January
2010 Volume 2, Issue 1
 Welcome to Prince Resort's first newsletter of 2010! It
is hard to believe that another year has arrived, with a
new realm of possibilities in coastal life! The promise
of amazing things generates a buzz of excitement here at
the beach! Come see what we have going on!
Some
of our guests who over-winter here, snowbirds and other
long-term guests, have commented that our stretch of
early-January low temperatures reminded them of being
back at home, but in no time at all things warmed up. By
mid-month, however, balmy sunshiny days returned,
prompting the warm-weather clothing to return to the
shoreline for activities such as walking, jogging and
fishing. While more of the successful fishing is
occurring off shore at the reefs and Gulf Stream, we see
certain enjoyment on the faces of those casting a line
at the shoreline, settling in a beach chair, and
pondering seagulls during the wait for a fish to bite
(or not).
Even during the chilly weather, not
everyone has felt, well, dormant. We saw some
wet-suit-clad surfers out in the water, testing their
skills against off-shore waves. Brave shell-hunters
walked the shoreline during the cold days, demonstrating
that, with layers of sweaters and coats, even sunny days
in January here at the beach can be invigorating and
delightful! Some of our employees are even taking the
pro-active approach to health by exercising, eating
right, and training for up-coming marathon races.
Despite the chillier days, our staff here at
Prince has not been deterred from preparations for
spring and summer. During this slower off-season, we are
busily freshening the painted areas, improving the
function of pools and air conditioning systems,
enhancing amenities, training staff, and designing new
ways to provide even better service to our guests.
Following last year's busy Christmas banquets and New
Year's Eve party here at 3500 Ocean
Grill, our food and beverage staff has
redesigned the menu with an eye to fresh new options for
exciting diners. Many of our returning guests who stop
in for dinner or arrange long weekend get-aways are
already commenting on the invigorated atmosphere here at
Prince, new energy for 2010!
Come see for
yourself!
Happy New Year 2010 from the staff at
Prince Resort.
 We are only weeks into 2010, yet our eyes are on the
warm months when people have time off from work and
school to come to the beach.
Is anyone looking
for pre-season deals on beach stays? Well, keep an eye
out for your email, for news on Prince's in Facebook, and for other information
sources that we use to announce our varied and
affordable package specials that can put you right here
by the ocean with your toes dabbling in the water.
If you have not discovered Facebook, it is an
online social networking tool where you can see
up-to-the-minute goings-on here at our coastal location.
If, for example, we have a really exciting special price
for a 3-day weekend stay or a price reduction on a
particular room type, we let people know through
Facebook and other means, so check us out there, also on
our web site.
Click
here to find out more!
 Staying on the go with everything from cooking to
menu-planning to staff schedule coordination to
conducting training sessions in banquet presentation at
our sister properties, Richard MacGregor, Prince's
Manager of Food and Beverages, oversees the daily
operation of both 3500 Ocean
Grill and the Boardwalk Beach Café to ensure their efficient operation for our
guests and casual visitors to the beach and pier.
More than just a meal service, 3500 provides banquet and
meeting catering for special events. With the constantly
busy pace in his work environment, Richard uses his
ingenuity and skills to organize these large and varied
events, daily meal services, and yet still be available
to step in when needed for the less complicated tasks of
restaurant management such as dish-washing. Surprises
happen in his world, from a last-minute wedding
reception to an employee out on maternity leave, and it
is Richard's willingness to get things done that has
been so valuable here.
Consistently throughout
his work day and work week, Richard is known for
maintaining an up-beat, courteous, and resourceful
demeanor, to the delight of many of his co-workers who
recently presented him with a "thank you" recognition
for his care and consideration, even during busier
moments.
 With the return of warmer weather in this first month of
the New Year, people are venturing outside and coming to
the pier for fishing, sight-seeing, and walking
exercise. Lately, we have seen families with children
there on their long weekend breaks from winter.
Before long crowds of anglers will set up their
fishing stations at the railings, toss out lines, and
start pulling in fish. In preparations for the increased
numbers of people here, the management and staff at the
pier are taking advantage of the relative quiet and
warmer weather to assess the pier's amenities and make
improvements where needed. Here are a few of those
changes:
- Reviewing and improving the boards on the pier for
safety and comfort.
- Organizing and improving the tackle shop with,
among other things, a photo of the largest shark
caught on the pier plus a news article describing the
adventure.
- Reviewing fishing spots on the pier for elements
of convenience (seating, fish-cleaning stations, etc.)
- New fresh menu for the Boardwalk Beach Café
including wraps, salads, delicious burgers, and more.
- Daily fishing information from the knowledgeable
staff in the pier's tackle shop.
Even if
you are just passing through our area, stop in for a
snack and stroll on the pier!
This recipe is considered "dangerous"
because with it, you are only five minutes away from
having ready-to-eat chocolate cake made from scratch.
Kids love helping with the preparations, and the process
is even more fun if you designate a special mug just for
making the cake. This recipe serves two people willing
to share, but only one real chocolate-cake lover at a
time. Try this for Valentine's Day, too.
 Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 large coffee mug
Directions
- Lightly spray a cooking oil on the inside of a
microwave-safe mug.
- Add dry ingredients to the mug and mix well.
- Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
- Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
- Add the chocolate chips if you prefer this option.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
- Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3
minutes at 1000 watts (high setting, or power 9 or 10
- watch that you do not overcook). The cake will rise
over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed. Test
for doneness by spearing the baked cake with a
toothpick which should appear clean at removal.
- Allow the cake to cool about 10 minutes. Run a
knife around the edges of the cake and tip it out onto
a plate if desired, or eat it directly from the mug.
- [Optional] Sift powdered sugar on the top of the
cake or whipped topping for even more calories and
flavor.
Fun Facts
 An ocean current is a stream of
water moving through a larger body of water. Some are so
clearly defined that they have been given names such as
the Gulf Stream. The greatest of all ocean currents is
the West Wind Drift current that circles the continent
of Antarctica at a speed of about three-quarters of a
mile per hour, 2,000 times the flow of the Amazon, the
earth's greatest river!
Soap is the oldest
cleanser around. It is created by a chemical reaction
between oils, water and lye.
A one acre field of
mustard produces 1 ton of mustard seed, which produces
880 kg of mustard flour which produces 4760 kg of wet
mustard, which produces 47600 jars of mustard.
Ocean salt alone possesses the power to restore
wholeness to the human internal seas, our body fluids.
For driving in fog, smear a vehicle's headlights
with a paste made of dry mustard mixed with a bit of
water - instant fog lights! It washes easily off when
unneeded.
During the spring, the "run" of
soft-shelled crabs lasts for about 2 weeks while growing
crabs shed their smaller shells in favor of growing
larger ones.
Almost 80% of our flavor of food
comes from smell. Small molecules and atoms floating
around in the air actually make up our ability to
determine what we are eating. The average human nose can
detect over 10,000 individual smells.
The United
States is one of the more overweight societies in the
world with fully 33% of the female population having
more than 30% fat by body weight (25% for men). France's
indicator of fat by body weight is 3%.
The
average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches before he/she graduates high school.
The M&M in M&M candy stands for "Mars
& Murrie," the owners of the company who produce it.
In the 1970s, M&Ms stopped producing red
candies because of controversy of the red dye. With a
new way to make the color red in the 1990's, crimson
M&M's returned to the market. |
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Guest
Comments
We appreciate your
comments. For those who have yet to sample our
hospitality and comfortable accommodations, here are
some of the comments from previous and returning guests
here at Prince Resort so that you can make informed
decisions about booking your vacations and get-aways
this year:
Hi, I had a wonderful stay
at the Prince Resort [and] look forward to my next
visit. The service was great, [and] Shirley did a great
job. Thanks so much!
Email from Prince
Resort's quality control network. Kimber family. Message
dated 11.30.09.
[Our visit] was only
for one night while attending the Carolina Opry
Christmas Show, but it will be worth coming back for a
longer stay in a warmer season. Thanks for the extra
effort by everyone. MERRY CHRISTMAS and a blessed 2010
to y'all!
Email from Prince Resort's quality
control network. Preiss family of NC. Message dated
12.22.09.
[We spent] a relaxing visit @
The Prince, in the Cherry Grove Area @ NMB, SC. It was
cold, but a perfect place to sit back in a beautiful one
bedroom condo with beach front balcony ...
Guest comment on TripAdvisor.com from
"biilsusan" of North Carolina, 12.14.2010.
Wanted to let you know that having a person
verifying pool passes at the Prince [Tower] 1 has been
the smartest thing done this year. Makes a world of
difference - very enjoyable for guests and owners now. I
have heard many people comment about this in positive
way.....
Email from Prince Resort's quality
control network. Holman family from NC. Message dated
06.30.09.
We just completed our second
[summer] trip to Prince Resort. Vacation time is
precious, and once again, we were very satisfied to have
invested our time at Prince Resort. The oceanfront view
is spectacular, and the 2 BR unit is perfect for our
family of 4 with wonderful amenities that enable us to
dine in or out. Staying in a single hotel room is simply
out of the question compared with a stay at Prince
Resort. We also appreciate the cleanliness of the hotel,
as well as the ample storage space in our room that
helped us remain organized all week long. Keep up the
fantastic job, and hope to see you next year!
Sincerely, The Weible Email from Prince
Resort's quality control network. Wieble. Message dated
08.18.09.
Click
here for a list of interesting things to see and do
around the Grand Strand. We're not just a place for
warm-weather breaks! This place has action all year
'round.
Prince
Resort welcomed the Harold Jeffrey's
group over the past month, and we thank this
group heartily for choosing our property in which to
hold its event.
If you have a group event coming
up, Prince Resort makes a fine spot for convening groups
of people of any size. Our abilities to provide
comfortable accommodations, convenient banquet rooms,
fabulous amenities including onsite oceanfront fine
dining, and prime location right on the mid-Atlantic
coastline means that everything you need is within easy
reach.
Concerned about transportation issues to
our quiet setting in North Myrtle Beach? With airport
connections in both Myrtle Beach (about 30 minutes away)
and Wilmington, NC, (about an hour away), Prince
provides the convenience of global transportation
connection. Yet, the relaxation factor here where you
enjoy our off-the-beaten setting can be priceless in
terms of guest satisfaction and focus on accomplishing
the purpose of your meeting.
Contact our Group
Sales Office for details on how we can make your next
event a truly special one!
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