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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...
Read More About Top 5 Flower Shops for Your Valentine’s Day in Myrtle BeachMillions 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...
Read More About Get Down and Dirty at Carolina Backwoods ATVThe 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...
Read More About Welcome to The Strand … and Our New WebsiteThe 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...
Read More About Get Ready to Run on Grand Strand in 2016Christmas 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...
Read More About Ten Great Restaurants for a Holiday Feast with a Wonderful ViewWhen 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...
Read More About Warm Up With a Cup of Coffee at These Myrtle Beach Hot SpotsMost 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...
Read More About Christmas Light Displays in Myrtle BeachThe 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...
Read More About Top 5 Reasons to Reserve Your Spring and Summer Trips to The Strand EarlyIf your summer vacation is already fading into a distant memory and you need a break before feeling the full brunt of winter, make your escape to Myrtle Beach for a much-needed and well-deserved getaway. Stay at The Strand for recently renovated rooms with ocean views, and take in all the fun things there is to see and do on the Grand...
Read More About Take a Winter Break at The Strand in Myrtle BeachThe Grand Strand is magically transformed into a warmer version of a winter wonderland at Christmas time, and The Strand Resort is your holiday home away from home to see and attend all the great events, festivals and shows Myrtle Beach has to offer. Spend all day and night taking in the holiday sights and sounds, then head back to The...
Read More About Spend a Splendid Holiday Season in Myrtle BeachThe first change you may notice about The Strand is the name. What was once known at the Breakers Resort North Boutique Tower now has a new name and identity as The Strand Resort. But the biggest changes are the ones you will notice during your stay. The new and improved resort has taken luxury to the next level. The Strand has undergone...
Read More About The Strand’s New Renovations, Additions Make it the Place to Stay in Myrtle BeachThe Grand Strand goes all out for the holidays with dozens of parades, light displays and theatrical performances. But there's one tradition that stands out above the rest - the Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals - which hosts its 34th annual installment on Nov. 12-15. Held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, which is only a...
Read More About Experience a Dickens Christmas Tradition in Myrtle BeachThe historic flooding that hit the state of South Carolina in the first week of October still wasn’t enough to stop the good times from rolling in Myrtle Beach and at The Strand Resort. While record amounts of rainfall caused major flooding across the Palmetto State, the Grand Strand and The Strand Resort came out of the storm in...
Read More About Myrtle Beach Turns on Welcome Sign in Wake of South Carolina FloodingSeagulls are the most commonly spotted birds in Myrtle Beach during the summer season, and the winter months attract a completely different type of snowbird to the Grand Strand. But in the time between, this 60-mile stretch of Carolina coastline is a major layover site for some of the most rare migratory birds in North America making their way...
Read More About Fall is Prime Time for Bird-Watching on the Grand StrandSeagulls are the most commonly spotted birds in Myrtle Beach during the summer season, and the winter months attract a completely different type of snowbird to the Grand Strand. But in the time between, this 60-mile stretch of Carolina coastline is a major layover site for some of the most rare migratory birds in North America making their way...
Read More About Fall is Prime Time for Bird-Watching on the Grand StrandDon't get us wrong. The Strand's friendly staff would love for you to be our guests and spend every night of your Myrtle Beach vacation in our luxurious resort. But we would certainly understand if you decide to check out this unique overnight opportunity at Ripley's Aquarium with the "Sleep with the Sharks" event. The 85,000...
Read More About Sleep With the Sharks at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle BeachThis may be your last Myrtle Beach vacation before winter, so you want to soak up every precious second. The best way to make it last is to capture the experience in pictures with some scenic family photos. Of course, the beach is the obvious choice. The Grand Strand's picturesque white-sand shores, blue-green waters and sea...
Read More About Top Six Places to Take Family Photos in Myrtle Beach This FallThe fall is a wonderful time of year to visit Myrtle Beach, but the clock is ticking if you want to enjoy all the great things the Grand Strand has to offer. Sometime between the peak of the tourism season in the summer, when there are more than a half million people on the 60-mile stretch of white sand beaches, and the offseason, when only...
Read More About Check out These Myrtle Beach Attractions Before They Shut Down This Offseason