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Swamp Fox Roller Coaster a Myrtle Beach Landmark

June 25, 2014 8:50 pm

Over the past half-century, Myrtle Beach has seen several of its historic landmarks demolished to make room for bigger and better attractions. But a select few have stood the test of time, like the Swamp Fox roller coaster at Family Kingdom. While the closings of the Pavilion and Hard Rock Park in the 2000s marked the end of many thrill rides, more modern ones have opened along Ocean Boulevard in recent years, such as the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and the Slingshot Bungee ride.

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Swamp Fox Roller Coaster a Myrtle Beach Landmark

June 25, 2014 8:50 pm

Over the past half-century, Myrtle Beach has seen several of its historic landmarks demolished to make room for bigger and better attractions. But a select few have stood the test of time, like the Swamp Fox roller coaster at Family Kingdom. While the closings of the Pavilion and Hard Rock Park in the 2000s marked the end of many thrill rides, more modern ones have opened along Ocean Boulevard in recent years, such as the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and the Slingshot Bungee ride.

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How to Eat Healthy During Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

June 25, 2014 8:40 pm

You know the vacation eating routine: Grab a few doughnuts for breakfast, chow down on a greasy burger and fries for lunch and then stuff you face full of seafood and hushpuppies for supper. Oh, and don’t forget the late-night ice cream cone. It’s very easy to pack on a few pounds while you’re away from home for no other reason than convenience. After all, who wants to spend precious vacation time hunting for healthy alternatives? Surprisingly, lots of people don’t but just aren’t sure how. Here are a few pointers for eating healthy during your Myrtle Beach getaway.

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Getting the Maximum Bang for your Buck at Myrtle Beach Attractions

June 25, 2014 8:20 pm

Myrtle Beach has so many great attractions that it’s impossible to visit them all. But if you’re on a one-week vacation and you’re family is on a budget, you might want to start with the ones that offer the best bang for buck. That’s right, not just the cheapest, but the ones that come with extra value and make your vacation dollars go the extra mile. Here are five tips on Grand Strand attractions that deliver maximum fun for the funds.

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Myrtle Beach Serves More than Just a Cup of Coffee

June 25, 2014 3:18 pm

Cold drinks may be more appropriate for your hot summer vacation in Myrtle Beach, but sometimes you need that hot cup of coffee to get your day started – or to keep it going. The Grand Strand is filled to the rim with cafes and coffee shops where you can get your fix of Lattes, Espresso, Cappuccino and Americano, or quench your thirst with cold Mocha Lattes, Frappes and Smoothies. Here are five great places to refuel your tank.

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Paddleboarding Around the Grand Strand

June 25, 2014 1:13 am

If you’re looking to pick up a watersport that’s more main stream than extreme, check out the laid-back leisure activity of paddle boarding. Similar to surfing without the heavy surf and similar to sailing without the sail, paddleboarding involves standing, kneeling or sitting atop and elongated surfboard and riding the calmer waters of the ocean swells, or exploring the connecting rivers and inlets. Paddleboarders use their hands, feet or a paddle to maneuver their way slowly over the unbroken waves or along the more tranquil waters of the Intracoastal Waterway and Waccamaw River. You may have seen lots of paddleboarders just off the coast cruising along at a leisurely pace while surfers, kiteboarders and windsurfers blow past them.

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