Thursday, July 31, 2008

Fun for the Family at Myrtle Beach

By Maria Russell


If you have ever wanted to take a trip to South Carolina to take a family beach vacation, there are many places you should visit. South Carolina has a plethora plus beautiful sites and landmarks that will captivate your family.

Seeking a location good for all of the family can be challenging yet in South Carolina this will never be a problem. However, one of the most well-known locations to visit in South Carolina is Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is an excellent place to take a family beach vacation. It is filled with beautiful beaches, golf courses and amusement parks.

Myrtle Beach is also called the Grand Strand. It is a long stretch of 60-miles of beautiful sandy shored beaches. It is close to 100 miles north of Charleston. You can rent a car while visiting here and easily drive to the beach and surrounding cities. Your family definitely love all that Myrtle Beach offers.

Family fun is available here all year round. So yes, that says you can visit during the winter time. Planning such family vacations during the winter to Myrtle Beach is easy as pie. No you may not be able to swim in the Atlantic but many beach resorts around the beach still offer things like waterparks and theme parks. So while the weather is not July-like you can have wonderful family beach vacations at Myrtle Beach.

Whatever your budget, when visiting Myrtle Beach, you never have to worry. This vacation spot is budget friendly as well as family friendly. Local hotels located near and surrounding the area provide activities for kids as well as playgrounds. Also while staying here, you can try out beachfront vacation rentals. The prices for renting places vary; however, the prices are always sure to be moderate and affordable.

At Myrtle Beach for your family vacation, why not avail yourselves of all the fun at the amusement parks that are located here. With out question, the best is the Family Kingdom Amusement and Water Park. At this venue, there's an oceanfront water park that is with old-fashioned, fast wooden rollercoasters, a Ferris wheel for the children plusmany other rides for the young and young-at-heart.

Another entertaining family park to visit in Myrtle Beach is the Myrtle Waves Water Park. This specific park offers over 30 rides for every one in the family. The most enjoyable part of this park is the huge water-tube slide. This amusement is sure to provide thrills and excitement for parents and for children.

While staying in Myrtle Beach, the best place to stay at is the Kingston Plantation. Despite the negative name, this beach resort presents the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, an Embassy Suites Hotel, as well as condos to rent. The Splash!, which is a pool complex has great water slides, waterspouts, and kiddie pools.

Preparing a Myrtle Beach family vacation will be an investment that no one in the family will be sorry about. It is inexpensive and the beach is sure to provide fun for the kiddies as well as the grownups.

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