Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Myrtle Beach Bound: Snowbird Specials Abound

'Tis the season for our northern neighbors to migrate to the much milder climate of Myrtle Beach. Here are a handful of area hotels offering snowbird specials and packages. For a complete listing, visit the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce site at www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/winter.

Beach Cove Resort, North Myrtle Beach
Take advantage of the $mart Rate$ Winter Escape, which offers guests up to 25 percent discounted regular rates on oceanfront suites, including daily breakfast for two. Rates start at $59 per night. Available Dec.1-March 1. For more info, call 800-339-0976 or visit www.beachcove.com/specials.

Grand Strand Vacations, North Myrtle Beach
The Snowbirds Winter Special offers guests who book a reservation for available condos or beach homes from Jan. 1-Feb. 28 a free discount card (for local restaurants, attractions and golf) at check-in. For more info, call 800-722-6278 or visit www.grandstrandvacations.com.

Sands Resorts, Myrtle Beach
The Monthly Winter Rentals Packages, valid Jan. 1-Feb. 28 at this collection of beach and golf resorts includes:

Ocean Forest Villas
A two-bedroom ocean-view villa and admission to Sands' Hall of Heroes starting at $799 (includes taxes and resort charges).

Ocean Forest Plaza
A one-bedroom ocean-view suite and admission to Sands' Hall of Heroes, plus monthly blood pressure and weight screenings, starting at $699 (includes taxes and resort charges).

Sands Beach Club Resort
A two-bedroom oceanfront unit, welcome reception and admission to Sands' Hall of Heroes starting at $775 (includes taxes and resort charges).

Sands Ocean Club Resort
An ocean-view efficiency unit and admission to Sands' Hall of Heroes starting at $695 (includes taxes and resort charges).

Sand Dunes Resort & Spa
An ocean-view, three-bedroom executive suite and admission to Sands' Hall of Heroes starting at $899 (includes taxes and resort charges).

Some restrictions may apply for these Monthly Rentals Packages. For more info, call Sands Resorts at 888-999-8443 or visit www.sandsresorts.com.

Oceana Resorts, Myrtle Beach
The Monthly Rental Packages for Oceana's resorts, Anderson Ocean Club & Spa and Camelot by the Sea, also includes a $25 Bi-Lo gift card for booking a monthly stay. Camelot's rates start at $922 per month and Anderson's rates start at $909 (based on two adults per bedroom, subject to taxes and resort fees). Reservations require a $100 deposit within 10 days of reservation. Available Nov. 1- March 31. For more info on Camelot, call 800-895-3721, and for Anderson, call 866-578-8494 or visit www.oceanaresorts.com.

Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort, Myrtle Beach
The Anti-Freeze Package features two weeks starting at $384 for ocean-view and $409 for oceanfront for two adults. Also includes a breakfast buffet for three days. Available Jan. 1- Feb. 28. Mention code SUN1 to receive these special rates. For more info, call 800-793-6507 or visit www.myrtlebeachseamist.com.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's, Tabor City, N.C.
Yogi's RV Snowbird Special is a three-month minimum at $350 per month (plus electric). The first month of electric is free if all three months are paid in advance. Available Nov. 2- March 3. For more information, call 877-668-8586 or visit www.taborcityjellystone.com.