Runners, get on your mark, it’s almost time for the 15th annual Myrtle Beach Marathon. The Myrtle Beach Marathon is set for Saturday, February 18, 2012 with post race party taking place at the House of Blues. USA Today listed the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon as one of the 10 Winter Marathons in which to participate so if you’re looking for a unique running experience and a fabulous destination then the Myrtle Beach Marathon is the event for you. The Myrtle Beach Marathon supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of South Carolina and the Horry County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Since its first year, the Myrtle Beach Marathon has assisted these charities in raising almost $3 Million.
It’s not very often that a world class golf expert gives away some of his top tips for free. There’s more to improving your Myrtle Beach golf score than just playing the game and you’ll be surprised at how much you can lower your handicap with just a little help from an experienced teacher. We consider ourselves very lucky that Myrtle Beach’s own Nick Bradley has put together a series of three no cost videos on how to improve your game. Nick is the bestselling author of The Seven Laws of the Golf Swing, The 7 Situations of Golf and Feeling Images for Great Golf and has had incredible success coaching both PGA Tour champions as well as casual weekend golfers using his innovative techniques and coaching style. His ability to create massive change in the quality of golf experienced by Tour players and Amateurs alike is unparalleled.
Myrtle Beach is recognized as the preferred golf hotspot in the country. With our mild climate which allows for year round play and an amazing selection of golf courses to choose from it’s no secret that golfers love Myrtle Beach. For help planning your Myrtle Beach golf vacation visit www.myrtle-beachgolf.com.
Are you ready for the Myrtle Beach insider tip of the day? Our new Romantic Giveaway Package is the best ticket in town and will score you some major points with your sweetie this coming Valentine’s Day. $199.00 gets you two nights in a two bedroom oceanfront condo (linens and departure cleaning included).
A box of Chocolates is just not going to cut it this Valentine’s Day. If you really want to impress her take our tip and reserve your North Myrtle Beach oceanfront condo today. Think about all she does day in and day out. From taking care of you and the kids to juggling work and household duties, now is time to show how much you still love her.
When you visit Myrtle Beach you’re going to need somewhere to stay right? And you’re going to eat, and you probably plan to take in one of Myrtle Beach’s fabulous shows. Why not do it all for less with our Romantic Giveaway Package.
For a little extra fun check out this neat Acme Heart Maker. Use it as a creative way to let your sweetie know that you reserved a romantic valentines retreat for the two of you.
We admit that we have a case of the Pinterest fever that is sweeping the Internet. It could be worse, we could have a massive case of Beiber fever which would not really do you any good and quite frankly we would never admit to on this blog even if we did have it. Luckily for you though, our Pinterest fever can help cure your cabin fever. Just head on over to our Pinterest boards and re-pin all of the warm and sunny photos of Myrtle Beach, remember a few of the great restaurants that you visited when you were here or make your own Myrtle Beach board and use it plan your next vacation. Pick out which one of our vacation rental properties you plan to stay in and then start pinning all the great attractions you plan to visit, pin some of your pictures of Myrtle Beach and next thing you know your going to be in a beachy state of mind.
If you need an invitation for Pinterest let us know and we’ll get one right out to you. If you’re already one of the many Pinterest addicts you can follow our Myrtle Beach boards where we pin everything Myrtle Beach related. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is here’s the basics: It’s a virtual pin-board that allows you to save and organize images, blogs and websites that you like and share them with other people who are interested in the same things.
Here's a Screenshot of the Elliott Beach Rentals Pinterest Page
While your online now is also the perfect time to reserve your vacation rental home or condo for your 2012 Myrtle Beach vacation. Check out Seaside Resort for some beautiful North Myrtle Beach oceanfront condos that are not only affordable but also offer amenities that you would expect at a much pricier Myrtle Beach resort.
In our never ending quest to keep you entertained and expand your mind we combed the internet for the best information we could find about Myrtle Beach. Actually we just went to The City of Myrtle Beach’s site and used the information that they worked hard to compile. Big thanks to the City of Myrtle Beach for these little nuggets of information about Myrtle Beach and be sure to check out their site for even more factoids about Myrtle Beach.
Did you know:
That we have several endangered or threatened animal species along the Grand Strand? Endangered bird species locally include the Ipswich sparrow, least tern and Wilson’s plover. The loggerhead turtle is considered a threatened species, while the eastern brown pelican and island glass lizard are listed as species of special concern. All of these animals nest or winter in our sand dunes and beach grasses, which is another reason why it’s illegal for anyone to disturb or damage either the dunes or sea grass.
That the northern portion of the new oceanfront boardwalk, from the 14th Avenue Pier to Plyler Park, is named “Gloria’s Way,” in honor of Gloria Lindsay Sapp, a longtime teacher, hotelier, volunteer, businesswoman and civic leader? Bronze plaques will be installed at either end of this boardwalk section to recognize Gloria Sapp, an ardent supporter of the boardwalk project, who died in 2010 at age 84.
That a time capsule to be opened December 18, 2054, is buried at Nance Plaza on the southwest corner of Kings Highway and Ninth Avenue North? A granite monument and brass book mark where the capsule was buried in 2004. Elementary school students throughout Horry County participated in the project, and their hopes and dreams are contained within the capsule.
That the runway at Myrtle Beach International Airport is 9,503 feet long? That’s nearly 1.8 miles of runway! MYR is the second-busiest airport in the state, passenger-wise, behind only Charleston. You can fly direct to 27 destinations from Myrtle Beach International Airport.
If you did know all of these then give yourself a big pat on the back and make sure to tell everyone you know that you rock at your knowledge of Myrtle Beach. We give you permission to be a little extra cocky today.
Don’t forget to check out our bargains and specials page for some great rates on your Myrtle Beach spring break vacation.
Most of us know the basics about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From his tireless efforts for the civil rights movement and the famous “I have a dream” speech but there is so much more that we can learn about him and his vision to unite our fellow man. We were able to find some really interesting facts about him that we thought you might like to share with your family today as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Myrtle Beach area is expecting an influx of tourists for the 2012 Republican Debate which will be held on Monday, January 16th at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This is an excellent opportunity for families to come to Myrtle Beach and teach their kids about politics and all that is involved in election process in our country. The Myrtle Beach Republican Debate also coincides with the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Festival which starts on the 14th and wraps up with a parade on the morning of the 16th.
Martin Luther King Festival organizer Bennie Swans said all candidates would be invited to deliver a three-minute address on why they believe in the legacy of King, participate in every part of the festival and ride in the parade. So far, the feedback from candidates, both political parties and local business leaders has been tremendous, said organizer Swans.
“No one, regardless of party, can deny there’s a need for economic growth and development,” Swans said. “And I believe we can lead that in Myrtle Beach for the entire state.” For more information on the Martin Luther King Jr. Festival call Bennie Swans at 843-251-2061.
Are you in charge of planning this year’s retreat for your church? Myrtle Beach has long been a favorite destination for religious and church retreats. A church retreat is an amazing way to bring the group together and have a fun time and also allows for a deeper building of friendships among church members. Your retreat in Myrtle Beach will be a great time for the church family to bond and have fellowship with one another.
The Myrtle Beach area offers lots of family friendly activities from the new Zip Line attraction at Broadway on the Beach to miniature golf, shopping and unlimited choices of restaurants. A vacation rental home or condo is the ideal place for your group to develop a closer relationship with God and help strengthen the core foundations of the attendees.
Give us a call at: 800-525-0225 to begin your planning you next church retreat!
Who’s ready for some bingo? For some Myrtle Beach bingo is one of the hottest tickets in town. With no shortage of places to play and chances to win some really big prizes Myrtle Beach keeps bingo lovers happy.
Bingo Etiquette:
No two places have the exact same rules or operating procedures so make sure you read over the posted rules before your session begins. Most bingo halls have regular players who may lay claim to a lucky seat. If you are new and someone politely asks you to move or scoot over don’t take it personally, just accommodate them. Maybe some of their good luck will rub off on you. Always make double sure you actually have bingo before calling it out. Players will get frustrated if the game is stopped and you don’t really have bingo. Be respectful of non-smokers and smoke only in designated areas. Bring a photo ID with you in case you hit a big jackpot. Feel free to ask questions of the operators or those working at the bingo hall, they are there to make sure you have a good time.
Now that you have the rules of etiquette down here’s a list of bingo halls in Myrtle Beach:
North Myrtle Beach Bingo- Located on Hwy. 9 in North Myrtle Beach
Big Bucks Bingo- Dick Pond Road Myrtle Beach 843-215-3484
Bonus Time Bingo- 1101 Spring Ave. Myrtle Beach 843-233-9309
Garden City Bingo- 2152 S. Highway 17 Murrells Inlet , SC 843-357-2274
Myrtle Beach Bingo- 700 S. Kings Highway Myrtle Beach, SC 843-444-4050
Myrtle Beach is the perfect place for guys to be guys. Get all your friends together for a weekend packed with fun, food, golf, fishing, and relaxing.
Spend one day golfing at your choice of the area’s top notch courses and another fishing from one of the many piers, then finish off the day by enjoying a steak and watching a sporting event from one of the Myrtle Beach’s fun and friendly sports bars or come back to your vacation rental and enjoy a game of pool in your own private gameroom. The options for entertainment are limitless and the memories you’ll make are priceless.
So, whether you’re planning a church retreat, corporate outing, college or family reunion, Myrtle Beach has a lot to offer for everyone…including privacy in the comfort of a personal vacation rental home or condo.
So say yes to hanging out with the guys, it’s time for y’all to get away.
