Former Hard Rock Park CEO asking new owners for money!

According an article from the Sun News the former CEO of Hard Rock Park (along with a couple of other former founders) created a another company just before the park went under and transferred all the intellectual property rights, that weren%26#39;t already licensed, to this new company. They are claiming that the new company has rights to all the designs, buildings and names in the park and to use them the new park will have to pay them licensing fees and royalties to the tune (pun intended) of $500,000/year plus a cut of the profits. Talk about crooks! They failed miserably yet want to draw money free and clear from the new owners. I hope the courts through this one out quickly.

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Ocean Club/$800;Tanglewood/$700;Surfs Court/$750--Which One?

Which would you choose? Highest criteria being close to beach and Coligny. Thanks.

Ocean Club/$800;Tanglewood/$700;Surfs Court/$750--Which One?

susan: I tried to find reviews on these places and it%26#39;s very difficult. I have never stayed in any of them. My best suggestion would be to follow the link I am providing you, read all the descriptions and make your best decision that way. As for closest to Coligney, I think they are all just about even. From the descriptors on the link, I think Ocean Club sounds closest to the ocean along South Forest Beach Road.

vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/…a8666

The link above is for vrbo.com and are all private rentals. As for private rentals, they all sound like they will be decorated and updated to the owners tastes and budget. Be warned. Do your homework and ask for additional pics be emailed to you. You can also ask for references from recent renters. The prices you got are pretty darned cheap. Are they offered privately or through a rental company? What is your dates for travel?

Hope this helps,

D in Muskoka.

Ocean Club/$800;Tanglewood/$700;Surfs Court/$750--Which One?

Luckytimer, I felt very fortunate to get those quotes and don%26#39;t think I would have gotten them if my trip were a week later--I hit the week where the prices had just gone up at most places and fortunately found some really reasonable folks along the way. Thanks for the site you passed along. I will put it in my notes for next year.

I literally went at this search full time for 9 days and went in asking the ridiculous every where I went. Ocean Club, from the aerial views, looked just awful to me--rather rotted looking. Tanglewood looked a lot nicer and it was the closest to Coligny, but Surf Court had the exact type of beds we were wanting, so we went with it. The owner and Seashore Rentals

I will tell you there was never a nicer man than Bob Calhoun of Tanglewood and it was hard not to go with his place, especially given he gives renters a 2-hour ride out to the dolphins in his beautiful boat. I found him on Homeaway 223287. Even knowing I%26#39;d probably go with one that had the exact beds we were looking for, he spent an enormous amount of time just telling me all about the places I was looking at (even telling me Surf Court was bigger). He said he%26#39;d ended up on a vacation or two that didn%26#39;t turn out as well as it could have because of a lack of info, so I guess he was paying forward. He reminded me of the Christmas story and what Americans can be like.

Courtside owner Bob Waldeck was awesome to talk with as well and he was willing to give me a great deal but his nice place was just a bit farther away from Coligny than we needed. I like his place.

Alison at Seashore Vacations (hhisleinfo.com) was a great help to me in getting the place at Surf Court and their site has the most useful info I found, even if it isn%26#39;t the most snazzy site. It shows the actual aerial shots, floorplans, and site layout (so you can see exactly where the unit is in the complex) for many of the properties in that area.

Thanks again.

-Susan

Fishing and swimming in mid April

Yet another question from my long list! :) We will be there April 15th thru the 22nd. I know one day we want to go hang out at Folly Beach, lounge around and definitely do some fishing. How is the fishing this time of year and what are they typically catching? Im really excited about this, being an avid fisherwoman who hasnt had the chance to saltwater fish yet! Also, is it going to be nice enough to lay around the beach and swim yet??

Fishing and swimming in mid April

The water will still be too cold and laying out on the beach will depend on the temps at the time - april can be either hot, cold or WONDERFUL here. It will probably be nice enough, even if it is cool to walk along the beach.

JT and Floski probably know more about the fishing outlook. I love to fish but the fish usually go on vacation when I arrive with my rod and reel. You will need a fishing license. You can get them at Walmart or some of the sporting goods stores. Be sure to get a salt water stamp, too. I THINK they have a temporary license for non-residents available.

Fishing and swimming in mid April

I have already checked out the license situation and have that planned for. Just the thought of kicking back with a fishing rod and a cold beer for an afternoon is our idea of the perfect day :) OH! Which reminds me, do they allow alchohol on the beach or pier?

You may find the water warm enough to swim, locals don%26#39;t go in that early in the year as the water is colder than they are used to. I looked up the water temperatures for April in that area, looks like low to mid 70%26#39;s. That is like the Jersey shore at the peak of the season in July and August. I don%26#39;t imagine that the water in upper Michigan gets much warmer than that either. So bring a suit just in case and enjoy!

My family and friends who live in England think the SC water in April is ';lovely';! Depends upon your perspective.

I%26#39;m from MI and I would not swim in April. Alcohol that is purchased on the Pier can be consumes. Alcohol is allowed on the beach. Fishing would be from the Pier.

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Pig Roast

Hi Everyone,

Random post, but I’m hoping you can help me out. My friends and I are looking to host a Bachelor party in July. There are three things that this guy wants that I%26#39;m having a hard time finding.

1) A beach house rental to fit 15-20 people for a long weekend (Wed-Sunday)

2) A golf course that caters to Bachelor parties?

3) Lastly, a catering company that we could hire for a pig roast?

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Knowledge

Pig Roast

We rent a house every march (actually 4 houses in one complex, we rent what we need depending on how many guys we have) from Elliot Realty in North Myrtle. Its a guys weekend/golf trip and we have anywhere from 20 to 30 guys each year. They may be able to give some help. We take a cab to Broadway and hit the clubs and its only a few bucks a person. Not really sure what you mean by a golf course that caters to a bachelor party. We play different courses every year and get fairly rowdy and havent had any problems. We dont do donuts on the greens or anything, but we have a good time. You pay my liquor bill and I%26#39;ll pull my smoker down and cook you a pig. (Just kidding)

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Another IOP Easter Question

We will be arriving the Saturday before Easter. Will the grocery stores be open on Sunday, or should we stock up on the way in? Also, will local restaurants be open Easter Sunday, and if so, is a reservation advisable?

Another IOP Easter Question

I would think the major grocery chains will be open as will most of the restaurants.

Another IOP Easter Question

The Pig (Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store on the IOP Connector) has ';Daily 6am to 11pm'; listed on their hours. It is the closest full-service grocery to IOP. Bi-Lo, at the corner of Hwy 17 and IOP Connector, is open 24 hours. With those hours I%26#39;d be certain they%26#39;re open on Easter.

Either way - I%26#39;d still stock up on the way in - then you can really start vacationing!

Good advice, thanks. Here in Canada just about everything is closed on Easter Sunday, so I wasn%26#39;t sure if it would be the same in the U.S. What about restaurants? Are they busy this time of year - will we need to make reservations?

March through October is the busy season in Charleston, with periods of ';very busy'; punctuated by days in between of relative calm. The most popular restaurants in Charleston almost always need reservations, so it%26#39;s wise to call a day or two ahead if you can. Certainly Friday nights and Saturday nights you%26#39;ll want to have a plan in advance. If you need advice on restaurants, let us know a) where you%26#39;d like to dine, geographically-speaking (IOP, Mt. P, Charleston); b) type of cuisine you enjoy or dislike; c) atmosphere including whether casual or not; d) price. This should help us help you.

Welcome and Enjoy!

Thanks for the offer. We will be staying at Wild Dunes. We will probably going into Charleston a couple of days, so would appreciate some lunch recommendations. In the evenings, we will either stay on Isle of Palms, or maybe venture in to Mount Pleasant.

We would like to try local cuisine - seafood, barbecue, etc. Nothing too fancy, we prefer casual. Pricewise - I guess around $50 for lunch and $80 for dinner, including drinks.

Appreciate any suggestions.

$50 for lunch can be done anywhere. Casual - try the Long Island Cafe at the little shopping center at the intersection of the IOP Connector and Palms Blvd; go south through IOP into Sullivan%26#39;s Island (try Seel%26#39;s Fish Camp and Poe%26#39;s Tavern). More upscale would be Crave%26#39;s on IOP Connector (near Target in ';Seaside Farms Marketplace'; - where Piggly Wiggly is located) is ';Crave'; for lunch or dinner. For dinner, Boathouse at Breech Inlet is good as are a couple of places (Sullivan%26#39;s, etc) on Sullivan%26#39;s Island.

Don%26#39;t forget the ';Must Go'; area of Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant, and for the place where the locals go for B, L or D try Boulevard Diner (looks like an old Dairy Queen but the food is awesome). Locklear%26#39;s and Mustard Seed (both in the Shem Creek area) are great, too, and there are fun places on the creek itself. Have fun!

Great suggestions. Thanks.

Hi, I live on IOP. As far as the restaurants, culture hound is dead on. I would also suggest High Thyme on Sullivans Island. It is a great place and we eat there several times a month, sometimes several times a week!! They serve dinner and Sunday brunch. Poe%26#39;s is named after Edgar Allen Poe, who once lived on Sullivan%26#39;s. It is full of Poe memorabilia. They grind their own beef daily for burgers, also fresh cut fries each day.

We love Crave, it has only been open about a year.

They have an awesome dessert with pears, walnuts,cranberries, etc. One of my all time favorite desserts.

Many of the retail stores will be closed on Easter.

Enjoy your trip!

need help - 85 yr old parents joining us in Charleston

Hello Forumites! Here%26#39;s my delimma - my husband is coming for work - we%26#39;re staying in North Charleston at the Hampton Inn. My parents want to drive over and spend a couple of nights. They still get around fairly well, but knee problems, etc don%26#39;t allow them to walk very far. Mother loves historic homes (she%26#39;s been an interior designer all her life). Should I find them a place in town to stay or should they stay in N Charleston at my hotel? I will not have access to the company car so how could I get back and forth if they stay downtown? What would be the most convenient locations to stay downtown for access to tours, etc? I will appreciate ANY help or advice! Thank you so much!

need help - 85 yr old parents joining us in Charleston

My opinion--have the stay at the Hampton Inn. If you don%26#39;t have a car but they do, it would probably be easier for you all to be in one spot.

Getting around the Charleston area isn%26#39;t that difficult--just remember to zig while everyone else is zagging e.g. avoid driving around commute time.

Search through the Charleston forum. Last summer there was a thread on handicap-accessibility and tourist attractions.

BTW, if you%26#39;re staying in North Charleston, you%26#39;ll be a pretty easy drive to Magnolia Plantation and the sights out that way.

need help - 85 yr old parents joining us in Charleston

Many of the plantations have wheelchairs that you can borrow and some can make other accommodations if you ask.

She would probably enjoy Middleton Place (include the house tour), Nathaniel Russell House and Edmonston Alston House the most. All three have real furnishings from the families that lived there and are very well maintained. They are not reproduction pieces. The newest pieces are from soon after the Civil War but most of the furnishings are from the 1700s %26amp; early 1800s.

Small hesitations about the house tour at Middleton ...

The lighting is very low, to preserve the artifacts. If you enter out of the bright sunlight, it will be hard to see.

When I toured with my 85-year-old parents, we sat for quite a while in the sun while we waited for the house tour. My mother has good eyes; but they, perhaps, did not adjust to the low light as quickly as younger eyes might have. My mother stumbled as we are going in, and the guide actually snapped at her to be careful of the furniture! (My mom, who is a ';true southern lady';, was terribly embarrassed.) Also, the staircase is quite steep, and can be hazardous in the dark.

Take care. Move slowly. Hold on to your mom and dad.

Take the carriage tour downtown. Parking is at the stables. Take a car tour of one of the beach islands, stopping for lunch at a restaurant overlooking the beach/water.

CRAZZZZZY idea - would you consider renting a 2-br villa at the beach and hubby can stay with (or visit?) If the timing is right a 2-br can be as inexpensive as a 1-br but it%26#39;ll be more like a vacation. You%26#39;ll probably feel better being with your parents rather than having to track them down and worry about their driving around in a city they don%26#39;t know.

Thank you all so very much for your help! Can%26#39;t wait to see your beautiful city!

Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

We are a family of 4 (kids aged 13 and 17) planning a week summer vacation in Myrtle Beach. Haven%26#39;t been before. We%26#39;re looking for recommendations on where to stay, ie. North vs Central, etc. Is the beach nicer in some places? Are some areas safer than others? Any thoughts on the Seaside Resort?

Also, we can go in July or August, is there much difference in weather usually?

Is there good shelling anywhere?

My kids will want to rent jet-skis - are they available/permitted everywhere?

Any other thoughts or advice would be appreciated - thanks!

Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

Seaside is a nice resort and I also sent you a pm for more detailed information.

Where to stay in Myrtle Beach

Location depends on what you want. Do you want quiet and more residential? Or do you want somewhat live and active with some places to walk to? All oceanfront locations are safe in my opinion. No matter where you go just use typical precautions as usual. I have never ever never felt unsafe in MB and I am a female with children. I have walked outside to the garages across the street at night and have sat outside at night and not once did I feel unsafe.

With that, I like the central section of Myrtle Beach because of its convenience to the attractions like at Broadway at the Beach. Note that North Myrtle Beach is its own town. Myrtle Beach is usually catergorized by ';Northern End';, Central (Near Broadway at the Beach), and Southern Beach.

But you really can%26#39;t go wrong with anywhere in MB.

Suggestions on hotels:

-Dunes Village

-Compass Cove

-Breakers Resort (Paradise Building preferred)

-Oceans One

-Sandy Beach Resort (newer building Palmetto Only)

-Island Vista

-Caribbean Resort (Cayman Building preferred)

-Monterey Bay Suites

-Coral Beach Resort

-Camelot Resort

-Long Bay Resort

These are all decent hotels for families they all have pools (indoor and outdoor).

Weather wise, August is usually much hotter but July can be as well. We usually go at the end of August the week prior to school starting and it%26#39;s hot. This year we are going at the end of July so we will see if it%26#39;s any better.

Relating to Jet Skis, you would have to check out the age requirements for riding. I can%26#39;t think of the name of the company that does it should be on this site under things to do.

We don%26#39;t go shelling but a lot of people think there are more near the piers and the northern section of Myrtle.

Coral Beach has the amenities to keep them occupied.