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

Power foods to boost your immunity!

Hello Snowbird Friends!

So, you are here on the beautiful Grand Strand enjoying your Myrtle Beach Winter Rental, but you can't seem to get rid of the sniffles? Well, eat a few "power-foods" a very simple solution to make a difference in your health and immunity! Simply enjoying a sweet potato or a little yogurt with granola can actually boost your immunity-easy enough huh Snowbirds? The end result you ask- Less sneezing into your sleeve and more enjoying your Myrtle Beach Winter Rental!

So stop scrubbing your hands raw and using Purell until you have no moisture left in your body- simply eat a few "power-foods" and get that immunity up and running!

First "power-food"... Yogurt!
Probiotics (the live active cultures) found in yogurt, are a healthy bacteria that keep the stomach and intestinal tract free of disease-causing germs. Although they're available in supplement form, a study from the University of Vienna in Austria found that a daily 7-ounce dose of yogurt was just as effective in boosting immunity as popping your daily vitamins! Any and all yogurts with a Live and Active Cultures seal contain beneficial bugs, but Stonyfield Farm is the only U.S. brand that contains the specific strain of cultures that make a significant difference in your immunity!

Second "power-food"...Oats and Barley!
These yummy grains contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber with antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities more potent than echinacea! Oats and Barley in the right amount boost immunity, speed up wound healing, and may help antibiotics work better.
Your optimal dose: At least one in your three daily servings of whole grains.

Third "power-food"...Fish!
Selenium is plentiful in shellfish such as oysters, lobsters, crabs, and clams. It helps white blood cells produce the necessary proteins to help clear flu viruses out of the body. Salmon, mackerel, and herring are rich in omega-3 fats, which reduce inflammation, increasing airflow and protecting lungs from colds and respiratory infections.
Your optimal dose: Two servings a week.

So snowbird friends, tonight while you are out grabbing a bite to eat- order fish, or maybe enjoy some mushrooms-all the while making your immune system stronger and allowing you to enjoy your stay in the Grand Strand quite a bit more! We all know that having a cold on vacation is the worst! There are many more "super foods" in the article listed below.
http://www.thesunnews.com/2011/01/02/1891221/power-foods-that-boost-immunity.html
So please Myrtle Beach Snowbirds have a fantastic stay with us here on the beautiful SC coast and stay healthy without even realizing that the food you eat everyday will help you walk the path to a great vacation- without the sniffles that is!

Happy New Year to you all!
Sarah Hodgson

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!

Snowbirds Get A Workout!

Snowbird Friends,

For those snowbirds looking for some places to work out, check out the list of Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach recreation/fitness centers that The Sun News published in their Kicks section on Friday.

Myrtle Beach recreation centers. Info for Pepper Geddings at 918-2280, Crabtree Gym at 918-2355.

Volleyball | 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Pepper Geddings.

Pickleball | 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, all at Crabtree Gym; and 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays, and for beginners, 10 a.m.-noon Fridays, at Pepper Geddings.

Tennis | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Tennis Center; 918-2440.

North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1100 Second Ave. S., across from city hall; 281-3737 or afc.nmb.us

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