Vacationing in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the centerpiece ofcoast, so duffers beware. Featuring a sculpted
the popular eastern U.S. tourist destination knownterrain, numerous water areas, piles of natural
as the Grand Strand. Known primarily forgrowth, and deep, difficult bunkers,
possessing the largest concentration of golfLegends-Moorland will require a dash of luck and
courses in the world, a vacation in Myrtle Beach issome great up and downs if you don't want the
bound to be filled with a few rounds of top-notchcourse to get the better of you.
golf that simply cannot be beat. Throw in a littleWith 60 miles of beach in the Myrtle Beach area,
deep sea fishing, a few days at the beach, and athe call of the sand may be too much for any
journey to some of the well-known attractionsvisitor to resist. While lounging in the sand and
and you have a well-rounded Myrtle Beachsoaking up the sun are always popular activities,
adventure.Myrtle Beach is the perfect place to learn how to
Hitting the links on one of Myrtle Beach's wellsurf, explore inlets along the shore on a kayak, or
manicured courses is an absolute must for anysee the wonders of the Atlantic from below on a
traveler, no matter what your handicap may be.scuba diving excursion. One of the most popular
There are numerous courses interspersedactivities out on the water, however, is to charter
throughout the Grand Strand, about 115 publica boat and get out there for a fishing adventure.
courses at last count, that are waiting to testFor those who want an opportunity at the catch
your nerves and ability. To find the right fairwaysof a lifetime, a sportfishing boat charter will take
during your trip to Myrtle Beach, you certainly doyou out into the depths of the Atlantic where you
not need to travel far since you can find somecan troll for big ones such as wahoo, sailfish, king
top rated courses here and in North Myrtle Beach.mackerel, and marlin. To catch some great
To play on one of the best courses in the area,scenery while trying for a big one, reserve your
make your way to North Myrtle Beach to testplace on a large party boat or headboat where
your game on the Fazio course at the Barefootyou can enjoy a smooth ride as you reel in
Resort. Overflowing with pine trees, live oaks, tallgrouper, snapper, and amberjack. If the possibility
grasses, and plenty of sand traps, golfers ofof seasickness deters you from hopping aboard a
every ability will face difficult shots if their game isboat, there are eight piers in the Myrtle Beach
not quite up to par. The beauty of the course,area where you can drop in a line without ever
however, makes it a worthwhile adventure as theleaving the safety of land.
nearby lakes add a splash of color and theWhen the temperature soars and you are ready
naturally occurring elevation changes add a slice ofto experience water away from the sand, head
drama to many of the holes.over to the oceanfront Family Kingdom Water
If you prefer to stay close to your home base,Park for an exciting afternoon that is sure to
two Myrtle Beach courses to consider are Witchdelight the kids. For those looking for an indoor
and Legends-Moorland. Witch is located in theadventure, make your way to Ripley's Aquarium
most beautiful of settings, sitting amongst foreststo catch sight of stunning and interesting
and wetlands so visitors must make their wayunderwater creatures that will surely take your
over 4,000 feet of bridging to traverse thebreathe away. And when it is time for some
course. It features tight fairways that call fornighttime entertainment, Dolly Parton's Dixie
precise shots, moderately difficult greens, andStampede Dinner & Show and the Medieval
two island holes that will test the mettle of evenTimes Dinner & Tournament can turn
the most consistent golfer. Legends-Moorland isdinnertime into another great attraction.
one of the most challenging courses on the east