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The Ghosts of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

August 17, 2013 10:38 am

Long before Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, became known as an international vacation destination, it was a fascinating area filled with culture and history. Today, visitors to the strand can still find places where the history shines through—historic former rice plantations with gorgeous plantation homes, historic churches and marshy coastal inlets that have been prowled by everyone from hungry fishermen to pirates. And for years, the area has also been prowled by ghosts.

How familiar are you with local ghost lore? Here are a few of the most pernicious ghost stories on the Grand Strand.

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Spot Migrating Birds in Myrtle Beach this Fall

August 16, 2013 1:36 pm

South Carolina is one of the top bird watching hotspots in North America—it’s a great place to catch a peek at migrating birds in the spring and fall. You can glimpse shorebirds, waterfowl, land birds and marsh birds, as long as you know where to look!

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Summer Myrtle Beach Vacation Tips: How to Treat a Sunburn

July 20, 2013 10:28 am

No matter how many times you remind kids to re-apply sunscreen, there’s too often a patch that gets missed, or a slathering of sunscreen that they sweat or swim right through. But, if you treat the sunburn right, you can minimize complaints, bring comfort and save your vacation!

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What to Splurge on When You Visit Myrtle Beach

July 18, 2013 10:17 am

When you’re on vacation and don’t have unlimited funds (that’s all of us, right?), you have to decide what to spend big on, and when to pinch your pennies. Everyone has a different approach to the question of where to splurge, but we have a few tips on our favorite splurges for a Myrtle Beach vacation.

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Myrtle Beach on a Budget

July 17, 2013 4:02 pm

Even when you’re on a budget with your vacation, there are still plenty of ways to have a great time in Myrtle Beach. All it takes is a little extra care to make sure that you get the most bang for your vacation buck!

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