Winter Parrot Head Festival

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

Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Property of the Week!

Snowbird friends,

Southern Coast Vacations has a new winter rental property, Windsor Green 302-4970! This beautiful three bedroom condo has a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and a balcony which overlooks the golf course. Windsor Green is just a short drive to the Tanger Outlet Malls, Kroger grocery store, post office, and of course the beach!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters!

Debbie

Thanksgiving in Myrtle Beach!

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

Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Property of the Week!

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

North Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Property of the Week!

Snowbird friends,

The North Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Property of the Week is Crescent Sands K5! This beautiful 2 bedroom oceanfront condo is the perfect spot for a winter rental as it has a washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, and a beautiful oceanfront balcony accessible from both the living room and master bedroom. Call today for rates!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Headquarters!

Debbie

Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Property of the Week!

Snowbird friends,

The Myrtle Beach winter rental property of the week is Atlantica 802! This beautiful oceanfront condo has a fully equipped kitchen, internet, and a large oceanfront balcony! Guests of Atlantica 802 are allowed to use the indoor swimming pool and hot tub located in the Atlantica II building! Please call for pricing details on Atlantica 802!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters!

See you this winter!
Debbie

The Grand Strand Under Construction!!!

Snowbird season isn't over yet, BUT Summer is slowly inching it's way around the bend! We know you Snowbirds enjoy "Snowbird" season here on the Grand Strand, but when you are ready to take the Grand kids for a Summer get-away, maybe you should consider coming back to the Grand Strand- we have some amazing attractions coming to our beautiful coast, here is just a tad of information on why YOU should come back for the Summer season!!!

The first attraction that caught our attention, the $12 million dollar project that has started as a lot of digging and prodding, is slowly turning into a 200 foot high one of a kind glass enclosed "Skywheel". The first of it's kind in the United States the Skywheel will provide riders with a breath taking view of the coast from your own private gondola! Scheduled to open Memorial Weekend! Just below the skywheel the first ever Landshark Beachfront Bar and Grill is the newest oceanfront "Jimmy Buffet" project offering dining similar to that of Margaritaville, only in a more "laid-back" Buffet style atmosphere!

Have you driven down Highway 17 while on your stay in Myrtle Beach and wondered what in the world that "thing" is that looks like an upside down building? Well, it's just that, Wonderworks- an upside down "amusement park for your mind". This attraction will includes over 100 hands on exhibits, games and mind puzzles! Everything from a bubble room, earthquake simulator, and lazer tag will be inside this interesting new structure! This attraction is set to open before you Snowbirds leave, in March! So be sure to check that one out!

So Snowbirds, plan your trip with us now at Southern Coast and save money booking early, you wont want to miss these attractions! You won't be alone when it comes to feeling like a tourist visiting all the new exciting attractions, locals will be in the same boat stunned with amazement with all that the Grand Strand will have to offer! Take a Sneak Peak at this video for more details!

We hope to hear from you soon Snowbird friends!

Great Festival this Saturday!

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!

Property of the week!

Hello Snowbird Friends!
We are having some absolutely AMAZING weather this week here on the Myrtle Beach coast! If you have not had a chance to experience Spring in February then you are missing out! We have a beautiful property that is still available for a last minute get away, Blue Water Keyes in North Myrtle Beach!

Cool ocean breezes, the smell of salt air, and the sounds of crashing waves will all be yours at Blue Water Keyes! These 2 bedroom ocean view condos are located in an oceanfront resort in the Crescent Beach section of North Myrtle Beach. Designed with an open floor plan, the condos have fully equipped kitchens, perfect for making a family dinner or for a quick beach snack. The condos sleep 6 with a king size bed in the master bedroom, a queen size bed in the guest bedroom, and a sleeper sofa in the living room.

Blue Water Keyes is priced to go at $1200 for the entire month! This price is all inclusive and will get you in this property today! Don't miss out Snowbirds, this is a true Snowbird paradise, we all deserve a little peice of paradise right? Come enjoy the end of Winter and watch Spring roll in here on the beautiful coast of North Myrtle Beach!
Thanks for making us your Snowbird headquarters!
Sarah @ Southern Coast Vacations!

Property of the week!

Attention all golfing Snowbirds!
River Oaks 31 C is a beautiful 2 bedroom condo available for rent the month of March for only $1200 total!!! This golfer's paradise is located on the popular River Oaks Golf and Tennis Plantation in Myrtle Beach and is centrally located to the airport, TONS of shopping, endless restaurants all the while providing seclusion for any Snowbird as you drive over the Intracoastal Waterway to your Winter getaway!

This property has somehow slipped right past our Snowbirds allowing us at Southern Coast Vacations to offer a fantastic price on this last minute Snowbirding stow-away! Downtown Myrtle Beach only a mere 7 minute drive and the Myrtle Beach Airport less then 5 minutes away, this is a prime location for ANY Snowbird, avid golfer or tennis player! This condo has a fully furnished kitchen, a washer and dryer, screened in porch and indoor pool...what else could you ask for? River Oaks 31C will be your new home away from home!

Thanks for letting us at Southern Coast help YOU find the perfect Winter Rental!

Book Signing and Oyster Roast-events for February

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

"Freezin' For a Reason"--Will YOU take the plunge?

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

Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Property of the Week!

Snowbird friends,

Still shoveling snow and sliding around on the icy roads? It's not too late to be on your beach chair for the month of March in Myrtle Beach!! I have a beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath oceanfront condo available at Crescent Beach Villas for only $1300.00 including all sales taxes, departure clean, and fees! The condo has all of the comforts of home with a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, wireless internet, and a wonderful screened in porch which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. For more details send me an e-mail or give me a call during business hours.
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters.
Debbie

Valentine's Day is right around the corner- Are you ready?

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

Southern Coast Golf News!!

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

History Lesson for Myrtle Beach Snowbirds!

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

Hello Snowbird Friends!

Hope you are all enjoying your Winter getaway with us on the beautiful coast here in Myrtle Beach! Have dinner plans set for your stay? Well Snowbirds, you might need to do some "re-arranging" to enjoy great food at discounted pricing!

For the second year in a row Myrtle Beach is participating in the statewide event known as "Restaurant Week" allowing locals and Snowbirds alike to enjoy 9 days worth of dining on good ol' South Carolina cuisine for a little less pocket change!

The dates for this year's "Restaurant Week" are January 14-22. To enjoy the discounts check the website below to see all participating restaurants. Come Restaurants require reservations and some you just get to go and enjoy-no advance notice needed! So whether it is spur of the moment or a special occasion Restaurant Week in the Grand Strand is sure to make any Snowbird happy- not to mention making your wallett a little happier, and heavier as well! http://www.restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com.com

Happy dining to all you Myrtle Beach Snowbirds!

Come to Myrtle Beach and Escape the Snow!

Snowbird friends,

For those snowbirds already in Myrtle Beach, how happy are you to not be shoveling snow from the blizzard that hit the northern east coast this weekend? It may be a little colder than normal in Myrtle Beach right now, but at least there is no snow to shovel and no icy roads! For those of you who wish that you were here with us, it is not too late to be a Myrtle Beach snowbird! I still have plenty of available oceanfront and golf course properties as well as 2 pet friendly houses left for the winter months! So get your car shoveled out, your bags packed, and head south to Myrtle Beach! We will be waiting for you!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your winter rental headquarters!
Debbie

Snowbird Friends,

Renting a house for your winter rental in North Myrtle Beach for 2011? Have you thought of renting a golf cart while you are in town? I have several snowbirds that are staying with Southern Coast Vacations this year who have rented a golf cart for their stay and have told me how much they are enjoying it! They have let me know that Affordable Golf Carts has the best deals in town for monthly golf cart rentals and they even deliver and pick up! Be sure and check with me first to make sure that your North Myrtle Beach winter rental property allows golf carts.

Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters.

Debbie

Another Fun Snowbird Christmas Event!

Snowbird friends,

It's that time of the year again for me to remind you about The Night of a 1000 Candles at Brookgreen Gardens! The gardens of Brookgreen Gardens will be open December 16, 17, and 18th for their famous Christmas lights, (over 5,000 hand lite candles!) and live entertainment. It is by far my favorite Myrtle Beach Christmas event of the year and I plan to go tonight with my husband and friends! After a great night of glowing lights, Dickens Christmas carolers, and hot chocolate, we plan on going to Divines Fish House for sushi. Divines is on the marsh walk in Murrells Inlet and has some of the best sushi on the beach! For those non-sushi diners, they have an excellent menu featuring beef, chicken, and seafood entrees. And they always have it decorated really nice for the holiday season!

Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter rental headquarters!

Debbie