Take a Swing with One of Our New Golf Partners

More Great Golf at Fantastically Low Plantation Resort Rates!

Our owners will recognize this article from the annual newsletter that they recently received and now we’re passing on the great news to everyone!

We’re excited to announce new partnerships with several local golf courses: Burning Ridge, Colonial Charters, Indian Wells and Rivers Edge. Plantation Resort provides our owners with excellent rates to an array of beautiful courses that will challenge and delight you. For only $25 plus tax you’ll enjoy access to these beautiful courses with the added benefit of either a golf cart or a lower price.


These new relationships will replace Heron Point (closing December 15th), Wicked Stick (closing May 2015) and the Island Green golf course (closing TBA) in our current golf line up.


Without further ado, here are our new partners:

Burning Ridge

This picturesque golf course is winner of the 2006 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year award. It’s easy to see why when you experience the gently sloping hills and tranquil ponds designed by architect Gene Hamm. Their staff shares our passion for southern hospitality, so you’re sure to feel welcome as you relax in their recently renovated clubhouse.

Colonial Charters

Water hazards and sand traps offer a fun way to test the accuracy of your swing. You’ll find a comfortable atmosphere at Colonial Charters to relax and practice your game.

Indian Wells

Another favorite course designed by Gene Hamm, Indian Wells boasts one of the best and toughest holes in Myrtle Beach. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ll love this course’s eighteenth hole.

Rivers Edge

This Arnold Palmer course takes you to a different world with challenging and beautiful greens that highlight their natural surroundings. Serene lakes and natural habitats are integrated in a balanced design that you will remember playing for a lifetime.

In addition to these new locations, our existing partnerships continue with Indigo Creek Golf Club, Azalea Sands, River Oaks Golf Plantation, Wedgefield Plantation, Tupelo Bay and Midway Par 3. All of our golf partners strive to tee up the best golf experience for our owners. Call 1-855-230-1877 to make your  reservation with Plantation Resort and learn more about our great golf options.

The Next Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway is Coming Up!

Photo taken of our VIPs at a previous Owner and Guest Getaway

How long has it been since your last visit to Plantation Resort?  We believe it's been too long!  The upcoming Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway (February 28) is a fantastic opportunity for you to pamper yourself for a few relaxing days and also see how we’ve been taking care of your "home away from home."

At the Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway in October, owners and their guests enjoyed a trip to Crabby Mike's complete with delicious crab legs and prime rib at the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet and along an array of yummy southern food.  Cheerful chatter filled the air as everyone enjoyed their meal and their new friends.


The next evening, Medieval Times pulled out all the stops to give owners and their guests the VIP treatment.  We enjoyed a free drink from the bar and special access to the VIP waiting area where the king shook hands with each us, his lords and ladies, before the tournament.  Medieval Times delivered an excellent feast and exciting entertainment.  We filled our bellies with baby dragon (it tastes just like chicken!) and cheered at the top of our lungs for the brave Red and Yellow knight as he fought his way to victory.  After such a fun time together, it was difficult to say goodbye but we look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

If your winter schedule could use an injection of weekend excitement in Myrtle Beach, then call 1-888-210-1241 to make your reservation for our Feb 28th Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway.  But make your plans now!  Only 7 days away from your VIP weekend at Plantation Resort!

Hear for yourself how much fun our owners had this past October in this short video:

Come be a VIP—Owner and Guest Getaways for October

Live entertainment, fantastic food and lasting friendships—there were so many reasons to love the September Owner and Guest Getaway!  When asked to summarize her weekend in one sentence, guest Deloris exclaimed “When is the next one!”  Well, to answer her question, we'll host the next Owner and Guest Getaway on October 18^th-20^th.

Deloris’s enthusiasm about the Owner and Guest Getaways is understandable after the exhilarating weekend she enjoyed being chauffeured by our drivers to restaurant and entertainment venues around Myrtle Beach.  Deloris, her husband and 14 other couples and friends came together for a weekend of fun that started with an evening at Damon’s Oceanfront Grill.  While overlooking the ocean, our guests enjoyed delicious food and exciting prize giveaways.  One of our guests won a prize simply by having the most pictures of her family in her purse.



Family photos=prize!

The next evening, the elegant Italian eatery, Capriz left everyone fulfilled after the wait staff delivered plate after plate of pastas, pizzas and meats.  But the night didn’t end there.  After Capriz, our drivers chauffeured our contented guests to Legends in Concert, where they enjoyed classics from such artist impersonators as Roy Orbison, Diana Ross, the Blues Brothers, Cher and, of course, the legendary Elvis.

Our guests loved the food and entertainment.  As we chatted with them at the end of the weekend one of the highlights was making new friends.  Fifteen couples came together as strangers and left as friends after a weekend of fantastic food and fun.



VIP access onstage—meeting performers!

If you think that you, your family or your friends would enjoy a Getaway weekend in Myrtle Beach, we invite you to attend the October event.  We're planning an evening of fabulous seafood at Crabby Mike’s endless seafood buffet and another night of royal revelry at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament.

This event is just two weeks away!  To learn more about this sensational weekend, call 1-888-210-1241 today!

See for yourself how much fun everybody had in this video:

December's VIP Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway

VIP Owner and Guest Weekend Getaways are a series of weekends at Plantation Resort giving owners and their guests a VIP experience of Myrtle Beach. As part of their Getaway, VIPs enjoy the finest dining and entertainment Myrtle Beach has to offer as well as enjoy the beautiful amenities at Plantation Resort.  This series usually begins in September and runs through April. Below are some of our favorite highlights from our last Getaway.

 

Our December VIP Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway was filled with delicious food, amazing

entertainment and wonderful memories!

Over the weekend, we experienced fine dining at Damon's Bar and Grill and also at Capriz Italian Feast. We also enjoyed an exhilarating Christmas show Saturday night at The Palace Theatre's Christmas on Ice. Mr. and Mrs. Angotti said of the weekend, "We were pampered throughout the whole event. All the accommodations were very pleasant." Another guest Phil said, "Plantation Resort made everyone happy. This weekend was made up of good food, fellowship and great hospitality."

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for this fabulous weekend!    If you’d like to join us at Plantation Resort for our next Getaway, please call us at 1-888-210-1241.  We hope to see you at our next event!

October Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway!

Our October Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway was a huge success! We wanted to share a few of our favorite memories.  So here's a glimpse of our scrapbook from the weekend:

To begin, we enjoyed a delicious dinner and games at Damon's followed by a trip to the SkyWheel for a spectacular nighttime view of the boardwalk, the Myrtle Beach skyline and the ocean.

Saturday night was a night to remember at Medieval Times where we were enjoyed special VIP seating and had an exclusive meeting with the cast and crew!

The weekend was one to treasure for all who participated.  We would like to extend a big "thank you" to the wonderful group who joined us for this spectacular weekend!    If you’d like to join us for our next Getaway, please call us at 1-888-210-1241.  We hope to see you at our next event!

A Great Start to a New Season of Getaways!

Owner and Guest Weekend Getaways are a series of special events sponsored by Plantation Resort.  During these weekend events, owners and guests are invited to view the many upgrades and improvements at the Resort while enjoying the newest, most exciting venues in Myrtle Beach!  If you’d like to join us for our next Getaway, please call us at 1-888-210-1241. 

Plantation Resort officially kicked off the new season of Owner and Guest Getaways with our exciting September event!  We couldn't have picked a better group to get the ball rolling again. The weekend was filled with mouth-watering meals, exciting entertainment and great company that left everyone with a broad smile on their face!

The event began with a private VIP check-in at our Preview Center (no lines!) while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres with beer and wine.  Our special guests then had time to get settled in their rooms and rest from their long drive before beginning the weekend's exciting line-up of activities!

At 6:30pm, Plantation Resort buses arrived to shuttle our VIPs to a world-class dinner at Damon's Oceanfront Grill.  Upon arrival, everyone was shown into a private dining room overlooking the water where they immediately began striking up relaxed conversation and ordering drinks from the bar. We then enjoyed a series of games with Resort merchandise and restaurant gift certificates as prizes!  During the "Who Has It?" game, everybody laughed when the category was "dental products" and one of the ladies pulled a full bag of flossing tools out of her purse! Following the games everyone enjoyed delicious meals that included juicy prime rib, mouth-watering seafood and Damon's famous barbecue ribs.  To top it all off, servers brought around trays of assorted desserts for everyone to enjoy.

The next stop was the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, the largest ferris wheel in the United States and a new addition to the Grand Strand.  As we made our way over, many of the guests joked with each other about whether or not they'd be brave enough to soar 187 feet in the air!  Fortunately, most of the group was able to gather up their courage and were rewarded with sweeping views of the city and the Atlantic. 

The next morning, guests enjoyed a delicious hot and cold breakfast buffet next to the beautiful outdoor pool.  Following their meal, they participated in a tour that allowed them to see the many improvements and upgrades that have been made to the Resort!  One couple was especially excited when they saw the lazy river and splash pad and remarked that they had to bring their kids and grandkids back with them for a family reunion next summer!

The Birthday Girl and Her Family

That evening, everyone had a great time at Pirates Voyage!  We were personally escorted to our fantastic seats inside the arena.  The evening was extra special for one of the kids in our group who was celebrating her birthday! She and her family were able to participate in a fun pirate competition during the show.  They did a fantastic job and our group loved cheering them on!

At the end of the night, everyone was charged with excitement from the show.  Our guests were growling  their best pirates "arrrrghs!" and one guest even began dancing a jig from his theatre days!  It was the perfect end to a great weekend. 

After such a fantastic first fall event, we're so excited for the upcoming getaways - and we hope to see you there!

Experience Myrtle Beach as a VIP!

"From the time we got here until we walked out the door, we enjoyed every moment of it!" -Participant in the April 2012 Getaway

September is here and with it comes the first of our Owner and Guest Weekend Getaways! Last season, these events received rave reviews from our special VIP guests.  Because of their popularity, Plantation Resort will continue to offer these exclusive getaways for another season.

October 2011 Event

During these special events, Plantation Resort hosts a group of owners and their guests for 3 days of entertainment in beautiful Myrtle Beach.  As Mike and Julie Hughes of Thomasville, North Carolina said, "you're made to feel special right from the start!"  The VIP treatment begins with a private check-in at our Preview Center, where participants are greeted with light refreshments and drinks while they peruse the weekend's schedule. For the remainder of their trip, our guests are shuttled to and from various entertainment and dining destinations as VIPs, always featuring the best in Myrtle Beach shows, attractions and restaurants. Our participants also receive a private Resort Preview, updating them on the new improvements to the Resort and timeshare possibilities. To cap off the royal treatment, guests enjoy a courtesy late check-out on Sunday morning. As one of our owners put it, "Ya'll thought of it all this weekend!"

Our first event will be taking place September 21 - 23. This weekend getaway is family-friendly, so be sure to bring the kids along. They'll be thrilled to discover our feature attraction - an evening of swashbuckling excitement at Myrtle Beach's hottest new show, Pirate's Voyage!

If you're interested in participating in this exclusive weekend, be sure to call right away! September has limited spaces available and October's slots are going fast. For a full event schedule and to reserve your place, call 1-888-210-1241. Remember to ask about how you can bring along other friends and family members!

Stay tuned!  We'll be releasing additional event dates soon.

Still not convinced that this is the getaway for you? Here's some advice from a few of our participants. One of our April 2012 guests explained, "if you're open-minded, you'll always enjoy it" while the other simply said "you'd be crazy not to! It's been awesome." Next, check out some highlights from last season's events. It is said that, "a picture is worth a thousand words and a video is worth one million."  We couldn't decide so we've provided you with both!

Pictures
September 2011 Getaway
October 2011 Getaway

Videos
Getaway Highlights from the 2011-2012 Season
September 2011 Getaway
October 2011 Getaway
April 2012 Getaway

We hope to see you soon at our next Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway!

Lasting Friendships Made at the October Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway

Owner and Guest Weekend Getaways are a series of special events sponsored by Plantation Resort. During these weekend events, owners and guests are invited to view the many upgrades and improvements at the Resort while enjoying the newest, most exciting venues in Myrtle Beach! If you’d like to join us for our next Getaway, please call us at 888-210-1241 – some restrictions apply.

Dinner at Damons

Last October’s Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway was particularly special because it fostered a relaxing yet exciting atmosphere where many new friendships were made. In fact, several participants who met over the weekend planned to take future vacations to Plantation Resort together! What began as a weekend trip turned into an event filled with new friends and lasting memories for everyone who attended.

On the first day, participants checked in while enjoying wine, hors d'oeuvres and lively conversation as participants were introduced to one another. The weather was a beautiful 77 degrees and several mentioned they were leaving to take a romantic walk along the beach. Others were excited about taking a dip in the heated outdoor pool.

Later that evening, owners and guests boarded the Plantation Resort shuttles where they were whisked away to a fabulous dinner at the oceanfront restaurant, Damon’s Grill. Participants were given a choice of the finest entrees on the menu: steak with seafood, barbecue ribs with crab cakes or select cuts of prime rib. Owners were seated in a private room and had personal attention from servers, bartenders and Plantation Resort staff. Following dinner the fun continued on the oceanfront boardwalk with drinks at the Landshark – a new Jimmy Buffett bar and grill – and a ride on the newest Myrtle Beach attraction, the Sky Wheel. This 200 feet high observation wheel is the first of its kind in the United States and a definite must ride!

The fun continues at the Skywheel and neighboring Landshark Bar & Grill

Saturday morning, owners were treated to our famous breakfast buffet served next to the outdoor pool. Following breakfast, guests were given tours to familiarize them with the latest upgrades and improvements at Plantation Resort and to inform them of their options as timeshare owners.

Saturday evening, friends and owners were reunited to experience the most talked about show in Myrtle Beach – Dolly Parton's Pirate’s Voyage. This swashbuckling adventure is fit for the whole family and includes a delicious pirate feast! Sitting down to a four-course meal, we cheered on our pirate crew as they fought on land, water and air for victory. After the show, owners and guests boarded the shuttles with grins on their faces as they talked about the loveable sea lions and the incredible stunts of the pirate crews. The enthusiasm over the show filled the air and left a jubilant spirit among the party. It was a fitting end to a wonderful day and a fantastic evening.

Sunday morning, as the participants enjoyed a continental breakfast, Camilla Ferry told us, “It was good getting together, going to the venues, and meeting [new] people. A lot of times when you come here you’re on vacation with your family and you don’t get to meet a lot of different people...[we] liked that, and overall the weekend was just wonderful.”

If you'd like to meet other owners, introduce your friends and family to all that Plantation Resort has to offer, experience the newest attractions in Myrtle Beach or just get away for the weekend, please give us a call at 888-210-1241. 
We'd love to have you!

Premier Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway

Are you thinking about joining us for a weekend getaway? My name is Ashley, an employee at the resort, and I was lucky enough to join Plantation Resort’s very first Owner and Guest Weekend Getaway in September.  It was definitely a weekend to remember where you'll get to experience Plantation Resort like never before!

Because the stay was over a weekend, it meant the trip was short enough to leave the kids at home and time off work wasn’t an issue. In other words, this was a perfect opportunity for couples to have a fun, romantic weekend, and to see all the exciting changes that have taken place at Plantation Resort.  Even better, owners were able to invite their friends along with them to join in the experience.

The weekend opened with a wine and cheese mixer for all Plantation Resort VIP owners and their friends. As John Robinson, owner and participant, reported, “It was really wonderful getting together with other owners and just having fun.”

A fabulous dinner at Damon’s Oceanfront Grill followed the mixer, then on to the Landshark – a Jimmy Buffett bar and grill – for drinks and a ride on the newest Myrtle Beach attraction, the Sky Wheel.  This Ferris wheel-inspired ride is bigger - an impressive 200 feet high offering spectacular views of the coastline, safer and more fun than your typical state fair voyage. In fact, Myrtle Beach is home to the only Sky Wheel in the United States – a definite must see!

On Saturday morning, VIPs were treated to Plantation Resort’s buffet breakfast served poolside at the outdoor pool followed by a relaxing tour and review of the Resort and all it now offers. Saturday night the fun continued with an exciting excursion on the Aquasino Sun Cruz Casino cruise line! The VIPs and I  boarded the impressive 220 ft. liner just as the sun was sinking below the stunningly beautiful waterway before making our way to the ocean. The cruise ship provided an impressive dinner buffet including all you can eat chicken, prime rib, shrimp stir-fry and delicious cake for dessert. It also boasts three levels of gaming fun and live entertainment on the upper deck. One of our owners won big on the slots. She told us, “Even if we didn’t win anything we still would have had a great time…but we won!”

Sunday morning, the event concluded with a continental breakfast and VIP late check-out: an opportunity to sleep in and enjoy breakfast again poolside.

So what are you waiting for?  Another event is being planned now and Plantation Resort can’t wait to give back to our VIP owners. Come on down and let us take you out for the weekend…Carolina style! 

Contact us today at 888-210-1241 to attend a future VIP owner and referral weekend event.  Invite your friends, call the sitter, pack the suitcase and leave all the planning to us! 

Hope to see you soon!

The Perfect Gift - a Vacation at Plantation Resort starting at Only $175 for 3 Nights!

With the holidays fast approaching, may we suggest the perfect gift for that special someone? Plantation Resort has gift packages available at special low rates:

2 Bedroom – 2 Bath Condominium for 3 Nights/4 Days only $250
November 1st to December 31st, 2010
Tuesday through Friday check in; Holidays excluded

2 Bedroom – 2 Bath Condominium for 3 Nights/4 Days only $475
March 1st through November 1st, 2011
Tuesday through Friday check in; Holidays excluded

Special Value Packages for Studios:

Deluxe Hotel Room for 3 Nights/4 Days only $175
November 1st to December 31st, 2010
Tuesday through Friday check in; Holidays excluded

Deluxe Hotel Room for 3 Nights/4 Days only $350
March 1st through November 1st, 2011
Tuesday through Friday check in; Holidays excluded

Make your gift even more special by adding any of the following:

• 1 hour Couples Massage for $120
• Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse Gift Card for $25
• 2 adult tickets to a show of choice for $70

To order your gift package, give us a call at 1-800-845-5039.  Happy Holidays!

Welcome Bikers to Plantation Resort! Come Stay with Us!

Act fast! This deal won't last!

5 Nights 6 Days for only $201 including Breakfast for 2 and 2 Spring Rally T-Shirts.

You and a friend will be cruisin' in no time. Call 1-800-845-5039 to make your reservation today!

Snow in Myrtle Beach!

Last weekend (Feb 13-14th) the weather channel said that snow fell on almost every state in the nation (48 of the 50). Many of us here on the beach were excited to see snow since it is so rare that we see any of the white stuff. When it does fall, it normally melts in the air or upon hitting the ground. Since it is such an event for us, we wanted to share it with you. Our IT Manager took this photo when he was on a walk at the beach with his family. We hope you like it!

p.s. The snow is all gone now! It only lasted a few days. It's been sunny and in the 50's this week with 60's in the forecast for next. So come visit and warm up with us! Hope to see you all soon!

Spring Break '10 Special at Plantation Resort

Come celebrate Spring Break with us! We're offering a great deal on a 3 Night 4 Day Stay at Plantation Resort. The special includes:

• 4 Tickets to the IMAX Theatre


• 4 Tickets to Ripley's Aquarium (2 Adult and 2 Child)


• 4 Minature Golf Tickets


• 4 passes to the Tie-Dye T-Shirt activity where you die your own t-shirts

Offer ends May 1st, 2010 and is first-come-first-serve so make your reservation today by calling 1-800-845-5039!

Jennifer Arnez is our Grand Prize Winner of a Free Week’s Vacation at Plantation Resort!

Jennifer won the Nintendo Wii Tournament during her vacation at Plantation Resort this summer, which automatically entered her into the end of summer drawing for a free week’s stay at Plantation Resort. She was the lucky one selected from the 20 weekly Wii tourney winners. Congratulations Jennifer!

Here is what Jennifer had to say about winning:

My name is Jennifer Arnez. I won the Wii tournament on my vacation this summer at Plantation Resort. I am a 33 year old mother of 3. I have a son that is 2, a daughter that is 5 and a step-daughter that is 13. I’m an x-ray technologist and love my job! I also love being a mother and wife. My after work hours and weekends are spent at soccer, t-ball and cheerleading with my children. At home we love to play outdoors, swim and go for walks. Inside we play lots of games including board games, card games and, of course, Wii. Our entire family plays Nintendo Wii. My daughter, who has played Wii since she was 3, came in second place in the Wii tournament. My son who is 2 also plays Wii.

This was our first summer staying at Plantation Resort. We happened on the resort by mistake in June and stayed for one week. We liked it so much we came down again in August for another week. We love the children’s water park, lighted playground, the indoor and outdoor activities, the large pool with snack bar and all of the other amenities. It is very family oriented and everyone is very nice. The shuttles to the beach are very convenient and we felt very relaxed staying there. We are deeded to another resort not far from Plantation Resort but we will definitely be spending a lot of our summer vacations with you guys! My children love the resort and all of the activities. They love the dive games by the pool and the indoor activities that get you out of the sun for a break.

I had a lot of fun playing in the Wii tournament and was shocked to hear I had won the drawing! I was very excited! I've never won anything this big before! I really appreciate this and everyone at the resort being so nice and friendly to my family and me. Can't wait to come again!

Can't thank you enough,
Jennifer Arnez and Family

Get Away for the Holidays at Plantation Resort

Enjoy dinner and a show, get in a few rounds of golf, do some shopping and catch the Spirit of the Season in Myrtle Beach! Plantation Resort is offering three special packages to choose from. Call 1-800-845-5039 to make your reservation and get away for the Holidays at Plantation Resort!