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Discover the Calabash-Seafood Craze on the Grand Strand

When travelers venture to the United States’ East Coast — no matter where they may be along the roughly 2,000-mile Eastern Seaboard running from southern Florida to northern Maine — as they get close to the Atlantic Ocean’s shoreline, they’re sure to find fresh seafood. And while the types of fish and other sea...

Take a Flavorful Trek Along the Grand Strand’s Beer Trail

When beer lovers visit a new vacation destination, there may be no way they’d rather spend their time than by sampling a few of the local fruits of fermentation. And when it comes to the likes of lagers, pilsners, blondes, browns, pales, porters, stouts and sours, the Grand Strand has a wide range of suds styles to offer, along with...

Enjoy Fine Dining, Historic Charm at The Brentwood in Little River

Especially when it comes to food and drink, when most of us visit a new (or old favorite) vacation destination, we want to treat ourselves to some of the area’s finest offerings. And on the Grand Strand, there are few (if any) places that serve better Lowcountry French cuisine and fine wines than Little River’s The Brentwood...

Enjoy Great Food, Historic Charm at Little River’s The Brentwood Restaurant

Especially when it comes to food and drink, most of us want to treat ourselves to some of the area’s finest offerings when we visit a new (or old favorite) vacation destination. And on the Grand Strand, it’s hard to find a restaurant serving better Lowcountry French cuisine and fine wines than The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine...

Put Travel Tools at Your Fingertips With These Handy Apps

For today’s tech-savvy traveler, a world of travel-related information, entertainment and tools can be accessed in the palm of the hand via a smartphone and the right travel apps. And with so many fun activities and destinations available to explore on the Grand Strand, the extra help and guidance can definitely come in handy. When...

6 Fun (and Free!) Things to Do in Myrtle Beach

To the budget-conscious vacationer, nothing says good times on a getaway quite like a fun activity that keeps the whole crew entertained — without spending a dime. And on the Grand Strand, the opportunities to enjoy some time out and about without dipping into the vacation funds run up and down our picturesque stretch of the...

Water Tree Cafe Offers Fresh Takes on Classic American Cuisine

With 1,700-plus eateries found on the 60-mile stretch of Carolina coast know as the Grand Strand, it can be hard for a new culinary addition to stand out in the crowded Myrtle Beach restaurant market. But, even with all the competition vying for attention, one relatively new restaurant off Highway 17 in Myrtle Beach — the Water Tree Cafe...

The Sneaky Beagle to Bring Unique New Dining Choice to Carolina Forest

The options for dining out on the Grand Strand are famously plentiful — with 1,700-plus restaurants found our 60-mile stretch of Carolina coast, locals and visitors alike are sure to find something that will tempt their taste buds when culinary cravings arise. And at one new local eatery set to open in spring 2019 in Myrtle Beach’s...

Nostalgia, Music, Competition — Myrtle Beach’s Asher Theatre Offers a Range of Exciting Entertainmen

When Grand Strand vacationers are looking for a fun night out, the Myrtle Beach area’s long list of entertainment venues is sure to have an offering that will suit most any taste. From talented tribute artists celebrating the legends of popular music to variety shows filled with memorable song and dance routines — and from pirates...

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