We here at the Coral Beach, Sea Crest and Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion” know firsthand that the fun that Myrtle Beach has to offer is positively endless. Rain or shine, summer or fall, there is plenty to keep you and your family happy and busy all vacation long!

Headed for a day on the beach? Take the kids on a banana boat ride or see Myrtle Beach from a different angle and go parasailing at Downwind Sails or Ocean Watersports. Both are conveniently located off of Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.  You could also spend your afternoon or evening at one of the numerous parks or attractions along the Grand Strand. Or you could walk around Broadway at the Beach and enjoy dining, shopping and attractions for the whole family, including miniature golf, the IMAX theatre, Ripley’s Aquarium and the Pavilion Nostalgia Park. 

For those who just want to kick back, relax and enjoy a good show, you certainly have your pick! Choose from The Carolina Opry, Alabama Theater, The Palace Theater, The Dixie Stampede or Medieval Times. 

Even though we’re drawing closer to the  end of summer, there are still countless things to do and visit along the Strand, including arts and crafts shows, the upcoming, Blue Grass Festival and the Beach Ball Classic.

There are several arts and crafts festivals in the coming months including 34^th Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival, which will be held September 25-27 at Huntington Beach State Park near Murrells Inlet, the Dickens Christmas Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center November 12-15 and the 2009 Springmaid Winter Arts Festival, which will be held December 5-7.

Also, in October, the Market Common will be hosting its Second Annual Oktoberfest. This year, the German festival will take place on Saturday, October 2 and will feature The Reingold Band, food and beer selections and specials from all of the Market Common restaurants and bars and host of children's activities.

In December Myrtle Beach is home to the Beach Ball Classic where 16 of the finest boys high school basketball teams and 16 of the girls finest basketball teams from around the country will compete for a Championship Trophy.  This 10 day event has all the action a sports fan could ask for with teams for the 2009 games coming from Neveda, Texas, Wisconson, Kentucky, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.  Beach Ball Classic is December 18-31.

With so much to do, Myrtle Beach promises to have everyone in your family sleeping like babies at the end of fun-filled day.

What’s your favorite thing to do in Myrtle Beach?

Until next time, feel free to let me know your thoughts on what’s happening at any of our three resorts.

We’re having another wonderful day here in Myrtle Beach!

The summer season is off to a great start for the guests of Coral Beach Resort & Suites, Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort and Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion.” The weather has been phenomenal, the beaches are as beautiful as ever and all of the great Myrtle Beach attractions are running full tilt. It looks like 2009 is going to be a great year for Grand Strand visitors.

Speaking of attractions, “Hot Summer Nights,” which is sponsored by The Oceanfront Merchants Association and the City of Myrtle Beach, is a fun-filled oceanfront experience that’s bringing a summer full of FREE music, entertainment and fireworks in Plyler Park. Located steps away from Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion,” on Ocean Boulevard at Mr. Joe White Avenue,  Plyler Park is the home for a plethora of daily events for those who visit Myrtle Beach’s boulevard.

Every Tuesday and Saturday there are music concerts for fans of all genres, with extra concerts set for July 4 and Labor Day weekends.  Fireworks illuminate the sky every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. from the Second Avenue Pier (weather permitting) and there is a kids’ carnival from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. every Monday through August 17.  The carnivals include bounce houses, cotton candy, bungee run, street performers, scavenger hunts and music over the public address system.

This is a great addition for Myrtle Beach visitors and locals alike. To learn more about this great addition for your vacation at the Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion,” which is the only three diamond resort in the heart of Myrtle Beach, check out http://www.myrtlebeachdowntown.com/.

Until next time, feel free to let me know your thoughts on what’s happening at any of our three resorts.

When searching for oceanfront efficiency units for your next vacation, a search on the Internet will result in many choices of locations and many accommodations from modestly priced ones to luxury facilities. There are many beautiful beaches from which to pick. Would you rather have a nice, wide sandy beach or a more rugged rock lined coast? There is much information available on the Internet to aid you in deciding on a location for your vacation.

 Once you have decided on an oceanfront destination for your vacation you will need to decide what kind of efficiency will fill your needs. Is being on the first floor a consideration? Is a porch or patio with an ocean view desirable and available? How many bedrooms are available in a unit? Is there more than one bathroom if your group is large enough to need this? Does anyone in your group require that the facility be handicapped accessible? Among the questions that will need answers are whether pets are allowed if you desire to have your dog or cat accompany you.

 Also, there is the matter of smoking. If you are a smoker, check to see what the policy is at a potential rental site. To some, a swimming pool is desired so be sure to see if the facility you are considering has one if this is important to you. If there are children in your group this may be particularly important. Jacuzzis are offered by some facilities if you like to have a relaxing soak after a day on the beach.

 To help make your decision easier many sites on the internet offer very good photos of the outside of their buildings as well photos of the rooms which will give you a good feel of what to expect once you arrive at your destination. Most also have directions on their site to guide you. When picking your efficiency it may also be important to you to find what type of entertainment is nearby.

 Is history your thing? If so, you may want to book efficiency in a coastal area that is rich with history with tours available to interesting sites. Taking a trip to the oceanfront is enjoyed by many people and is an ideal family vacation. With so much information available on the Internet today, it is possible to sit in the comfort of your home with your family members and search and search until you find the ideal location for your vacation rental.

 If you will be taking your family on this trip it is important to find out whether this is a child-friendly facility and whether there are activities that the children will enjoy. Some landlords have limits on the number of people who can stay in a unit so that should also be checked out. The idea of a vacation is to find a place that all of the participants will enjoy and the place you chose to stay can go a long way in whether you enjoy your stay.

If your way of life is through the night, then get ready for Myrtle Beach nightlife, oceanside, and clubs. Myrtle Beach offers several oceanside resorts all along the beach. First off, picture this: Wake up when ever you want, brew your first cup of coffee and peak from your private balcony overlooking the ocean. Breath-taking. These specific ocean over-looking resorts aren't your "everyday" resort; Instead, they are far more for your money.

Resorts are designed for everyone; We just make you enjoy it to its fullest. Myrtle Beach resorts are not just beauty and relaxation, but we have a very outgoing fun night life. Live music, bars, comedy, clubs.. OH MY! Enjoy laughter, joy, dancing, and tunes all night long, and meeting new people. All entertainment has it's own set of fun and discounts for everyone. Take advantage of these discounts and don't miss out on the myrtle beach V.I.P. card. The Myrtle Beach oceanfront resorts offer so much, we can't even limit it to the night life. We have everything.

Broadway shows featuring acts from the 60, 70, and 80's, water parks to spend the day at, roller coasters to turn you into a kid again! Family? Single? This is your place to go. Believe me; You do not want to spend your night 20 minutes from the beautiful Atlantic ocean in some room with just a television and no view, do you? Why would anyone sleep so far from peace? Everything you could imagine, PLUS everything you didn't even think of is all sitting at the beach waiting for you. So what are you waiting for? Let me guess, you still have some things on your mind that you wanted to do and I have announced it yet. Right? Wrong. Let me explain; we got your cruises packed with fun and fishing.

Go miles and miles out into the big beautiful ocean and explore "true beauty". We got your golf resorts minutes away from your oceanside resort offering your specials everyday. Stay in your game away from game. We got your museums for the kids and exploration, theaters showing everything! Got hobbies? Want new hobbies? How about parasailing? Learn today! Golf? Tennis? We even have a zoo minutes away from your oceanside dream resort. These are all just "some" way of entertainment. Maybe you just want to sit on the beach all day and fish or tan; That's completely fine! Why not? You've earned it. Treat yourself and your family to real oceanside fun! See?

You thought you'd be that person so far from water, and now you see the real deal! It's okay to be excited; You should be! Book your oceanfront resort today; Relax tomorrow! You maybe even check out "www.discovermyrtlebeach.com" for more information and detailed information about planning your vacation. Don't let the stress of work ruin your mood, just revive it! You will feel better, lose stress, have fun, maybe even reconnect with family or significant other. Possibilities are endless when it comes to Myrtle Beach; We just want you to know the right spot to be; And that's the luxurious oceanfront resorts of Myrtle Beach!

Hello from Myrtle Beach.

As you may have witnessed through various news outlets, a wildfire that began yesterday is currently affecting a section of the North Myrtle Beach area.  Tourism throughout Myrtle Beach proper and in particular, the Coral Beach Resort, Sea Crest Resort and Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion”, have not been directly impacted by this terrible event.

The fire is currently located well west of the Intracoastal Waterway, affecting a small area of the Grand Strand, approximately 20 to 25 miles north.  To date, the wildfire has caused damage to private homes in the North Myrtle Beach area. Luckily, no major injuries have been reported and area fire and safety personnel are tirelessly working to minimize impact to homes and wooded lands in the surrounding area.

Even with the tragedy currently affecting our area, Coral Beach Resort & Suites, Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort and Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion” are open. In addition, we are continuing to accept reservations for those looking forward to a Myrtle Beach family vacation weekend.

We are deeply saddened by the current happenings in our area and are keeping our friends and neighbors in our thoughts and prayers. As we move forward, we ask that you do the same.

Until next time, feel free to let me know your thoughts on what’s happening at any of our three resorts.

Welcome again to our premier oceanfront resorts blog and Happy Spring to you! I’m Lynette Emiroglu, director of sales and marketing for Coral Beach Resort & Suites, Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort and Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion.”

Throughout all of our resorts, we’re currently running a phenomenal special that will certainly help resort visitors like you in planning your next Myrtle Beach vacation.  Dubbed the “Early Book” savings program, it is designed to help Myrtle Beach-bound vacationers save on lodging costs.

For a limited time, vacationers who book their Myrtle Beach vacations in advance can save up to 35 percent on lodging costs at Coral Beach, Sea Crest or the Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion.” The rates for this special are as follows:

·         Booking 90 days in advance – 35 percent savings

·         Booking 60 days in advance – 30 percent savings

·         Booking 30 days in advance – 25 percent savings

·         Booking inside 30 days of visit – 20 percent savings

In addition to the “Early Book” program, our three properties are offering one free night’s stay during the leisure seasons with the purchase of a two-night stay in-season via our “Free Stays Program.”

We are excited about these great savings opportunities for potential and repeat Myrtle Beach vacationers. In the face of today’s economic uncertainty, we fully believe in providing value to those who deserve, and are in need of, a relaxing vacation. Our three properties have been a fixture in Myrtle Beach for more than 25 years, and we feel obliged to give customers more value for their money.

Until next time, feel free to let me know your thoughts on what’s happening at any of our three resorts.

Hello and welcome to the first installment of our premier oceanfront resorts blog. I’m Lynette Emiroglu, director of sales and marketing for Coral Beach Resort & Suites, Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort and Holiday Inn-“At the Pavilion”, and I am glad you’ve taken the time to read this inaugural blog.

Here at our resorts, we have more than 25 years of experience in providing the best, most relaxing vacations in Myrtle Beach. In our quest to go the extra mile for our guests by giving you more than they expect when it comes to a vacation, we’re now stepping into the social media arena to better connect.

Through this blog, I hope to provide a soundboard to relay what’s happening in Myrtle Beach and our resort properties, new services we have on tap and tips and trends that are prevalent in today’s vacation marketplace.

For 2009, our three properties have some exciting vacation packages and programs on the horizon. To ensure you’re one of the first to learn about what’s new with our premier resorts, check back here regularly.

Until next time, feel free to let me know your thoughts on what’s happening at any of our three resorts.