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Out and About in Surfside Beach

Guests at Long Bay Resort are surrounded by plenty of things to do and see in Myrtle Beach so you never have to travel very far to find something fun to do. But if you want to check out something different, go exploring just south of the Myrtle Beach city limits to the small beachfront community of Surfside Beach. Nicknamed "The Family...

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Top 5 Things to do Outdoors with Kids on the Grand Strand

Teaching your children the wonders of the great outdoors can be tricky in the cell phone and video game era. You want them to have the same nature-rich experiences you had as a child but they seem more interested in texting friends and listening to their era buds. A Grand Strand vacation may be just the trick to igniting your kids’...

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Oktoberfest Brings Taste of Germany to Myrtle Beach

One Oktoberfest celebration is not enough for Myrtle Beach, which hosts back-to-back festival weekends to celebrate the traditional German holiday. Both the Oct. 2-3 Myrtle Beach Oktoberfest, and the Oct. 10-11 Oktoberfest on the Boardwalk feature lots of German food, beer, music and dancing, just like the official festival in Munich, Germany....

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Out and About in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Guests at Ocean Reef Resort have lots of alternatives for fun, both on and off the property. But if you want to take a break from a day at the beach or pools, and a night at the nearby restaurants and attractions, a day trip to Murrells Inlet, SC, is hard to beat. From world-famous seafood and world-class golf to beautiful scenery and wet and...

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Little River ShrimpFest features Great Food, Music and More

The nearby fishing village of Little River is known for two things - how to catch and cook fresh local seafood, and how to throw one heck of a party. Those two worlds collide in the town's historic waterfront district for the 11th Annual Little River ShrimpFest. Held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11, along the famed Mineola Avenue...

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Top 5 Places to Watch the Football Games in Myrtle Beach

The 2015 college football and NFL seasons kick off in September, which also happens to be the perfect time of year for a Myrtle Beach fall vacation. But you don't have to choose between a beach retreat and ball game when you spend a weekend at The Strand Resort. With cozy accommodations that include flat-screen TVs and oceanfront...

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Five Ways to Save Money on Your Fall Myrtle Beach Vacation

The leaves and the temperatures aren't the only things that drop in the fall. In Myrtle Beach, so do the crowds and, more importantly, the prices. The offseason presents a wealth of saving opportunities for savvy visitors looking for a fun and affordable fall getaway. All money talk aside, the autumn is the ideal time to vacation in...

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25th Annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art

It’s one of the biggest events of the year in the South Strand, and this is an extra-special 25th year. Celebrate the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art at — where else? — Litchfield Beach & Golf. We offer the widest array of accommodations at great prices, all...

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There’s a lot to celebrate in autumn — even more if you’re in the South Strand.

Think about it: we’re taking stock of the summer season, reaping the bounty of our fields, and taking a breather from some oppressive heat. However, you know that pit-of-the-stomach uneasy feeling folks experience, where even the most beautiful fall is just a precursor to some brutal winter weather? Yeah, we don’t get that...

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