Beautiful Beaches and so much more! (Advertisement: Myrtle Beach).THE PERFECT PLACE You set high standards for yourself and your organization, and you don't waver. So when it comes time to plan a meeting or convention, you want only the best--beginning with the perfect location. The Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. is the ideal meeting place. Sixty miles of beautiful, wide-open beaches provide a picture-perfect backdrop, and mild year-round temperatures ensure that everyone is comfortable. Add to that, terrific choices in entertainment, dining, shopping, sightseeing and countless other diversions. GREAT GOLF One of the Myrtle Beach area's most popular pastimes is golf, and with 120 courses to play, it's easy to see why. But while the quantity is certainly impressive, the quality is nothing short of awesome. Golfers can test their skills on courses designed by giants such as Greg Norman Noun 1. Greg Norman - Australian golfer (born in 1955) Gregory John Norman, Norman , Jack Nicklaus Noun 1. Jack Nicklaus - United States golfer considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time (born in 1940) Jack William Nicklaus, Nicklaus , Pete Dye Pete Dye (born December 29 1925 in Urbana, Ohio) is a golf course designer and a member of a famous family of course designers. Dye has degrees from Rollins College, Stetson University, and Purdue University. , Davis Love III Davis Milton Love III (born April 13, 1964) is an American professional golfer. Love was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina before turning professional in 1985. , Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio Tom Fazio (born February 10, 1945) began his career in golf course design in the suburban Philadelphia and has created, considered by many, some of the most visually attractive golf holes in the world. and Gary Player Gary Player (born November 1, 1935) is a South African professional golfer generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the game's history. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. . What's more, the playing ground is a spectacular Lowcountry landscape, adorned with majestic live oaks, towering pines and lush waterways. We're not alone in touting the area's great golf. Myrtle Beach ranks No. 9 on Golf Digest's recently published list of the "50 Greatest Golf Destinations in the World." And in 2000, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators named the Myrtle Beach area the established golf destination of the year. In addition to 18-hole regulation courses, the area offers a number of executive and Par 3 courses that are ideal for golfers who are on a tight schedule or simply want the option of a shorter game. You'll even find lighted courses for night owls! If your game is a little rusty, brush up at a local driving or putting range, or sign up for a lesson or group clinic. Golf courses are also great places for team-building activities, whether you play a championship course or opt for one more on par with your game. And arranging group outings couldn't be easier--most hotels have golf directors who will assist in booking tee times and setting up tournaments. You don't even have to have clubs, because quality rental equipment is readily available. MEETINGS-MINED When you choose the Myrtle Beach area for your meeting or convention, you can rest assured you're headed in the right direction. For, along with being a great vacation destination, the area is tailor-made for meetings. Our meeting facilities are on par with - or superior to - those of much larger destinations. At least 23 area hotels offer dedicated meeting and function space for up to 2,000 people. And the area's foremost meeting facility, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center Myrtle Beach Convention Center is a 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It hosts various local concerts and sporting events for the area and was the home arena for the Myrtle Beach Stingrays of the National Indoor Football League in 2003. , can facilitate up to 10,000 people. It offers 249,000-square-feet of flexible space, including a 100,800-square-foot exhibit hall, 22 meeting rooms, and a 16,890-square-foot divisible DIVISIBLE. The susceptibility of being divided. 2. A contract cannot, in general, be divided in such a manner that an action may be brought, or a right accrue, on a part of it. 2 Penna. R. 454. ballroom. In January 2003, a 404-room Radisson Plaza Hotel The Plaza Hotel in New York City is a landmark 19-story luxury hotel with a height of 250 feet (76 m) and length of 400 feet that (122 m) occupies the west side of Grand Army Plaza, from which it derives its name, and extends along Central Park South in Manhattan. will open on the property. ACCESSIBLE Accessibility is another reason the Myrtle Beach area is just right for gatherings. By land or air, the transportation options are plentiful. The Myrtle Beach International Airport Myrtle Beach International Airport (IATA: MYR, ICAO: KMYR) is a public airport located 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the city of Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina, USA. provides both direct and connector flights from all over the United States and abroad. Ground transportation, including car rentals, cab service and public transportation, is available from the airport terminal. Motorists coming in on Interstates 95 and 20 can easily reach the Myrtle Beach area via US-17, US-501, SC-9, or the new 28-mile Veterans Highway (SC-22). Additional road projects, including the new Carolina Bays Parkway Carolina Bays Parkway (South Carolina Highway 31, abbreviated S.C. Highway 31 or SC 31) is a six-lane Interstate Highway standards freeway that parallels (in most case) the Intracoastal Waterway from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (SC-31) and Grissom Parkway, make getting to and through the area much easier. PROFESSIONAL The Myrtle Beach Area Convention Bureau offers professional service for an exceptional meeting experience. The sales staff can arrange for appropriate facilities to submit proposals, as well as accompany planners on site visits. The convention services staff will provide groups with suggestions for spousal programs, speaker selection, dining and entertainment options and other off-site venue ideas. In addition, arrangements may be made for registration assistants, name badges, welcome gifts and much more. It's easy to see why the Myrtle Beach area is the destination of choice for so many meeting planners. This truly is the perfect meeting place. |
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