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5 Places to Shop for Arts & Crafts Over the Holidays

Holiday shopping is like an Olympic sport for some folks, like a pentathlon of bargain-hunting, coupon-clipping, cart-racing, parking and packing. Those who do it successfully deserve a medal for going the distance, but it doesn't have to be all work. For those who like to do a little Christmas shopping during their Grand Strand vacation,...

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4 Facts You Don’t Know About the Holidays in Myrtle Beach

Everyone knows about Myrtle Beach's summer attractions and festivals, but many visitors miss out on all the area has to offer during the holiday season. From Christmas lights displays to off-Broadway entertainment, the Grand Strand becomes a winter wonderland (minus the wintry weather) for folks looking to celebrate the season with a beach...

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Top 10 Christmas Movies of All-Time

Christmas time means decorating the tree, shopping for gifts for loved ones, singing carols around the fire and enjoying a holiday feast. But between all the traditional Christmas activities are some moments you won't find on a Hallmark card, like gathering the family together to watch a holiday-themed movie. These cinematic classics are...

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It’s Never Too Soon to Start Planning Your Spring and Summer Vacation to Ocean Reef

Quick, look out your window and what do you see? It's probably dark or gray from clouds and most likely cold. The trees are losing their leaves and there might even be snow on the ground depending on how far north you live. Whatever you see, it's a lot different than the view of the beach, blues skies and ocean from the Ocean Reef...

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It’s Summer Year-Round at Ocean Reef in Myrtle Beach

Close your eyes and think of Myrtle Beach. You're probably picturing summer days at the beach, looking out over the ocean from your private balcony, relaxing by the pool or enjoying all the attractions, restaurants and shops the Grand Strand has to offer. But did you know you can enjoy all the above in the wintertime, without the hot...

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Experience a Merry, Beachy Christmas at Ocean Reef

It's a little known secret that Santa Claus likes to visit Myrtle Beach in the offseason. The jolly ol’ man needs a break after the busy and blustery winter at the North Pole, so some rest and relaxation at Ocean Reef Resort on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront are just what he and the reindeer require before making their whirlwind trip...

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Early Birds Get Great Deals on Meals in Myrtle Beach

Dining out in Myrtle Beach can be a little tricky for folks on a budget, but affordable and delicious meals can be found if you are willing to be a bit flexible. Just as the airlines offer discounts for travelers with flexible flight schedules, Grand Strand restaurants also serve cheaper meals for those who don’t mind dining a tad early,...

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Myrtle Beach’s White Sand on Dry Land in Wake of South Carolina Flooding

If you’ve watched the news recently, you probably know about the state of South Carolina receiving record rainfall and destructive flooding earlier this month. Fortunately for the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach and Ocean Bay Resort were spared by the storm compared to other parts of the state, and the Sun Fun City is back to doing what it...

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Celebrate the Holidays in Myrtle Beach-Style

There's something to be said for being home for the holidays, but sometimes it's fun to break from tradition and try something new for a change. What better place to get away and experience the holidays than a trip to Myrtle Beach? Although most vacationers know Myrtle Beach as a summer vacation destination, more and more are...

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