It’s true. Myrtle Beach is one of America’s favorite beach destinations. But Myrtle Beach is also one of America’s favorite golf destinations, as well.

The “Seaside Golf Capital of the World,” Myrtle Beach offers up some of the most unique, challenging and picturesque golf courses anywhere in the world. And with more than 100 championship courses along the Grand Strand, golfers of any level have plenty of playing options.

Choose from wind-blown, oceanfront holes or scenic layouts carved between giant live oak trees draped with Spanish moss. Choose from carefully crafted layouts designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer or equally dramatic courses developed by Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones. 

Myrtle Beach offers an incredible array of courses to challenge any skill level, from weekend hacker to low handicapper or professional. And for those who just want to take the kids out and test their putt-putt skills, you’ll also find nearly 50 mini golf courses in the area. 

Golf vacation packages can be created any time of the year and be tailored to any skill set. So get ready to tee it up in Myrtle Beach. Better yet, you can also enjoy amazing accommodations at Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort. For more details, go to http://www.westgatereservations.com/ today.

There’s always something fun to do in Myrtle Beach and 2011 is shaping up as another intriguing and exciting year along the South Carolina’s beautiful Grand Strand.

Other than the surf and sand, the biggest (or at least the tallest) happening in Myrtle Beach is the May opening of the much anticipated SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. The massive, 200-foot tall wheel will instantly become the main attraction as it towers above the Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade.

A unique observation point, the SkyWheel will offer some of the best panoramic views of the beach and surrounding areas. The Boardwalk area will also feature a new restaurant in 2011, with the opening of Landshark Bar & Grill.

Springtime also means baseball and the local Myrtle Beach Pelicans will open the 2011 season as the newest affiliate of the American League champion Texas Rangers. After spending 12-years as a minor league affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, the Pelicans will become the Rangers’ Class A-Advanced Carolina League team.

Already home to over 1,000 restaurants, Myrtle Beach will welcome additional eating venues in 2011, including three new restaurants at the popular Broadway at the Beach entertainment complex. The area is also ready to add a new attraction when WonderWorks - an amusement park for the mind - opens in March.

After 15 years at its current location, the show Legends in Concert will move to a new 600-seat Las Vegas style theater next door to Broadway at the Beach and Planet Hollywood. Meanwhile, another new dinner show, Pirates Voyage, featuring pirate battles on full size ships within an indoor water lagoon, will open in June.

For more details on happenings throughout Myrtle Beach, please visit http://www.myrtlebeach.com/ or go to http://www.westgatemyrtlebeach.com/. For information on discount hotels and resort lodging in Myrtle Beach as well as Myrtle Beach vacation package deals, please go to http://www.westgatereservations.com/.

Enjoy the Christmas season with an unforgettable and nostalgic holiday journey called Christmas on Ice, now playing at the Palace Theater in Myrtle Beach, SC.

From the Creators of the International smash hit show, Spirit of the Dance, this new two-hour holiday show features championship ice skaters, high-kicking dancers and, of course, all of your favorite Christmas songs sung by the best of Broadway and London’s West End.

Santa and his merry helpers will take you for a special Christmas journey on a 40-ft ice skating rink and a giant winter wonderland stage. Songs include: White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Chestnuts Roasting, Jingle Bells, Away in a Manger, O Come All Ye Faithful, Let it Snow, Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Deck The Halls, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, O Holy Night, among others.

It’s all happening at The Palace Theatre within the Broadway at the Beach complex in the heart of Myrtle Beach. The Theatre itself is an impressive 63,900 square feet and features a nearly 7,000 square foot, golden-domed lobby with three crystal chandeliers and a winged staircase leading up to the mezzanine.

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The waves are still crashing against America’s most popular family beach, but the onset of fall also brings with it one of the best times to golf in Myrtle Beach!

With more than 100 golf courses scattered throughout the beautiful Grand Strand area of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach remains a top rated golfer’s paradise. Choose from championship courses designed by the likes of golf legends such as Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and others.

With so many course options to choose from, you’re sure to find just the right course for virtually any skill level - casual duffer to professional. There are also myriad par-3 courses as well as fun-filled miniature golf courses.

Myrtle Beach golf courses offer spectacular, natural environments with towering pines, majestic oaks, rolling greens and even oceanfront vistas. Whether you come for the beach or just the golf, Myrtle’s fabulous fairways are sure to help you make memories.

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Myrtle Beach is best known for its fabulous surf and sand, but step away from the beach for a visit to Brookgreen Gardens and explore the beauty that surrounds you.

While the name references the exceptional array of native flora and fauna, Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that also includes the world’s most extensive collection of figurative sculpture in an outdoor setting by American artists.

You’ll also find the only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on the coast of the Carolinas. Whether you spend a few hours or all day, Brookgreen Gardens offers tours, programs and archeological sites for you to explore.

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With 60 miles of white sandy beaches and premier resorts, Myrtle Beach remains the number one family beach in America. But after a long day in the sun, you’ll also find plenty of options for getting away from the surf and sand.

Myrtle Beach is filled with great shopping, dining, nightlife options and some of the best live entertainment at The Carolina Opry Theater.

Among its various entertainment options, the theater presents three award-winning live shows, The Carolina Opry, Good Vibrations and the Carolina Opry Christmas Special.
The Carolina Opry remains one of the mainstays amidst the Myrtle Beach entertainment scene. The popular show has been widely acclaimed and is voted the Best Show in Myrtle Beach year in and year out. The Opry blends two hours of critically acclaimed music, comedy and dance in a 2,200-seat theater with state-of-the-art lighting and sound.

Another highly popular live show is Good Vibrations, offering up the best live music of the 60s, 70s and 80s. The feel good music is uniquely coordinated with rich multimedia screens, special effects and elaborate costuming to create a fast-paced, energetic show that brings back some of the most popular music in history. Sing along with hits from the Beatles, Beach Boys, Cyndi Lauper, James Brown, Tina Turner and even KISS.

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While thousands of families head for beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC every year to “hit the beach,” it seems there are just as many headed out to “hit it straight” on one of the area’s many championship golf courses.With more than 100 top golf courses throughout this spectacular Grand Strand area, Myrtle Beach remains a popular and highly rated golf paradise. Choose from top flight courses designed by famed architects like Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, the late Robert Trent Jones as well as the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman.

Myrtle Beach caters to golfers of every skill level from novice to professional. Or those casual and first-time golfers can make their Myrtle Beach visit a little less-pressured and a lot more fun by teeing off on a driving range or by playing any one of the fun par-3 courses in Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach.

Whether you visit Myrtle Beach with the sole intention of hitting the links or you just need a break from the beach, you’ll find the perfect golf haven nearby.

For details on Myrtle Beach and its many amazing golf courses, or for information on area accommodations like the Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort and Spa, go to http://www.westgatemyrtlebeach.com/ or http://www.westgatereservations.com/.

With 60 miles of beautiful beach along the coast of South Carolina, the Grand Strand has long drawn hordes of visitors eager to experience the sun, sand, surf and excitement of the Myrtle Beach area.Myrtle Beach also offers a wide variety of outdoor sports ranging from golfing, boating, fishing and parasailing to snorkeling, scuba diving and more.

Whether you are a novice or an expert, anyone can enjoy a fabulous day of fishing on a chartered boat in Myrtle Beach. Fishing offers a great break from the beach routine, especially if you choose a deep sea expedition that can last anywhere from a few hours to overnight if you want to fish the gulf stream. Fresh grouper, flounder, sea bass and other exciting fishing is possible on a deep sea excursion.

Those who prefer to stay closer to shore can also fish in the intracoastal waterways, or simply experience the excitement of a jet ski or a banana boat ride.

For more information on a Myrtle Beach vacation and a wide range of attractions and activities, go to http://www.westgatemyrtlebeach.com/. Or visit http://www.westgatereservations.com/ for discount resort accommodations at Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa as well as discount Myrtle Beach vacation packages.

Located along the South Carolina Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach combines beauty and nature with fun and a variety of entertainment options for the entire family.

Walk along the boardwalk and you’ll find migratory waterfowl, exotic fish and other wildlife that make their home at Barefoot Landing with its 27-acre lake.

Of course, you’ll also find plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment to keep you busy all day long.

A wide array of shopping offers up unique and original gifts and apparel from more than 100 specialty and retail stores and there’s a bevy of restaurant options to suit any taste.

But Barefoot Landing provides the perfect break from the beach in Myrtle Beach. You can enjoy live shows, catch the latest in big name entertainment, or even visit one of the largest reptile parks in the world at Alligator Adventure.

Additional fun can be found with the Mirror Maze where you’ll encounter more than 2,000 square feet of mirrors, endless hallways and dead ends. Or, stop by the preservation station and have your photo taken with a tiger cub.

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