Prescription for the Winter Blues
by travel sense on 25/01/09 at 2:01 am
A great winter getaway or spring break destination.
The days are shorter, the nights are colder, who isn’t thinking about relaxing on a white sandy beach, taking in the sun, digging your toes into the sparkling soft sand, & riding the ocean waves? So start planning a trip to America’s Playground- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!
You’ll find endless fun whether you’re a family, a couple, or looking for a great girlfriend getaway. The ocean setting provides the perfect playground. The weather here has an annual average temperature of 70 degrees. In the summer the highs are in the upper 80’s, while in the winter the high is in the 60’s.
You’ll find endless fun whether you’re a family, a couple, or looking for a great girlfriend getaway.
The beach is a 60 mile stretch of sand & surf. You will find some of the best golf courses in the South, restaurants serving locally caught seafood, historic sites, live entertainment, cultural activities, & shopping malls & flea markets galore. Love to fish? There’s great salt & fresh water fishing too. There are plenty of water sports for the adventurous & of course, plenty of accommodations to choose from to fit any budget.
The Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach is a great place to stay & is located close to downtown & all the attractions such as a waterpark, Ripley’s Aquarium, the Medievil Times Theater, the IMAX Theater, & Murrell’s Inlet, the seafood capital of South Carolina which offers fresh seafood dishes & other delicious cuisines. You will enjoy great amenities like the oceanfront heated pool & whirlpool, the oceanfront family picnic area with barbeque grillls and play area, & oceanfront dining. There’s also a health & wellness center which was renovated in 2006 & every room has a refrigerator, microwave, & dehumidifier for your convenience.
How about renting a condo for the same price as a hotel room? The Water’s Edge Resort offers one, two, & three bedroom condo’s which give you more room then a typical hotel room. The resort has two pools, one indoors, & one outdoors, whirlpools, an oceanfront lounge, fitness center, a gift shop,a snack bar, internet access, & more. It is also located close to all the attractions & you can get discounts for them right at the resort.
There are plenty of event to enjoy during your stay at Myrtle Beach like concerts under the stars, arts & crafts festivals, & sporting events. The local theaters have great shows in music, dance, comedy, celebrity concerts, & dinner shows. Each year the Chamber of Commerce sponsor the Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo which anglers of all ages can enter for a chance to win cash & prizes totaling more then $20,000.
Family Kingdom isn’t your typical Amusement Park, it’s located right next to the ocean & what a sight it is!This park has been named #5 in the nation. There is no admission fee, you just pay per ride, or you can purchase an all day wristband for those of you who can’t get enough of the thrill rides. There is more then 30 rides, some with great views of the ocean. You can sign up on their email list & you’ll receive money saving coupons, special offers, & alerts of upcoming events.
Need to cool off from the southern sun? Then check out the water park with a lazy river, waterfalls, wet & wild water flumes, & speed slides for those of you that feel the need for speed. Speaking of speed, there’s a Nascar Speed Park for some racing fun.
Ripley’s Aquarium is a must see for all ages. You’ll find many miniature golf courses. For moms & dads, you can hop abroad the Sun Cruz Casino Boat for some gambling fun! The boat offers Vegas style gambling , live entertainment, & superb dining. The ship sets sail twice daily on five hour cruises from the scenic Little River. Many hotels & other locations offer free shuttle service to the casino.
Shopping anyone? Visit Broadway at the Beach, a 350 acre shopping, dining, attractions, resort complex. There are lots of choices from malls, flea markets, boutiques, & shops for those of you who love to shop!
Enjoy endless excitement at one of America’s favorite destinations. Go ahead, try a new adventure, laugh out loud, take a break from our busy lives, & most importantly, create lasting memories to take with you forever. These memories are priceless!
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