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While some of us may be satisfied with nothing more than a towel and a stretch of beach for lying in the sand, there may be members of your family who are looking for a little bit more entertainment while they hang at the beach. And if you’re traveling to the beach with teens and tweens, it’s best to keep them occupied, rather than...
Read More About Top Beach Games for Tweens and TeensA day at the beach doesn’t have to be complicated. A towel, some shades and sunscreen will do in a pinch. But when you’re traveling with your family, it’s often nice to pack a few fun toys that will help keep the trips entertaining, and help extend your beach fun. Here are a few of our favorite beach toys, broken down by age...
Read More About Myrtle Beach Vacation Tips: Best Beach ToysWho 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...
Read More About Get Ready for a Toe-Tappin’ Good Time at Myrtle Beach’s Carolina OpryThere 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...
Read More About Is Your Sunscreen Safe Enough for Myrtle Beach?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...
Read More About Six Tips for Saving Money on Your Next VacationIt’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,...
Read More About Blow Your Mind (Garden-Wise) at Brookgreen GardensDoes 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...
Read More About Get Up Close & Personal with Gators at Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle BeachDoes 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...
Read More About Get Up Close & Personal with Gators at Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle BeachShelling 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...
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