Month: February 2017

One of the many perks of renting a beach vacation home is the full kitchen that comes along with it. Going out every night during vacation can become very costly, very quickly. Having a full kitchen helps cut down on restaurant costs and offers a way for the whole family to dine comfortable together. Here are three easy recipes for your Surfside Beach vacation.Spaghetti & MeatballsIf you can boil water you?re already halfway done cooking this dinner! This dish is already a staple in nearly every home in America so why not bring it with you to the beach? All of the ingredients can be found at a local grocery store. The main focus is on the gravy and meatballs.Here?s a mouthwatering Italian Meatballs recipe that?s perfect for topping any pasta of your choosing.

Source: The Lemon Bowl

TacosTacos are quick, easy and delicious! You can also offer different meat fillers like beef, turkey or chicken so that everyone gets to choose exactly what they like. Not to mention, the kids will love building their own tacos. Here?s a taco recipe that you can whip up in just 15 minutes.

Source: The Savory Lotus

 Grill out Many of our vacation rentals come equipped with an outdoor grill which means you can enjoy your favorite ribs, hotdogs and burgers even while you?re on vacation. With so many delicious recipes for grilling out, you?re likely to find yourself grilling out multiple nights during your vacation. Here are some quick and easy recipes that you can grill up for the family.

Source: Southern Living

What are your favorite quick and easy meals for vacation?

Myrtle Beach has become one of the top destinations in the U.S. for family vacations and enjoying a little fun in the sun. When planning your next vacation, keep in mind these top 10 popular activities to do in Myrtle Beach, SC.1. Stroll around Broadway at the Beach.Broadway at the Beach offers some great shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions making it the perfect spot for everyone in the family to enjoy.2. Dine at a waterfront restaurant.While in Myrtle Beach, dining at a few waterfront restaurants is a must. To get the best view and seating, make reservations in advance for sunset. We recommend checking out The Gulfstream Cafe, Sea Captain?s House and Filet?s on the Water.3. Late night mini golf.During peak months, many of Myrtle Beach?s attractions stay open late which means you?ll still find families playing mini golf even at 10pm.4. Play some arcade games.A little fun, friendly competition is a great way to end the day and arcades offer a little something for everyone. We recommend stopping by the Garden City Pavilion and the Fun Plaza Arcade.5. Walk along Ocean Boulevard and the Boardwalk.There?s nothing like joining the crowds of people walking along Ocean Boulevard or the Boardwalk. Ice cream, candy, attractions and unique gift shops await!6. Take a ride on the Myrtle Beach Skywheel.Seeing the ocean from high atop the Myrtle Beach Skywheel is a sight you won?t easily forget. It?s a must-do activity on any Myrtle Beach trip.7. Spend a day at a water park.Water parks are a great break from the beach while still offering a respite from the heat. There are quite a few water parks spread throughout Myrtle Beach so it?s not hard to find one that?s perfect for your family!8. Go ziplining.Ziplining may seem like something you can only do in far off, exotic places, but Myrtle Beach actually has a few different zipline companies that let you see the area from a different perspective. For example, Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure offers zipline adventures through the treetops of North Myrtle Beach while Soar + Explore Zip Line & Rope Course lets your drift high above Broadway at the Beach and Myrtle Beach Zipline Adventures lets you fly through the sky just feet from the beach.9. See a variety show.Myrtle Beach is scattered with some great theatres that offer family friendly variety shows. We recommend checking out Alabama Theatre and Legends in Concert.10. Take a sunset beach walk.While spending the day at the beach is one of the most popular activities to do when visiting Myrtle Beach, don?t just pack up when you the sun starts to go down. Stay a little longer, walk the beach and take in the amazing sky as the sunsets. It will be a memory that will last a lifetime!Ready to plan your Myrtle Beach vacation? View our listings to book your perfect beach rental.

 The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 56th annual Canadian-American Days Festival with a huge number of events from March 11-19, 2017. Thousands of our northern friends from Canada flock to our beautiful beaches for the fun celebrations that only take place at this time. When you?re ready to book your accommodations check out our affordable yet luxurious festival vacation rentals in Myrtle Beach.Following are just some of what?s taking place during the Can-Am Days, as they?re often called.On Wednesday, March 15, hop aboard the Conway Shuttle that departs the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Conway shuttle is free and returns to the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Reservations for the shuttle service are suggested, but not required. On Thursday, March 16, visitors are invited to take the short drive to Conway for a full day of activities. Download the complete schedule at ConwayAlive.com. On Sunday, March 19, the Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach will hold their annual Can-Am Concert beginning at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 9th Ave., North, Myrtle Beach. There will be a free will offering. For more information, call Kema Faulk at (843) 916-7276.Can-Am Days offers plenty of coupon deals for area attractions, too. Great deals like the following with a Canadian I.D. and more to follow!50{b54bfb356ed24e5e16f3e1e051ea2fc47c3083b77bdf664367285760ff77110d} off NASCAR drives at Myrtle Beach Speedway50{b54bfb356ed24e5e16f3e1e051ea2fc47c3083b77bdf664367285760ff77110d} off at all 5 Ripley?s Myrtle Beach attractions during Can-Am Days30{b54bfb356ed24e5e16f3e1e051ea2fc47c3083b77bdf664367285760ff77110d} off any WonderWorks or Soar+Explore Combo ticket$15 tickets for Time Warp with the purchase of Carolina Opry tickets2-Round Savings on Waccamaw Golf Trail as low as $80 per golfer$2 off Access Pass to Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment CenterFree Perks Book worth hundreds in savingsSave on tickets for Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball