Hello Friends,

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we'd like to offer our sincere thanks to you. You've trusted us with your family vacations, golf trips, family reunions, wedding events, and winter getaways throughout the year, and we're so very happy you did. It's our hope that your Myrtle Beach visit was worth repeating…and that we'll see you back, soon.

Yours,

The Grande Shores Family

Grande Shores News

     The replacement of all the bedspreads in the hotel rooms is now complete! Not only have guests favorably commented about the cheerful good looks and the overall freshness they add to the rooms, the Housekeeping staff loves them, too. New, plush velour blankets are also being added, with over two-thirds of the rooms already benefiting from their cozy warmth.

     Our annual super-deep cleaning is currently in progress. Repairs and painting will be done by our capable Engineering department, followed by a professional carpet cleaning with Scotch Guard application. Additionally, a major-duty scrubbing will be given by our fantastic Housekeeping staff. The work will take place during the week in unoccupied rooms, so you don't have to worry about it interfering with any of your vacation fun!

     New speed bumps will be added to the entrance of the resort on either sides of the crosswalk. The new safety feature will slow down traffic exactly where guests and staff cross from the elevator lobby on the 1st floor, to the restaurant and pool areas.

     Grande Shores held its 2007 Employee Appreciation Party the end of last month. A DJ was on-hand to spin the tunes and keep the staff dancing the afternoon away. It's just a small token of thanks to the great crew that works hard all year to make sure our guests have a wonderful vacation stay.

Golf Tips

Grande Shores Packages

Thanksgiving Package Start a new Thanksgiving tradition. Bring your family to the beach! Our restaurant has a delicious feast planned that will leave every member of your family satisfied and full. No planning, shopping, prepping, cooking or clean-up required. We’ve gladly got it covered. Lounge by the indoor pool, sit it one of the hot tubs, or take a stroll on the beach—making your holiday an actual relaxing experience. Need a little more stimulation? The Tanger Outlets are just a few minutes away, packed with day-after-Thanksgiving steals and deals! Click Here to View Thanksgiving Dinner!

Sea Trail Specials Play three round of each of these challenging golf courses - Jones, Maples & Byrd. Willard Byrd, Dan Maples and Rees Jones each have designed these classic courses surrounded by the southern elegance of the Carolina pines. More info....

Around Town

Nov. 3-4
10am-on
15th Annual Waccamaw Indian People Cultural Arts Festival & Pow Wow
Waccamaw Tribal Grounds in Aynor, SC
Native American gathering with dancing in full regalia, drum competition, Native foods, art & jewelry, storytelling and more
www.waccamaw.us

Nov. 8-11
9am-6pm
26th Annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Period-clad vendors selling gifts, Christmas décor, toys, food, fine arts & crafts
http://dickenschristmasshow.com/

Nov. 17
6-7pm
Holiday Tree Lighting
Broadway @ the Beach
The 52' musical tree will be lit, performances and special guest appearances

Nov. 22-24
12-11pm
South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Three-day music festival featuring some of the top names in bluegrass
http://www.aandabluegrass.com/

Nov. 24
Little River Christmas Market
9am-6pm
Historic Little River Waterfront
Food, arts & crafts, pet parade, live music and more
http://www.littleriverchamber.org/

Nov. 30
Night of a Thousand Candles
5-9 pm
Brookgreen Gardens
Thousands of candles light the garden paths; live performances
http://www.brookgreen.org/

We stayed at the Grande Shores for a week mid September. We were pleasantly surprised by the room. It was quite large with plenty of room to move around and not feel cramped. It was nice to have a fully stocked apartment-sized kitchen area with full size fridge, even though we didn't use it much. The room was clean and comfortable...."functional" was my husband's word. The pools and lazyrivers were clean and warm. The parking garage within the hotel made for easy access to the room. The front desk was always helpful. We'd recommend this hotel in a heart beat. A TripAdvisor.com Comment, Guest Msdon2, from Atlantic County

I stay in Myrtle Beach twice a year, every year for weeks at a time and there is no other place I'd recommend staying other than Grande Shores Ocean Resort! The staff is very warm and considerate, the facility is very clean, and the views are spectacular. The location is fantastic too because it is out of the busy part of town, yet close to all amenities. I strongly encourage anyone going to Myrtle Beach on vacation to give Grande Shores a try, and I promise you'll love it as much as I do! A TripAdvisor.com Comment, Guest Msayers, from Greensboro, NC

We have stayed here several times over the last 2 years. We keep coming back because of the cleanliness and hospitality we receive. It also has indoor pools and hot tubs for year around enjoyment. The restaurant is excellent & we highly recommend it. Also they have great packages even for those of us that are not avid golfers. We recommend the Romance Getaway Package - Great for our anniversary weekend!

We can not say enough great things about this resort. Whether you need a small hotel room or a condo for family ventures, this is the place to be. Convenient to North and South MB so no need to drive long distances either way. Go check it out! A TripAdvisor.com Comment, Guest PWWVA, from Virginia

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George Washington declared Thanksgiving a National Day in 1789. Abraham Lincoln later established the date for the National holiday.

Domesticated turkeys can not fly.

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