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Myrtle Beach Hotels with the Best Kids’ Clubs

December 30, 2014 5:32 pm

Kids can make or break your vacation. Keep them happy and reap the rewards, but fail to provide enough activity and your days of relaxation can quickly devolve into hair-pulling frustration. Of course you’d like for your little ones to be with you (most of the time) while you’re here. But you need a safe place to send them during those moments when all you want is to relax and tone down the energy level. Luckily, lots of Myrtle Beach hotels offer activities for the younger crowds, providing them with exciting and constructive entertainment, while giving a breather to parents in need. It’s just one more way that the area’s hospitality industry goes the extra mile to make your Myrtle Beach vacation as good as possible. Captain’s Quarters is one such family-oriented resort that offers a Seasonal Kids Activities Program for ages 5 – 12 in June, July, and August with limited schedules in April, May, September, and October. Daryl Connor Jr., Captain’s Quarters Director of Recreation & Development Training, says their program has been a big hit among guests, both young and old. As for who enjoys it more, it seems like it’s hard to say. “I think the kids are appreciative of our efforts, but the parents really enjoy seeing their children have fun!” said Connor Jr., whose program includes games, scavenger hunts, beach walks, arts and crafts, dance parties, water games, story time, mascot visits, magic shows, face painting, balloon art, and more. “Parents love the extra attention we give their children! In previous seasons, they’ve complimented our activities staff and even wanted to participate in a few of the activities themselves,” he said. Additions to the 2015 activities at Captain’s Quarters will include theater improvisation workshops and supervised teen parties in their entertainment center on the sixth floor of the resort. And this children’s program isn’t the only one in town. Check out this list of resorts for more options, and pick the one that’s right for your family – because everyone deserves to get the most out of their Myrtle Beach vacation.

Top 5 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach in January

December 23, 2014 2:45 pm

Myrtle Beach may be best known for its fun in the summertime sun, but there's plenty to see and do in the offseason as well. Smaller crowds and bigger events await winter visitors who aren't going to let a little cold weather spoil a good time. Here are five events in January that are sure to put a smile on everyone's face.

MyrtleBeach.com Marathon Ready for 18th Birthday Bash

December 16, 2014 9:22 pm

If the 18th Annual MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon were a person, it would be eligible to vote, join the military, go off to college or move out on its own. They grow up so fast. But fortunately for the thousands of runners who flock to Myrtle Beach every winter, the Feb. 14 marathon isn't going anywhere – except, of course, for the 26.2-mile course through the streets of Myrtle Beach. And while 18 years and 26.2 miles might seem like a long time and distance, the race's humble beginnings seems like yesterday to organizers. Rewind a couple of decades when a group of five local runners formed a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society “Team in Training” program and made trips to races in other cities. The group quickly realized that Myrtle Beach would be the ideal place to host a race, and they started planning the inaugural Myrtle Beach Marathon, which began in 1998. The local business community and corporate sponsors quickly joined in to support of the marathon's efforts to attract more visitors to Myrtle Beach during the offseason. And a local company that shares that same goal of attracting guests to the Grand Strand, MyrtleBeach.com, has come on board as the title sponsor in the race's growing phase. “We couldn't be more pleased in continuing our relationship with MyrtleBeach.com as our official title sponsor,” said race president Shaun Walsh. “This is a perfect fit for the Myrtle Beach Marathon in our 18th year. The MyrtleBeach.com team shares our passion for this event and with their help we can expand our community of runners and visitors to our great city.” Today, more than 5,000 runners and their loved ones invade the Grand Strand from all over the US and even some foreign countries. The numbers grow as word spreads about the scenic and flat oceanfront course, the ideal conditions, the abundant entertainment, dining and shopping options available and the hospitality of the city and race staff. As the numbers have increased, so have the available options for runners, walkers and wheel-chair racers. The half-marathon was formed for runners who havenít quite worked their way up to the full marathon but are ready to tackle the 13.1-mile course. The Family Fun Run was added on Friday to give kids and casual runners and walkers a chance to get into the action. Community involvement has also been overwhelming, according to Walsh, as groups volunteer to man water and first aid stations, monitor the course, hand out packets to participants and help runners find their way around town. The marathon has been a boon to local businesses, including hotels, restaurants and shops that experience increased traffic throughout the weekend. More importantly, the Myrtle Beach Marathon has raised more than $3 million for local charities since its inception, including the South Carolina chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Horry County Schools. Not bad for a teenager. Coastal closes out the calendar year with a trio of road games, starting Thursday at Ole Miss. The Chants then travel to Central Arkansas for a Sunday matinee before taking a break for the holiday then returning to open conference play at High Point on New Yearís Eve.

Things to do in Myrtle Beach in December

December 5, 2014 6:05 pm

Myrtle Beach will be all decked out for the holidays this month, switching to a completely different mode than the one it’s in during the hot months. Among the unique festivities there will be light displays, Christmas shows, parades, appearances by St. Nick, tree lightings, and much more. In addition to all of the action, hotel rates are practically a steal! So come celebrate with us and make 2014 a year to remember.

Best Myrtle Beach Hotels For Kids

October 28, 2014 7:03 pm

It seems pretty safe to say that the happier the kids are, the better the vacation turns out. And it all starts with which resort you choose. What you’re looking for is a place where the little ones can have a blast without you having to stress about whether they’re safe or not. The Grand Strand has plenty of options for all budgets and preferences, so here’s our list of the best hotels for kids.

Things to do in Myrtle Beach in November

October 20, 2014 1:31 pm

The days of tanning and hitting the beach might be through for the year, but Myrtle Beach still has some of the best weather in the country in November. There are also plenty of great things for a vacationer to do – food festivals, Christmas shows, casual exercise gatherings, lots of music, and various other entertaining events. Plus if all the activities aren't enough to bring you here, Myrtle Beach resorts, hotel rooms and condos are available at crazy bargain rates this time of year. Here's a look at some of the things you might want to do if you're considering a visit to the Grand Strand this month:

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Author: MyrtleBeachHotels.com Staff