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With New Website Technology, Guests at The Strand Can Share Their Vacation Memories

At Myrtle Beach’s The Strand Resort, we love it when our guests share stories from their getaways at our oceanfront property. After all, word of mouth is one of the top ways our future visitors tend to find out about our comfortable accommodations and our wide range of exciting amenities. And now, we’ve added a new feature to our...

Healthy and Quick With Minimal Mess: Tips for Packing the Perfect Beach Lunch

We all love the beach, but it can present some real challenges when it comes to picnics. Between the sun beating down on your cooler, the wind blowing any loose items away and, perhaps the biggest troublemaker, the sand — which seems to get everywhere — the typical picnic foods can take a beating at the beach, killing some of the...

Follow These Beach-Safety Tips for Family Fun in Myrtle Beach

While the sun, the sand and the surf lend themselves perfectly to relaxing and enjoying a memorable day on the beach, families should always keep one top priority in mind — staying safe. Nothing puts a damper on family fun like a mishap that leads to injury, irritation or even worse, but all of these can be avoided by taking the right...

Catch Some of the Grand Strand’s Top Attractions — for Free!

Regular visitors to The Strand Resort on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront know that our property’s plentiful amenities are a big part of our strong appeal to vacationers. But did you know that the benefits of a stay at The Strand extend well beyond the resort’s boundaries, spilling to places all over the Grand Strand? With our Sun...

Grumpy Monk’s New Broadway at the Beach Location Offers Oasis for Beer Lovers

Found just 1 mile inland from The Strand Resort in Myrtle Beach, the Broadway at the Beach shopping/dining/entertainment complex is already one of the top attractions on the Grand Strand — truly offering something for everyone in your vacation crew. And with its latest addition The Grumpy Monk on the hot spot’s Celebrity Circle,...

Escape the Ordinary Vacation Plans With Myrtle Beach Escape Room Games

Most vacationers head to the beach to escape the routine or to get away from the daily grind — but a new Grand Strand attraction gives “beach escape” and “vacation getaway” an all-new meaning. At Myrtle Beach Escape Room Games, guests can bond and create memories while challenging themselves to a real-life (sort...

New Entertainment Complex ‘THEBlvd’ Lands Just South of The Strand

Regular visitors to The Strand Resort on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront know that the resort and its surroundings offer plenty of opportunities for having some good times on the Carolina coast. And the list of nearby hot spots has gotten even longer in 2018, as new entertainment complex THEBlvd is bringing a live-music venue, a familiar Mexican...

For a Gourmet Burger on the Go, Wrangle Up Some Grub From the Trojan Cow

The food-truck craze that’s sweeping the nation has officially landed in Myrtle Beach, and one of the area’s best eateries-on-wheels is the Trojan Cow, a food truck that specializes in serving made-to-order gourmet hamburgers. Currently found at locations all over the Grand Strand — particularly at large events and...

Gear up in Red, White & Blue for Your 4th of July on the Grand Strand!

Of all the holidays that draw vacationers to the Grand Strand annually, none quite capture the magic of a Myrtle Beach vacation like Independence Day. With 60 miles of beautiful Carolina coastline, an amazing list of family-friendly attractions, and an impressive lineup of professional fireworks displays and other patriotic events planned up...

5 Great Places to Grab Signature Grand Strand Foods (and One Drink)

Every region of the country has its own, must-try-while-you’re-there signature dishes, and the Grand Strand is definitely no exception. And considering the Myrtle Beach area’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, few visitors would be surprised to find that fresh seafood concoctions tend to hold sway on any list of local culinary...

Looking to Catch the Big One

With over 60 miles of beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline, the Grand Strand is a mecca for fishing enthusiasts. And, as seasoned anglers will attest, some of the most exhilarating fishing is done miles from shore — where the potential catches are larger, the game fish tend to fight harder, and you just never know what type of fish you...

Seeing Myrtle Beach at New Heights

The Strand Resort offers oceanfront accommodations with oceanfront lawns, refreshing pools and of course cold drinks to allow you to enjoy your summer. If you are looking for a little adventure after a few days lounging poolside, here are some options for you to choose to see Myrtle Beach from a new height. Myrtle Beach...

Take A Great Book and Relax This Summer Vacation

The Strand Resort offers amazing views, comfortable accommodations, relaxing white sandy beaches and refreshing pools to make your summer vacation everything you have hoped it would be. If you are trying to plan your trip and wondering what you should do or bring, what about a great book to slip even further away as you enjoy and relax...

Welcome Summer with Some of Country Music’s Biggest Stars in Myrtle Beach

Is there a better way to set the scene for a great summer than by hitting the beach with thousands of friends and fellow country music fans for a star-studded music festival - with the Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop? While this may sound like the stuff of a music lover’s dreams, it’s exactly what’s on tap for June 7-10, 2018,...

Make Your Myrtle Beach Vacation Uniquely Grand Strand

All vacation destinations have their signature experiences. Head to New York City and ask for sightseeing suggestions, and you’re likely to be pointed toward the Statue of Liberty, Central Park or the Empire State Building. In Saint Louis, the Gateway Arch is likely to top the list of suggestions, while visitors to Seattle are regularly...

Sun & Fun Rewards Delivers Big Summer Savings on Grand Strand Attractions

First-time guests at the oceanfront Strand Resort on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront are always delighted to discover the long list of fun and luxurious amenities found right on the resort property - including wet and wild attractions like our oceanfront pool deck, direct beach access and tanning lawn; food and beverage options like The Market...

The Grand Strand: A Perfect Vacation Destination for Health Nuts, Romantics and All-Nighters Alike

With its lengthy list of attractions of both the natural and man-made varieties - ranging from the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway to parks, theaters, museums, thrill rides and restaurants of most every type - the Grand Strand truly has something for everyone. It’s why people of all stripes come from far and wide to vacation...

Full Events Schedule Cranks up the Summer Fun on the Grand Strand

Featuring 60-plus miles of gorgeous Atlantic Ocean coastline and a lengthy list of family-friendly attractions, the Grand Strand is well-known as a top destination for summertime fun in the South. Add in the numerous and wide-ranging summer festivals and events found in the Myrtle Beach area, and it’s easy to see why the lure of the...

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