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Get Ready for a Toe-Tappin’ Good Time at Myrtle Beach’s Carolina Opry

Who doesn’t love a good live show when they’re on vacation? Here in Myrtle Beach, we offer up some seriously outstanding entertainment, and the Carolina Opry always tops the Grand Strand’s “Best Show” lists. Next time you’re here, you really should check out the live music and variety show. The...

Is Your Sunscreen Safe Enough for Myrtle Beach?

There are few vacation-destroying adversaries more quick and effective than a wicked sunburn. That’s why sunscreen is such an essential item on your Myrtle Beach vacation packing list! But it seems like there are fresh news stories out daily that make it seem like our sunscreen’s not good enough—especially for a...

Six Tips for Saving Money on Your Next Vacation

Family vacations can be a big drain to the finances if you’re not careful. But being frugal really pays off, as it means you can start saving up for your next vacation sooner! 1. Travel outside of peak season. If you plan your vacation during a shoulder season—spring or fall—rather than the...

Blow Your Mind (Garden-Wise) at Brookgreen Gardens

It’s hard to describe Brookgreen Gardens if you’ve never been there. Picture a vast garden filled with lush flowers, dotted with ancient, moss-strewn oaks. Now drop in majestic sculptures of larger-than-life horses, ancient gods, and music playing nymphs. Add in some playful water features,...

Get Up Close & Personal with Gators at Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach

Does the idea of a 15-foot-long alligator leaping into the air and snapping its enormous jaws down on a hunk of fresh meat entice you? At Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach, you can get up close with alligators during feeding time. But don’t worry—it’s perfectly safe! Located just a quick mile away...

Get Up Close & Personal with Gators at Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach

Does the idea of a 15-foot-long alligator leaping into the air and snapping its enormous jaws down on a hunk of fresh meat entice you? At Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach, you can get up close with alligators during feeding time. But don’t worry—it’s perfectly safe! Located just a quick mile away...

Finding the Best Shells in Myrtle Beach

Shelling is one of those past-times that never really gets old. As kids, we loved spending hours combing beaches for the best shells, as well as the increasingly rare sea glass. But then, we’ve never really been able to ignore a great shell on the beach! It’s hard not to pause, to pick it up, and to wonder at the beauty...

A meal with a view: Enjoy The Cypress Room’s tasty meals at Island Vista Resort

One of the beauties of staying at Island Vista Resort is that while you are here, you really never have to leave our grounds. All the fun and entertainment you need is right here onsite. We even serve top-notch breakfast and dinner at The Cypress Room—and every meal comes with a perfect oceanfront view, framed by generous...

Myrtle Beach fishing adventures

One of the top family vacation activities for visitors to Myrtle Beach has long been fishing. Fishing offers up so much. It can be a relaxing way to pass the time, meditating on the light’s reflection on the water, it can be a thrilling adventure and it can be a way to catch your own dinner! There are several options for...

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