It’s a story that touches every American man and woman and every person on this earth that is safe and at home with loved ones.  You see, it’s not just a soldier’s story.  It’s the story of spouses and parents and siblings and children and co-workers and friends who must carry on while their loved one is away in service to us all.

What can you do?   Be a good listener.  Be a good neighbor.  Be a good friend.  Be grateful.  Be thankful.

Say Thank You.  Celebrate homecomings.   Make A Difference.

Mermaid Cottages announces Beach Retreats For Heroes 2012!  Our second annual Beach Retreats For Heroes is about to get underway November 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th, 2012.

Each year, Mermaid Cottages  invites heroes currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and their families to come enjoy a Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat over this four-day weekend.  We want to share our Cottage Charm and Coastal Calm with those who serve as our way to say Thank You to our heroes.

Mermaid Cottages is honored to share our collection of cottages and historic homes and here’s what you need to do to participate:

* Select and reserve your cottage online at https://mermaidcottages.com

* The available dates are November 8, 9, 10,  and 11, 2012.

* Cottages are available on a first come/first serve basis.

* Beach Retreats For Heroes includes your cottage rental.  You pay only the $39 Reservations Fee, the Housekeeping Fee ($100-175 depending on the cottage), and a Pet Fee ($100), if you are bringing a pet.

*  Enter your full name, address, phone number, email address and your credit card information to cover the reservations fee, housekeeping fee,  and pet fee (if you’re bringing a pet).

* Once we receive and process your request, we will adjust all the charges and your credit card will only be charged for the $39 Reservations Fee, the applicable Housekeeping Fee and the applicable Pet Fee (if you’re bringing a pet).

* In the COMMENTS section, be sure to type in that you are coming for Beach Retreats For Heroes 2012.  Please also include your military information (military branch, where stationed, etc) and if you are bringing a pet.

* Limit one complimentary cottage per qualified active military service person and/or spouse or group of spouses, based on availability.

* Recreation, dining, entertainment and travel costs not included.

* Please be prepared to share photos of you and your family having fun on your beach retreat (you may post them on our Social Media sites or email them to barwick.david@yahoo.com.  We’d like to share them with our individual cottage owners to thank them for providing their cottages and for supporting Beach Retreats For Heroes.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and our blogs to find out how to make the most of your beach retreat.  Beach Retreats For Heroes 2012 celebrates the best of America!   Thank you to everyone who serves and for inspiring Mermaid Cottages to make a difference!