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Did You Know? Top 10 Trivia Facts about Myrtle Beach

You know about the beaches, the golf courses, the restaurants and shops. But how well do you really know Myrtle Beach. Here are 10 trivia facts you may not know about this vacation hot spot: * The first "locals" in Myrtle Beach were the Waccamaw and Winyah tribes, and the first "tourists" to the area were Spanish settlers who sailed with...

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Frequently Asked Questions at Grande Cayman Resort

What taxes can I expect to pay? Our accommodations require a 12% tax, distributed as follows: - 5% State Sales Tax - 1% Horry County Road Sales Tax - 2.5% Hospitality Fee* - 2% State Accommodations Tax - 0.5% Local Accommodations Tax - 1% Tourism Development Fee = 12.0%  TOTAL * Note: Of the 2.5%...

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Where to Watch the College Bowl Games in Myrtle Beach

Late December and early January are the holiday season for more reasons than one for sports fans. Yes, there's Christmas and New Year's, but it's also the college bowl season. It's a fortnight of non-stop fun and football, if you know where to go. The Grand Strand is filled with sports bars and cafes that are perfect...

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Top Holiday Events on the Grand Strand

The Christmas season is starting to spring up around the Grand Strand. From decorations on palm trees to snow men replacing sand castles, the signs of the holiday season are unmistakable around Myrtle Beach, which is making the magical transformation from beach town to winter wonderland. Here's a list of local holiday events you don't...

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Top 5 Myrtle Beach Attractions in the Winter

Longtime locals and visitors of Myrtle Beach used to joke that you could lie down in the middle of Ocean Boulevard after Labor Day and not have to move until Memorial Day. That's not the case these days in Myrtle Beach, which has grown into a year-round destination. With more than 14 million annual visitors to the Grand Strand, many...

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How to Celebrate Your Anniversary in the Grand Strand

It’s happening. The calendar date has been circled. The kids are with a sitter. You’re both ready to be together… alone. Your anniversary has arrived — how are you celebrating? The Grand Strand is chock full of festive, romantic outings and restaurants that will stoke that marital fire...

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Broadway at the Beach Filled with S.A.N.D. – Shopping, Attractions, Nightlife, Dining

Millions of visitors come to Myrtle Beach each year for the sun, surf and sand. But at the popular Broadway at the Beach complex, crowds come for a different kind of S.A.N.D. Although technically not located on the beach, Broadway at the Beach's brand of S.A.N.D. - which stands for "Shopping, Attractions, Nightlife and Dining" -...

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The Top Five Waterslides in Myrtle Beach

So many waterparks, so little time. The Grand Strand is loaded with water-themed amusement parks, from the familiar classics like Myrtle Waves and Wild Water and Wheels to several newcomers to the scene, such as Splashes Water Park at Family Kingdom. In fact, several resorts have recently opened their own on-site water parks so guests don’t...

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Turtle Bay Café Offers Great Food with a…Great View!

Take a break from the summer heat to cool off and fuel up at the Turtle Bay Café in Myrtle Beach. Located on the second floor of the Grande Cayman Resort, the Turtle Bay Café is literally steps away from the scenic Atlantic Ocean...

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