The 2nd Annual f.l.a.v.o.r. (fresh, local, appetizing, valuable, original restaurants) will take place at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center after having received raved reviews about last year’s event. The event will be on April 5^th and will feature over 30 of the area’s top restaurants that will serve small plates of their most popular dishes. In addition, there will be a beer and wine garden and wine tastings. In addition, there will be a beer and wine garden and wine tastings. Paula Deen’s sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen, who are regulars on The Cooking Channel and Food Network will be there to sign autographs and selling cookbooks. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Food tickets will cost $1 and food samples will average one to three tickets.

If you are planning a Myrtle Beach vacation during this time or even if you are a Myrtle Beach local, this event is a great way to try many area restaurants they you may not otherwise have tried. Patrons of last year’s event were pleased to see a variety of restaurants in attendance. There is no need to worry about if you would be able to enjoy a full meal-restaurants offer generous portions and varying courses so you can choose from appetizers, entrees and desserts!

Looking to find the best Myrtle Beach hotels or Myrtle Beach condos to stay at that will be near this event and many area attractions? Take a look at our site for the best Myrtle Beach deals around!

Now is the time to start making your plans for this year’s Memorial Day weekend in Myrtle Beach, SC. You could stay for only the weekend (May 25-27), but then you would be missing out on the fun and festivities of the entire next week!

Celebrate Memorial Day in Myrtle Beach, where temperatures average a cool 82 degrees, and where the sun comes for vacation. While enjoying the fun of the sun, you might as well place those toes in the Atlantic Ocean as you have over 60 miles of white sandy beach along the Grand Strand to stroll along.

So is there anything other than miles of soft white sand and blue skies in Myrtle Beach? Yes! Even the Myrtle Beach hotels and condos offer fun options as many of them have their own water parks and lazy rivers. If those happen to be booked up… no worries at all, there is still an array of great oceanfront hotels in Myrtle Beach to relax in after all of the excitement!  Also, Memorial Day marks the opening day for a number of water parks in Myrtle Beach, so you are sure to find some aquatic fun!

If you need something to do after splashing around for a couple of hours, then how about challenging your friends and family at the NASCAR Speed Park. If you have a shopping itch, you can get a few new outfits to hit the strip in at the two different Tanger Outlet locations and at The Market Common.  Looking for a bite to eat? Head out to Broadway at the Beach for great selection of restaurants in one central location. Thinking about partying the night away Myrtle Beach style? Broadway at the Beach has a selection of around 35 restaurants, bars, and night clubs, and the boardwalk on the beach has some great late night hot spots to relax and enjoy the cool Atlantic breezes. All of these great attractions are located close by numerous Myrtle Beach hotels, all offering different amenities and perks.

To end your Memorial Day weekend in Myrtle Beach the right way, be sure to attend the Myrtle Beach Memorial Day Parade May 28^th from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm in downtown Myrtle Beach starting at 27^th Ave N. and heading south to 9^th Ave. With live music, food and other entertainment, this parade is sure to excite the senses. The Memorial Day Parade is also the kick-off event for the 61^st Annual Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach. Always remember, the best way to experience the fun in the sun is to stay in one of the many beachfront hotels and condos in Myrtle Beach.

It’s almost time for the 3rd Annual Coastal Uncorked food, wine, and spirits festival! The 2012 Coastal Uncorked festival is sure to be the best yet, with a new oceanfront location at the former site of the Myrtle Beach Pavilion!

This year, the Coastal Uncorked festival will take place over two weekends from April 22-29, 2012. The event features varieties of tasting tents for sampling wine and beer, baked goods, and even grape stomping! There will also be live music, restaurant vendors, and cooking demonstrations. Tickets are on sale now, and basic time-block tasting tent passes are only $30.

The fun of the Coastal Uncorked Food & Wine Festival isn’t limited to simply tasting. There will be numerous events throughout festival week such as the “Sip, Savor and Stroll” event held at The Market Common on April 26th and the Chef’s Challenge & Tasting Finale on April 29th. There will even be a cooking class and dinner with the winner of last year’s Chef Challenge, Eric Masson of The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro.

If you’re interested in visiting Myrtle Beach from out of town for the 2012 Coastal Uncorked festival, consider searching for a room in a Myrtle Beach hotels and condos. If you are looking for a Myrtle Beach hotel near downtown or the boardwalk, there are many oceanfront options. If you are looking for a hotel in Myrtle Beach near Myrtle Beach attractions, there are lodging options near Broadway at the Beach. Many students and families will be visiting Myrtle Beach near the end of April, so it is important to book your rooms and purchase tickets for Coastal Uncorked as early as possible.

Coastal Uncorked is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated events in Myrtle Beach, and Myrtle Beach Hotel Condo looks forward to helping you with your accommodations for the fun!

If you love wine, spirits and food (and, let’s be honest, who doesn’t?) this is the event for you!

Spring Break 2012 in Myrtle Beach is almost here! If you are planning a Myrtle Beach vacation for Spring Break, you definitely won’t be disappointed.

On Thursday March 8, DJ Pauly D will be in Myrtle Beach to kick off Spring Break festivities! Known for being on MTV’s “The Jersey Shore” this reality star will be performing at Club Boca at Broadway at the Beach! What better way to get the party started and kick off Spring Break 2012 than to see DJ Pauly D in Myrtle Beach?

If your spring break falls around St. Patrick’s Day don’t forget to check out the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in North Myrtle Beach! The St. Patty’s Day celebration will include Myrtle Beach food vendors, live entertainment, and more!

From March 27- April 1, head down to the Myrtle beach Sun Fun Festival! This annual event features a marathon, sailboat races, and the Miss Sun Fun competition, along with tons of other events and live entertainment.

If you won’t be in Myrtle Beach for any of these great events, don’t worry. All of the best Myrtle Beach attractions will still be ready to show you a good time for Spring Break 2012. Popular attractions like Broadway at the Beach along with Celebrations Nightlife will holding special events and entertainment all throughout Spring, so you will never be left without something to do.

If you’re staying in a Myrtle Beach hotel near the north end for Spring Break 2012, be sure to check out venues like The House of Blues for great food and live entertainment.

Spending your 2012 Spring Break in Myrtle Beach will definitely become one of your favorite memories. While at the beach, be sure to check out as many Myrtle Beach attractions as you can to get the most out of your trip!

If you are trying to find the best Myrtle Beach hotels for Spring Break, Myrtle Beach Hotel Condo offers an incredible list of great places to stay!

Get ready for all of the green beer you can handle– St. Patrick’s Day 2012 falls on a Saturday this year! And with the day-long festivities planned in the Myrtle Beach area, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t celebrate!

Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s day, so start your celebration off by attending the St. Patrick’s Day 2012 Parade in North Myrtle Beach ! Known for being the biggest parade on the Grand Strand, the 2012 parade will being at 9 AM sharp On Main Street! Put on your favorite green attire and get to Main Street by 8:30 to ensure you get a good spot to see over 100 parade entries!

The celebration in North Myrtle Beach doesn’t end with the parade. Afterward, visit the St. Patrick’s Day festival at the end of Main Street and browse over 125 vendors displaying local arts and crafts! The festival also features food vendors and live entertainment. The main street festival also has a kid zone, so your little ones can take part in the celebration of all things Irish as well!

Heading South to Myrtle Beach , check out Plyler Park downtown for yet another St. Patrick’s Day 2012 celebration ! This celebration is right on Ocean Boulevard and will feature all kinds of St. Patty’s Day Fun. There will be traditional Irish food and drink, along with awesome live performances including Rusted Root! The Plyler Park St. Patrick’s Day 2012 celebration will also offer “kid friendly” zones, including an alcohol free zone and a large area with inflatable games.

Along with the awesome North Myrtle Beach Parade and the festival in Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand area is home to hundreds of bars and restaurants, many of which throw their own St. Patrick’s Day parties! Finn McCools in North Myrtle Beach is known for throwing a great all day St. Patrick’s day event, and many restaurants and clubs in at Broadway at the Beach run specials as well! If you’re on the south end of the strand, O’Keefe’s Irish Pub boasts the “largest celebration in Murrells Inlet”.

Myrtle Beach is known as one of the most fun places to visit on the East Coast, and St. Patrick’s day is no exception! Make your St. Patty’s Day 2012 a Saturday to remember!

If you’re searching for Myrtle Beach hotels to stay at to enjoy your St. Patricks Day, Myrtle Beach Hotel Condo offers a fantastic list of hotels in Myrtle Beach !

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is known for its phenomenal summer weather, full of sunny days and perfect beach temperatures. So what happens if you are faced with a rainy day during your Myrtle Beach vacation? If the weather isn’t good for a day at the beach or other outdoor activities, there are plenty of Myrtle Beach attractions that are indoors!

Ripleys Package

There are a few awesome Ripleys attractions in Myrtle Beach! Ripleys Aquarium, Believe It or Not Museum and Haunted House are all indoor activities perfect for rainy days. Explore beautiful sea life, crazy oddities and scary monsters all with one low package price.

IMAX Theatre Myrtle Beach

The IMAX Theatre at Broadway at the Beach provides a stunning movie experience for children and adults. The dome shaped screen will completely surround you in the movie! The IMAX Theater offers both 2-D and 3-D movies, and features a new show every few weeks.

Wonder Works

If you like to have a ton of fun while learning and exploring, check out Wonder Works ! One of the Newest Myrtle Beach attractions located at Broadway at the Beach, Wonder Works is sure to put you in a good mood on a rainy day!

Arcades

An often overlooked when thinking about Myrtle Beach attractions are the many area arcades! Introduce your children to classsic games like Pac Man, or feel like a kid again yourself playing new favorites like Deal or No Deal! Arcade locations include downtown Myrtle Beach near the boardwalk, and in Garden City near the pier.

Coastal Grand Mall

Shop til you drop at Myrtle Beach’s newest indoor mall. Coastal Grand Mall includes stored like Dicks Sporting Goods, Old Navy, Belk, JC Penny and more!

Indoor Flea Market

Located on the south end of Myrtle Beach, the Indoor Flea Market is a popular Myrtle Beach attraction with tourists and locals alike. Browse dozens of vendors and find a bargain!

Hotels

Fun on a rainy day might not be far away at all! Many hotels in Myrtle Beach have indoor pools and planned attractions perfect for rainy days! Check with the staff of your hotel or condo to keep current with special activities and events!

Don’t let a rainy day in Myrtle Beach put a damper on your beach vacation or your mood! There is no shortage of indoor Myrtle Beach attractions . These are just a few!

Find Myrtle Beach hotels near the best attractions the area has to offer!

One of the newest Myrtle Beach attractions is Wonder Works! When you visit Broadway at the Beach, you will certainly noticed the all new upside down building– the home of Wonder Works! At Wonder Works, kids and adults alike can interact, discover and explore with over 100 exhibits, making it one of the hottest new Myrtle Beach attractions since its opening in the Spring of 2011.

Are rides at amusement parks a little too tame for you? Then come to Wonder Works and design your own roller coaster! Once you’ve added enough twists, turns, and upside-down loops, test it out in the Wonder Works coaster simulater– capable of turning 360 degrees in any direction! Or, if roller coasters aren’t your speed, take a simulated submarine ride! Not many other Myrtle Beach attractions can can provide this kind of fun!

Other exhibits at Wonder Works include a bubble exhibit, a hurricane wind simulator, and an icy water exhibit where you can feel just how cold the water was on the night the Titanic sank. All exhibits at Wonder Works are aimed to be educational and fun for all ages, not just children, so check them out while you’re enjoying your stay at one of our Myrtle Beach hotels.

Wonder Works is also home to the Soar + Explore exhibit, located just outside of the upside down building. At Soar + Explore, challenge yourself at the ropes course, or zipline across the lake at Broadway at the Beach! The ropes course at Wonder Works is three levels high and 40 feet tall. A combination of different obstacles designed with 3,000 ropes and cables make the course fun for challenging yourself, or completing the course as a family or team.

The Zipline stands 50 feet above the water, giving you a bird’s eye view of Broadway at the Beach. Travel 1,000 feet across the smooth zipline for an experience you’ll never forget!

Several of our Myrtle Beach hotels are located near Broadway at the Beach, so you’ll be in the perfect location to enjoy many Myrtle Beach attractions including Wonder Works!

Whether you are visiting Myrtle Beach or are a local, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center will be hosting some exciting events in 2012 that you won’t want to miss. If you’d like to attend any of these events, check out our list of Myrtle Beach hotels to make your reservation.

Republican Presidential Debate- January 16, 2012

On Monday, January 16, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center will be hosting the Republican presidential debate. Sponsored by Fox News and the Republican Party of South Carolina, the Republican presidential debate will be nationally televised. This is a public event and tickets will go quickly. To book tickets or request additional information on the presidential debate, contact the South Carolina GOP.

Grand Strand Boat Show- February 9-12, 2012

Whether you own a boat or are a boating enthusiast, the Grand Strand Boat Show is the only boat show in the area that will cover all of your boating needs. Knowledgeable vendors will be on hand to help you with anything from purchasing a new or used boat to finding sailboat and yacht charters. For more information, visit the Grand Strand Boat Show and Sale website.

Myrtle Beach Marathon- February 17-18

The Myrtle Beach Convention Center will be home to the Runners Expo and the starting line of the Myrtle Beach Marathon. The Myrtle Beach Marathon supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of South Carolina and the Horry County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Cheer Competitions- March 16-April 1

For years, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center has hosted national cheer competitions featuring squads from all over the country, and 2012 is no exception! These competitions are open to the public.

Myrtle Beach Classic Volleyball Championship- May 26-28

The Myrtle Beach Volleyball Classic is an exciting and affordable volleyball tournament that is open for public viewing.

NEXSTAR National Talent Competition- July 8-14

Are you a dancer who has what it takes to become the next big star? Register for the NEXSTAR national competition being held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. If you are simply a fan of the performing arts, come to this public event to watch some of the area’s finest dancers showcase their talent.

These are just a handful of upcoming events at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center . Keep an eye out for more exciting events, or book your own conference or special event at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center today!

There are many Myrtle Beach hotels to choose from, so begin doing your homework now to best plan your Myrtle Beach trip.

Spring in the Grand Strand is almost synonymous with Myrtle Beach Bike Week and the roar of the Harleys will soon be heard again in Horry County.

Check out out great list of Myrtle Beach hotels to find a place to stay during Bike Week in Myrtle Beach.

This year Myrtle Beach Bike week takes place May 11-20. Motorcycle enthusiasts and local business are expecting a great turn out for 2012, as last year numbers of attendees were up significantly. If you are planning on attending Myrtle Beach Bike Week , there are a few spots that you can’t miss while you’re here.

If you find yourself in North Myrtle Beach, be sure to stop by Barefoot Landing. Here you will find tons of on-site vendors and activities, as well as the year-round attractions, dining, and shopping that Barefoot Landing provides.

South of Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet is a must-see destination for anyone trying to make the most of Myrtle Beach Bike Week. In Murrells Inlet you will find vendors, attractions, bars and restaurants all aimed towards bike enthusiasts. Suck Bang Blow, the famed biker burnout bar, has two locations in Murrells Inlet. Several places in Murrells Inlet also host special Poker Runs during Bike Week.

Myrtle Beach hotels become booked quickly, so book early or check out some of the hotels in Surfside Beach, such as the Surfside Beach Resort. The town of Surfside Beach is only minutes away from Murrells Inlet, and is still a biker friendly community.

If you’re looking to venture out on your own, try taking a “daycation” by cruising down to Georgetown or Charleston. Or, head North of Myrtle Beach to Wilmington, North Carolina for the day. There is plenty to see and do in each city.

If the enforced helmet law kept you away from Myrtle Beach Bike Week in previous years, you will be happy to know that the law has been overturned. Although, individuals under 21 are still required by law to wear a helmet while riding.

The Grand Strand area looks forward to hosting Bike Week this spring, and we wish everyone a fun and safe time!

There are many options for things to do in Myrtle Beach on New Years Eve in 2011. In fact, many Myrtle Beach hotels will be offering discounts and package specials designed specifically for New Years. Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet dinner with friends or an exciting New Years Eve party, Myrtle Beach is the place to be to bring in 2012.

If you are looking for an exciting New Years Eve party to attend, Broadway at the Beach will be hosting one of the best in Myrtle Beach. Celebrity Square will feature an 8:00 PM fireworks display and music will be playing all night long as you celebrate at some of Broadway’s popular clubs. For only $35 you can get into eight clubs to party the night away and welcome in 2012.

Check out the Ripley’s Kids Only New Years Eve Bash if you’re planning a family trip to Myrtle Beach to celebrate New Years. The party starts at 8:00 PM and features crafts, pizza, music, and karaoke. The party will last until 8:00 AM on January 1st and is $69 per child. This is a great option for those parents who would like to enjoy a night to themselves without having to worry about taking care of the kids.

For those more interested in going to dinner on New Years Eve in Myrtle Beach, check out Mykonos. Featuring live entertainment and a four-course meal, Mykonos is a great option for New Years. $79 per couple gets you a four-course dinner (appetizer, soup or salad, entree, and dessert) and a bottle of wine. Mykonos will be offering an early bird special (before 6:00 PM) for only $49 for those who would prefer earlier dining.

If you’re looking for something unique to do this New Years Eve, check out the Comedy Cabana. Comedian Mitchell Walters (of Comedy Central and Showtime fame) will be performing two shows (alongside Greg Lausch and Cooter Douglas) at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM.

Many Myrtle Beach hotels are offering packages of their own for New Years vacations, so be sure to look into those as well. We hope to see you in Myrtle Beach for New Years and also hope that you’ll have a great 2012!