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Grand Strand Boat and Sportsman Expo

Posted on January 4, 2013 by admin

With plenty of things going on next week you’d better reserve the place where you’re staying because the Myrtle Beach vacation homes will be snatched up pretty fast. They’re just that popular.

The 29th Annual Grand Strand Boat and Sportsman Expo will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center next week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, January 11; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 12 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 13 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This year will feature The Swampmonster, Jeff Quattrocchi, who will wrestle a 200 pound alligator. The Myrtle Beach Convention Center will be home to boats, boating accessories, ATVs, hunting, biking and more. Don’t miss the informative seminars on a variety of subjects. Tickets are $5 for Seniors, $7 for Adults, $3 for children ages 3-18 and free for children under 3. Parking is complimentary.

In addition to the Expo the Grand Strand restaurants are gearing up for the 2013 edition of Restaurant Week South Carolina held from January 10-20, 2013 at various Myrtle Beach area restaurants. Since you have to eat you might as well take advantage of this for what could be huge savings. The 11-day celebration includes Myrtle Beach restaurants that will offer special discounts, promotions, new menu items and more. Restaurants this year include: Aspen Grille, The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Cafe Amalfi, Castano’s Italian Steakhouse, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Drunken Jack’s, Fuddrucker’s, The Parson’s Table, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar and Vidalia’s at Sheraton. Make your reservations today!

If you want help locating one of the Myrtle Beach vacation homes to stay in, we’d be happy to help you. Just give us a call at 1- 800-845-0833 and we’ll discuss the ideal vacation home for you and your family.

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Merry Christmas to All!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

Now that Christmas is just days away the area is beautifully decorated for the holidays and festivities are taking place somewhere each and every day. Shoppers are filling the local specialty shops and outlet malls while children can barely contain their excitement over the arrival of the white-bearded gentleman in the red suit.

Those staying in our North Myrtle Beach winter rentals over the holidays and beyond are well positioned for easy access to many of the holiday events. Everything is just a short walk or drive away!

Whether it’s your first time or your 10th, having wisely made the decision to stay in our North Myrtle Beach winter rentals during part or all of the cold winter season you’re going to enjoy things like being able to stroll the beach every morning while the sun rises and playing golf through the winter months on your choice of more than 110 championship courses. There’s live theatre to enjoy as well as concerts and a wealth of shopping venues!

On behalf of the holiday season, Christmas on Ice will be performed at The Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach every evening at 7:30 p.m. through December 29, 2012. This highly acclaimed and exciting show features championship ice skaters, the best high-kicking dancers, and all your favorite Christmas hits! Start Christmas in style as Santa and his merry helpers take you on an unforgettable nostalgic Christmas journey on a 40 ft ice skating rink and massive winter wonderland stage.

Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Enjoy a Warm Winter in South Carolina

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

The coastline of South Carolina is an awesome location for anyone desiring to escape the cold and snow of a northern winter and retreat to a warmer place. Vacationers will find an abundance of recreational activities and sandy beaches with which to fill their time once they arrive. We promise you’ll love our Myrtle Beach winter rentals when you need relief from the cold. Come experience the warm South Carolina sun as you relax on a pristine beach or by a heated inground pool.

If you are looking for a quiet place to spend the winter in South Carolina we have Myrtle Beach winter rentals that are exactly what you’re looking for. The wide, flat, and expansive beaches right outside your door will be perfect for setting up a beach chair or walking for miles along the beach. The 60 miles of beachfront here is perfect for beachcombing and shelling or taking your morning run. It’s an awesome way to start each day.

South Carolina is such a beautiful place to experience that get-away-from-the-cold vacation. When searching for the right accommodations for your trip, look at the many rentals that we have available. You can stay as close to or as far from the beach as you’d like. No matter what your reason for retreating to South Carolina, you can truly get away from it all and have everything you need for a comfortable stay any time of the year.

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Rumor Has It That Santa is Coming!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by admin

At this time of year you shouldn’t be too surprised if you just happen to see Santa walking along the beach. When you choose a North Myrtle Beach vacation rental from MB-VacationRentals.com this time of year, that’s something you just might see!

I’ve heard that a Santa Claus on the Beach sighting is expected at Myrtle Beach State Park at noon on Saturday, December 1. We’re pretty sure he’s here making his list and checking it twice! Bring your camera for a unique family photo on the beach. The word on the street is that Santa will at the park for pictures from noon until 3 p.m. Santa also loves pets, so feel free to bring your well behaved pet on a leash. Holiday activities will include bingo, story times, reindeer relay races and games, and much more! Roast your own marshmallow and hot dogs over a fire! Holiday activities will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact 843-238-0874 with questions.

Staying in a North Myrtle Beach vacation rental will have you central to where all the holiday activities are taking place. You won’t want to miss a single one that is going on while you’re here either. Santa has a busy weekend ahead of him, too, it seems!

If you love a parade, get in the holiday spirit with the Annual Murrells Inlet Community Christmas Parade beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2! Come enjoy the fun as the parade starts at Wilcox Avenue (Booty’s) and marches down Business 17 with marching bands, beauty queens, dogs, cycles, and lots and lots of goodies for the kids! Immediately following the parade, meet at Morse Landing Park (next to Hot Fish Club) for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa Claus will visit with the children at the park. The Christmas tree will be lit and the Boy Scouts will light a bonfire to take the nip out of the air. Christmas music will entertain the crowd at the park. Don’t miss out. Free for all!

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Celebrating Our Endless Summers

Posted on November 15, 2012 by admin

It might be autumn but here in Myrtle Beach we’re still celebrating what we like to call the endless summer! That’s partly what makes any time of year a simply great time to come experience our Myrtle Beach vacations.

The Endless Summer Festival that was postponed from October 27 because of Hurricane Sandy, will take place Nov. 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grab your beach chair and friends for a fun-filled day on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Enjoy fabulous entertainment, lots of vendors with one of a kind specialty craft items, food vendors, classic & antique car show and children’s area with community stage and carnival rides.

The entertainment stage will be located at the famous “Horseshoe” at the end of Main Street with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop. Best of all, this is a free concert, so don’t forget to bring your beach chair and enjoy the music. Sit back, relax and count the reasons why North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is considered paradise.

Myrtle Beach vacations are some of the best experiences you can have. Since there should never be a shortage of things to do when you’re here be sure to check out the 9th Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. This annual creek-front tradition is a favorite for locals and visitors. Oyster-eaters belly up to the tables for an all-you-can-eat afternoon feast of steamed oysters. A menu of other food items (burgers, dogs, chowder, wings and more), beer and soda are separately priced. Free admission to the event. There will even be entertainment to enjoy. Event is rain or shine. Bring an oyster knife or buy one at the roast. Call 843-357-2007 for more information.

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The Holiday Season Begins

Posted on November 5, 2012 by admin

With October behind us and November here, thoughts are turning to the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve. More and more they seem to be blending together to make one large holiday beginning with the gratitude we express at Thanksgiving, the celebration of our Lord and Savior’s birthday on Christmas Day and wrapping up with the celebratory New Year wishes.

Being in the Myrtle Beach area this time of year will provide you with the opportunity to take part in many different events. If you’re seeking accommodations we can supply you with a vast assortment of Myrtle Beach condo rentals, any of which are sure to meet your requirements.

A holiday tradition for over 26 years, The Carolina Opry Christmas Special brings the spirit of Christmas to life with music, comedy and dance. Referred to as “The Holiday Show of the South,” this show is at the top of every Myrtle Beach Holiday itinerary. Taking place at 7 p.m. from November 1, 2012 – January 5, 2013 (excluding Sundays) with regular evening performances and selectively scheduled matinees, it will be held at The Carolina Opry, 8901 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach – close to our Myrtle Beach condo rentals.

Award winning producer, director and performer Calvin Gilmore said recently, “Right now, families and groups need light-hearted entertainment more than ever before. We are pulling out all the stops to make this the most amazing, funny, warm and wonderful show ever.”  The 2012 season brings exciting new changes blended with your favorite traditions; new talent mingled with your favorite rotating artists – including All That, Rocky Fretz and new voice, Nathan Herron! All That, clogging stars of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, return with all new material for 2012. A member of the original Carolina Opry cast in 1986, Rocky Fretz has been dazzling our audiences for over 25 years. An incredible vocal talent and star of American Idol, Nathan is quickly becoming a crowd favorite. Expect to see some new material carefully blended with your traditional favorites.

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by admin

From a spooky marshwalk in Murrells Inlet to trick or treating at the local malls, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in a safe but totally fun manner this year. If you’re lucky enough to be here staying in one of our many spacious North Myrtle Beach house rentals you’ll be close to many of the events! Dress up your children (or yourselves!) and head on out to get your spook on but be safe!

Halloween Trick or Treating at Broadway at the Beach will be held Wednesday, October 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Broadway at the Beach will host trick-or-treating around the complex in a fun and safe environment. Bring your kiddos in costumes around for special treats at participating stores and shops. Broadway at the Beach is a shopping, dining, amusement and nightlife complex in Myrtle Beach. They offer fireworks shows and a plethora of live entertainment and events throughout the year.

Halloween on the Marshwalk will be on October 31, 2012, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk. Kids can enter the costume contest and win fun prizes. Later that evening, adults can compete for $2,000 in cash and prizes for best costume. Enjoy plenty of fun and fright at the Marshwalk. The kids’ costume contest will be held at 6 p.m. The adult fun begins at 7 p.m. Final judging for the adult costume contest will be held at 10:30 p.m.

Trick or Treating at Barefoot Landing will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 31, 2012. The exciting North Myrtle Beach complex will have free carousel rides and offer free bags for collecting candy. Shops and restaurants will be open, too! Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing naturally combines beauty and nature with fun and excitement for the entire family.

If you’re considering renting a vacation home the next time you’re visiting the coastal area, give us a call at 1-800-845-0833 and we’d be happy to talk with you about the North Myrtle Beach house rentals we have available during the time you’d like to visit. We look forward to hearing from you!

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More Totally Cool Festivals

Posted on October 18, 2012 by admin

The festivals are continuing as October swiftly right along. If you’re thinking about making your reservations for an early season vacation next year we have a nice selection of North Myrtle Beach condo rentals to choose from. Scheduling your rental this far ahead is a smart move and will have you in the lead for the best selection and the best deals on the North Myrtle Beach condo rentals that we have.

Check out the Myrtle Beach Gaither Festival 2012 being held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This two day event starts Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m.

How about taking a drive to Loris, SC, and enjoying their 33rd Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival will be held in Downtown Loris at 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct 20. There will be a car show, kid zone, live entertainment, arts and crafts and fireworks. Don’t forget about the most important thing — the Chicken Bog Cooking Contest. Chicken bog is a rice dish with a mixture of chicken, sausage and different spices. There will be several vendors for shopping and many places to eat at on site. Join the festival and indulge in the fun and chicken bog.

Always a big event on the shores of North Myrtle Beach this time of year is the Endless Summer Festival. It takes place Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy fabulous entertainment, lots of vendors with one of a kind specialty craft items, food, car show and children’s area with community stage and carnival rides on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. There’s a free concert, too, so bring your beach chair or a blanket along to sit on!

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A Busy Weekend of Festivals

Posted on October 8, 2012 by admin

There are lots of festivals taking place this coming weekend and if you’re going to be staying in any of our North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals you’ll be just a short distance from them. This is an awesome time of year to be at the beach. Some days the water is even warmer than the air right now! But the sun is shining and we still have days well into the 80s.

If you’re just now browsing the North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals and haven’t yet found what you’re looking for, give us a call at 800-845-0833 and we can help you narrow things down. Think about the size of the rental that you require — how many bedrooms do you need? Consider the location in relation to the beach, golf courses or shopping. Everyone has a different idea of what matters most to them and their vacation rental should meet their needs, whatever they are.

Brookgreen Garden is having a Harvest Home Festival Weekend this Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14. The festival is family oriented with outdoor activities like face painting, pumpkin painting, hay rides, scarecrow building, square dancing, live entertainment and plenty more events. The festival takes place at 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct 13 and Oct 14 at Brookgreen Gardens of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

There’s the Little River Shrimp Fest 2012 will take place at 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct 13 and 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct 14 at the Little River Waterfront on Mineola Ave. in Little River. The festival is a fun family event that includes something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is $4 per person in advance at the Chamber Office or online and $5 per person at the gate each day of the event. All children under the age of 12 get in free with a paying adult. The Shrimp & Grits Cook-Off will sell a limited number of $5.00 tasting tickets during the day event on Sunday.

The 13th Annual Surfrider Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off will be held on Sunday, October 14, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Spuds Waterfront Dining in Murrells Inlet.

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Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

If you’re planning on come to the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally this year you’re more than likely going to be looking for Myrtle Beach house rentals. Take a look at what Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals has to offer and you just might find what you’re looking for.

Myrtle Beach house rentals come well furnished and beautifully decorated in beach themes. The kitchens are equipped with everything you’d need to make a meal of most any size. You’ll have separate living rooms and dining areas, too. Rentals come with an assortment of amenities including a/c and heat, wireless internet, Jacuzzis, hot tubs, swimming pools, sundecks and patios, outside grilling areas and showers, fenced in yards, and loads of privacy.

The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally, Carolina’s largest fall motorcycle event, takes place from October 1-7, 2012. Jamin’ Leather will sponsor a plenty of events for the long weekend. The Fall Bike Rally will be held in various Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand locations around the area.

Oktoberfest 2012 takes place on Ocean Boulevard in downtown Myrtle Beach, SC., on Saturday October 6, 2012, from noon until 11 p.m. Enjoy authentic German food, beer and wine, an alcohol-free kid’s zone with inflatables and street performers, and a bratwurst eating contest. Free live concerts all day long will feature Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

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