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Sea Mist Press Kit

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Amenities

Water Amenities
    • 3-story tubular water slide    
    • 670 foot long, 7 foot wide Lazy River
    • Additional water park features: Mini-water slides, spacious wading pool, water swing, dolphin slide, otter slide, rain tree, mushroom tree & large sun deck
    • 3,000 square foot Children's Activity Pool with mini-slides, a rain tree and spacious oceanfront sundeck
    • 10 Swimming Pools, 2 indoor & heated
    • 4 Jacuzzis, 2 indoor
    • 6 Kiddie Pools

Food & Beverage
    • Tena's Restaurant: Featuring the beach's best all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet
    • Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern
    • Pete & Polly's: A snack shack located at the Sea Mist Water Park
    • Jason's Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor: Serving wraps, salads, flying kids meals, boulevard burgers & more
    • Barefoot Cabana: Oceanfront refreshments for adults and children with live entertainment
    • Sea Mist Conference Center: Featuring event space supported by a full service catering department for private events and group functions. Over 17,000 square feet of conference space, plus unique indoor and outdoor function space.

Additional On-Site Amenities
    • Golf Desk
    • Double-nine custom-designed miniature golf course
    • Arcade and recreation complex with over 100 games and fun prizes to win
    • "Caste-in-the-Mist": A multi-level play station
    • Fitness Center: Featuring an extensive variety of both cardiovascular and resistance equipment
    • Free wireless internet service available in the Conference Center, Jason's Cafe and other select resort buildings

Entertainment & Special Events
    • Beach Blast: (June, July, August) A Sea Mist style pirate themed cook-out serving all-you-can-eat grilled favorites with entertainment and fun and games for the entire family, located at Pete & Polly's Snack Shack area on the entertainment deck beside the water park.     
    • Family Karaoke Night: (June, July, August) An opportunity for guests to show off their vocal talents.
    • Live Entertainment: (Available during Summer months) At the Barefoot Cabana and Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern.
    • Easter Sunrise Service: A treasured Sea Mist tradition, a non-denominational service, oceanfront, featuring the glory of the sunrise over the Atlantic.
    • Eater Egg Hunt: Great fun for all the kids, the Sea Mist Easter Egg Hunt takes place at the Family Village and is free of charge for all children spending Easter at the Resort.
    • Thanksgiving Family Celebrations: Includes a Sea Mist style cork-gun turkey shoot as well as other carnival-style games, balloon sculptures and face painting for the kids, a free gift wrapping station for Christmas shoppers, a photo with Santa Claus and more.
    • Traditional Low Country Oyster Roast: (October, November, December, February & March) Held under the ancient oaks at the Yaupon Building, it's all the scrumptious oysters you can eat.  

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Vacation Packaging

Family Vacation Packages
Sea Mist has a well-deserved reputation for offering incredible value in family vacation packages. Its strategic partnership with Family Kingdom Amusement Park and Family Kingdom Oceanfront Water Park, recently recognized as the 5th best amusement park outside Orlando by TripAdvisor, gives Sea Mist the ability to pass tremendous savings onto its guests.

Family Value Package (Summer)
    • Accommodations
    • Daily passes to Sea Mist's largest resort Water Park
    • Daily passes to Family Kingdom Oceanfront Water Park
    • Passes to Family Kingdom Amusement Park for each night of your stay
    • Unlimited use of Sea Mist's double-nine miniature golf course
    • One welcome cocktail per adult at Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern one day of your stay (Must be 21 or older)

Stay 4 nights or more and receive
    • One 5 x 7 Family Photo
    • One free breakfast buffet per person at Tena's
    • Daily Championship Golf on select courses (cart fee not included)
    • Dinner at Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern for one person. This dinner will include entree, salad & non-alcoholic beverage. Plus, all other purchases on the same ticket will receive 20% off. This offer is valid for individuals who are dining inside the restaurant only and is not applicable to any call-in/take-out orders.

Fun In The Sun Package (Spring & Fall)
    • Daily passes to Family Kingdom Amusement Park, recognized as the 5th best park outside of Orlando by TripAdvisor
    • Daily admission to Sea Mist's on-site water park
    • Unlimited use of Sea Mist's double nine miniature golf course
    • Welcome cocktail at Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern
    • Free 5 x 7 Family Photo
    • Accommodations

Stay 4 nights or more and receive
    • One 5 x 7 Family Photo
    • Dinner at Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern for one person. This dinner will include entree, salad & non-alcoholic beverage. Plus, all other purchases on the same ticket will receive 20% off. This offer is valid for individuals who are dining inside the restaurant only and is not applicable to any call-in/take-out orders.

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Championship Golf

Championship Golf Packages
(September - May) Catering to the golf industry for over 40 years, Sea Mist offers a variety of exceptional golf packages designed to give all golfers, regardless of skill level or budget, a convenient way to enjoy the great golf available in the Myrtle Beach area. Because of the special arrangements Sea Mist is able to negotiate with area courses, these golf packages offer significant value. Sea Mist's professional and experienced golf sales personnel can also assist golfers with everything from planning a successful small golf outing to executing a memorable tournament of any size. There are excellent group and group leader benefits available. In addition to Sea Mist's branded packages, customized packaging is also available.

Packages Include
    • Accommodations (You pay NO RESORT FEES at Sea Mist!)
    • Daily golf including cart
    • Daily all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet
    • Sea Mist Golf Hat
    • Golf Course Directional Brochure
    • Low-country, traditional style oyster roast located under the ancient oaks (seasonal, weather permitting)
    • Welcome cocktail at Three Step's Down Grille & Tavern
    • $10 Dinner Voucher for Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern
    • Some packages include instant replay during select times of the year. Others may include an additional round of golf.

Below are some short descriptions of Sea Mist Golf Packages. See updated rates and dates at www.SeaMistGolf.com. Enjoy affordable Myrtle Beach golf specials at Sea Mist with access to all 81 championship courses.

Fall Golf Special
    • Limited Time Only - $235 per person
    • September 6th through October 2011
    • Each golfer will receive:
        • Three nights accommodations Ocean View Studio
        • Daily breakfast buffet
        • One round of golf on either River Oaks or Azalea Sands (cart is included)
        • Free Golf Course Directional Brochure

NO RESORT FEES! Rates based on availability in select room types and are subject to applicable taxes. Some restrictions may apply.

Golf Packages
    • The Original Golf Package: Includes accommodations, breakfast buffets, an oyster roast and a special bonus - a $10 voucher for Three Steps Down Grill & Tavern.
    • Great Myrtle Beach Golf Package: Play Azalea Sands, Heron Point, River Oaks and Indigo Creek on our great golf package. Plus, receive a free pair of golf shoes.
    • The Master's Golf Package: Includes the most requested signature courses. Choose from four or six day Myrtle Beach discount golf packages. Each package includes championship golf, accommodations, daily breakfast buffet, one cocktail at Three Steps Down Grill & Tavern and a Low Country Oyster Roast. This package includes King's North at Myrtle Beach National, Litchfield Country Club, Willbrook Plantation and many more.
    • The POWER PLAY Golf Package: A complete mystical experience on Man O' War, The Witch and The Wizard. See more on www.MyrtleBeachPowerPlay.com
    • ProPlay Golf Package: Presented this year with a new selection of courses, this Myrtle Beach discount golf package features play on four of the most unique quality courses in Myrtle Beach. Take advantage of this great value now.
    • The Par Excellence Golf Package: Play Farmstead, Grande Dunes, Meadowlands, Myrtlewood Palmetto, Myrtlewood Pine Hills, River Hills, Tidewater and your choice of many more.

Golf Group Information
In order to give our group golf guests the very best experience, Sea Mist has created an on-site sales office to serve all your group golf needs. Having hand-picked only the most professional and experienced golf sales personnel, Sea Mist can offer the highest level of service on the beach. We are ready to assist you with everything from planning a successful small golf outing to planning and executing a memorable tournament of any size. Our golf savvy staff is prepared to make your preferred tee times, help plan your tournaments and cater to your special needs.

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Steal-Aways

Seasonal Steal-Away Packages
(September - May) Sea Mist has created an impressive menu of specialty packages designed to showcase all that Myrtle Beach has to offer all year long.
    • Resort PassPort: (March - October) Food, fun and savings; now that is a perfect combo. This package is a great way to save money without sacrificing any of the fun. Once your park the car, you never have to leave the resort. Enjoy numerous resort amenities along with vouchers to Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern. Plus, you will receive a $20 EZ-Cash Card redeemable at any Sea Mist retail or food outlets.
    • Bed & Breakfast: (February) Whether it is for a quick weekend, or a week long visit, this little package is the perfect way for you to indulge in a bit of rest and relaxation. This package includes accommodations and a breakfast buffet for two each morning of the stay.
    • Girlfriends Getaway: (September - May) Girls of all ages know that sometimes a change in scenery with friends can make all the difference. The Girlfriends Getaway is all about friends reconnecting without worrying about watching the clock, the kids or the laundry. Everyone returns home refreshed, renewed and ready to take on the world. Each person receives breakfast at Tena's one day of the stay, a welcome cocktail at Sea Mist's own Grille & Tavern, a shopping discount book for both area Tanger Outlet Centers, a 10% discount for any spa treatment at Victoria Dianne's Day Spay and a $15 dinner voucher for Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern.
    • New Year's Celebration: (January) Guests who bring in the New Year at Sea Mist enjoy an unforgettable party by the sea! This package includes 2 nights accommodations with late checkout, a split of champagne, souvenir toasting flutes, breakfast at Tena's one day of the stay, a welcome cocktail at Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern, as well as tickets to the famous Broadway at the Beach New Year's Party, allowing guests to enjoy the festivities at Blarney Stones Pub & Cigar Bar, Crocodile Rocks, Fat Tuesday, Froggy Bottomz, Broadway Louie's, Malibu's Surf Bar, the Original Shucker's Raw Bar, Revolutions Dance Bar and Stool Pigeons.
    • Shop 'til You Drop: (September - May) Myrtle Beach is famous for its year-round great shopping, including Coastal Grand Mall, the Pawley's Island Hammock Shops, Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing and Tanger Outlet Centers. In addition to a shopping discount book for both area Tanger Outlet Centers, each person receives breakfast at Tena's one day of the stay and a welcome cocktail at Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern.
    • Valentine's Romance: (February) Sea Mist celebrates Valentine's Day for the entire month of February! Each person receives breakfast at Tena's one day of the stay and each couple receives a split of champagne along with souvenir Valentine goblets. Sea Mist also offers Romance Packages all year long.
    • Easter: (April) Is a very special time of the year at Sea Mist Resort. Many guests take advantage of the tremendous value and convenience offered by the Fun In The Sun Package. In addition, Sea Mist special events include a breathtaking oceanfront sunrise service on Easter morning, a traditional Easter Egg Hunt and more.
    • Mother's Day: (May) With this package mom receives breakfast at Tena's one day of her stay, free admission to Sea Mist's water park, a free celebratory cocktail at Three Steps Down Grill & Tavern, a free ice cream from Jason's Cafe and a shopping discount book for both area Tanger Outlet Centers.
    • Myrtle Beach Marathon: (February) Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort is once again proud to be the host hotel for the Myrtle Beach Marathon. Marathon participants and spectators receive a special rate for this great event.
    • Columbus Day Special: (February) Columbus sailed the ocean blue, to bring these specials back to you. Sea Mist has three packages to choose from so you are sure to find one that best suits you! The packages include accommodations, one Columbus Day Appreciation Certificate affording you a FREE Night stay from October 7 through April 15, 2012 and more. Enjoy great savings during this treasured time of year in Myrtle Beach.  
    • Veteran's Day Getaway: (February) Sea Mist appreciates America's Veterans and is proud to serve them on this special holiday. There are three Freedom Packages available, all of which include accommodations and one Veteran's Day Appreciation Certificate affording you a FREE Night stay from November 2011 through April 15, 2012. In addition, other specials offered in the packages include a breakfast buffet, dinner discounts, a round of golf with cart included and a welcome cocktail at Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern. Sea Mist welcomes everyone to celebrate with us with a day or two by the sea. 
    • Thanksgiving Getaway: (November) Thanksgiving at Sea Mist has become a treasured tradition for many families who have discovered Sea Mist as the perfect place to meet for the holiday. Sea Mist's Thanksgiving includes a truly memorable Southern Thanksgiving Day buffet, breakfast at Tena's one day of the stay, a welcome cocktail at Three Steps Down Grille & Tavern, all-you-can-eat oysters at Sea Mist's traditional low-country oyster roast and a family photo.

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Accommodations

Oceanfront: Featuring a direct view of the ocean
    • Penthouse: A five room, two bath apartment on the 12th floor of the Tides Building. Three rooms are bedrooms, each with two double beds. The other rooms are a living room/dining room combination and a kitchen. The Penthouse has a spacious balcony and is equipped with a dishwasher, washer and dryer.
    • Large Family Suite: A three room, two bath suite located on the 6th floor of the Spray Building. Two rooms are bedrooms, each with two double beds and one with a king size bed. The third room is a living room/kitchen combination with a sleeper sofa.
    • Sandcastle Suite: A seven room apartment in the Sandcastle Building with four bedrooms, each of which has its own bath. Three of the bedrooms have two double beds and one has a king size bed. The other rooms are a living room with a sleeper sofa, a kitchen and a dining room. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher. The Sandcastle Suite directly overlooks an outdoor pool and sundeck, beyond which lies the beach.
    • Family Suite: A two room, one bath suite located in the Spray Building with a ground floor patio or private sit-down balcony. One room is a bedroom with two double beds. The other room is a living room/kitchenette combination with a pull-down double wall bed.
    • Jacuzzi Suite: A two room unit located in the Spray Building. The bedroom features two double beds. The living room includes a private jacuzzi and a small refrigerator.
    • Romance Suite: A one room unit located in the Driftwood Building with a king size bed, a jacuzzi, sitting area, small refrigerator and breakfast nook.
    • Double Bedroom: A one room unit located in the Sandcastle Building with two double beds and a ground floor patio or private sit-down balcony. Equipped with microwave and refrigerator.
    • King Studio: A one room unit located in the Tides Building with a king size bed, a pull-down double wall bed and a kitchenette. The King Studio has a ground floor patio or sit-down balcony.
    • Studio: A one room unit located in the Tides, Spray and Sandcastle Buildings. The room features two double beds, a kitchenette and a ground floor patio or private sit-down balcony.
    • King Suite: A one room unit located in the Tides Building with a king size bed and a pull-down double wall bed. This unit is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. All three of these units are located on the 1st floor and are handicap accessible with a roll-in shower.

Oceanview: Featuring a side view of the ocean
    • Studio: A one room unit located in the Tides, Spray and Sandcastle Buildings. The room features two double beds, a kitchenette and a ground floor patio or private sit-down balcony.
    • Bedroom: A one room unit located in either the Driftwood or Sandcastle Building with two double beds and a ground floor patio or private sit-down balcony. Equipped with microwave and refrigerator.
    • Two-Room Suite: A one room unit located in the Sandcastle Building with two double beds, a kitchen and a private sit-down balcony. Maximum occupancy for this room type is five people.

Oceanside: On the ocean side of Ocean Boulevard, but without a view of the ocean from inside the room
    • Sandcastle Suite: A seven room apartment in the Sandcastle Building with four bedrooms, each of which has its own bath. Three of the bedrooms have two double beds and one has a king size bed. The other rooms are a living room with a sleeper sofa, a kitchen and a dining room. This suite offers a view of an indoor pool and partial view of the beach.
    • Family Suite with Two Baths: A two room suite located in the Dunes Building. One room is a bedroom with two double beds. The other room is a living room/kitchenette combination with a pull-down double wall bed.
    • Family Suite with One Bath: A two room suite located in the Dunes or Oats Building. One room is a bedroom with two double beds. The other room is a living room/kitchenette combination with a double bed or a pull-down double wall bed.
    • Junior Family Suite: A two room, one bath suite located in the Spray building with a ground floor patio or private sit-down balcony. One room is a bedroom with a king size bed. The other room is a living room/kitchenette combination with a pull-down double wall bed.
    • Jacuzzi Suite: A two room unit located in the Spray Building. The bedroom features two double beds. The living room includes a private jacuzzi and a small refrigerator.
    • Studio: A one room unit located in the Tides, Spray and Sandcastle Buildings. The room features two double beds, a kitchenette and a ground floor patio or private sit-down balcony.
    • Bedroom: A one room unit located in either the Driftwood or Sandcastle Building with two double beds and a ground floor patio or private sit-down balcony. Equipped with microwave and refrigerator.

Conference Side: On the west side of Ocean Boulevard
    • The Chestnut Cottage: A seven room, free-standing house with three and a half baths, located two blocks from the ocean. Five rooms are bedrooms, two with king size beds, two with two double beds and one with a set of twin beds. The remaining rooms are a living room with a pull-down double wall bed and a kitchen with a dining area. The Chestnut Cottage is equipped with a dishwasher, as well as a washer and dryer.
    • The Village at Sea Mist: Conveniently located only two short blocks from the ocean. The Village consists of four beach cottages surrounding a small courtyard with grills and a wooden deck. Some cottages can sleep four to nine people, others up to as many as fifteen. Completely furnished with all the conveniences of home.
    • Guest House: A ten room, free-standing house with four baths located two short blocks from the ocean. Six rooms are bedrooms, one with a king size bed, two with one double bed, one with two double beds, one with one double bed and one twin bed and one with a set of bunk beds. The remaining rooms are a living room, dining room, kitchen and a screened porch. The Guest House is equipped with dishwasher, washer and dryer.
    • Sandlapper Suite: A four room, three bath suite located in the Sandlapper Building, two short blocks from the ocean. Three rooms are bedrooms, two with two double beds and one with a king size bed. The fourth room is a large kitchen/living room combination. This suite is furnished with a dishwasher.
    • Large Family Suite: A three room, two bath suite located in the Palms Building and overlooking the Sea Mist Water Park. Two rooms are bedrooms with two double beds. The third room is a living room/kitchenette combination. This suite provides a private sit-down balcony.
    • Yaupon Townhouse: A four room, two bath apartment laid out over two stories. The upstairs includes two bedrooms, one with two double beds and one with one double bed and one bath. The downstairs includes a living room with a pull-down double wall bed, a kitchen and a bath. A dishwasher is included.
    • Guest Villa: A nine room, two-story, free-standing house with four baths (two on each floor) located two short blocks from the ocean. Each of the seven bedrooms contains one double bed. Three bedrooms are upstairs and four are downstairs. The remaining rooms are a kitchen, living/dining room combination with a pull-down double wall bed. The Guest Villa is equipped with a dishwasher, washer and dryer.
    • Sandfiddler Large Suite: A five room, three bath suite located a short block and a half from the ocean. Three rooms are bedrooms, two with king size beds and one with two double beds. The fourth room is a spacious living room with a pull-down double wall bed. The fifth room is a kitchen with a dining area. This suite is furnished with a dishwasher, washer and dryer.
    • Sandy Knoll Suite: A three room, two bath suite located in the Sandy Knoll Building, two short blocks from the ocean. One room is a bedroom with two double beds. The second room is a living/dining area with a pull-down double wall bed. The third room is a kitchen which includes a dishwasher.
    • Family Suite: A two room, two bath suite located in the Jewel Building. One room is a bedroom with two double beds. The second room is a living room/kitchenette combination with a double bed or pull-down double wall bed.
    • Junior Family Suite: A two room suite located in the Sands Building. One room is a bedroom with a king size bed. The second room is a living room/kitchenette combination with a pull-down double wall bed.
    • Studio: A one room unit with two double beds and a kitchenette.
    • Junior Studio: A one room unit located in the Jewel Building, providing one double bed and a kitchenette.
    • Double Bedroom: A one room unit located in either the Jewel or the Sands Building with two double beds.
    • King Bedroom: A one room unit located on the second floor of the Jewel Building, providing one king size bed.
    • Bedroom: A one room unit with one double bed. Rooms are above the first floor and not accessible by elevator.

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History of Sea Mist 

Sea Mist began in 1954 as a nine unit motel in Myrtle Beach, open only from Memorial Day to Labor Day. From September to May, owners Jason and Tena Ammons turned their attentions to their primary occupations in retail and education, respectively.

As the season lengthened, Jason realized what the dream of Sea Mist could become. In the late 1950s, Jason sold the appliance business and began building a year-round vacation destination with Sea Mist. As time passed, Sea Mist expanded and by 1968 had grown to 77 units featuring a swimming pool, tennis court and coffee shop.

Despite Jason's unexpected death in 1968 after a brief illness, Tena, her children and grandchildren remained committed to the family business. Under their guidance, Sea Mist continued to grow. By 1982, the hotel featured 313 units and its first indoor pool.

Continuing its expansion in the 1980s, Sea Mist added a Conference Center, a Water Park and a pedestrian tunnel under Ocean Boulevard. Additional real estate was acquired around Sea Mist throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The unit total now reaches 800 and the resort sits on about 15 acres of prime real estate on the Atlantic Ocean.

In 1991, continuing their mission of family vacation fun, the Ammons family purchased the former Grand Strand Amusement Park. With an updated look, the park reopened as Family Kingdom Amusement Park and today features more than 30 rides and state-of-the-art amusements, as well as the only oceanfront water park in Myrtle Beach. Family Kingdom has recently been recognized by TripAdvisor as the 5th best amusement park in the nation outside Orlando.

In the late 1990s, the first non-family general manager was hired, a step that has brought new ideas and added professionalism to the family business. Before settling in Myrtle Beach, General Manager, Jim Leach, worked in many resort areas in the United States including a mountain resort, a desert and gambling resort and a beach resort. Leach also worked at hotels near both California's Disneyland and Florida's Disney World.

Together, the Sea Mist team continues to position Sea Mist to begin the next phase of new growth and development.

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Resort Location 

Churches
        All Denominations are located near the resort: Nearby

Convention Center
        Myrtle Beach Convention Center: 2 miles

Dining
        Sea Mist Two Outlets (some seasonal): On Property
        Closest: Walking
        Murrells Inlet: 10 miles
        Restaurant Row, North Myrtle Beach: 10 miles

Golf Courses
        Closest Course: 2 miles
        15 Courses: 5-10 miles
        Over 100 Championship Courses to choose from

Shopping
        Gift Shop at Sea Mist Resort: On Property
        Broadway at the Beach: 3 miles
        Coastal Grand Mall: 3 miles
        Tanger Outlets: 10 miles
        Barefoot Landing: 13 miles

Sightseeing
        Brookgreen Gardens: 13 miles
        Historic Georgetown: 35 miles
        Hidden Treasures of Conway: 14 miles
        Charleston: 89 miles

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