Myrtle Beach
Mar 22nd, 2001 | 07:24 AM
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Myrtle Beach
My husband and I wld like to go to Myrtle Beach (most likely Memorial Day Wkend), we wld like some feed back on where to stay? We wld prefer somewhere on the beach. And as far as airlines, which ones fly there? We can either leave out of JFK or Newark?
Thank you all in advance.
Thank you all in advance.
Mar 22nd, 2001 | 11:59 AM
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Dawn, with respect to the earlier post, I'll try to overcome the huge distraction (?) of your abbreviation of the word "would."
My wife & I frequently travel to Myrtle Beach (actually North Myrtle Beach, but the whole area is basically 60 miles of continuously developed beach-front), so we know a little about the area. You definitely want to stay in an ocean front room--there are so many of them, staying second or third row just doesn't make sense unless economics are a dire concern. And there are probably 50-plus large ocean-front hotels (and god only knows how many small "mom & pop" ocean-front hotels). Also, there are two resort areas a little north of the Pavillion (the center of Myrtle Beach) that you should consider for a first visit to the area. They are Kingston Plantation (my first choice) and Ocean Creek. Both have a variety of villas and oceanfront high-rise hotels. You can probably get a lot of info on hotels (and possibly air travel options) at www.myrtlebeachonline.com or www.myrtlebeachlive.com.
Stuff to do? If you're into golf, the area is a golf mecca. You can also charter fishing boats, fly over the beach in a vintage bi-plane (great experience for two--my wife & I loved it--in North Myrtle Beach), or simply hit the wide, flat beach with plenty of sunscreen! Favorite restaurants: Sea Captain's House; Atlantic Grill; Parson's Table (about 30 minutes North in Little River); and Chestnut Hill. Hint: you'll probably be told that you "have to go to Calabash to eat some real seafood"--unless you love every entre fried & battered beyond recognition, I'd avoid it.
Finally, there are a few off-the-beaten-path attractions you may want to consider: Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park (a beach park that shows what sand dunes used to look like before we replaced them with beach houses). And Charleston, SC is a two hour drive to the south--that's a wonderful place if you haven't been there before.
Hope you have a great time!
My wife & I frequently travel to Myrtle Beach (actually North Myrtle Beach, but the whole area is basically 60 miles of continuously developed beach-front), so we know a little about the area. You definitely want to stay in an ocean front room--there are so many of them, staying second or third row just doesn't make sense unless economics are a dire concern. And there are probably 50-plus large ocean-front hotels (and god only knows how many small "mom & pop" ocean-front hotels). Also, there are two resort areas a little north of the Pavillion (the center of Myrtle Beach) that you should consider for a first visit to the area. They are Kingston Plantation (my first choice) and Ocean Creek. Both have a variety of villas and oceanfront high-rise hotels. You can probably get a lot of info on hotels (and possibly air travel options) at www.myrtlebeachonline.com or www.myrtlebeachlive.com.
Stuff to do? If you're into golf, the area is a golf mecca. You can also charter fishing boats, fly over the beach in a vintage bi-plane (great experience for two--my wife & I loved it--in North Myrtle Beach), or simply hit the wide, flat beach with plenty of sunscreen! Favorite restaurants: Sea Captain's House; Atlantic Grill; Parson's Table (about 30 minutes North in Little River); and Chestnut Hill. Hint: you'll probably be told that you "have to go to Calabash to eat some real seafood"--unless you love every entre fried & battered beyond recognition, I'd avoid it.
Finally, there are a few off-the-beaten-path attractions you may want to consider: Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park (a beach park that shows what sand dunes used to look like before we replaced them with beach houses). And Charleston, SC is a two hour drive to the south--that's a wonderful place if you haven't been there before.
Hope you have a great time!
Mar 23rd, 2001 | 03:29 AM
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Dawn:
Another vote for Kingston Plantation (Embassy suites own it) Call direct for great rooms or stay at one of the villas 843-449-0006
US Airways, Midway (My favorite) Delta and Spirit all fly down.
Spirit is the only one with non stops.
Have fun!
Another vote for Kingston Plantation (Embassy suites own it) Call direct for great rooms or stay at one of the villas 843-449-0006
US Airways, Midway (My favorite) Delta and Spirit all fly down.
Spirit is the only one with non stops.
Have fun!
