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Gamble on the High Seas Aboard Little River Casino Boats

May 12, 2014 8:41 pm

Who wants to go to Las Vegas when you can enjoy a Myrtle Beach vacation and gamble all you want just three miles offshore? Although there are no casinos on South Carolina soil, the Grand Strand serves as the port for two floating casinos that offer day and night cruises. SunCruz Casino and Big M Casino, both sailing out of the waterfront village of Little River, SC, bring casino-style gambling to Myrtle Beach and the Carolina coast. Located just south of the state line, about 15 miles north of Myrtle Beach, the casino boats offer free shuttle service from most hotels.

The Truth About Sharks and Jellyfish

May 12, 2014 8:08 pm

Entering into the warm coastal waters of Myrtle Beach, that familiar and ominous “Jaws” tune might be playing in your head: “Duh-nuh… Duh-nuh…” But really, it’s more like “Ho-hum… ho-hum…” While we might freeze in terror at the news of a fatal shark attack somewhere in the world, in reality those are extremely rare. Like, struck-by-lightning-while-winning-the-lottery rare. Also unlikely? A jellyfish sting. Yet we still let these things frighten us away from the water.

Seagulls Are Fascinating – But Don’t Feed Them

May 5, 2014 5:58 pm

The breathtaking South Carolina shoreline is home to hundreds of species of birds. But it’s the gulls that may get the most attention. Seagulls are found around the oceans worldwide, except for some islands in the central Pacific Ocean and a few areas in Southeast Asia — although the term “seagull” can be misleading, as gulls often live inland.

Myrtle Beach Lights Up Summer Skies with Fireworks

April 25, 2014 12:00 pm

The summertime in Myrtle Beach is a blast – both literally and figuratively – as lots of free fireworks shows highlight the city’s social calendar. Between scheduled pyrotechnic displays at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Ballpark, Broadway at the Beach, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Barefoot Landing, it may be hard to find a summer night when the sky over the Grand Strand isn’t filled with loud booms and pretty colors. Here’s a schedule of Myrtle Beach fireworks shows set for this summer on the Grand Strand.

Myrtle Beach pedicures—Treat your toes!

April 22, 2014 7:34 pm

Everyone loves a pedicure. There are few better ways to pamper yourself on vacation, and you’ll finish the experience relaxed, and with perfect toes to look great in your summer sandals. For the best pedis Myrtle Beach has to offer, check out these great spas and salons.

Myrtle Beach Tent Ban Takes Effect in May

April 18, 2014 5:59 pm

Imagine heading out for a day at the beach — toys, towels and totes cradled under your arms. You excitedly approach the shore and catch the first whiff of the salty sea spray, and then … stumble upon a beach jammed with huge tents and not a spot to spare for you and your stuff. Bummer, right? Well, it won’t be any longer.

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