Home & Away with Robert Walshe
Holiday Hotspot – Myrtle Beach South Carolina
www.robertwalshe.com
to be champion, and fight for the heart of a Princess. Guests will also take part in an ancient ceremony which includes a Royal Falconer Of the many beaches dotting the and his magnificent royal falcon as strand, Myrtle Beach boasts the it soars over the crowd and back to greatest number of amusement its keeper. The four course feast inarcades, water parks, restaurants cludes a variety of foods specific to and live entertainment. As an added this time period, and will be enjoyed bonus, the beach’s location is in cutlery free! www.medievaltimes. proximity to an eclectic assortment com “Legends In Concert” puts of museums, nature preserves and on one of the best tribute shows I outlet shopping. The North Myrtle have ever seen featuring a line-up Beach area is also home to many of tribute artists performing as mutheatres, live shows and nightlife sic’s greatest legends all backed by options. At “Medieval Times” you a talented live band and dancers. are invited to take a voyage back to Catch one of the shows at any time old world Spain watching trained of the year and see top-notch perhorses and witnessing a tourna- formances from the likes of Elvis, ment of six noble knights battle the Blues Brothers, Bruno Mars and many more! www.legendsinconcert. com The Carolina Opry with more than 2,000 seats and a high-quality lighting and sound experience puts on a variety of show to please any crowd, from their “Good Vibrations” Show to a Christmas special, www. thecarolinaopry. com Barefoot Tanger Shopping Outlets at Myrtle Beach Princess River-
boat offers several different cruises for you to choose from. Their sightseeing experience is a ninety minute guided tour of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway complete with a live singer. Expect great narration with scenic beauty as you pass woodlands and beautiful celebrity homes. www.mbriverboat.com Brookgreen’s botanical gardens feature a wide variety of plants and man-made sculptures across 10,000 acres of property. This is a great place to go and enjoy a concert series or event while taking in the amazing views. www.brookgreen. org Grande Dunes Resort, Marina Inn has 200 guest rooms and suites offering spectacular views of their two championship golf courses located on-site. www.marinainnatgrandedunes.com Whether it’s local seafood, fresh off the boats, or authentic international cuisine, you will find it at Myrtle Beach. “ART Burger Sushi Bar” is one of the trendier places to spring up on the Myrtle boardwalk. The food is exceptional with high quality beef in all of the burgers on the menu which are named after famous artists. The sushi is good as well with a selection of rolls that you will not see anywhere else in town. www. artsushibar.com Locally owned “Thoroughbred’s Chophouse & Seafood Grille” has a dedicated
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following among locals and international visitors. The equestrian theme is evident in the décor, featuring a clubhouse feel and charmingly appointed dining area. In keeping with the racehorse theme, Thoroughbred’s menu is divided into courses from the Starting Gate to the Finish Line. www.thoroughbredsrestaurant.com Tucked away in the middle of beach is a charming French bistro called Croissants Bistro and Bakery. Owner Heidi Vukov and her team create an eclectic variety of food satisfying simple and complex palettes. www.croissants. net. For full information on Myrtle Beach www.visitmyrtlebeach.com Delta airlines fly daily from Dublin to Myrtle Beach via Atlanta. www. delta.com My preferred car rental company was Hertz & pick up is available at the International airport. www.hertz.ie
Robert Walshe is a travel broadcaster with Q Radio in Northern Ireland. He is also Travel Editor for River Media newspaper titles across the island of Ireland. www.robertwalshe.com
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