for the building of this massive home. Mr Huntington, wanting to provide work opportunities for local residents during the Great Depression insisted that only local labor be utilized in the home's construction.
This amazing castle's living areas consist of 30 rooms-everything from a 40 foot tower to a studio with a 25 foot skylight! After Mr. Huntington's death in 1955 the furnishings were transported to their home in New York. Lucky for you Snowbirds, the castle still stands on the beautiful coastline and is available for you to tour!
Snowbirds, you can take the "Audio Tour" and wear a set of headphones that will navigate you around the castle, or just take the 45 minute walking tour. The admission is $4.00 and the hours you can tour the home are from 9-5 Monday through Sunday. This is sure to be a very interesting tour, allowing you to just browse at your own pace while viewing the sculptures still in the home and admiring the sorrounding oceanfront. For more information on this castle check out http://huntingtonbeachstatepark.com/Atalaya.htm
If you get the chance to travel to Murrell's Inlet, be sure to view this amazing castle! Take some pictures while you are there for us, we would love to see and hear what you think about this treasured landmark!
Have a wonderful weekend Myrtle Beach Snowbirds!
Sarah Hodgson
Hello Snowbirds!
Coming to Myrtle Beach to escape the cold and snow has been a tradition for years upon years in Myrtle Beach. One of the best things about being a Snowbird (besides being on such a beautiful beach, in an oceanfront property, with not a care in the world!) is meeting new people and making memories with strangers and neighbors that quickly turn into life-long friends!
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce is holding an event just for Snowbirds on Valentine's day, Feb 14th from 2-4 called "We love our Snowbirds reception". This is basically a "meet and greet" for Snowbirds to mingle with others that share the same common interest...Myrtle Beach!
As a way of saying thank you, every year the chamber hosts a "We Love Our Snowbirds Reception" on or before Valentines Day. The reception will include door prizes, giveaways and refreshments. So why not get out and meet other Snowbirds? I am sure you will meet people that you would have never met if it wasn't for this meet and greet! Free food, new people- and all sharing a common bond over the "love" for Myrtle Beach that only a true Snowbird can possess. Check out the site for more details. http://www.nmbevents.com/component/option,com_events/Itemid,29/task,view_detail/agid,359/year,2011/month,02/day,14/
This event will be held at Barefoot Community Church, 701 Main Street in North Myrtle Beach!
I hope that some of you Snowbirds can make it to the event- I am sure you will make plenty of new friends and you can share your Snowbird secrets with each other! You might hear about a restaurant you have never heard of and "VOILA" you have a new favorite spot!
Happy Snowbirding Snowbirds!
Sarah Hodgson
Snowbird Friends,
Southern Coast Vacations is partnering with Golf Packages of the Carolinas to provide Myrtle Beach golfers lodging/golf packages at excellent deals! For those snowbirds who are wintering with us, you can be a part of this as well as Golf Packages of the Carolinas offers golf packages without lodging! Simply give Golf Packages of the Carolinas a call and let them know that you are a guest with Southern Coast Vacations who just needs to book tee times-they will do the rest!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters,
Debbie
Snowbird Friends,
For those Myrtle Beach Snowbirds who love history be sure and check out the Winter Cemetery Tours at Brookgreen Gardens!
"Silent Cities, a winter event for Brookgreen Gardens, will be open Sunday at noon and will run through March 3. The garden invites visitors to explore some of its cemeteries and hear about the historical burial customs of European and African origins.
Silent Cities is a two-hour excursion and tickets are $15 in addition to garden admission and must be purchased at Keepsakes at least ten minutes before departure. Reservations are suggested, please call (843) 235-6042.
Garden admission for adults ages 13 to 64 is $12, $10 for seniors 65 and older and $6 for children from ages 4 to 12 and is good for seven days." courtesy of Sun News
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters
Debbe
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