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Entries for month: August 2008

Aug 26

Welcome to the NEW thecaravelle.com!

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We are excited to welcome you to our brand new resort web site. We have been working diligently on our new design since late May, when the original design of this new site was selected over two other designs by our guests in an email survey that was sent out at the end of May. This design that you are looking at was the overwhelming favorite of our voters, as nearly 90% of all responses chose this version over the other two proof pages. (To view the email that we sent to our guests Click Here. Note that the links are still valid to our test pages, though sadly we have already chosen our contest winner.)

During that time we received a lot of great feedback on many things that we didn't think much about, but that mattered to you as a perspective visitor to Myrtle Beach. For example, we have added an Area Info section that shows many of the great things to do while in Myrtle Beach and a lot of the different attractions, shows and golf courses that we can book directly for you with one phone call. We even received requests to include the current weather forecast right on the home page, as we found that there are many of our visitors who are longing for an upcoming beach vacation, and are trying to set themselves right here in Myrtle Beach during their daily grind. We want to thank all of you who were involved in the process and offered many great comments or just your vote!

While you are at our site, you will find that we have tried to make things easily navigable throughout the site. Our top five current specials and top four golf packages are listed right on the home page. We have new robust photo galleries, an entirely revamped meetings section to detail the many talents of our sales and catering team, our blog entries updating many of Myrtle Beach's latest events and some other improvements that will hopefully assist on your journey through our site.

If you have any comments or suggestions on our new site, please feel free to email us at newsite@thecaravelle.com. In the meantime, we hope that you enjoy using our new site and if your Myrtle Beach getaway seems like it's a long way away we hope that we can help you place your mind at the beach with us, if only just for a few moments!

Thanks for visiting!

Aug 14

Caravelle to Host Firefighters Fundraiser for "Charleston 9"

We are excited to announce that The Caravelle has been selected as a host resort for a wonderful event that has been put together by the New Jersey Firemen's Benevolent Association and our air partner, Myrtle Beach Direct Air, the FLASH (Firemen's Land And Sea Holiday) Golf and Fishing Fundraiser with proceeds going to the families of the "Charleston 9", a group of courageous men who lost their lives while fighting a fire on June 18, 2007.

This event, the first national fundraiser put on by the NJFMBA, will be held November 12 -16 and will feature golf at area golf courses including Blackmoor, Arrowhead, Wild Wing, Caledonia, True Blue and others, and deep sea fishing trips for the non golfers. Organized events will be hosted by Martin's PGA Tour SuperStore and 2001 Nightclub as part of the package.

While attendance for this inaugural event is expected at anywhere from 500 - 1000 participants comprised of firefighters and friends from all over the country, the event is open to the public to assist in raising funds for this great cause. For more details on the event please visit the FMBA FLASH event web site or call Jo Ann Fusco at (732) 499-9250.

If you are not familiar with the events of the Charleston 9, click here to read more about this terrible tragedy.

After the jump we found a moving tribute to the 9 great men who lost their lives last June.

Aug 4

Future Baseball Hall of Famer Makes an Appearance In Myrtle Beach

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The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will be welcoming future Hall of Famer and 300 game winner Tom Glavine to the pitcher's mound tonight as he makes a rehab start as he returns from injury and prepares to rejoin the Pelicans' big league parent club, the Atlanta Braves.

Glavine will mark the second appearance for the Pelicans by a National League all star pitcher this season after Mike Hampton made a start for Myrtle Beach in July. This however, will be the first appearance for the Pelicans by a sure fire baseball Hall of Famer, and a sell out crowd is expected to be in attendance to witness this historic occasion.

The Pelicans are celebrating their 10th year in Myrtle Beach and have had quite a season to celebrate the anniversary. Not only have they clinched a playoff berth by wrapping up the first half title, but they also hosted a spectacular all star game between the Carolina League and California League, which brought stars Vanna White, Pelicans investor Eddie George and the now notorious Roger Clemens among the record setting crowd.

As a sponsor of the Pelicans, we are proud to put our name behind such great family entertainment

Aug 4

Hard Rock Park 2nd Day Free Offered to Caravelle Guests in August!

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As our summer season reaches the homestretch, we recently received an offer from Hard Rock Park that is exclusive for our guests with our preferred partner status. During the month of August our guests may buy tickets in our entertainment department at an already discounted rate and will also receive a free second day admission!

This is a great opportunity to catch all of the different rides, games and shows that you might not be able to catch in one visit. Or if you're like us, then you will definitely want to catch the awesome Bohemian Rhapsody fireworks display on both days. The tickets also include entry to all of the live stage performances scheduled throughout the month including Led Zeppelin tribute band Zoso, Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction and for all of the disco fans who left a little piece of their heart back in the 70's, KC and The Sunshine Band will be performing live on Saturday, August 30!

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