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Common
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Do
I need a car?
Yes.
All of the conference-related
activities are on site at Ocean Creek Resort or provide bus service
to their locations (workshops, Broadway at the Beach, Spirit of the
Dance, etc.), so you won't need your own transportation for those.
However,
the nearest full-service grocery stores are not within
walking distance of your living unit at Ocean Creek, nor are the various
beach supply stores, shopping malls, and most restaurants. ASCUE veterans
recommend that you'll need a car for the conference.
What
should I wear?
 Just
how casual is casual attire at ASCUE? ASCUE
and Ocean Creek encourage a welcome atmosphere where the defining
factor of your clothing should be that of comfort.
Conference participants
are welcome (and encouraged!) to wear casual slacks or dresses, shorts,
comfortable shoes, sandals or sneakers. ...Whatever you feel most
comfortable wearing is appropriate for the ASCUE conference.
One piece of
advice: sometimes the air conditioning in Water Oaks Center is
chilly. A light sweater is handy.
What
should I bring to stay at Ocean Creek?
All of the residences
at Ocean Creek are furnished and provide bed & bath linens, TV,
onsite laundry facilities, and a full kitchen with cooking equipment
& tableware so you can prepare your own meals. In addition to
items that you typically pack for a week-long trip, here are some
to consider bringing that will help until you've had time to visit
local stores to stock up for your stay:
- Sunscreen (especially
for the kids!)
- Beach towel,
swimming suit and sandals/sneakers
- Ground coffee
and coffee filters (there is a coffee pot in the kitchen, but no
filters)
- Travel mug
for coffee and a light jacket or sweater for taking a sunrise walk
on the beach (early morning ocean breezes can be chilly)
- Breakfast food
for the first morning of your visit
- Snack food
(vending machines at the resort may not have your favorites)
- Travel alarm
clock (most Ocean creek units provide one, but not all
of them)
What
are the dining options in the area?
In addition to
fixing meals in your Ocean Creek living unit, you will want to sample
the diverse dining options in the Myrtle Beach ...from fast food to
fine restaurants, American to international. The closest restaurants
are at nearby Barefoot Landing
(you can even walk there if you feel brave enough to traverse
Highway 17), but many other choices are available. Ask one of the
veteran ASCUE board members about his or her local favorites.
Can
I bring my family?
Ocean Creek is
a wonderful place for families! Besides being just a short walk or
tram ride to the beach, it offers an oceanfront beach club, indoor
& outdoor pools, volleyball, a playground, tennis courts, and
putting green.
You can rent large
umbrellas for the beach that are useful if you have children or plan
to spend long days there. The resort doesn't provide beach towels
or other beach furniture, though, so you'll need to bring them from
home or pick them up from one of the nearby beach supply stores.
Outside of the
resort, there are many local attractions in Myrtle Beach for families.
Information and brochures are available at the Ocean Creek check-in
desk.
Will
I have time to see the beach?
Absolutely!
There is always
plenty of "sun time" after the conference meetings are finished
each day to spend at the beach with family & friends.
For early risers,
early morning before sessions is a lovely time to enjoy the sunrise,
take a jog or have a quiet cup of coffee at the beach.
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