Families who stay at kid-friendly hotels in Myrtle Beach have never had more relaxing, enjoyable vacations. Chants of “I’m bored” quickly give way to cheering when children discover the resort’s colorful, looping water slides or flashing arcade games. Explore all of the best family hotels in Myrtle Beach to find the right mix of kid-friendly […]
Read moreYou 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.
Read MoreMyrtle 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.
Read MoreCold 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreWith 60 miles of broad and beautiful beach, it’s no wonder the Grand Strand is a popular vacation destination. One favorite activity among beachgoers — besides swimming, lounging and generally relaxing — is hunting the beach for shells. Shell hunting is fun and fascinating, but knowing what you’re looking for can make it all the more so.
Read MoreThe Atlantic Ocean is the body of water most commonly associated with Myrtle Beach vacations, but the connecting Intracoastal Waterway, providing an alternative fun place for visitors to play. The man-made river and thoroughfare that parallels the coastline along the Grand Strand, is actually part of a larger system that stretches more than 2,200 miles along the East and Gulf Coasts from Maine to Texas. Built in the post-Depression Era as part of the Public Works Administration’s efforts to put Americans back to work. the Intracoastal Waterway also became a great place for Americans to play.
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