November 2011

December 2011

Happy Holidays from Grande Shores!
The holidays are here! Stockings are hung, presents are wrapped and the eggnog is ready! And, even though it’s sunny and 70 outside, Christmas is just a few days away. Christmas at the beach is a wonderful time of year. Holiday shows are packing the crowds into the theatres and the malls are full of shoppers looking for that last minute gift. Still stumped about what to get that person on your list who is so hard to buy for every year? How about a Grande Shores gift certificate – give the gift of a vacation!

News from Grande Shores
Thanksgiving at Grande Shores was a huge hit! With a crew of only 10 Food & Beverage staff, Shoreline Cafe served 171 adults and 30 children. Guests seemed to enjoy the feast. Even better, they enjoyed not having to clean up when it was all over! Check out the photos on Facebook.

Renovations Continue... the outside and inside of Grande Shores is still being spruced up. By the time you read this, we will have a new sign on the front of the walk-over. Our indoor pool remodeling started this week. Another improvement coming up for our loyal guests. The project includes a new ceiling, new veniliation system, updated walls and resurfaced deck. The pool and spas were redone last year. Check out remodeling photos on Facebook!

News from the Beach
Who doesn’t love driving through neighborhoods during the holiday season and seeing all the beautifully decorated and lit houses? There are subdivisions and streets around the country known for their festive displays, many times fueled by an intense but friendly neighbor rivalry of who puts on the biggest show.

In Myrtle Beach this season, there’s a new attraction that is sure to please all of us who get a kick out of seeing Christmas lights synchronized with holiday music. Shadrack Productions, from Tennessee, has set up a drive-through Christmas light and music spectacular at the Myrtle Beach Pelican’s stadium – BB&T Field.

Once the sun sets – and lasting until 10 PM – visitors can drive their cars through a mile and a half maze of hundreds of thousands of LED lights synchronized perfectly with Christmas tunes that play through their car radios. After completing the drive, guests make their way over to “Santa’s Village” where they can have their photo taken with Santa and enjoy refreshments and entertainment.

The show runs through January 5, 2012 and costs $25 per carload, with rates available for buses and activity vans. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Grand Strand Humane Society. BB&T Field is located at 1251 21st Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. Don’t miss it!

Employee Spotlight
Ana Milena Aristizabal | Engineering Dispatcher Ana Milena dispatches all the work orders to the staff and makes sure everything gets done. She is originally from Columbia, South America.

Ana Milena has been with the company for 10 years and is married with 2 sons. She loves to spend time with her family when not working, playing games especially.

"I can say that Ana is the heart of our engineering department. She is admired and well-liked by her team members and always goes the extra mile - no matter how busy she might be. She made the Christmas display you see in this photo. We are extremely fortunate to have Ana Milena as part of our hotel family," said Debbie Braden, Grande Shores General Manager.

Groups
Granite State Flash – This December, Whispering Pine Golf course will host the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. More than 3,000 young athletes will participate in the event and the Grande Shores and Horizon are pleased to welcome the Granite State Flash!

As per their website, “Granite State Flash (GSF) is a Manchester, New Hampshire based USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country program for children ages seven through eighteen. The team practices in Manchester, N.H. from late October to early December, and competes in the New England, Regional and National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship competitions. The focus of the Flash program is running as a life long pursuit, team competition, sportsmanship, and increasing personal fitness levels.” (www.granitestateflash.com). Grande Shore and Horizon would like to wish all everyone in GSF best of luck!!

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Guest Comments
"I love Grande Shores Resort!!!!!! I feel it's the only place to stay while at the beach. I have personally recommended the resort to friends and family. I have two daughters and their families who stay at Grande Shores Resort." Margaret Valentine, Circleville, OH

"We will be coming back soon. Enjoyed everything - no complaint at all." Betty Butler, Sumter, SC

Fun in the Sun
Did you know? Most cows give more milk when they listen to music. Read more!

Monthly Recipe - Chipotle Monterey Jack Cheese Chicken Sausage Quesadillas Full Recipe

January Events Calendar Read Here