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More about Myrtle Beach vacations:Myrtle Beach VacationsMyrtle Beach: backgroundMyrtle Beach -- named for the myrtle trees in the area-- is on the coast of South Carolina, 98 miles north of Charleston; South Carolina is the #2 state for tourism after Florida. Myrtle Beach has become a year-round destination, but don't expect hot weather at Spring Break or outside the May-September peak season. (See temperatures). Some properties are stretching the season with heated pools and waterparks. Myrtle Beach vacations for familiesStart with the sandy shores: Myrtle Beach is in the middle of a 60-mile stretch of beaches called the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach is a budget-friendly, family-friendly place; many hotels have kids activities and playgrounds. (Read Forum comments, below, about a family stay.) Myrtle Beach fun parks Myrtle Beach is also home to a bunch of amusement parks, such as:
Something new: MagiQuest is a live-action fantasy adventure game played in a 20,000 sq. ft. area packed with special effects that get activated by a player's prize possession, the Wand.
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Myrtle Beach vacations: watersportsThe usual sports fun is available: parasailing, jet-skis, pontoon boats. Or how about kayaking in quiet waterways? Myrtle Beach Vacations: where to stayKingston Plantation: 145-acre complex on the Grand Strand includes the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, an Embassy Suites Hotel, and condos. The Splash! pool complex has slides, waterspouts, kiddie pools, lazy river. The Sea Mist Resort Hotel has a large water park with mini waterslides, kiddie wading pool, water swing, 3-story tube slide, lazy river; the water's heated in March, April and October. Also for kids: multi-level Castle-in-the-mist play station, mini-golf (seasonal). Check the Family Value Packages; also check visitor comments at TripAdvisor.com. For other suggestions, see the Myrtle Beach Visitors Bureau. Many hotels offer packages, including golf packages, for those interested in the 100 golf courses in the area. This site also has vacation rentals -- beach houses and condos-- very popular with families, and family campgrounds with pools, playgrounds, etc. Find out more about Myrtle Beach vacations:
From the Forum: We have gone a couple of times starting when our kids were 7, 4, 6 mo. Our last trip was when they were 9, 5, 2. We stayed in a condo just north of Myrtle Beach in Sunset Beach. This is a small island off the intercoastal waterway. It is primarily vacation condos (the company we used was the Odom Company). Since it is primarily families staying for a week, the beach was not crowded and filled primarily with families.. When the tide is low, small wading pools formed that our 2 and 5 year old just loved. Barefoot Landing is a nice shopping area with many specialty shops.... Be sure to go at night to see the fireworks/laser show and the dragon show at the minature golf castle. There are several small amusement parks around. This brief profile is meant to introduce this destination to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates. More about Myrtle Beach vacations: |
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