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Christmas is a Magical Time to Visit Myrtle Beach

You've heard the old carol "The 12 Days of Christmas," and probably even sang it a time or two when you have an hour to spare. But you may not know that Myrtle Beach offers at least 50 days of Christmas fun this holiday season without having to repeat the same verses over and over. You can do something to get in the holiday spirit everyday...

Top 5 Reasons to Book Your Spring and Summer Vacation in Myrtle Beach Early

The weather is cold and your schedule is full, so thoughts of spending a sunny spring day or a hot summer night on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront might be the last things on your mind and to-do list. But these factors should serve as motivation to book your Grand Strand vacation early and put some sand, surf and sunlight at the end of the winter...

Five Ways to Enjoy Wintertime Fun in Myrtle Beach

Some people think there’s nothing to do in a beach town in the winter time. Those folks are wrong. While the Grand Strand was once a summer-only destination, the growth of the 60-mile stretch of Carolina coast that surrounds Myrtle Beach has seen an explosion in offseason opportunities. Although the winter months see smaller crowds and cooler...

Myrtle Beach Stays High and Dry in Wake of South Carolina Flooding

Bay View Resort and the city of Myrtle Beach have a message for those considering a getaway to the Grand Strand this autumn: Our coast is clear. Not even record rainfall and major flooding in South Carolina could put a damper on the fun this fall in Myrtle Beach. Only days after parts of the Palmetto State experienced as much as 2 feet of rain...

SC State Bluegrass Festival Comes To Myrtle Beach for Thanksgiving Weekend

There will be a whole lot of picking and grinning going on in Myrtle Beach for Thanksgiving weekend, and we're not just talking about picking up a fork and digging into some pumpkin pie. The South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival returns to the Grand Strand for the 46th consecutive year, bringing some of the nation's most popular bluegrass,...

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Myrtle Beach in the Fall

Did you miss out on your Myrtle Beach vacation fix this summer? Or did your one-week whirlwind trip fly by so fast that you already feel like you need another getaway? Don't let the calendar fool you; the summer may be over, but the fall is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach. But what about the millions who come every summer to enjoy the sun,...

Top 10 Attractions for Large Groups in Myrtle Beach

Vacation is supposed to be for relaxing, but trying to organize an outing for a big group can feel more like hard work. It's hard enough to get a family of four to agree on what to do, and when and where to do it; try getting a large group on the same page. But knowing where to go for a group trip to Myrtle Beach is half the battle, so we have...

Top Things You Forget to do Before Leaving for Vacation

Counting down the days till your Myrtle Beach vacation can be exciting. You can get so carried away thinking about all the things you are going to do that you forget to do the things you need to do before you leave. Here's a short check list of things to do back at home to make sure you are ready for a worry-free Myrtle Beach: House...

The Locals List: Best of the Best in Myrtle Beach

The best way to avoid the pitfalls of tourist traps is to ask a local. The folks who live here year-round know where to go, and more importantly, where not to go. Although these places aren’t exactly secrets, you can at least rest assured of getting your bank for your buck if it also gets a thumbs-up from locals. Check out these local...

Top 5 Reasons to Spend Your Vacation at Bay View Resort

There are hundreds of reasons to spend your Myrtle Beach vacation at the Bay View Resort, so narrowing the list down to five is a tough task. From the resort's prime downtown location and clean, comfortable accommodations, to wealth of on-site amenities and extras, Bay View is the ideal destination for a fun vacation. Here are five reasons...

Tips for Protecting Your Kids From the Sun During Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

Parents instinctively protect their children from all kinds of dangers. You know the list – Don’t run with scissors, look both ways before crossing the street, don’t talk to strangers. Yet when it comes to the sun, parents often forget the silent skin assassin. Youngsters have more sensitive skin than adults and require extra attention to...

Six Amenities to Keep you Happy at Bay View Resort

There are a million reasons to spend your Myrtle Beach vacation at Bay View on the Boardwalk - affordability, comfort, convenience, and hospitality - but we've decided to focus on five. And not just any five, but five amenities that make Bay View an even more desirable destination by bringing fun to your back yard. Have a great vacation without...

Top 5 Places to go for a Progressive Dinner in Myrtle Beach

The latest trend in dining is called “progressive dinner,” but the concept has been around for a while in drinking circles as the “pub crawl.” For foodies, however, it’s more like a grub crawl where diners stroll from restaurant to restaurant to taste the best each has to offer. Myrtle Beach was made for this kind of four-course...

Top 5 Tips for Saving Money on Your Upcoming Myrtle Beach Vacation

With holiday bills and tax time rolling around, it may seem like a tough time to start thinking about - much less saving and planning for - your Myrtle Beach vacation. But it will be here before you know it, and now is the perfect time to start shopping around for the best deals on the Grand Strand. There are lots of ways to save money on your...

Top 5 Places for Seafood in Myrtle Beach

No trip to Myrtle Beach is complete without at least one night out for seafood. Or, if you love fresh seafood from right out of our back yard, you might prefer to belly-up to the buffet three times a day. Seafood is the breakfast, lunch and dinner of champions. That's particularly true of Myrtle Beach, which is just 20 miles north of the...

Top 5 Places to Escape to Nature in Myrtle Beach

Everyone knows the side of Myrtle Beach with the neon lights and man-made attractions. But there's a more natural side beyond the roller coasters and putt-putt golf courses that some never see. For many, the natural beauty of the Grand Strand is a bigger draw than the amusement rides and water slides. Here are five of the area's most scenic spots...

“Top 5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Myrtle Beach Lovers”

The chill of the holiday season may seem far removed from the sunny summer days in Myrtle Beach. But the two may be closer than you think, especially if you happen to have a big Myrtle Beach fan on your Christmas shopping list. Here's a list of five great Christmas gift ideas for loved ones who also happen to be Myrtle Beach lovers: * A Round...

Top 5 Things to Pack for Your Myrtle Beach Vacation in the Fall and Winter

Everyone knows what to pack for a summer vacation in Myrtle Beach. Throw in a couple of swimsuits, kick on some flip-flops, grab a toothbrush and you’re pretty much done. With warm temperatures and virtually no dress codes, you could fit all the things you need in a grocery and and still feel overdressed. Not so in the fall and winter months,...

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