Myrtle Beach
Travel Planning Brief
Attractions »
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For most, the reason Myrtle Beach exists in the first place.
The beach(es) and surrounding area has been catalogued in an on-line gallery of aerial photographs.
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Myrtle Beach's other main draw is the golf, for both old and young alike.
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In business for more than fifty years, an 11-acre playground by the sea with rides, games, food, and entertainment.
The summer of 2006 is its farewell season.
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An all-in-one entertainment complex with shops, restaurants, movies, and fun things to do like Ripley's Aquarium, all ringing a lake that you can rent a paddle boat to enjoy.
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Shopping, dining, and entertainment (including Alligator Adventure and Preservation Station), all in a natural setting.
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A former plantation converted into a sculpture garden with an animal preserve (with otters) and bird aviaries.
Transportation »
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Getting there
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As authoritative as it gets for airline flights.
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Getting around
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Car is king in Myrtle Beach, with plenty of parking available most everywhere.
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The bus system is your other option.
Lodging »
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For a vacation destination like Myrtle Beach, booking a hotel through Priceline is a good option.
Educating yourself with the resources available at BiddingForTravel.com will help make the bidding process less intimidating.
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Staying at a rental property is a great option.
Be aware that, in addition to the central zone, Myrtle Beach is essentially comprised of a half-dozen or so other towns that enrich the area with a variety of flavors.
Several agencies have established web sites that make it easy to pick the property that is right for you.
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There is no shortage of choices when it comes to hotels and timeshares in Myrtle Beach.
It can help to have the choices narrowed down a bit.
Dining »
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All-you-can-eat seafood (and non-seafood) buffet with 120 items in a creatively-designed setting - about $25 per person.
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Open since 1976, with Myrtle Beach memorabilia on display to enjoy with your meal. A bit on the pricier side.
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Fantastic, cheap barbeque.
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Fantastic pizza.
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Fantastic ice cream.
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Casual fine dining - on the expensive side.
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Mom-and-Pop restaurant with home cooking - cheap.
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Quick, casual, Tex-Mex/California food.
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Casual, sophisticated wine bar with a Mediterranean-influenced menu of salads and sandwiches.
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Plenty (~20) of places to eat - mostly chains and theme restaurants.
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Plenty (~16) of places to eat - some chains and theme restaurants.
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Tons of reviews of Myrtle Beach restaurants by the hometown newspaper.