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Annual Festival to Bring Irish, Italian Flavors to the Grand Strand in September

Veteran visitors to the Grand Strand know that the Myrtle Beach area is something of a melting pot, with a wide range of nationalities and cultures represented on our beautiful, 60-mile stretch of the Carolina coast. And in late September in North Myrtle Beach, thousands will fill the downtown streets to celebrate two of the most prominent...

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Read the Rave Reviews Left by Guests at Ocean Reef Resort

At Ocean Reef Resort, we work hard to keep our guests happy while they enjoy the vacation of a lifetime on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront. So, of course, we’re thrilled when they share impressions of their stays on the Grand Strand. After all, one of the top ways newcomers learn about our ...

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Fall Festivals You Must Check Out in Myrtle Beach

When the kids start heading back to school and the cooler weather creeps in, what a great time to plan a fall getaway.  Head to Ocean Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach and enjoy the smaller crowds, cooler temps and more money in your pocketbook.  If you do plan a trip, make sure to add these great events to your calendar. Atalaya Arts &...

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Are Any Events Being Held in the Myrtle Beach Area Over Labor Day Weekend?

A product of the American labor movement that became an official federal holiday in 1894, Labor Day was created to honor the countless contributions that the American workforce has made to our nation’s well-being. And, considering that the holiday is meant to recognize Americans’ hard work, it’s hard to imagine...

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5 Beach Games That Will Stoke Your Competitive Spirit in the Sand

We all know that the beach is a great place to kick back, relax and soak up some sunshine — and many would argue that it’s most enjoyable when doing next to nothing all day. But for those whose competitive spirits accompany them nearly everywhere they go, the beach’s soft sands can also serve as a natural...

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Whatever the Weather, There’s Fun to Be Found on the Grand Strand

One of the best reasons to visit a world-class family vacation destination like Myrtle Beach is the broad range of fun things to do, all within easy access. Whether you and your vacation crew are exploring a museum, enjoying nature’s beauty, treating yourself to a delicious meal or chasing thrills at an amusement...

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Give Yourself the Royal Treatment at This Carolina Opry Queen Tribute Show

Formed in London in 1970, British rock band Queen can be credited with creating some of American rock radio’s most recognizable hits. For example, we can all thank lead singer Freddie Mercury and company for iconic sing-along favorites like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Will Rock You,” “Another One Bites the Dust,”...

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Make Your 4th of July a Blast With a Myrtle Beach Getaway

Each summer, proud Americans nationwide mark the 4th of July by gathering with family and friends, donning their red, white and blue attire, and celebrating our nation’s birthday with picnics, parties, patriotic parades, barbecues, and — perhaps the signature element of Independence Day — fireworks displays! And on the Grand...

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Tee Up Some Family Fun at These 5 Grand Strand Mini-Golf Courses

While visitors can hit the links at more than 100 highly regarded full-size golf courses found up and down the Grand Strand — earning the Myrtle Beach area its “Golf Capital of the World” moniker — the region also excels in the sport on a much smaller scale. That’s because the Grand Strand is also home to a long list of mini-golf...

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