September 2009 Volume 2, Issue 9 The end of August brought us a gradual but noticeable switch from hot, steamy days to crisp (but warm) days and temperate, comfortable nights. Slowly, the days now grow shorter with sunset around 7 PM, but the cool, comfortable air enables us to enjoy more of every hour during the days and nights. Those whose summer vacation extended through Labor Day have found renewed invigoration with the seasonal changes, but yet the air and water temperature are still warm enough to allow playing in the surf and wearing summer clothes. Rather than activities diminishing, we find that the list of events and things to do grows longer with each passing day. For example, fishing on The Cherry Grove Pier, in particular fishing for King and Spanish mackerel which lurk near the beaches and just over the reefs, is fun to do, as well as fun to watch. Just today something called a "spinner" shark jumped up in front of one fisherman on the pier. At first he thought he had really caught a prize, but the fish spun around, flipped his tail, and easily separated himself from the hook before diving back into the surf, now detached from the line. Anglers, be sure to bring your special lures for an array of fish that are plentiful around the off shore reefs, too, and stay in tune with up-to-the-minute fishing trends by logging online to the Cherry Grove Pier web site. Additionally, join avid golfers here along the Grand Strand for challenging rounds of golf on our premier courses. Our fall golf packages offer fabulous discounts at area golf courses that offer excitement for all levels of golfers. Give us a call at 800.682.5699 or log onto our web site at www.MyrtleBeachGolf.net to explore the possibilities in enjoying our coastal golf! Hoping to see you soon! Your friends at Prince Resort! Summer Activities for Children of All Ages American Hospitality Academy's efforts in engaging Prince guests in fun activities picked up momentum during the latter parts of the summer season. In total, participation reached approximately 700, and our guests enjoyed pool games, water-balloon tossing, shark-tooth searches, and tie-dyeing shirts. Other fun came from beach soccer, scavenger hunt, and seaside darts. Though the organized activities might have ended, why not bring friends and family here to the beach for your own game of beach volleyball or bocce ball! Prince's Wellness Program Without naming names, we want to commend the staff winner of the August weigh-in whose total body fat percentage loss was 3.51%, yielding her a reward of $233.00 for her weight-loss efforts. Congratulations! The weigh-ins continue weekly, with cash prizes awarded monthly, and as a team, we have lost nearly 30 pounds collectively thus far with a goal toward establishing good habits in exercising and eating before we reach the holiday season. Also, with the cold and flu season upon us, being healthy is especially important. In fact, the management of Myrtle Beach Seaside Resorts is making arrangements now to have a flu vaccine clinic held at one of the sister properties to help as many people, guests and employees inoculate against the regular strain of flu. Here at Prince Resort, we remind ourselves and everyone to help keep upper respiratory problems to a minimum this year by following some simple procedures: Wash hands often Avoid close contact. Avoid spreading germs. Keep hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth. If you are sneezing and coughing, cover your mouth and nose Practice good health habits (eat beneficial foods, get enough sleep, manage stress, etc.) To your good health, everyone! The Culinary World of *3500 Ocean Grill* Some of the new initiatives at our *3500* restaurant include the happy hour held from 5 PM to 7 PM, overlooking the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Customers enjoy appetizers such as spicy jalapeño poppers, succulent popcorn shrimp, and flavorful hot wings (Note: the insider's word is that they are GOOD, too!). Whether you are just passing through our area or on an extended stay for the winter, why not stop in, have a chat with our staff and guests, and relax for a while. Another flavorful event at *3500* is the feast planned for Thanksgiving. The menu tempts all who enjoy eating the traditional holiday dishes (click here to see menu). In fact, you might give serious thought to giving up the role of "cook" this year to come to the beach, instead, and let us take on all the stress and strain of preparing this special banquet for your family and friends. If you seek a special restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries, bridal banquets and other major events in life, remember to include *3500 Ocean Grill. Reservations and planning ahead are encouraged, of course, but we can turn an ordinary day into a special day with a few hours' notice. Featured Recipe - Roasted Squash and Onions* Autumn is squash season, but these golden beauties have been in the grocery produce section all summer long and will continue. Try this delicious yellow squash dish with the smallest that you can find because they are the most tender and flavorful. This traditional Southern-style side dish is simple to put together, simple to cook, and yet evokes such deep fond memories in those who grew up with it in their families. Delicious, nutritious, and colorful - perfect for transition from summer to fall. INGREDIENTS about 2 small to medium yellow summer squash per person 1/2 small onion per person freshly ground black pepper sea salt DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425F Lightly spray a baking sheet with canola or olive oil. Trim the ends of the squash, cut off the slender necks, and slice the necks in half, lengthwise. Then slice each squash into lengthwise slices, about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. Lay the slices on the cooking sheet in a single layer. Trim the ends of the onion and peel it. Cut it in half down through the top and place each half cut-side down on a cutting board. Slice into thin wedges. Separate the layers of the onions and sprinkle them over the squash. Bake for about 15 minutes, until bottoms of squash begin to brown. Sprinkle with pepper and salt, turn each slice over, and bake until bottoms of squash are browned, about 15 minutes more. Serve immediately, hot out of the oven. Click here for a printable version of recipe Groups Staying with Us at Prince Resort We want to extend special gratitude to the following groups for staying with us at Prince Resort. Those staying in August: Anderson Family Reunion Collins / Burch Reception Crawford / Foutz Wedding Crieder / Roweller Wedding Diehle / McGlynn Wedding Fore, Miller, and Schwartz Group North Myrtle Beach Republicans Spanish Eastern District Youth Group Thorton / Stultz Those staying in September: Carbone / Worex Wedding Flippin / Morin Wedding Hester / Cooper Wedding J and A Family Reunion Jones Vow Renewal Kearney / Dobvsky Reception New Beginnings Christian Church Second Mount Zion Baptist Church Simpson Family Reunion Stewart / Roupe Wedding Young / Brouillard Reception We look forward to your return to the beach! Local Events Calendar Fall events complement the cooler, drier air when we feel energetic and rested. If you see something here that you would like to attend, why not stay at Prince and make your stay really special! Book here now! 10/1-3. Fall Bike Rally. The weather is still warm and the hospitality is, too! Come stay with us just moments away from the all the excitement, whether you participate in the motorcycle rally or just hang out at the local fun places. Enjoy our spacious accommodations near the water and count on our friendly service and much more! Call 800.968.8986 for more information, and ask about specials! 10/4. Beach Music Celebration called "Let the Good Times Roll!" Relive classic hits by some of the most popular performers in the Beach Music world (The Tams, Craig Woolard and Billy Scott to name a few). Full symphonic accompaniment to great beach tunes. Long Bay Symphony. More information at 843.448.8379. 10/11 and 12. Shrimp and Jazz Fest in Little River, SC. Held on Columbus Day weekend, this party in beautiful historic Little River is a major attraction in this part of the Grand Strand with non-stop music, family fun for all ages, a shrimp cook-off, arts and crafts vendors, plenty of food, and lots more. Come to the waterfront from 10 AM to 6 PM. 10/17-18. The 29th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival, held annually in Ocean Isle Beach (just over the NC/SC state line). Whether you are a long-standing fan of oysters or not, you will enjoy this fall festival because of its local color and culture, plus its tribute to fall and food and fun. This is great place to get a start on holiday shopping, to unwind while listening to live bands, and to roam the grounds watching all the sights. For information call 800.426.6644. 10/27. Taste of the Town. Each year the Grand Strand area enjoys a special fund-raiser for Come to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center to taste delicacies from some of the Grand Strand's most delightful restaurants. Over 50 top restaurants share their culinary specialties and compete for coveted prizes of being the "best" in various categories. For more information, Myrtle Beach Convention Center 843.448.5930. 10/31. The Annual Endless Summer Festival on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. For more information, 843.281.2662 or www.nmbevents.com. 10/31. Trick or Treating at Broadway at the Beach, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Bring your children of all ages to trick or treat at Broadway at the Beach where you'll find much to see and do, plenty of kid-friendly events, and opportunities for shopping and dining. Come to 1325 Celebrity Circle. For more information, 843.444.3200 or go online to www.broadwayatthebeach.com. 10/31. Trick or Treating at Market Common from 6 PM to 8 PM. Each store has clues to find treats. Great for kids of all ages. For more information, go to www.MarketCommon.com or call 843.839.3500. Address of the event is 4017 Deville Street in Myrtle Beach 29577. The full list of Grand Strand events is available at our web site at 2009 Calendar. For your convenience, here is a quick link to check accommodations availability.		Guest Comments Thank you to the many guests who take the time to write us with your comments. We appreciate hearing from you. Here are some of the comments that we have received recently: We just wanted to say how very pleased we were with our choice of resorts for our mini vacation to Myrtle Beach. We found Prince Resort online, and to our pleasure it was everything we hoped for. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We plan to return and stay longer next time. Thank you for a wonderful vacation. Email through the online guest survey from the Stone family, 07.17.09 I can say that we truly enjoyed our stay this past week. The room was excellent. Everyone was helpful and nice to deal with. We are already talking about coming back. Thank you. Email through the website contact from the Hesson family, 08.16.09 The first week in June my wife and I visited the resort (the north Tower, end room, sixth floor). Our three granddaughters were with us. The best place we have stayed in years after telling friends and family who in fact subsequently stayed there. I returned with my son who ended his trip to New England [with a stay] at Prince Resort this July. My wife intends to return this fall to spend a few days. Thank you for being there,,,,, Email from a newsletter response, Ferguson family, 08.30.09 We just wanted you to know we had a wonderful visit. Our service was wonderful the staff were great. This trip was for my 50th Birthday and our son treated us to a few days at the beach since he could not be home to celebrate with us because he is in Afghanistan. We hope when he gets back later this year we all three can come and spend a few days ocean front and just catch up on the months he has been gone and enjoy your beautiful facility. Thanks again for making my 50th Birthday memorable. Email from the website contact from the Lee family, 08.30.09 Thank you for such a wonderful beach stay, we had such a great time and our housekeeper did an excellent job. The rooms were nice and clean and we loved the large bathrooms as well. Thanks again! Email from the online guest survey from the Curtain family, Raleigh, NC, 08.12.09 Fun Facts "Raise sand." This is a Southern expression meaning to become upset, as in "If yo' not at the supper table, yo' mama gon raise sand, and yo' can pretty well bank on it." Suffering from insomnia, W. C. Fields would sometimes only be able to fall asleep under a beach umbrella being sprinkled with a garden hose. Because of his bad spelling and troubles with math, General George S. Patton took 5 years to finish West Point. Every continent has a city named Rome except Antarctica. The Sahara Desert in Africa is as large as all of the United States. It covers an area of over 3 million square miles! The San Andreas fault in California moves about 4 inch each year. It takes 100 years for a cave stalactite to grow 1 inch. The land area of the earth is about 52,500,000 square miles. Camels have three eye lids. A beaver can hold its breath for 45 minutes. Hummingbirds are the only birds that can truly fly backwards, even if you have seen some fancy back-peddling by seagulls and playful blue jays. Alaska has the longest salt water shoreline, 33,904 miles (that is, a third of the entire shoreline in the entire U. S.). Footprints of astronauts who landed on the moon should last at least 10 million years since the moon has no atmosphere. There are 35 million digestive glands in your stomach. If you run fast enough, you can out-run a wasp chasing you. Nobody knows what happens to seahorses during winter. They are only seen during summertime.