compasscove, Author at Paradise Resort

Five Ways to Beat the Heat in Myrtle Beach

The summer of 2015 has already been a record-setting season for heat in Myrtle Beach, and there's still a lot summer left before we see any relief. The unusually high temperatures and humidity levels have forced locals and visitors to find creative ways to beat the heat without sacrificing valuable beach time. Of course, you...

Top 10 Myrtle Beach Restaurants with a View of the Intracoastal Waterway

Waterfront dining doesn't have to be beachside. For all the oceanfront dining along the Grand Strand offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, there are some lesser known but equally beautiful Myrtle Beach restaurants along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway. The 3,000-mile Intracoastal Waterway, which runs along the...

Your Myrtle Beach Vacation: To Plan or not to Plan

Myrtle Beach is a popular destination for beachgoers, golfers, shopaholics, foodies, fishermen, sightseers, thrill-seekers and more, but there are really only two types of vacationers: Those who like to plan every detail, and those who like to go with the flow. It takes both types to pull off a fun vacation. Put too many planners in the...

Catch a Movie Under the Stars at Market Common in Myrtle Beach

One of the worst things to do while you are vacationing in Myrtle Beach is to go to a movie theater. Unless you are from a small town that has no theaters, why spend your precious time and money in Myrtle Beach doing the same thing you can do back home? But there are a few exceptions, like the "Movies Under the Stars" series at Market...

Four Tips to Protect Yourself from the Sun in Myrtle Beach

Each year millions of visitors flock to Myrtle Beach for some hot fun in the summer sun, and some get a little more sun than they bargained for. The worst souvenir you can take home from Myrtle Beach is painful sunburn, especially if it prevents you from enjoying yourself on vacation. Nothing can spoil a trip to the beach like too much...

Top 5 Local Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

One of the biggest mistakes a vacationing family can make is to go out to dinner at a major national chain. With so many excellent locally owned and operated restaurants in Myrtle Beach, it's a shame to pass them up for the same meal you can get back home. Guests at Caribbean Resort are in luck. Two of the best restaurants in Myrtle...

Brookgreen Gardens Lowcountry Zoo a Haven for Grand Strand’s Native Species

When most people think of Brookgreen Gardens, just south of Myrtle Beach, images of beautiful blooming flowers and elaborate statues spring to mind. But many are not aware that Brookgreen Gardens is also home to the only accredited zoo by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the Carolina coast. The Brookgreen Garden’s...

Top 5 Fresh Markets in Myrtle Beach

Eating right on vacation can be a real challenge. The ready availability of junk food combined with a busy vacation schedule makes it tempting to grab some grub on the go. It's vacation, after all, so live a little. But for those who favor a healthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, switching to easy and greasy food for a week...

Top 5 Places to Play Tennis in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is known for golf. With nearly 100 golf courses in a 60-mile radius, it's hard to swing a golf club without landing on the links. But the other popular country-club sport of tennis is a bit trickier to find facilities, at least ones that aren't connected with a private club. Fortunately for visitors to the Grand...

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