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Seize Big Savings This Summer During Your Grand Strand Getaway

Regular visitors to Myrtle Beach’s The Strand Resort know that there are all kinds of exciting things to do right on-site at our oceanfront property — thanks to our many fun and luxurious amenities, you can keep your entire family...

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Soak in These 5 Top Views on the Grand Strand

Up and down its 60-plus miles of Carolina coastline, the Grand Strand offers a wealth of beautiful scenery for vacationers to take in — from sweeping scenes of the Atlantic Ocean’s blue waters to Lowcountry marshlands, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Myrtle Beach skyline. But some of the must-see sights in the Myrtle Beach area are simply a...

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Sample This Signature Cocktail During Your Myrtle Beach Getaway

Singapore has the Singapore Sling, New Orleans has the Hurricane, and Havana has the Mojito — so why shouldn’t the Grand Strand have its own signature cocktail? As a matter of fact, it does. And while the “Myrtle Mule” may not be a real thing yet (that we’re aware of, anyway), there is a drink that’s exclusive to ...

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Make Your Memorial Day Memorable With a Grand Strand Getaway

Viewed by many as the unofficial opening salvo to summer, each year’s Memorial Day weekend sees Americans from coast to coast gather with friends and family to commemorate those who died protecting our nation’s freedoms. And in what just might be the ideal way to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the United States’ military heroes, most...

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Top Restaurant Views: Take in a Side of Scenery During Your Grand Strand Meal

As a world-class vacation destination, the Myrtle Beach area is well-known for both its beautiful surroundings and its delicious dining. After all, with 60-plus miles of Atlantic coastline and more than 1,700 dining establishments on the Grand Strand, there’s plenty of each to go around. And when you can combine a great view with a...

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Plan a Grand Strand Getaway That Will Wow Your Wife

With its 60-plus miles of stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline, wide selection of comfortable (and affordable) accommodations, and lengthy list of family-friendly activities and attractions, the Grand Strand has something for everyone to enjoy. So, no matter who’s in your Myrtle Beach vacation crew, you’re all covered here — and...

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Make Memories With a Live Show During Your Grand Strand Getaway

Researchers have found that familiar music is one of the most powerful ways to spark favorite memories from a person’s past. For example, hearing a classic summer song that enhanced a memorable beach trip might instantly usher in recollections of toes in the sand and good times spent on the shoreline. Hearing the tune that served as the...

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Planning Late? No Worries — You Can Still Take a Great Spring Break

Want to enjoy an amazing spring break getaway, but running short on the time needed to do all the planning? No need to worry — thanks to the wide assortment of easy-to-reach attractions on the Grand Strand and the prime Myrtle Beach oceanfront location of The Strand Resort, your planning duties just got a lot easier! Consider these...

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6 Ways to Achieve a Healthy Retreat on the Grand Strand

While it can be easy to set aside your healthy habits when taking a vacation - which is perfectly acceptable, of course, since giving yourself a break from the usual routine is one of the keys to a revitalizing getaway - on the Grand Strand, there are also plenty of opportunities for those looking to stay the course to maintain a healthful...

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Springfield on the Grand Strand: New Attraction Brings Simpsons to Myrtle Beach

Cowabunga, Simpsons lovers! For Grand Strand-bound fans of America’s favorite TV-cartoon family, there’s exciting news to share — two recurring landmarks from the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield are setting up shop on the Carolina coast. As the latest new attraction at popular Myrtle Beach...

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Music, Competition, Nostalgia — New Asher Theatre

When Myrtle Beach-area vacationers are looking for a fun night out, the Grand Strand’s long list of entertainment venues is sure to have an offering that will satisfy most any taste. From talented tribute artists celebrating popular music’s biggest legends to variety shows filled with memorable song and dance routines — and from pirates or...

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Music, Competition, Nostalgia — New Asher Theatre Offers an Array of Entertainment on the Grand Stra

When Myrtle Beach-area vacationers are looking for a fun night out, the Grand Strand’s long list of entertainment venues is sure to have an offering that will satisfy most any taste. From talented tribute artists celebrating popular music’s biggest legends to variety shows filled with memorable song and dance routines — and...

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Pocket Big Savings on the Grand Strand’s Top Attractions With Brittain Rewards

Past visitors to The Strand in Myrtle Beach know that there’s a wide range of things to do right on-site at our oceanfront property — thanks to our long list of fun and luxurious amenities, you can keep every member of your vacation crew entertained and pampered without ever stepping foot off the resort grounds. But some visitors...

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This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Get Green on the Grand Strand

Each year in March, revelers worldwide gather to honor the patron saint of Ireland — Saint Patrick — with celebrations and parades featuring Irish music, Irish food and drink, a slew of shamrocks, and a healthy dose of green attire. And for over three decades on the Grand Strand, crowds have filled the streets of North Myrtle Beach...

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Myrtle Beach Marathon Offers a Chance to Get Your March Off to a Running Start

While rest and relaxation may fill most vacationers’ itinerary when they visit the South Carolina coast, others take a much more active approach to their Grand Strand getaways. And if you’re a weekend warrior looking to take substantially more than mementos and memories home following your beach vacation, here’s one unique way...

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Follow These Beach-Safety Tips for Family Fun in Myrtle Beach

While the sun, the sand and the surf lend themselves perfectly to relaxing and enjoying a memorable day on the beach, families should always keep one top priority in mind — staying safe. Nothing puts a damper on family fun like a mishap that leads to injury, irritation or even worse, but all of these can be avoided by taking the right...

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5 Great Places to Grab Signature Grand Strand Foods (and One Drink)

Every region of the country has its own, must-try-while-you’re-there signature dishes, and the Grand Strand is definitely no exception. And considering the Myrtle Beach area’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, few visitors would be surprised to find that fresh seafood concoctions tend to hold sway on any list of local culinary...

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The Grand Strand: A Perfect Vacation Destination for Health Nuts, Romantics and All-Nighters Alike

With its lengthy list of attractions of both the natural and man-made varieties - ranging from the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway to parks, theaters, museums, thrill rides and restaurants of most every type - the Grand Strand truly has something for everyone. It’s why people of all stripes come from far and wide to vacation...

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