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Experience the Carolina Country Music Festival in Style at The Strand

Cowboy hat? Check. Flip-flops? Check, check. Room reservations and tickets to the Second Annual Carolina Country Music Festival? What's that, you haven't booked your room and bought your tickets to the June 10-12 concert event of the summer in Myrtle Beach? Here's your chance to stay in the lap of luxury at The Strand and save on...

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Mix Business with Pleasure at The Strand, Myrtle Beach

The Myrtle Beach oceanfront is lined with full-service resorts designed to provide fun for couples, groups and the whole family. The inland area boasts a few business-friendly hotels with all the basics but without the beach, pools and other amenities. If only there were an upscale resort on the oceanfront that offered all the best for both...

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How to Pack for Your Spring Getaway to Myrtle Beach

The ideal spring vacation to Myrtle Beach is both fun and relaxing, but it can also be a bit tricky when it comes to packing. With the warmer and longer days and slightly chilly nights along the oceanfront, some basically pack two suitcases to be prepared for all kinds of weather. And with a mix of sunny skies and rainy days always in the...

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Spring Weather Lights the ‘Open’ Sign on Beach Bars and Restaurants

There's something about having a hot meal, cold beer or a frozen drink on the open oceanfront that makes it extra special. Take the same burger and fries or piña colada you can get at any indoor, inland eatery, relocate it to a table or bar stool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and you can transform an ordinary dining experience into...

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Boutique Golfing at Myrtle Beach’s Best Boutique Resort

When you take in the relaxed pace of life at The Strand, you might be thinking to supplement your Myrtle Beach vacation with a relaxing round on the golf course. Thankfully, when vacationers are looking for the perfect balance of luxury and affordability only found at The Strand, they can also find themselves at a resort that is so close to...

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Major Upgrades Make The Strand a Premiere Oceanfront Resort

You may have stayed at oceanfront resorts on the Grand Strand, but you haven't stayed anywhere like The Strand in Myrtle Beach. That's because The Strand, previously part of the Breakers Resort property, has undergone major renovations to become the only boutique hotel on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront and one of the premiere resorts on the Grand...

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The Strand Adds Sun & Fun To Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

As the ultimate boutique resort in Myrtle Beach, The Strand always tries to go the extra mile to make sure that you and your crew have a wonderful stay. That mission also extends beyond the borders of the resort property with our Sun & Fun Rewards program, which provides our guests with free tickets to some of the most popular attractions...

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Hit the Ground Running at the 19th Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon

Visitors have been coming to Myrtle Beach for generations to swim, splash, surf, shop, dine, fish, golf, party and play. But running? That's a relatively new phenomenon that began with the Myrtle Beach Marathon, which will be held for the 19th year on March 3-5. Thousands of runners from all over the U.S. and abroad hit the streets of...

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Five Ways to Make the Most of Your College Visit to Coastal Carolina

Selecting the college you or your child will attend is a major life decision, and a short campus visit may be your only chance to gather all the information you need to make a wise choice. But that doesn't mean you can't have a good time while checking out your home for the next four years, especially when visiting Coastal Carolina...

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Top 5 Places to Enjoy Valentine’s Day Dessert in Myrtle Beach

The most important part of every Valentine's Day date isn't the flowers or the candies, or even the fancy dinner, although all those things help add up to a successful date. But the part that really reaches her heart comes after dinner, as in dessert. That's the icing on the cake to a great Valentine's date, and Myrtle Beach...

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Top 5 Flower Shops for Your Valentine’s Day in Myrtle Beach

You've got everything lined up for the perfect Valentine's Day in Myrtle Beach. Oceanfront room at The Strand? Check. Reservations at a romantic restaurant? Check. Chocolates and a heartfelt card? Check, check. Now the only things you need are the ... FLOWERS. How could you forget the flowers? Actually, it's not that...

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Get Down and Dirty at Carolina Backwoods ATV

Millions of vacationers come to the Carolina coast each year to relax in the Grand Strand sand, but only the adventurous ever discover the muddy side of the Myrtle Beach area. For all the pristine beaches and sand dunes that line the shore, there are acres of mud holes and dirt ramps on the swampy inland areas that are perfect for getting down and...

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Welcome to The Strand … and Our New Website

The Strand now has a brand-new website to match the recently renovated resort, and both are excited to welcome you as a visitor. In fact, www.thestrandmyrtlebeach.com is your one-stop spot to book your dream vacation. Take a tour of our site and check out all the new and improved changes to the resort. Here's a quick overview of our tabs at the...

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Get Ready to Run on Grand Strand in 2016

The booming popularity of Myrtle Beach as a vacation destination and the growing fitness trend have conspired to create yet another reason to visit the Grand Strand - road races. From 5Ks and 1-mile fun runs to half-marathons, full marathons and triathlons, the Myrtle Beach area has become a hub of activity for runners looking to combine their...

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Ten Great Restaurants for a Holiday Feast with a Wonderful View

Christmas dinner with family and friends is a special occasion, but Grand Strand visitors can make it even more special by holding their holiday feasts at some of the top restaurants in Myrtle Beach that offer excellent food, outstanding service and a beautiful view. We've made a list and checked it twice to find the best restaurants where...

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Warm Up With a Cup of Coffee at These Myrtle Beach Hot Spots

When it comes to beverages, Myrtle Beach vacations generally stir up visions of colorful frozen drinks with fresh fruit and an umbrella. But for offseason visitors, the chilly weather calls for something hot to warm up inside and out. Never fear, coffee lovers, the Grand Strand is filled with cafes and restaurants that serve a wide variety of...

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Christmas Light Displays in Myrtle Beach

Most people come to Myrtle Beach in search of one light - the sun, and lots of it. But during the wintertime and holiday season, the beauty of the Grand Strand comes alive in the glow of Christmas lights at various spots along the 60-mile stretch of coast. From Pawleys Island to the Carolina border, the Grand Strand is aglow with brightly...

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Top 5 Reasons to Reserve Your Spring and Summer Trips to The Strand Early

The secret is out about The Strand. The newest resort on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront has quickly made a name for itself among savvy vacationers looking for the best of both worlds for their spring and summer retreats. It's that combination that puts a room at The Strand in high demand, which is just one of many reasons you should book your...

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