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Tis the season.....

It is truly amazing how everything transforms at Christmas time.  Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach are no different and there are lots of things to do that are even free of charge too.  I made a goal this year that after living here for 11 years, this year my family was going to try to see and do everything that the Grandstrand has to offer this holiday season. 

So far we have been to the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta that started in Little River and ended in North Myrtle Beach.  We also went to the North Myrtle Beach Christmas parade down Main Street and we went to the Christmas Tree lighting in McClean Park.  Yesterday we were supposed to go to Christmas Towne at the convention center but we had a little one with a cold so we stayed home.  Next weekend we are going to see the Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland at the Pelicans Baseball field.

Myrtle Beach is not only for golf and family summer fun, it is a great place to experience the best holiday magic around!

Next year make your plans to come enjoy some holday fun in our town =)

Sabrina - Front Office

Sea Watch Resort is excited to announce that we have kicked off a fundraiser and toy drive for Toys for Tots during the Christmas season. Guests of Sea Watch Resort will be offered the ability to contribute $1 or more to Toys for Tots at the time of booking a reservation and at check-in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sea Watch and the Sea Watch resort group will match all donations up to $1,500, making a total contribution of up to $3,000 for the 2011 Christmas season. Sea Watch will also be a toy drop-off location for new, unopened toys that are donated to Toys for Tots.

"Christmas is especially difficult this year with the difficult economic times that we're in. We have over 4,200 children in our area that we are taking care of this year," said Butch Raynes, volunteer for the Murrells Inlet chapter of Toys for Tots. Butch notes "Now that we are taking online requests for the first time, the number of children in need keeps growing. I'm getting many new requests every week, and we're doing everything we can to try to help each child."

Sea Watch is hoping to help Butch reach Toys for Tots goal to reach every child. "We realize that we are fortunate enough to assist those who are in need, and the ownership, management and staff of all of our resorts were resoundingly in favor to help this wonderful cause as much as we can," said Matt Klugman of Sea Watch. "Our resorts generally make an effort to cater specifically to families, so we felt that this was a natural extension of who we are to help as many families as we can during the holiday season. We're excited to give our guests the opportunity to double their donation to this great cause by matching every dollar up to $1,500."

While all guests will be given the opportunity to make a donation at the time of booking and at check-in, all others who are interested in making a donation, however big or small, to the Toys for Tots fundraising drive can call Sea Watch at 888-534-9095 to do so. Sea Watch is also welcoming donations of new, unopened toys at our front desk.

Click here for more information about Toys for Tots.

  I recently took my family to the new 2011 Christmas Show at the Carolina Opry.  We had a fantastic time.  As soon as we entered the Opry, we were greeted by staff and given a play book.  As we walked around the lobby we saw a great gift shop and a concession stand.  Once we decided to find out seats we were led through the theatre by one of their very professional ushers.  The theatre was beautifully decorated.  From the many tall breath-taking christmas trees to the wonderful decorations  throughout the theatre. 

Once the show started, we sat back in our seats enjoying every moment.  The cast members were great!  There was plenty of music, dancing and even comedy.  We saw the Grinch on stage, we watched the cast perform their own rendition of  "12 days of Christmas"  and "twas the night before Christmas" which was simply hilarious!!!   We even watched the very talented tap dancers  "All That" perform several times to the different Christmas music. 

We enjoyed the show so much we didn't want it to end.  We can not wait to see there next show!

Dawn - Guest Services

SANTA PHOTOS

• Photos with Santa at Coastal Grand Mall Nov. 13 - Dec. 24 (Excluding Thanksgiving Day)
• Pet Photo Nights with "Santa Paws" at Coastal Grand Mall Every Tuesday Night in November ~ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
• Photos with Santa Claus at Inlet Square Mall Nov. 20 - Dec. 24 ~ Hours will vary, please call 843.651.6990 for details.
• Santa on Vacation at Myrtle Beach State Park - Get your picture taken with Santa on the beach! Nov. 27 ~ 1:00pm - 4:00pm More Information
• Pet Photo Nights with "Santa Claws" at Inlet Square Mall Nov. 29 - Dec. 20 ~ 5:00pm - 8:00pm
• FREE Photos with Santa at Barefoot Landing Dec. 4, 11, 18 ~ Noon - 3:00pm More Information

BREAKFASTS WITH SANTA (Reservations Suggested)

• Breakfast with Santa at Inlet Square Mall Nov. 20 ~ 10:00am - Noon More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar, Market Common Nov. 27 ~ 9:00am - 11:00am More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Gordon Biersch, Market Common Dec. 4 ~ 9:00am - 11:00am More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Wild Wing Cafe, Barefoot Landing Dec. 4 ~ 8:00am - 11:00am More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Ultimate California Pizza, Market Common Dec. 11 ~ 9:00am - 11:00am More Information
• Surfside Beach's Breakfast with Santa at Ryan's Dec. 18 ~ 9:00am - 10:30am More Information
• Breakfast with Santa at Travinia Italian Kitchen, Market Common Dec. 18 ~ 9:00am - 11:00am More Information

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES

• Broadway at the Beach's 16th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 20 ~ 6:00pm - 8:00pm. More Information
• 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Cermeony at Market Common Nov. 26 ~ 5:30pm - 7:00pm. More Information
• Town of Surfside Beach's Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 2 ~ 7:00pm. More Information
• North Myrtle Beach Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 3 ~ 6:00pm. More Information

HOLIDAY PARADES

• North Myrtle Beach Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 4 ~ 5:30pm More Information
• Broadway at the Beach Holiday Parade Dec. 4 ~ 11:00am More Information
• Surfside Beach's Christmas Parade Dec. 11 ~ 2:00pm - 5:00pm More Information
• Conway Christmas Parade Dec. 11 ~ 10:00am - Noon More Information

HOLIDAY SHOWS

• Alabama Theatre's "The South's Grandest Christmas Show" - Nov. 1 - Jan. 1, 2011
The South's Grandest Christmas Show will instill the true meaning of Christmas in your family with its combination of traditional Christmas classics and contemporary holiday favorites. The South's Grandest Christmas Show is a southern family tradition on the Grand Strand with visitors and locals returning year after year.

• Christmas on Ice at The Palace Theatre - Nov. 1 - Dec. 31
Featuring previous Winter Olympic Skaters, the best high Kicking Dancers this side of New York and all your favorite Christmas songs sung by the best of Broadway and London's West End in one big magical Holiday Season Show.

HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS

• Synthetic Ice Skating Rink at The Market Common - Dec. 18 - Jan. 2, 2011
Enjoy the synthetic ice skating rink from 10am-6pm every day from 12/18 until 1/2 (except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day). $7 donations to the Red Cross for All You Can Skate or spend $50 in our stores or restaurants and skate for FREE! Show your receipts in the park for the free ice skating voucher.

• Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens - Dec. 3-4, 10-11, & 16-18
Brookgreen's celebrated holiday festival with thousands of candles, lights and live entertainment from 3:00pm to 10:00pm.

• Let it Snow! at Market Common - Nov. 27 - Dec. 18
Every Saturday from November 27 until December 18 will feature SNOW on the live Christmas Tree in front of Grand 14 Cinema!

• Conway Main Street Holiday Open House - Dec. 2, 9, 16 ~ 5:00am - 9:00pm
Carolers stroll the sidewalks and Santa's helpers serve hot chocolate and cookies to all. A visit with Sana or a sing-a-long sleigh ride will be sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.

• The 12 Improv Games of Christmas at Carolina Improv Company - Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 3,4,10,11,17,18,22,23
Carolina Improv Company @ Uptown, Myrtle Beach Mall This unscripted audience-interactive comedy is created from audience suggestions about the holidays.

Seasons greetings!  As we approach the end of 2008, Sea Watch Resort would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to you and also thank you for the pleasant association that we have enjoyed through the years.  We value your friendship and loyalty as a returning guest of the Sea Watch Resort and deeply appreciate your confidence in us. 

We heard from many of you through commants on our surveys and appreciate your well wishes, great ideas and suggestions.  As part of our continued efforts to serve you, we are offering affordable rates for you and your family so that we can provide you witha a wonderful, fun-filled 2009 vacation. 

Have a safe and happy holiday.  We look forward to seeing you in the new year! 

Warm Regards,
Sea Watch Resort Management and Staff

PS....Our favorite guy, Santa Claus, made it into South Carolina last night shortly after 11 pm EST and was spotted just south of us in Charleston.  Some of us tried to wait up to catch a glimpse, but it seems that we missed him again this year....we hope that you had better luck than we did!

It's the "Most wonderful time of the year" and Christmas season is finally here!

The Christmas season is widely thought of as a favorite time of the year in Myrtle Beach as weekend vacationers head to the Grand Strand for great holiday shopping and great entertainment.

One of the most popular spots for holiday entertainment in Myrtle Beach is the Alabama Theatre as The South's Grandest Christmas Show takes to the stage in November and December.  The show is two hours of wonderful carols, dancing and comedy.

The South's Grandest Christmas Show takes place every Monday - Saturday excluding December 23, 24 and Christmas day, and some days feature two shows.  For more schedule details Click Here to visit Alabama Theatre's web site. For discount tickets, contact our entertainment department at 888-534-9095.

 

Myrtle Beach offers a lot of great entertainment options for the Christmas season, but one of our favorites has long been the Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens.  Each year the over the weekends preceeding Christmas, Brookgreen Gardens, which is generally recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the country, set the walkways and garden paths aglow with literally thousands of candles and luminaries as musicians perform and carolers sing Christmas classics.

This year's events are held on December 5 & 6, December 12 & 13 and December 18, 19 & 20, and each of these seven nights will feature entertainment by Rocky Fretz on piano, Vocal Edition, Bill Oberst, Jr. in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, hand bell choirs and much more.

Tickets will be on sale from October 1 through November 30, 2008, and will be available at Brookgreen’s Admission Plaza and Lowcountry Information Center or by phone at (843) 235-6016. There will be a $1 processing fee to mail tickets.  Advance adult tickets are $12.  In December, adult tickets are $15 and child tickets (ages 6-12) are $6.  All children ages five and under are free.

 

For more information Click Here to visit Brookgreen Gardens' web site.

 

It's always hard to believe that it's that time of year when the Christmas circulars start showing up in our Sunday newspaper and decorations start appearing in malls and shops, but here we are again with the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" knocking on our door.  Myrtle Beach has long been a Christmas wonderland of its own with all of the great Christmas shows and the great shopping that is offered around town, and now The Palace Theatre has announced a special presentation of the Nutcracker - A Magical Holiday Treat.

The Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre makes their special visit to The Palace on December 7th and 8th for this holiday classic.  The showtimes are December 7th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM and on December 8th at 10:00 AM.  Adult tickets are $25 each and kids 3 to 12 are $10 each.

For more details click to visit The Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre web site or click to visit The Palace Theatre's web site.