compasscove, Author at North Beach Resort and Villas

For a Masterful Margarita, Head to 1 of These 4 Grand Strand Cantinas

On the rocks, frozen or straight up. With or without salt on the rim of the glass. In traditional lime flavor or in a range of other fruity options. No matter how you take your margarita, few drinks say “tropical getaway” quite like this cocktail conveying a strong beach-y vibe and featuring tequila, orange liqueur and (usually)...

Find the Freshest Fish on the Grand Strand at These Markets and Restaurants

When vacationers visit the Carolina coast, they expect to find fresh seafood. And on the Grand Strand, they definitely won’t be disappointed. In fact, fresh ocean offerings are considered by most to be the top culinary draw in the Myrtle Beach area, and delicious seafood can be found in abundance all over the area. But even with...

Reel in the Freshest Fish on the Grand Strand

When vacationers venture to the Carolina coast, they expect to find delicious seafood. And on the Grand Strand, they won’t be disappointed. In fact, fresh ocean offerings are probably the top culinary draw in the Myrtle Beach area, and delicious seafood can be found all over the area in abundance. But even with the wealth of...

Light the Fuse on Your 4th of July in the Myrtle Beach Area

Each year, the 4th of July sees proud Americans nationwide don their red, white and blue attire, gather with family members and friends, and celebrate our nation’s birthday with patriotic parties, parades, picnics, barbecues, and — perhaps the main Independence Day attraction for most — fireworks shows! And on the Grand...

Add Some Patriotic Pop to Your 4th of July With a Grand Strand Getaway

Each year, Independence Day sees proud Americans from sea to shining sea gather with friends and family members, don their red, white and blue attire, and celebrate our nation’s birthday with patriotic parades, parties, picnics, barbecues and — perhaps the top Fourth of July attraction for most — fireworks shows! And on...

Find Authentic Mexican Fare at Grand Strand Gem Fiesta Mexicana

Whether at home or on vacation, for most of us it’s inevitable — the craving for some spiced-up, cheese-filled (and maybe even queso-covered) south-of-the-border fare is bound to strike sooner or later. It may be delicious dishes such as tacos, fajitas, enchiladas or nachos calling your name, or maybe you just need some chips, salsa...

Score a Family-Fun Hole in One at These 5 Grand Strand Mini-Golf Courses

While 100-plus highly regarded full-size golf courses can be found up and down the Grand Strand — earning the Myrtle Beach area its title of “Golf Capital of the World” — the region also excels in the sport on a much smaller scale. That’s because the Grand Strand also boasts a long list of mini-golf courses, where...

Get a True Taste of the Grand Strand With These 5 Signature Dishes

Food-loving travelers know that you can’t pay a visit to Philadelphia without trying an authentic (and iconic) Philly cheesesteak. The same goes for deep-dish pizza in Chicago, tacos in Austin, gumbo in New Orleans, lobster in Maine … and the list goes on. Of course, with more than 1,700 restaurants serving their tasty fare on the...

Seeking Good Latin Cuisine on the Grand Strand? Look to the Sun and Moon

While Latin America may be quite the international trek away from the Carolina coast, hungry visitors to the Grand Strand won’t need to break out their passports to score some authentic Latin dishes — in fact, they can let the sun and moon lead them to an array of tasty Latin delicacies right in Myrtle Beach. Opened in March 2018 by...

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