Myrtle Beach Vacation Blog

While summer is drawing to a close, there’s still plenty of summer fun to be had in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - including the 5^th Annual Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival on Sept. 3-4, 2010.

The festival, held at Grand Park in Market Common features family friendly entertainment and events, samples from local and regional barbecue teams, live music, a kid’s zone, wake board demonstrations, beer gardens, food vendors and arts & crafts.

There will also be a fireworks celebration to close the event on Saturday night.

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Myrtle Beach is best known for its fabulous surf and sand, but step away from the beach for a visit to Brookgreen Gardens and explore the beauty that surrounds you.

While the name references the exceptional array of native flora and fauna, Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that also includes the world’s most extensive collection of figurative sculpture in an outdoor setting by American artists.

You’ll also find the only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the coast of the Carolinas. Whether you spend a few hours or all day, Brookgreen Gardens offers tours, programs and archeological sites for you to explore.

For more on Brookgreen Gardens, go to www.Brookgreen.org. For information on discount Myrtle Beach vacation packages, go to www.WestgateReservations.com.

While thousands of families head for beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC every year to “hit the beach,” it seems there are just as many headed out to “hit it straight” on one of the area’s many championship golf courses.

With more than 100 top golf courses throughout this spectacular Grand Strand area, Myrtle Beach remains a popular and highly rated golf paradise. Choose from top flight courses designed by famed architects like Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, the late Robert Trent Jones as well as the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman.

Myrtle Beach caters to golfers of every skill level from novice to professional. Or those casual and first-time golfers can make their Myrtle Beach visit a little less-pressured and a lot more fun by teeing off on a driving range or by playing any one of the fun par-3 courses in Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach.

Whether you visit Myrtle Beach with the sole intention of hitting the links or you just need a break from the beach, you’ll find the perfect golf haven nearby.

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With 60 miles of beautiful beach along the coast of South Carolina, the Grand Strand has long drawn hordes of visitors eager to experience the sun, sand, surf and excitement of the Myrtle Beach area.

Myrtle Beach also offers a wide variety of outdoor sports ranging from boating, fishing, parasailing and snorkeling to scuba diving and more. Whether you are a novice or an expert, anyone can enjoy a fabulous day of fishing on a chartered boat in Myrtle Beach.

Fishing offers a great break from the beach routine, especially if you choose a deep sea expedition that can last for just a few hours or even overnight if you want to head out to the gulf stream. Fresh grouper, flounder, sea bass and other great fishing is available on these deep sea excursions.

Those who prefer to stay closer to shore can also fish in the intracoastal waterways, learn to scuba dive, snorkel and parasail, or experience the excitement of a jet ski or banana boat ride. There’s also plenty of opportunities for golf with more than 100 championship courses in and around the Myrtle Beach area.

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With all the surf, sun and sand anyone could ever want, Myrtle Beach remains one of the nation’s favorite beach playgrounds. When you’re ready to take a break from the sun, there’s always plenty of other dining, shopping and attractions. And now, you can add one more adventure to that list of other activities.

The Skyscraper Thrill Ride is now open along the Grand Strand on Ocean Boulevard next to Family Kingdom. The attraction puts riders in ferris wheel style seats at the end of a 160-foot rotating arm. That arm then whips riders into the air at speeds up to 60 miles per hour, creating g-forces comparable to a jet.

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Spring Break brings thoughts of the beach and what better place to spend spring break, or any break, than Myrtle Beach, SC.

The sun-kissed jewel of South Carolina’s Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach remains one of America’s most popular beach destinations for students and families alike. Yet the surf and sand is only the beginning of Myrtle Beach’s popularity.

With an abundance of shopping, dining, nightlife and attractions, you’ll plenty to do, day or night, in Myrtle Beach. And with more than 100 championship golf courses in the area, it remains one of the nation’s top golf destinations year after year.

Myrtle Beach offers up some of the most unique, challenging and picturesque golf courses anywhere, including wind-blown, oceanfront holes to scenic layouts amidst giant live oak trees, and courses designed by Nicklaus, Palmer, Fazio and Jones.

Myrtle Beach has it all. So whether you prefer swimming, fishing, boating, water sports or simply soaking up the sun and searching for seashells, you can enjoy a fabulous time on the beach.

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Located along the South Carolina Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach combines beauty and nature with fun and a variety of entertainment options for the entire family.

Walk along the boardwalk and you’ll find migratory waterfowl, exotic fish and other wildlife that make their home at Barefoot Landing with its 27-acre lake.

Of course, you’ll also find plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment to keep you busy all day long.

A wide array of shopping offers up unique and original gifts and apparel from more than 100 specialty and retail stores and there’s a bevy of restaurant options to suit any taste.

But Barefoot Landing provides the perfect break from the beach in Myrtle Beach. You can enjoy live shows, catch the latest in big name entertainment, or even visit one of the largest reptile parks in the world at Alligator Adventure.

Additional fun can be found with the Mirror Maze where you’ll encounter more than 2,000 square feet of mirrors, endless hallways and dead ends. Or, stop by the preservation station and have your photo taken with a tiger cub.

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Beach season is fast approaching in Myrtle Beach, SC, but you don’t have to be a beach bum to enjoy the grand strand area. In fact, winter offers a great opportunity to see what else Myrtle Beach has to offer, including a variety of live shows.

At the Grand Strand, you can see Calvin Gilmore’s music and comedy variety show, The Carolina Opry. The popular show has won every top South Carolina tourism award imaginable. Or you can dance in your seat at Good Vibrations, a new show featuring the chart-topping music of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Legends in Concert features talented tribute artists, portraying your favorite celebrity entertainers of the past and present. Or you can enjoy America’s favorite music at the 2000-seat Alabama Theatre which offers “One” the show.

The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach offers up a delicious selection of blues, jazz, gospel and guest rock artists. Or if you’re really hungry for food and entertainment, you can eat dinner while participating in a showdown between north and south at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show. With 32 magnificent horses, signing, dancing, comedy, miniature horse racing, chicken chasing and a four-course feast, this is fun for the entire family.

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With miles of golden surf and sand along South Carolina’s spectacular Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is America’s ultimate beach vacation spot. But with more than 100 high quality area courses for golfers of all skill levels, there’s no reason to wait for spring break before heading to Myrtle Beach.

From oceanfront holes to scenic layouts carved uniquely between giant live oak trees draped with Spanish moss, you’ll find championship golf courses designed by well-known architects such Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones.

Myrtle Beach offers an amazing array of courses to challenge the weekend hacker or the low handicapper. Or bring the kids along and test your putt-putt skills on one of nearly 50 miniature golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area.

Golf vacation packages can be created any time of the year and be tailored to any skill set. So pack your golf clubs and head for Myrtle Beach today. Visit www.MyrtleBeachVacationStore.com or www.WestgateReservations.com to discover how you can save with discount Myrtle Beach vacation packages, discount Myrtle beach attraction tickets and discount Myrtle Beach accommodations, including Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort and Spa.

With miles of golden surf and sand along South Carolina’s spectacular Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is America’s ultimate beach vacation spot. But with more than 100 high quality area courses for golfers of all skill levels, there’s no reason to wait for spring break before heading to Myrtle Beach.

From oceanfront holes to scenic layouts carved uniquely between giant live oak trees draped with Spanish moss, you’ll find championship golf courses designed by well-known architects such Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones. 

Myrtle Beach offers an amazing array of courses to challenge the weekend hacker or the low handicapper. Or bring the kids along and test your putt-putt skills on one of nearly 50 miniature golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area. 

Golf vacation packages can be created any time of the year and be tailored to any skill set. So pack your golf clubs and head for Myrtle Beach today. Visit www.MyrtleBeachVacationStore.com or www.WestgateReservations.com to discover how you can save with discount Myrtle Beach vacation packages, discount Myrtle beach attraction tickets and discount Myrtle Beach accommodations, including Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort and Spa.