A Winter Oyster Roast!

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

A Meet and Greet just for you Myrtle Beach Snowbirds!

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

Myrtle Beach Winter Rental Property of the Week!

Snowbird Friends,

A great oceanfront winter rental property just became available for February and March!!! Bayview 1106 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath oceanfront luxury condo that rents for $1000.00 a month plus a one time fee of $180.00! This condo has everything you need:
Wireless Internet! Fully Equipped Kitchen! Washer/Dryer!
On-site Parking Garage! Fitness Room! Indoor Hot Tub!
Indoor Swimming Pool! Starbucks!
So if you are sitting in your house waiting to be plowed out by the snowtruck, why not come on down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and look at the beautiful ocean instead!!
Thank you for choosing Southern Coast Vacations as your Myrtle Beach winter headquarters.
Debbie

Any Shaggin' Snow Bird Friends out there?

Hello Myrtle Beach Snowbirds!!!

Attention all Shaggin' Snowbird Friends: SOS (Socitey of Stranders) is hosting their annual Mid-Winter Fling January 13-17. So it's time to get out of your beautiful oceanfront Winter Rental and put on your Shaggin' shoes!!! For any Snowbird not familiar with the SOS Shag "craze"-let me fill you in...

Shaggers from across the nation gather in North Myrtle Beach for various competitions, events workshops, and anything Shag related! There are a variety of ages at all events-some even catering to the younger crowd such as Junior SOS competitions. All SOS events have a few key components; lots of music, tons of fun people, dancing in the streets (Main street in North Myrtle Beach particularly) workshops-they even have a "Shagging for Dummies" class! SOS events are truly one of a kind and anyone any age, dancing or just watching are sure to be entertained!

This years Mid-Winter Fling will be from January 13-17. The celebration kicks off January 12 at 8 PM with some good Southern food at Fat Harolds in North Myrtle Beach (truly a "landmark" for ALL Shaggers!) Several live bands will perform including The Craig Woolard Band, Sea Cruz and Castaways.

So Myrtle Beach Snowbirds, if you are tired of the cold weather and want to dance, (or learn to dance) make new friends and just have a good time head to North Myrtle Beach. Don't forget to bring your SOS membership card to gain entry into the best Shag clubs. Don't have one? Well go to http://www.shagdance.com/ to get one- or just wait and pick one up when you arrive! Snowbirds this is an event you won't want to miss! Hope you all get top enjoy what has come to be the official state dance of South Carolina!

Enjoy Snowbirds!
Sarah Hodgson