Author: Chris Crowl

A Slice of Summer at Sands

mainIt’s only May but we have SUMMERTIME in our soul! We are geared up and ready to help you and your family make those beach vacation memories. Here’s how a Sands’ summer scene may look. Play along with us…

How is this for a morning wake up call? Open your eyes each day of your vacation with the Atlantic right outside your window. Take your time getting ready for the day’s adventures while sipping your coffee on the balcony taking in each wave crashing onto the shore. Oh, but don’t forget the delicious hot buffet breakfast waiting for you at the Brass Anchor restaurant.

Now that everyone has a full tummy, no better time to get the little ones over to the Sands Kids Club where they can sign up for ALL DAY fun and activities without mom and dad making all the rules. Supervised hours of fun, crafts, onsite water park adventures, scavenger hunts, duck races, face painting and meeting new friends.

Time for the BIG kids to hit the water and have fun too! Beach or pool? Spend a little time at both, make time to enjoy a cold drink and a light lunch at our new OD’s Pool Bar. LIVE entertainment all summer long! Lay back, relax and soak it all in. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Looks like it’s time to round up the kids, head to the room and get ready for dinner at our onsite oceanfront restaurant, Mango’s on the Beach.You have certainly worked up an appetite by now. And with Mango’s new menu, there is definitely something delicious on hand, even for the finicky eaters. Need souvenirs? No need to run around town, stop in our new Sand Dunes Gift shop located right outside the restaurant.

Enjoy live music nightly, all summer long at Mango’s Lounge. Come listen to your favorites performed by singer/songwriter Walter Finley. Finish off the evening with a quiet stroll on the beach, watching the moon rise while breathing in the salty air.

Sands Kids Club Steps It Up

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Look at those smiles! Our popular Sands’ Kids Club is about to be in full swing. Opening full time Memorial Weekend, we are very excited to bring you new surprises, activities, water park fun and awesome adventures. Longer hours this year will keep the kiddos occupied all day. Sign ‘em up in the morning at 9am and pick them up by 6pm. Also new for this year, we have available, a Kids Club evening session two nights a week from 6-10pm for only $10. Let the kids be kids and enjoy their time, meeting new friends and making lasting vacation memories. See you this SUMMER!

 

Southside Band

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The Southside Band has been a huge part of the live music at Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar for the past 18 years. They have the best fans literally from all over the world!

Join the jam sessions daily at Sands Ocean Club on Annie’s oceanfront deck. LIVE MUSIC daily starting at 2pm until.

Shark Teeth Hunting Tips

 

shark_teethLow tide is the best time to find these sharp fossils. The water is calmer and clearer at low tide, giving you better visibility. Early morning hours, we feel are the best times to search. There are fewer people around to compete with.

Shark Teeth can be found near the water, usually right where the tide is rolling out and especially where you see the accumulation of broken shells, near the last high tide mark. It is a very tedious but relaxing hobby. Some of us are at it for hours on end.

Look for small, black triangular shapes in the sand. The more you find, the more your eyes will key in on them. You will be an expert hunter in no time. Always remember to carry a small pouch or bucket to collect your treasures and lather on the sunscreen.

Spring Cleaning at Sands Resorts

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We are looking forward to a very successful season here at the Sands Resorts.

Here are a few things we have been working on. The pavers are cutting and paving the Ocean Dunes parking lot and it should be done by March 24th. Guests will be happy to know, the Waterpark will reopen Wednesday, April 1st – 15th, after that, we will operate weekends only until occupancy picks up. Our Kids Club program will be extending its hours from 9am-3pm to 9am- 5pm. The pool and jacuzzi in the health club will reopen Wednesday, March 18th. NewMedia will be printing our new maps. The maps will be user friendly – legend map “you are here” and “all of this is available to you” will be printed on the maps. The maps will be posted at both the Ocean Dunes and Sand Dunes lobbies. Towels will be furnished at the Sand Dunes indoor pool for owner/guest convenience. We will have two signs made for the pool area to read: “Please deposit used towels in hamper.”  “Please do not remove towels from indoor area.” Singer/Songwriter, Walter Finley is performing live in Mango’s, Thursday’s -Saturdays at 7:00pm. Please come join us when you can. We are looking to get a music system for the outdoor pool areas. The Atlantis Spa is offering 15 minute massages for $20.00. We are very excited about our upcoming events. March has been busy with athletic teams, bused in to our property from all over the states and filling up our hotels. GREAT NEWS!

Sands Experience: Sands Waterpark

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There’s no need to spend a lot of money visiting one of Myrtle Beach’s many waterparks when guests at Sands Resorts have one in their own front yard.

Located on the Sand Dunes property in Myrtle Beach, guests at it or any of the Sand Resorts family of hotels receive unlimited usage of the facilities for free. Cruise down the lazy river or splash down on one of the many the waterslides without standing in the long lines and paying the high admission prices.

Sand Resorts Waterpark offers something fun for the whole family. The little ones can play all day on the aquatic treehouse, kiddie-pool playground and other attractions designed with safety in mind.

Meanwhile, the grownups can stretch out by the poolside and catch some rays while watching their children have a good time. Or get into the fun by grabbing a float and sailing around the lazy river or by taking a soak in the bubble pool.

So throw on that swimsuit, slather on some sunscreen and have a splashing good time at the Sands Resorts Waterpark. It’s all part of the Sands Experience.

Sands Experience: Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar

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Looking for a great place to party on the beach? Guests at the Sands Resorts need to look no farther than their back yards.

Located on the oceanfront pool deck at Sand Ocean Club, Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar caters to guests at the entire Sands Resort family. Take a short walk from the elevator, a short drive down Shore Drive to hit the hottest spot in town.

Ocean Annie’s features live music on the poolside stage so patrons can dance in the sun and cool off in the pool. The full bar serves frozen drinks, cold beer and hot food for guests, delivered directly to your table or lounge chair, and there’s an air-conditioned indoor seating area for dining.

Of course, it’s only a short walk to the beach if you want to take a break and work on your tan, or take a quick dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Patrons wander to and from the beach and pool deck as the party goes until well after sun down.

Ocean Annie’s is open from March through October from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. No matter which Sands Resort you decide to stay, you can always come as you are to Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar.

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Sands Experience: Hall of Heroes

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With the approach of President’s Day, Sands Resorts welcomes its guests to remember the men and women who helped ensure our nation’s survival to celebrate such a holiday.

Located at the Sands Ocean Club, this patriotic display pays tribute to the veterans of conflicts from the American Revolution to modern wars, and celebrates our freedom.

The highlight of the Hall of Heroes is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, featuring the 58,253 names of service members who lost their lives.

Also on display are copies of our country’s founding documents, a Korean War tribute, a flag Display, and an informative exhibit featuring all the wars and the soldiers who fought them.

Other displays include a 9/11 tribute that displays the names of the 2,984 Americans who died in the terror attacks.

There’s also a Gold Dog Tag display honoring all the service members killed in action from the Vietnam War to more recent conflicts. Visitors can have special dog tags made to remember lost loved ones.

Sands Experience: Wild Water & Wheels

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Get your thrills in the water and on the asphalt at this waterpark/go-kart track in Garden City Beach. Featuring dozens of aquatic attractions and racetracks, Wild Water & Wheels is your one-stop spot for family fun.

Take a ride on the wild side at one of the 24 waterslides, including the Speed Slides and Mat Slides, or take a more relaxing dip in the wave pool or lazy river. And for the little ones, there’s a kiddie aquatic playground where they can splash and play while also being safe and sound.

Go-kart racing isn’t the only other entertainment option for guests. A miniature golf course, bumper boats and a state-of-the-art arcade complete with high-tech interactive games and old-school carnival games create an ideal place for family fun. Guests can also grab lunch at the snack bar and relax in the poolside lounge chairs.

Best of all, guests at any Sand Resorts family of hotels receive free admission to Wild Water & Wheels, which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The park hosts “Live at Five Fridays,” featuring live music played poolside and other special events. For more information, visit www.wild-water.com.