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5 Ways a Myrtle Beach Vacation Outshines an Orlando Getaway

Sure, thousands of vacationers head south to Florida each year to get a break from the routine, and Orlando — with its collection of big-name theme parks — is a particularly popular spot among Sunshine State-bound families. But savvy vacationers know that the Grand Strand and the Carolina coast offer several advantages over Orlando,...

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Celebrate the 4th of July in Style With Patriotic Gear From the Grand Strand!

No single event captures the magic of a Myrtle Beach vacation quite like Independence Day on the Grand Strand. With 60 miles of beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline, an impressive list of family-friendly attractions, and a number of professional fireworks displays and other patriotic events on tap up and down the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is the...

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Save Some Vacation Funds With These FREE Grand Strand Activities

We all know that vacations can sometimes require taking a dip into the savings account. In addition to the days spent away from work, most vacationers have to pay for lodging, activities, dining out and more during their getaway, most of which normally might not have factored into the budget. But savvy Myrtle Beach vacationers know that one of...

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5 Lofty Grand Strand You Won’t Want to Miss

The Myrtle Beach area offers plenty of beautiful scenery for vacationers to take in — from sweeping Atlantic Ocean vistas and Lowcountry marshlands to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Myrtle Beach skyline. But a handful of sights on the Grand Strand are truly head and shoulders above the rest. During your next getaway at Ocean...

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Reel in Some Good Times on the Grand Strand With Some Deep Sea Fishing

With over 60 miles of beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline, the Grand Strand is a mecca for fishing enthusiasts. And, as seasoned anglers will attest, some of the most exhilarating fishing is done miles from shore — where the potential catches are larger, the game fish tend to fight harder, and you just never know what type of fish you...

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Myrtle Beach: The Perfect Vacation Destination for Families, Adrenaline Junkies and Sports Nuts Alik

With its long list of both natural and man-made attractions - ranging from the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway to theaters, museums, parks, thrill rides and restaurants of most every type - the Myrtle Beach area truly has something for everyone. It’s why people of all stripes come from far and wide to vacation on the Grand...

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School’s Out - and Myrtle Beach Awaits!

When that final bell rings to close out the school year, kids and families everywhere know that good times and fun trips are on the horizon. And nothing says summer vacation quite like a trip to the beach - especially when that beach is on the Grand Strand, one of America’s top family vacation destinations, loaded with family-friendly...

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Barefoot Landing is Growing and Offering Even More Fun This Summer!

In the coming months and years, Barefoot Landing will introduce a number of exciting new additions. During your next visit to the complex, be on the lookout for some of these coming attractions: Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s: Set to open in spring 2018, this 20,000-square-foot family destination will bring together...

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Spectacular in Spring: 5 Festive Reasons the Grand Strand Is Calling

As spring blossoms on our 60-mile stretch of the Carolina coast, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming - and the Grand Strand’s activities calendar is filling up with annual festivals and events. Spring tends to be packed with festivals and special events in the Myrtle Beach area, and 2018 is no exception. During your...

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