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Island Vista the Ideal Retreat for Anniversaries

If you are looking to celebrate an anniversary or some other romantic occasion, you've come to the right place. Not only does Myrtle Beach’s Island Vista Resort offer luxurious accommodations and amenities for the perfect couples retreat, but it's also located near Restaurant Row and...

Find Fun for the Little Ones in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach has championship golf course, first-class restaurants and award-winning theaters for adults, and roller coasters, thrill rides and water slides for the teens and tweens. But what about the little ones, who aren’t quite tall enough to board the rides and are still too young to old...

Myrtle Beach Puts on the Works for Labor Day Weekend

It's the best of times and worst of times on Labor Day weekend in Myrtle Beach. Unfortunately, it's the unofficial end of the summer tourism season. But on the other hand, the Grand Strand celebrates the sad occasion by going out with a bang over the three-day weekend. From fireworks and food to...

Spend the Dog Days of Summer at the Hot Summer Nights Festival

The dog days of summer coincide with the Hot Summer Nights Festival in downtown Myrtle Beach. The summer-long celebration begins to wind down in the month of August, and the oceanfront party saves some of the best concerts, fireworks and fun for the final month. Centered around Plyler Park in the...

Favorite Travel Apps

There are thousands of apps out there dedicated just to travel, and it’s always hard to decide which ones are worth the $0.99 or the space on your phone. Here’s a list of our favorites that you may find pretty nifty: Trip Journal With everything going on during a vacation,...

Our Three Favorite Spring Events in North Myrtle Beach

Spring is a very special time here in North Myrtle Beach. If you’ve never been, we have to say: you’re missing out. The weather is terrific, the chill of winter is gone, and yet it’s not too hot yet. It’s warm enough to walk barefoot on the beach, but you don’t have to take refuge from the sun—you can simply...

Learn to Paddle Board on Your Next Vacation

Have you always wanted to try paddle boarding while on vacation? There are many places in North Myrtle Beach that offer beginner lessons, one-on-one lesson and tours. Paddle boarding is a fun and relaxing way to play on the water. Here are two of our favorite spots to check out: Kokopelli Surf Camp There are a...

There’s More to Calabash than Seafood

Mention the word "Calabash" around Myrtle Beach and you're sure to see mouths start to water. That's because most vacationers know Calabash as a style of seafood, not the fishing village with the same name. Located just north of the Carolina border, about a 20-minute drive from Myrtle Beach, the tiny town of...

‘Mayfest on Main’ Welcomes Summer to North Myrtle Beach

The start of summer on the Grand Strand is cause for celebration, and no town does it quite like North Myrtle Beach and its annual MayFest on Main festival, which will be held Saturday, May 10th. Serving as the unofficial kickoff to summer season on the Strand, MayFest on Main is also a throwback to the good old days of...

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