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Simpsons in 4D Brings Sweet Taste of Springfield to Myrtle Beach

The Simpsons in 4D is the latest addition to Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach's most popular shopping dining and entertainment complex. Featuring a replica of the Kwik-E-Mart, where Homer goes to get his junk food fix, and the same Aztec Theater where the townfolks of Springfield go to catch a movie, this new attraction allows visitors...

Save Big on the Grand Strand’s Top Attractions With Brittain Rewards

Those who have vacationed at The Cottages at North Beach Plantation in the past know that there’s a wide range of things to do right on-site at our oceanfront North Myrtle Beach property — thanks to our long list of fun and luxurious amenities, you can keep your entire vacation crew entertained and pampered without ever stepping off...

Gateway Galleria Among Many New Developments Coming to Grand Strand

City organizers recently approved the construction of the Gateway Galleria, a $10 million-plus, multi-purpose facility that may become the hottest spot on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Planned for the 700 block of North Ocean Boulevard, formerly home of the Chesterfield Inn and Shark Attack Miniature Golf, this four-story construction is...

This Groundhog Day, Experience a Day Worth Repeating on the Grand Strand

Thanks to the 1993 comedy film that shares the holiday’s name, actor and comedian Bill Murray has become nearly as synonymous with Groundhog Day as Punxsutawney Phil, the celebrated Pennsylvania rodent who most of us hope won’t see his shadow this February 2 — signaling (some say, at least) an early end to the year’s...

This Year, Dash Into March at the Myrtle Beach Marathon

While most vacationers may head for the Carolina coast to get some rest and relaxation, others take a much more active approach to their Grand Strand getaways. And if you’re a weekend warrior looking to head home with substantially more than memories and mementos when your beach vacation comes to an end, here’s one unique way to...

5 Romantic Ways to Spend a Grand Strand Date Night (or Day)

When couples head to the Atlantic’s coast, it’s only natural that there’s a spark of romance in the air. After all, few things support an amorous atmosphere more than soft beach sands, cool ocean breezes, the soothing sounds of crashing waves and the sun rising over blue ocean waters. Of course, the Grand Strand has an...

This St. Patrick’s Day, Go Green at These Grand Strand Irish Pubs

Each year in March, revelers throughout the nation and world gather to honor the patron saint of Ireland — Saint Patrick. And on the Grand Strand, locals and vacationers alike know how to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate the shamrock (and all other things Irish) at an array of fun St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. If...

This Valentine’s Day, Wow Your Sweetheart With a Grand Strand Getaway

When couples are seeking a romantic retreat, few locations can rival the coast. After all, it’s hard to image stronger contributors to an amorous atmosphere than the soothing sounds of breaking waves, the soft feel of sand between your toes and the beauty of the ocean’s blue waters. Further, few beach destinations can come close to...

Rev Up Your Beach Retreat With Some Retail Therapy

For shopaholics, there’s no better way to truly get away than by bagging some bargains during a vacation. And on the Grand Strand, the opportunities to pursue some of this much-needed retail therapy abound. Whatever type of shopping experience you and your retail crew are looking for - from sprawling outdoor outlet centers to indoor...

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