Hear the Rumble... Bikers are coming to the Beach starting this weekend May 13th!

2011 Grand Strand Spring Rally starts this weekend May 13th to 22nd and Atlantic Beach Bike Fest is coming May 27th to 30th.

The 2011 Spring Rally is on! This year's event will be held May 13th to the 22nd, 2011. Even though the city of Myrtle Beach is no longer sponsoring the event, the rest of the Grand Strand including Plantation Resort is ready to welcome you!

This rally, formerly known as the "Myrtle Beach Bike Week," "Crusin' the Coast" or "Myrtle Beach Spring Rally" is now being billed as "The Grand Strand Bike Rally". Approximately 300,000 people make their way to the rally for this 10-day event. The festivities include motorcycle racing, vendors, concerts and parties. The event contends with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as one of the most popular motorcycle venues in the United States.

The rumors of the death of the Biker Weeks in Myrtle Beach are unfounded. The helmet law passed by the city of Myrtle Beach was overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court. So like you see exclaimed on many biker websites: “The Beach is back!”

Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, also known as "Black Bike Week," begins May 27th and runs through Memorial Day weekend to the 30th. It is the largest rocket bike festivial bringing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to the Grand Strand area for events, parties and fun.

So come to the Grand Strand, enjoy all the wonderful attractions and great riding on the coastline of SC and NC and have a great time just like times past.

If you need a place to stay, Plantation Resort has condos still available with very competitive rates and are closer than ever to all the action that is found on the south end of the Grand Strand in Murrells Inlet, just a few minutes away. Also, for those who want to bypass Myrtle Beach to reach the events on the north end of the Grand Strand, Plantation Resort’s location makes it easy to access Highway 31 which will take you to North Myrtle Beach’s and Atlantic Beach’s events and beyond into North Carolina.

So come stay with us and bring your bikes. The sun is out, the weather is warm, time to ride!

More Improvements - Working Diligently to Make the Resort a Better Place to Vacation!

We've been at it again!  While you have been snowed in dreaming of white sandy beaches, blue skies, palm trees and maybe a round of golf or two, we've been busy working to improve Plantation Resort in preparation for your long needed and well deserved vacation.



Replastering the Outdoor Pool

 We have renovated the Lazy River, Kiddie Pool (zero entry), Hot Tub and Outdoor Pool by replastering the bottoms and re-tiling all the steps and entrances.  So be prepared to get wet as these amenities will be practically brand new when you get here!

Many of you have commented on how pleased you've been with the landscaping.  We continue to make the Resort more lush, green and tropically colorful by planting over 50 more palm trees around the Resort.  In addition, we've planted thousands of flowers and have put down over 40,000 sq. yards of new sod that will be grown in and ready to greet you when you arrive.

New Sea Wall and Palms

We've added more seawalls to stop soil erosion into the waterways and to provide more grassy areas behind buildings 206, 208 and 218 where you can play, catch some rays or barbecue.



And those of you who will be checking in to a condo on Double Eagle Drive will notice improvements to the foyer areas with new carpeting, trim, decor and paint.
So please come enjoy the new improvements!  Hope to see you soon at Plantation Resort!


Updated Foyer



My Surfing Lesson Experience

As I balanced on a surfboard waiting for my turn to try and ride a wave my mind thought back over the events of the day...

Meeting at the outdoor pool, the shuttle bus ride out to the beach, getting to know the others that would be in my surfing class for the day, picking a board and practicing everything on the beach that I'd need to know in the water had all lead up to this moment. I had already tried to ride a few waves, mostly ending in disaster and a mouth full of seawater, but I felt good about this one. I could taste the salt in the air and the feel the breeze pushing me forward. This was my wave, or so said my instructor.

An instructor that was a few yards away with a group of three yelled out, “Party wave! Everyone gets up!” Watching as the wave got closer I knew that this time I was ready for it. As the wave began to swell my instructor pushed the back of my board into it. Having been told enough times before this wave when to try and stand I knew the feeling I was looking for now, and I found it. Jumping up I found my feet. For a few moments I stood on that board and knew I had done it. I had surfed for the first time!

As I paddled back out into the water, I looked up and down our little piece of beach and saw my classmates getting ready for the next wave. As I watched them I knew this was the best morning on the beach I had ever had.

Come "hang ten" with us!  Lessons offered through Plantation Resort all during the summer.  Boards and transportation to and from the beach are included.  Groups are limited, advanced reservations strongly encouraged.  Contact us by calling 1-800-845-5039 to reserve your board and your chance to catch a wave!

The Largest Ferris Wheel in the Eastern US is Coming to Myrtle Beach!

With the warmth of the sun caressing your cheek and the smell of saltwater filling the air, you step into your SkyWheel carriage and prepare for the journey up, up and away into the brilliant blue sky. You instinctively seek the hand of a parent, sibling, best friend or sweetheart as you rise and fall over the beach’s golden sand. The scenic view of the sun sparkling on the water invites a smile upon your face as you notice a school of playful dolphins skipping through the waves in the seemingly endless horizon. The joyful memory of this experience will stay with you forever. Take it all in.

Myrtle Beach's boardwalk is welcoming a brand new Ferris wheel attraction - the SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. For several weeks, construction crews have been hard at work to meet its scheduled May 2011 grand opening, aligned with the opening of Jimmy Buffett’s Land Shark Bar and Grill. This Swiss-designed and -manufactured structure, will stand 200 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. The SkyWheel will not only be the largest wheel of any kind east of the Mississippi River, but it will also be the first observation wheel of its kind in the United States and only the second in North America. During rides that will last ten to twelve minutes, up to six passengers ride in one of 42 climate-controlled, enclosed gondolas with non-reflective glass coverings to ensure the best possible photos and videos of the beautiful panoramic views. One designated VIP carriage will even have a glass floor and leather bucket seating for an even more enhanced experience! In addition, the SkyWheel Myrtle Beach is equipped with a state-of-the-art computer-generated lighting system that features more than one million LED lights. With several magical light shows taking place every evening after sunset, it is sure to be an unforgettable sight and experience for you and the entire family.

Because the views from the SkyWheel promise to be unlike any that you’ve ever seen at the beach, be sure to schedule a ride during your family’s next vacation to Myrtle Beach!

For pictures of the construction process, visit the fan page at: www.Facebook.com/SkyWheelMyrtleBeach.


To view a video of the beginnings of the construction project, check out: www.thesunnews.com/2011/02/24/1999838/construction-under-way-for-skywheel.html


A rendering of what the SkyWheel Myrtle Beach will look like when constructed.



Plantation Resort is Offering even more Golf Options at Fantastic Prices!!!

Golf is in full swing at Myrtle Beach and we have been working diligently to bring you great golf at exceptional values! 

7 Courses to choose from starting at $25 including cart!

For over 4 years we have developed a close relationship with Indigo Creek and Island Green where we hope you’ve had the chance to play these beautiful courses.

In our quest to bring you even more exciting golf venues, we’re pleased to announce a new partnership with the Signature Golf Group in 2011! This relationship gives us the ability to offer you six spectacular courses at a steal of a deal. In addition to Indigo Creek and Island Green, the Conway Country Club, Azalea Sands and River Oaks courses have been added.

We’ve also partnered with Tupelo Bay for those looking to play on an executive course or at night. Play 18 holes at any of these courses for the special rate of $25 a round plus tax; and yes, this even includes a cart!

For those of you who seek an extra challenge, we now offer John Daly’s signature courses at Wicked Stick for the incredible rate of $35 a round from February – May and from September – November and $25 a round from December – January and June – August.

Guests of owners also receive these special rates, so feel free to have them join you. To get that perfect tee time, call (843) 361-3033 and for Tupelo Bay Tee times, call (843) 215-7888 two weeks prior to when you’d like to play.
For those looking for expert advice, please join us for a complimentary golf clinic hosted by a Tupelo Bay golf pro every Monday at 6 pm all year round. Please reserve a day ahead by calling (843) 913-5000, ext. 5290 so we are sure to save a spot for you.

From the weekend warrior to the expert, we are pleased to offer courses for everyone. Don’t miss out on the beauty these courses offer and the good times you’ll have. So, dust off your clubs and get ready for a great golf season with some of the best rates found on the Beach! Happy Golfing!

(Source: Plantation Resort Winter 2010 Newsletter)