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Start Planning Your 2019 Valentine’s Day Weekend on the Grand Strand

If you’re looking to wow that special someone this Valentine’s Day weekend, it’s hard to imagine many better ways to do it than with a beach trip. That’s because few things say romance quite like the beauty of blue ocean waters, the soothing sounds of gentle ocean waves and the feeling of soft sand between your toes. And...

Grand Strand History: 1500s Spanish Explorers Became Area’s First ‘Tourists’

In the 1520s, Spanish explorers led by Lucas Vázquez de Allyón landed near the Cape Fear River searching for a water route to the Far East. They established San Miguel de Guadalupe, the first European settlement in the continental United States, in 1526 at Winyah Bay — roughly 30 miles from present-day Myrtle Beach. That...

Did You Know? — Spanish Explorers Were the First Grand Strand ‘Tourists’ in the 1500s

Explorers led by Lucas Vázquez de Allyón landed near the Cape Fear River in the 1520s, searching for a water route to the Far East. They established San Miguel de Guadalupe, the first European settlement in the continental United States, at Winyah Bay, roughly 30 miles from present-day Myrtle Beach, in 1526. That settlement was...

Planned Interstate 73 Would Put Coast-Bound Travelers on the Fast Track to Myrtle Beach

The South Carolina coast has long been a prime destination for beach-loving travelers — and with its mild climate, beautiful sandy shores and alluring Atlantic Ocean waters, it’s easy to see why. But did you realize that, despite the region’s popularity, only one U.S. interstate runs all the way to the South Carolina coast?...

Add Some Laughter and Christmas Cheer to Your Grand Strand Getaway With ‘Elf The Musical’

In a story made famous by Will Farrell’s hilarious portrayal of the title character in the comedy movie “Elf,” oversized elf Buddy ventures far from his childhood home at the North Pole to New York City, where he finds his biological father — a clear regular on the naughty list. Sleigh-loads of laughs ensue as Buddy...

Boost Your Holiday Spirits at Little River’s La Belle Amie Vineyard

On Saturday, December 8, Little River’s La Belle Amie Vineyard will host An Afternoon of Holiday Tunes, an event that offers the perfect way to soothe your soul before the arrival of the coming holidays. The event is part of a series of special “Admission Saturdays,” when live music or other special features presented at La...

5 Festive Reasons to Plan a Grand Strand Getaway in December

When planning your December getaway, consider these five activities that make the Grand Strand a great place to plan a getaway to the Carolina coast during the final month of 2018: Nights of a Thousand Candles — Presented during the holiday season each year, this bright event sees more than 4,500 hand-lit...

Give the Gift of Amazing South Strand Cuisine With Carolina Food Tours

Regular visitors to the Myrtle Beach area know that the Grand Strand is a prime destination for food lovers — which should come as no big surprise considering that the area is home to 1,700-plus restaurants serving up signature coastal Carolina cuisine. And thanks to a new, Murrells Inlet-based business called Carolina Food Tours, you can...

Make Your Grand Strand Getaway Shine With the Great Christmas Light Show

While many of us have spent a few chilly holiday-season evenings driving through well-decorated neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights (and maybe even singing Christmas carols), few have ever experienced anything like what is fast becoming a bright holiday tradition in North Myrtle Beach — the Great Christmas Light Show! Imagine...

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