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SAVE AT SEASIDE RESORTS Myrtle Beach Seaside Resorts (MBSR) – operator of the area’s premier oceanfront condo-hotel and vacation rental properties – announces the “Prepay and Save” booking incentive featuring up to 25% off rack rates on advance purchases. over the country enjoying our beautiful beaches,” says Jim Eggen, General Manager of MBSR. “This promotion offers unprecedented savings for guests who are ready to book their fall or winter vacation with us.” With warm air and water temperatures through October and a temperate winter climate, Myrtle Beach is a favorite vacation destination yearround. Guests who prepay their beach getaway 14 days or further in advance are eligible for the special discounts. The incentive is available at all six MBSR properties: Avista Resort, Prince Resort, Horizon at 77th, Grande Shores, Seaside and the Towers at North Myrtle Beach. Ideal for families, golfers or a romantic getaway, MBSR has packages and options for everyone. Myrtle Beach is within a half-day’s drive of population centers like Washington D.C., Raleigh, Charlotte and Atlanta. Myrtle Beach International Airport is conveniently located to all Seaside properties and is serviced by Delta, Continental, Northwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and US Airways offering daily, nonstop flights to over 25 destinations including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Newark and Chicago. All lodging options provide easy access to dining, shopping, sugar sand beaches and other area attractions on the world-famous Grand Strand. “Myrtle Beach Seaside Resorts has experienced a robust summer season with visitors from all More information call (888) 571.4104 www.myrtlebeachseasideresorts.com DIY natural solutions This season, avoid those expensive, chemical-filled storebought cleaners all together. Hometalk – the largest home and garden network on the web - has an arsenal of quick, easy, and safe solutions to see you through the summer season scratch-free – all using products you already have at home! • Salt water for wicker furniture: The abrasive nature of salt water quickly and effectively removes dirt, even from hard to reach nooks and crannies. The sodium in salt water kills existing mold, and will prevent it from growing back too – all without damaging your wicker furniture! • Vinegar and newspaper for streak-free, sunny windows: Let summer’s glorious sunlight into your home with this amazing secret cleaning recipe. Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 4 drops of dish soap into a spray bottle and wipe dry with newspaper! • Baking soda for pets (and shoes!): Stave off the stink of wet dog by massaging a little bit of baking soda into your pup’s fur between shampoos. Sprinkle some into sweaty shoes while you’re at it to keep your whole family smelling fresh! • DIY allergy-friendly laundry detergent: Between all the mud, grass, and who-knows-what-else, summer tends to require quite a few more weekly loads of laundry than the rest of the year – which can really take a toll on your fabric, your skin, and your wallet. Instead, try this DIY powdered laundry detergent recipe made of Borax, super washing soda and Ivory bar soap – you’ll get roughly 40 loads of laundry done for under $3! www.hometalk.com FOCUS of SWFL 2014 115