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July 2009 Newsletter Volume 3, No 7 Sometimes good things come when we wait, and this summer has been one of those times. With an unusually comfortable climate this year, summertime temperatures have been lower than usual, not much of the scorching 90's. Even the humidity, usually off the charts here in the coastal marshland, has been relatively low, making conditions here at the beach nearly faultless. New additions to the area are also enhancing our lives. One is the Main Street Connector, a highway from the beach along Main Street in North Myrtle Beach westward to Highway 31. Due to open in August, the "connector" will help people to move quickly to points south and north. Visitors and local residents using this road will find their travel time dramatically reduced between here and wherever they are going. Another new addition here at the beach is the August 1st opening of O D Pavilion, an amusement park located at the Horseshoe at Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Rides, games, food, fun are all part of this new addition to vacation here at the beach, and you can find out more by logging on to www.odpavilion.com. Of course, close by the O D Pavilion, the "Hippo," a 3-story tall inflatable water slide right on the beach between 1st and 2nd Avenues South, continues to make its gleeful presence known. Kids of all ages have been enjoying that since it opened last month. Both the O D Pavilion and "The Hippo" are priced on a per-ride basis with no charge at all to wander around and marvel at the lights, the color, and the fun that everyone is having. So, if you have been waiting for the best time to make a break from your home routine, the best time to come to the beach is now. Especially this year, during our summer of amazing price advantages, guests have found some real deals. Back-to-school shoppers, don't forget that August 7-9 is the special tax-free weekend on school items (for details see www.sctax.org). Take advantage of this opportunity to save money on your school purchases. Wouldn't this be a wonderful way to have the last summer fling in the water, do your shopping, and save money at the same time? Ask us about specials in accommodations discounts, too. Golfers with an eye to the fall season have begun booking packages, so anyone who has not yet made arrangements for the vacation 2009 should consider that the summer has moved past the half-way point, with only about five remaining weeks to come to the beach before Labor Day shifts us all into the fall school term. Ask our Reservation agent for the latest information on pricing. Best of the summertime wishes for a fabulous "dog days" of summer! Your friends at SeaSide News and Happenings at Seaside Golfers' Packages Many golfers have played here in the Grand Strand over the summer. Whether on golf packages or just adding tee-times to an existing vacation, they were able to take advantage of our wonderful summer '09 weather to play golf, golf, and more golf. With an even more delightful autumn season ahead for this outdoor sport, we encourage you to contact our experienced golf agents for assistance with planning tee-times. While we have a fabulous array of options on premier courses, here are two great choices for consideration this fall here on the Strand: Burroughs and Chapin Package ~ spanning geography from Myrtle Beach to North Carolina, this package includes Grande Dunes, Tidewater, Myrtlewood Palmetto and Pine Hills, Meadowlands, Farmstead, and River Hills Golf and Country Club. Offering a unique combination of design and location, these courses run alongside the Intracoastal Waterway and marshland areas, changing elevation and scenery. All levels of golfers will enjoy these Burroughs and Chapin courses, so ask your Reservation agent about "The Grande Daddy" specials (3-night or 5-night special). Myrtle Beach National Package ~ When you play these courses, you will tread in the footprints of legendary greats such as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The package includes the courses of Aberdeen, The Long Bay Club, SouthCreek and West Course at Myrtle Beach National, Litchfield Country Club, Waterway Hills, River Club, Willbrook Plantation, and the ever-popular King's North. Design and vista will take your breath away. Enjoy the four-course package or the six-round package for greatest cost savings. Seaside's reservations agents can help you put together an affordable and memorable golf outing for Fall '09. Give a call to 800.433.5710 today so that you won't miss the fun! Free Tickets for Kids of All Ages How does this sound? You and your family stay at the beach and want do something fun. Perhaps you want to attend a concert, a live performance with lots of music, dancing, and colorful costumes. Perhaps you want to go to the new amusement park called Freestyle Music Park. Both Legends in Concert and The Alabama Theatre have just such a special arrange, running from now to Labor Day, and Freestyle Music Park has a great deal, too. Check these out! Legends in Concert, an chance to experience an replication of a legendary music great such as Elvis Presley, The Blues Brothers, Tim McGraw, just to name a few. Enjoy an event suitable for the entire family, a concert experience with all the thrill of live performances. From now through September 6th, kids* are free. *2 free children's tickets (ages 16 and under) per paid adult to Legends' Concert performances. For details 843.477.5678. The Alabama Theatre, a fast-paced live variety show right here in North Myrtle Beach features everyone's favorite tunes, from country, mo'town, and classic tunes. The whole family will have a great time, plus children are free through Labor Day for performances on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays with 7-day advance booking*. *2 free children's tickets (ages 16 and under) per paid adult to Alabama Theatre on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. For details, 843.272.1111. Freestyle Music Park has a "buy one, get one free" deal before 4 pm until Labor Day! See the details at their web site: www.FreestyleMusicPark.com. What a money-saving opportunities these are! Featured Recipe - Chili-Lime Chicken Kabobs From Kaboose.com, here is a tasty recipe for summery chicken kabob. A squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of chili powder transform everyday chicken into a feast of flavors on the grill. Serve these juicy chicken skewers with grilled veggies and rice to soak up all the tasty juices. This recipe serves four and takes about 15 minutes to assemble and 15 minutes to cook with a total preparation time of approximately an hour and a half to include time for marinating. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 lime, juiced (fresh is better) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder cayenne pepper to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces skewers DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Season the chicken with chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish with the sauce, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear. Local Events Calendar - August, 2009 Click here to view more calendar events, or to book your reservation online during the time period coinciding with a favorite calendar event. Alabama Theatre in North Myrtle Beach. Live and lively performances of song, dance, and comedy at Alabama Theatre where kids are FREE (ages 16 and under from now through Labor Day on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and SATURDAYS, with booking at least 7 days in advance). August is TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH at Teacher Appreciation Month at Broadway at the Beach. Teachers receive special discounts by showing their faculty ID cards to receive a "Preferred Guest Card." 843.444.3200 or www.BroadwayAtTheBeach.com. Now through 8/14. Charlotte's Web at the Palace Theatre, presented by Long Bay Theatre. Performances occur on Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am, and again on Friday at 2 pm. Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. For tickets, 843.448.9224 or online https://palaceticketstheatremyrtlebeach.com. 8/1. Myrtle Beach Seaside Resorts presents its first annual Swinging Fore the Cure Charity Golf Tournament at Kings North located at Myrtle Beach National. MBSR and Kings North at Myrtle Beach National are honored to host this tournament benefitting the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. For more information, www.mbsrannualgolftournament.com, or Brenna (251.3519) or Jenna (655.1409). 8/7-9. Craftsmen's Summer Classic Arts & Crafts Festival. Myrtle Beach event featuring original work from over 250 talented artists and crafts people. Hours: Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5 336.282.5550. The Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 8/8. Dog Days Blues and Jazz Fest. Little River, SC. Live music non-stop at this blues and jazz festival. For more information, 843.399.9463 (Ext. 4867). 8/14. The Stones-A Tribute to The Rolling Stones Band, presented by the City of Myrtle Beach in its Sun Fun Concert Series. 7 pm concert at Celebrity Square, Broadway at the Beach. For information, 1.800.FUN.INMB (or 386-4662). 8/21. From the Forest to the Sea: Myrtle Beach State Park Maritime Forest Stroll. From 9:30 am to 10:30 am, experience the unique natural wonders of our Southern environment in a leisurely ¼ mile walk, seeing forest, grassland, and beach. Meet at the Nature Center, 4401 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575. For more information 843.238.0874 or go online to www.myrtlebeachsp.com. 8/31 to 9/4. PGA Tour World Am Handicap Championship Golf Tournament. Four-round competition on a different Grand Strand course each day. All amateur golfers with an established USGA Slope Handicap or equivalent 18-hole handicap are eligible. Deadline for entries August 1, 2009. For more information, www.worldamgolf.com. Check out what's happening on the beach right now with our Web cam   Guest Comments We welcome guests' reviews. Here are some of the recent ones: The kids loved the alligator park and eating at the giant crab and hard rock cafe. I thought the boardwalk was a nice way to spend the evening, and Bully's Bar had a great atmosphere. As for the room, we had a corner suite with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a large sitting area, and a kitchen. The wave pool was great for the kids and we could look out at the beach every morning and every evening. WOW Email on TripAdvisor.com from "ukgirl66" from MA, 07.12.09. We enjoyed our vacation at Seaside Resort very much. It was clean and very comfortable. I cannot say anything negative regarding our stay or the accommodations. We were very pleased with everything and hope to stay there again. Email on Travel.Yahoo.com from "Frank O," 07.09.09 The condo was perfect! It was everything we needed for our anniversary long weekend. It was clean and had all the amenities we needed. Email on TripAdvisor.com from "A FlipKey Verified Reviewer," 06.25.09 This hotel was sooooo beautiful! The rooms were huge, the view form the balcony was amazing, the service was outstanding and the amenities were exceptional. It was a wonderful mini vacation. I would recommend this hotel to anyone! About 10 minutes after we saw the room we called and booked it for another night through hotels.com. If we tried to book it in the office it would have cost more, but hotels.com made it very easy to book another night so it was no trouble at all. Everything was wonderful!! Thanks Seaside for a beautiful vacation. Email on Hotels.com from Kristina H., 05.17.09. Fun Facts In 1876, the same year that the telephone was invented, music was sent over a telephone wire for the first time. A Harvard researcher found that those who drink coffee on a regular basis are one third less likely to experience asthma symptoms than those who do not drink coffee. Japan was the first country to make iced coffee popular, beginning in 1945. This country continues to sell it in cans today. Studies show that the human body only has the capacity to absorb three hundred milligrams of caffeine at one time. Any caffeine taken after that is waste and will not provide the standard of caffeine. The average American eats approximately 28 pounds of bananas every year. A banana fruit grows in layers of clusters called a "bunch," and one of these clusters in the bunch is known as a "hand." It is the "hand" that we buy in the grocery, unless we buy one of the"fingers" which is the 10 to 20 bananas found in the "hand." Western cultures tend to eat the inner part of a banana uncooked and throw away the outer skin. Some Asian cultures generally eat both the inside and outside, cooked. In 1932, a male swimsuit called a "topper" went on the market. It boasted a detachable top that could be zipped away from the trunk bottoms. Many men who chose to go topless in this swimsuit were subsequently arrested for indecent exposure. One way that golfers can save money on the golf course is to ask about playing another round after the first 18 holes. Some courses allow a reduced rate for a second round of 18 holes on the same day, assuming that there are enough daylight hours in the day. Some courses offer "all you can play" after a certain time. Golfers can save money by playing golf in almost-dark when the temperature is lower than at midday. Dusk also has an added element of excitement - hit the golf ball, wonder where it went, and then find it pin high. Golfers who buy golf balls in lots of 100 save money, especially if they play water holes (and here in the South, how many courses have no water holes). When putting, golfers who roll the ball just past the hole have fewer putts. If the ball goes in, well done. If the ball misses the hole, ball placement is usually an easy tap-in. Drives that go off to the left and then veer off to the right can drive golfers crazy. That is the time to check grip pressure. On a scale of 1 (soft) to 10 (vice-grip), the pressure on the club should be around a 3 or 4. Tension in the hands moves up the arms and into the shoulders, causing problems. An old adage states that the golf grip should be the same as if carrying a baby bird - soft but meaningful. Putting uphill means that the roll of the ball is not as fast as on a flat or downhill plane. Golfers should give an uphill putt a firm shot to go where directed and avoid breaks.