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SOUTH CAROLINA’S BEST-KEPT SANDY SECRET
By Dorothy Crouch
Known for its deep Southern history, delicious country cuisine and easy-going culture, South Carolina isn’t always first on the list of beach destinations, but those visiting Myrtle Beach – also known as the Grand Strand – will find a fun, family-friendly beach destination.
Located on South Carolina’s southeast coast, Myrtle Beach was once home to the Native American Waccamaw and Winyah tribes. Throughout the region’s history, explorers from a number of different countries attempted to settle the area. A short-lived Spanish settlement during the early 16th century failed, though English colonists successfully settled Georgetown, the thriving rice-trade center, by 1730.
With 60 miles of sandy coastline, Myrtle Beach affords the simple joy of relaxing on the Atlantic Ocean. Whether engaging in a competitive game
of beach volleyball, playing in the refreshing surf or flying a kite with the kids and grandkids, visitors to Myrtle Beach can expect an extensive list of exciting beach activities to entertain all family members.
Enjoy parasailing, jet skis and banana-boat rides on the Atlantic. Tours are available for nature lovers who want to search for sea turtles, dolphins, stingrays, jellyfish, puffer fish and sharks while riding on jet skis
or cruising by sailboat. Sailboat operation lessons
are also available, allowing visitors to learn skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. While paddleboards and kayaks are available for rent, surf school is
open to visitors who want to explore the adrenaline- fueled excitement of catching some of the most exhilarating waves on the Atlantic.
Though many visitors to Myrtle Beach seek sun, sand and surf, there are darker attractions that lead tourists to the area. Ghost tours provide a unique visitor experience to curious travelers for a thrilling, suspenseful evening. The region has served as the
setting for many supernatural stories throughout the area’s history. These tours allow visitors to search for the spirits of the infamous pirate Blackbeard, the Gray Man and brokenhearted 19th-century teenager Alice Flagg.
Myrtle Beach is also a region perfect for unplugging, unwinding and relaxing. Enjoy waterfront dining at Drunken Jack’s to savor fresh, Southern cuisine and seafood. Pier House Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a Second Avenue Pier location –
ideal for reflecting on an unforgettable Myrtle Beach vacation.
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OCEAN ADVENTURE MYRTLE BEACH, SC
HAMPTON INN MYRTLE BEACH-BROADWAY 3 nights in a Standard King Room with full, daily breakfast
$426 per person*
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MYRTLE BEACH
3 nights in a Standard Room with continental breakfast
$369 per person*
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Book 3 or more consecutive nights at one hotel for members, and receive a $25 credit per person on sightseeing, or a $40 credit per booking on a private transfer.
SHERATON MYRTLE BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
3 nights in a Traditional Double Room with full, daily breakfast
$415 per person*
Call 610-258-2371, go to aaanc.com
or visit AAA Northampton County: 3914 Hecktown Road Easton, PA 18045
*Terms and Conditions: All prices are per person. Hotel prices are based on double occupancy (in a standard room, at the lowest price available from 07/01/16–08/31/16) and include all hotel tax/fees. Prices are subject to change. Your final price depends on actual travel dates, number of passengers, room type, and hotel chosen. Standard terms & conditions apply. Higher priced options are available.
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3914 Hecktown Rd., Easton, PA • (610) 258-2371 • www.aaanc.com
SUMMER 2016
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