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Myrtle Beach South Carolina is one of the East Coast’s most reliable vacation spots, and Myrtle Beach restaurants only sweeten the deal. If you have ever ventured out to this beach side town, you know the vast and wonderful selections that dot the ocean side. It can be difficult to pick from so many great restaurant locations, but trust the locals, and the top rated restaurant spots for your family’s next Myrtle Beach meal. You may see a couple of these and think they are just another average chain, but Myrtle Beach’s hot spots are a notch above the rest with a carefree environment and greatly friendly service. Check out some of these Myrtle Beach Restaurants and taste the local cuisine like never before:

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There are the amazing restaurants, incredible shopping spots, and of course the miles of immaculate beach, but Myrtle Beach golf course resorts are one of the major reasons travelers venture to this South Eastern paradise. It’s the perfect combination of luscious green fairways and breath taking ocean views. You can get great rates playing on these courses when you book a stay at one of the Myrtle Beach golf course resorts. Their package deals will save you money both on your stay and as you play, with several tee times included with the resort offerings. Here are some of the top rated Myrtle Beach Golf Course Resorts:

You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this favorite yearly celebration in Myrtle Beach, SC! Celebrate the luck of the Irish with an all day festival that takes place right by the beach. With two live entertainment stages, you can get an idea of the magnitude of the Annual Myrtle Beach St Patricks Day Parade and Festival.

The day starts off with the yearly parade that will wind through the streets with Irish themed floats and clever costumes as well as appearances from many local organizations. Join the many faces that will line the streets and make sure to bring some hats to gather goodies and surprises that may be dropped from the floats as they make their way through the town.

After that, the free for all activities begin with great local music, Irish dancing, and all of the Irish food you can eat. There is even a kids area filled with fun activities for the younger crowd from face painting and moon bounces to toys for sale and kid-friendly foods. For the adults, the Annual Myrtle Beach St Patricks Day Parade and Festival features over 50 arts and crafts vendors, Irish souvenirs, and of course plenty of Irish beer! This Irish celebration takes place on Saturday, March 13th, 2010, at 9:00 AM and lasts the entire day.

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Direct Air is offering 50% off of all flights booked through March 7 in honor of its 4th anniversary. The Myrtle Beach based airline wants to extend its gratitude toward the guests who have flown with the company over the past four years. Flights go all over the Midwest, South, and East Coast, including Newark, Chicago, and Orlando.

When you book your tickets online, enter the promo code EMDA24. The discount affects your base rate, excluding fees and taxes. Since South Carolina travel is making a comeback, this should be great news for travelers making their way to Myrtle Beach-- the airline has a number of flights to its home city.

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South Carolina travel is expected to be all the rage as tourists look for the best places to relax and rejuvenate without emptying their bank accounts. Besides a practical outlet for travelers looking for a simple getaway, this is also good news for the state economy. Tourism currently contributes over $2 billion more to the state than it did in 2006, according to the state Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism.

Harsh winters up north have led people to discover why South Carolina is "Made for Vacation"--the state's new tourism campaign slogan. Beautiful beaches, historical attractions, and award-winning golf courses are just some of the area's popular spots.

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For Shag Dancers, the National Shag Championships at Myrtle Beach is like a second Christmas! The top Shag dancers from all across the country travel to Myrtle Beach’s Studebaker’s to compete for the winning title.

The National Shag Championship in Myrtle Beach is the nation’s longest running Shag Dance competition, and is the winner of the Two Feathers Award as the "Best Swing Event in the USA." If that doesn’t say the heart of swing dance, I don’t know what does. Winners of this competition have gone on to appear on "Good Morning America," and "CBS, This Morning" among many other television shows.

There are always tons of spectators, and of course talent scouts that recruit the top dancers for national television shows. In Myrtle Beach SC, the National Shag Championships is one of the biggest yearly events around, so needless to say the beach area will be bustling with incredible vendors and delicious foods. The Preliminary rounds start on January 29th, 2010, and the finals (if you make any show you will want to see the finals) start on March 11th, and end on March 13th. This would be a perfect time to book a Myrtle Beach vacation rental to ensure your spot at the championships!

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If you have ever been on a Myrtle Beach vacation, you might have noticed that something was missing. Come one, a great beach town with tons of adorable shops and an amazing beach front... but no boardwalk? The city of Myrtle Beach is fixing that, and this year has released its plans for making a new haven by the beach.

It's not just the tourists that are going to benefit from this change. The powers that be are looking to construct a fanciful, nostalgic, and almost dreamy stretch of boardwalk that will be enjoyable for both residents and visitors. This over a mile long walkway will host all of the beach-side shops you could hope for plus some "carnivalesque" extras. Hoping to not only boost the economy in this area, Myrtle Beach is looking to get "more on the map" as a favorite family vacation spot. More...

Myrtle Beach area’s Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC comes alive on these special nights in December as thousands of enchanting twinkling lights sweep the woody corridors of the garden park.

This serene celebration of the winter holidays is one of the local favorites, and is traveled to by visitors from many distances. Each night will host something special from African Kalimba music to choral group ensembles, excerpts from ballet performances and even live piano music. Beauty and class are the themes of these evenings as quiet and surreal celebratory performances make the Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens truly unique.

The pristine trees and pathways make for an out of the world experience as you and your loved ones tour the gardens lined with thousands of faint illuminations. Special holiday meals are served at the Nights of a Thousand Candles, so make sure to purchase your tickets early to get a good seat for delicious dishes. From classic country foods to mouth watering seafood platters, the Nights of a Thousand Candles dinner entrees are sure to impress. 

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The Myrtle Valor Park turns into a display of elegant and festive light at the Christmas Tree Lighting at the Market Common. This is an annual tradition for the citizens of Myrtle Beach, and many visitors come from across the country and around the globe to witness this jolly occasion.

As soon as it starts to get dark, the festivities begin! The locals have named this event the Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Valor Park. This big beautiful park area will be filled with men, women, and children taking part in live entertainment from favorite local bands, an appearance from Santa Claus himself, and other holiday activities including local vendors, arts, crafts, and food that would make perfect gifts for this Christmas and other holidays of the season.

There will even be a chance to take photos with Santa for your little ones, so bring the whole crew and make some memories. There is something truly incredible about holding the hands of your loved ones as you watch the symbol of holiday cheer come alive right before your very eyes. This event is a wonderful way to make memories with your children and loved ones, and will be a holiday tradition that will not be easily forgotten.

The Christmas Tree Lighting at the Market Common in Valor Park Myrtle Beach takes place on November 27th, 2009 at 5:30 PM. Watch as the entire park is lit up with the plentiful lights on the giant selected Christmas tree. This kid friendly event is brought to the people by the Market Common Organization, and only comes but once a year so don’t miss out on this magical night! For more information on this event you can call the Market Common organization at 843. 839.3500.

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Myrtle Beach oceanfront hotels offer a variety of spectacular scenic views of this beloved coastal region. Aside from making your beach trip more memorable by waking up to the ocean sunrise, staying in one of the Myrtle Beach oceanfront Hotels allows you to be up close to the beach so you can literally walk out the door and be on the sand. You can leave the balcony door open at night and fall asleep to the sweet sound of falling waves disappearing into the sand beneath. Some of these hotels are surprisingly well priced, and can give you nearly all of the amenities of a more expensive resort. Either way, when you are staying in one of the Myrtle Beach oceanfront hotels, you will feel like you are living the life of royalty.

Tropical Seas Oceanfront Hotel
2807 South Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
877-580-5713

One of the most colorful Myrtle Beach Oceanfront hotels is the Tropical Seas. This popular destination is great for families with small children as there are plenty of room layout options, a kid’s place by the pool, and many more accommodations. There is even a restaurant and golf package options available. Unlike many other local oceanfront hotels, there is the option to stay in their amazing penthouse overlooking the sea.

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