compasscove, Author at North Beach Resort and Villas

Spend a Relaxing Day in Historic Conway

The neon lights and high-rise hotels of Myrtle Beach is only 15 miles away from the peaceful, riverfront town of Conway, SC, but the contrast in scenery makes it seem like it’s a world away. Far removed from the attractions and tourism-related businesses of the Grand Strand, Conway is a small...

Top 10 Reasons to Stay at The Bridge

If you’re one who settles for less than the best, this may not be the place or top 10 list for you. But if you have an appreciation for the finer things in life, The Bridge at North Beach Plantation is the best penthouse in town. Here are the top 10 reasons to spend your Myrtle Beach getaway at The Bridge: 1. The view alone is...

Top 5 Pizza Pies in Myrtle Beach

Politics, religion and pizza: Three topics not to be discussed in public unless you’re looking for a fight. Deep dish or thin crust? Pepperonis only or the works? New York-style or Chicago? The debate is as old as time. Because Myrtle Beach is a bit of a...

Historic Pine Lakes Golf Just a Short Driver Away from Island Vista

Before Myrtle Beach was known as the “Golf Capital of the World,” and before there were more than 100 golf courses on the Grand Strand, there was Pine Lakes International Country Club, the first golf course – and still one of the best – in the Myrtle Beach area. ...

Five Cheaper Options for Eating in Myrtle Beach

One of the easiest ways to blow the family vacation budget is by dining out without doing some homework. It doesn't take long to literally eat up all your fun money, especially at some of the more expensive fine-dining restaurants on the Grand Strand. You go out for what you think is an...

Top 5 Live Music Venues on the Grand Strand

Myrtle Beach may be better known for its sights than its sounds. And while it's hard to compete with the Atlantic Ocean, the beach and all the attractions, the Grand Strand also has a pretty impressive musical lineup and history. From the beach music and shag dancing days in the 1950s and 60s,...

Myrtle Beach an Aquatic Playground for Watersports

Myrtle Beach may be best known for its golf, but it's far from the only game in town. In fact, some of the most popular sports on the Grand Strand aren't played on dry land. With the Atlantic Ocean in our backyard and the Intracoastal Waterway on our front porch, it's no surprise that...

North Myrtle Beach Throws Big Parties in Summer, Fall

If you’re looking for a good time during the final days of summer and early days of fall, look no farther than North Myrtle Beach. From free concerts and movies to dance and heritage festivals, North Myrtle Beach has a full calendar of fun set for August, September and beyond. Here are five you don’t...

Broadway at the Beach Filled with S.A.N.D. – Shopping, Attractions, Nightlife, Dining

Millions of visitors come to Myrtle Beach each year for the sun, surf and sand. But at the popular Broadway at the Beach complex, crowds come for a different kind of S.A.N.D. Although technically not located on the beach, Broadway at the Beach's brand of S.A.N.D. - which stands for "Shopping, Attractions, Nightlife and Dining" -...

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