Award Winning Beachside Hotel Days Inn & Suites features 40 Oceanfront one-bedroom suites, 76 double-bed guest rooms and 8 King rooms. All rooms contain “free” in-room coffee, micro-fridges, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, clock radios, and free WIFI access. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy the Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast including fresh “cooked to order” Belgian Waffles and assorted yogurt in an abundant breakfast bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This moderately priced sparkling oceanfront hotel in Jekyll Island, GA offers many things for guests to enjoy Pg 2-3
while at the hotel and on the island – great beach access, two spacious swimming pools – one of which is heated seasonally, kiddie pool, hot tub, grilling, picnic areas and a new fire pit. Bike rentals on property. Visit www.DaysInnJekyll.com to learn more about our many specials and packages – also sign up for our last minute “Hot Deals!” Days Inn & Suites 60 S. Beachview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527 toll free: 888-635-3003 Direct Line: 912-635-9800 Fax: 912-635-2287 ¤
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What does your next trip look like? Have you got spring fever? Are you making plans for your summer vacation? With warm weather creeping in, thoughts of celebrating with a getaway are sure to be dancing in the back of your mind. But you’re not sure how you want to spend your next getaway? Peruse these pages and you’ll find some great ideas for destinations and even unique accommodations to help you get the most out of your escape. From the well-known destinations of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the Outer Banks of North Carolina to remote Isle Royale in Michigan
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Sun, Sand and Surf Topsail Island does these things better than any beach anywhere. Located just minutes from Wilmington NC, but a life-time from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Topsail is home to two bridges, one traffic light and the towns of Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach, all with beach cottages for rental. These personal getaways range from eight bedroom homes to one bedroom condominiums. Oceanfront, private pool, pet friendly… it’s all waiting for you at Island Real Estate located
smack-dab in the middle of Topsail Island in Surf City. Enjoy kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding, swimming, scuba diving, fishing, boating or just plain relaxing on the sand. The evenings offer dinner in casual restaurants with fare ranging from fresh local seafood to succulent steaks to multi-national specialty items. After sampling our wonderful cuisine you’ll need our 26 miles of bicycle paths and 10 parks. topsailvacation.com 800-622-6886 ¤
252-261-1290 1-877-STAY-HGI 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 180 guest rooms w/private balconies Indoor pool w/Jacuzzi and outdoor pool ! In-room coffee, microwave, refrigerator ! Fishing pier ballroom ! Meeting and banquet space/5800 sq ft ! FREE exercise room & business center ! High-speed\wireless internet in all rooms ! Kilmarlic special golf rates/packages !
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Enjoy your stay at our charming inn overlooking the salt marsh and just a five minute walk to the ocean. With an expanded continental breakfast, rocking chairs & porch swings, library, WiFi and beautifully landscaped grounds to wander, you’ll never want to leave. Perfect for Retreats, Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Escapes, Weddings and more!
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Sweeping Stretches of Sand and Surf along South Carolina's Coast A mix of easy public access, private retreats and natural preserves highlights the 200 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline that South Carolina calls its own. For generations, beach trips to millions of Americans and Canadians has meant an easy drive to Myrtle Beach and later, Hilton Head, while expanded air travel has added more international travelers in recent years. Reliable, decent weather year-round and a burgeoning menu of attractions and amenities continue to drive that growth in popularity. Starting from the north, Myrtle Beach anchors the 60-mile crescent of shoreline known as the Grand Strand. Characterized by long, sweeping stretches of sand and surf, the Strand offers both bustling and
less-boisterous choices for plopping that plastic chaise lounge and propping the umbrella. In Myrtle Beach proper, hotels old and new, restaurants and shops line the beach, with public access points interspersed. Then there are the quiet ocean-side beach communities such as Cherry Grove, Atlantic Beach (considered perhaps the nation’s first predominantly African American beach town), Garden City and “elegantly shabby” Pawleys Island. Each offers varying degrees of public beach access and wide choices of hotel, cottage and condo rentals, as well as package deals with many of the more than 100 golf courses on the Strand. Cozy Myrtle Beach and expansive Huntington Beach state parks also offer beach
access, camping, environmental education programs and more. Much of the coast is protected wildlife refuges until the Charleston area, itself a world-class destination for lovers of history and architecture but also home to popular beach destinations such as Wild Dunes Resort and the Isle of Palms to the north of town and Folly Beach and its popular public beach just to the south. Next up going south is storied Edisto Island. Live oaks draped with Spanish moss overhang the narrow highway across the big island to Edisto Beach, long beloved for its great shelling. The park also has a robust environmental education center, camping and cabins.
Then there’s the Beaufort area. The big park has four miles of beach, cabins and thousands of acres of maritime forest and marsh for exploring. It even has a historic, 100-foot lighthouse. At the south end of South Carolina’s coast is Hilton Head, a golf and tennis haven. Hilton Head is world famous for its plantation resorts, which combine beachfront dining, pools and cabanas with
tennis, a range of accommodations and public and private golf. There are literally thousands of hotel rooms, condos, campsites and other accommodations along the South Carolina coast, as well as a myriad of dining, entertainment and educational options to help spice up the trip. -Marc Rapport
Where Families Come to Play: Edisto Sales & Rentals Realty If you are searching for a relaxing Edisto Island, SC vacation rental, Edisto Realty can help you rent a home for a wonderful family vacation to enjoy. We are experts on our area because our roots go deep into Edisto’s sand. Edisto Island, one of the last non-commercial Sea Islands, allows you to escape the anxiety of everyday
life. Retreat to an oasis of sandy beaches with ocean breezes, enjoy our many nature preserves, cruise through the many creeks crabbing, shrimping, fishing or exploring the beauty of Edisto. Stop by our office and we’ll be happy to tell you about our local shops, where to get a good low country meal or how to catch and
cook our local Atlantic blue crabs. We might even slip up and tell you about our favorite fishing hole. We’ll do whatever it takes to make your visit something to remember. Edisto Sales & Rentals Realty 1405 Palmetto Blvd Edisto Island, SC 29438 1-800-868-5398 www.edistorealty.com ¤
Welcome to Conway – One of South Carolina’s Oldest Towns Conway boasts some of the best restaurants, stores and boutiques in the area. Visitors can take in a show at the downtown theatre, walk around to shop and eat or leisurely stroll the Riverwalk to take in the scenery. Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina, founded in 1732.
Conway’s past has been proudly preserved. A visit to the Horry County Museum or the LW Paul Living History Farm will find exhibits of life from a bygone era. The Conway Historical Trail identifies 39 historic, beautiful buildings and homes. Many of these dwellings are home to third or fourth
generation family members who are tireless in caring for them. Conway is a delightful surprise and still not yet well-known by mass tourism. That will change, but until then, take advantage of all it has to offer. There truly is something for everyone! ¤
SHOPPING. A shoppers delight, Conway features several specialty shops akin to downtown Charleston. Bring extra bags for the return trip home! EXPLORING. One cannot truly explore all that Conway has to offer without taking in the live oaks or the 39 historic sites, significant buildings and distinctive homes. DINING. Adjacent to the coast, several “must try” restaurants specialize in locally caught seafood, Lowcountry cuisine and scrumptious desserts CELEBRATING. Events and festivals are held in Conway throughout the year, visit us online or call to plan your upcoming trip! Visit Online: www.ConwaySCChamber.Com Information: 843.248.2273
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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast~ Best. Vacation. Ever. Located between Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina’s Hammock Coast has quietly given beach lovers, golfers, families, outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs, a .destination infused with Southern charm and natural beauty. Made up of Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Litchfield Beach and Georgetown, you won’t have trouble claiming your spot on our spacious beaches and pristine salt marshes, perfect for soaking up the sun, exploring or catching some fish and blue crabs for dinner.
Award winning golf, with more than 13 courses within a 15-minute drive, dots our area. Three of Golf Magazines’ “Top 100 You Can Play” are here and Pawleys Island was named one of the top ten “Golf Islands” in the world by Links Magazine. You won’t have any trouble finding an amazing meal on the Hammock Coast, our area is dotted with great little restaurants, staffed by award winning chefs. Fresh seafood, fresh produce and wonderful culinary talent equal many “blog-worthy” meals.
Fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation are plentiful. With five rivers and vast undeveloped land holdings, wildlife is plentiful. A number of guides and outfitters are available to get you out on the water in a boat, kayak, paddleboard or surfboard. Come visit the Hammock Coast and rediscover life with no schedules, rediscover your family, rediscover nature and rediscover yourself. The only itinerary you need is a tide chart! See back cover ¤
Myrtle Beach’s Grand Atlantic Resort Is the Perfect Time…Anytime It’s the perfect time…anytime at Myrtle Beach’s Grand Atlantic oceanfront resort in SC. Sixty miles of white sandy beaches stretch just outside of your door. Watch the sun rise and set over the Atlantic Ocean from the beautiful grassy lawn, or from the privacy of your private, oceanfront balcony. Grand Atlantic
offers the flexibility of one to four bedroom condos with fully equipped kitchens in the heart of Myrtle Beach, SC. Water venues abound at the Grand Atlantic and guests are sure to enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub, lazy river or swimming in our sparkling heated indoor and oceanfront pools.
The resort features an attached covered parking garage, and the convenience of an onsite restaurant and store. Grand Atlantic is ideally located near all of Myrtle Beach’s most popular attractions. Come discover why Myrtle Beach’s Grand Atlantic resort is the perfect time…anytime. ¤
Oceanfront Fun with Ocean Lakes Family Campground Located in Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Lakes Family Campground is a national award winning resort destination. Ocean Lakes features 300 beach house rentals that sleep 4 to 22 people. Our 859 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hook-ups, including Wi-Fi and concrete pads are available. Our rates are inclusive, we don’t add on for pets, people or hookups. Big Rig friendly, but tents are welcome! Our amenities include Sandy Harbor Games, Mini-Golf, Splash Zone, indoor and outdoor pools, Sandy Mart, Sandy’s Soapy Suds, Wireless Zone and more. Ocean Lakes RV Center offers RV service, sales and supplies. Our new water park is opening in 2016! Built by Mary Emily, Nelson Jackson and their five daughters starting in 1970, it opened with 30 campsites and one bathhouse in 1971. Ocean Lakes is ranked in the
top 1% of the 8,000 private campgrounds included in the 2016 Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory.
Ocean Lakes Family Campground Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 877-506-1053 www.OceanLakes.com ¤
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