Myrtle Beach is a destination you go to if you want to truly relax. If you want beautiful beaches, a great tan, and to get away from the winter blues (if applicable), Myrtle Beach is the place for you!
I had the opportunity to road trip to Myrtle Beach, my first road trip with my friends. Road tripping is a great, and a cheaper alternative to flying. Granted it takes a lot longer to get to where you are going, if you are with the right people, it can be a lot of fun! From our depature city to Myrtle Beach, it was about 22 hours, but we made it in about 20 due to fabulous travel conditions! Another great thing about road trips is if you have enough people, you can drive and sleep in shifts. It worked out perfectly for us, especially since we had a van!
We got into Myrtle Beach and we were ready to settle in. A former friend of mine had timeshares, so we got a prime condo, just a block from the beach! I'm not sure what everyone else did, but I quickly changed into my swim suit and headed outdoors. We didn't go right to the beach, so we chose one of 4 hot tubs to relax in. If you happen to have a timeshare, that is great! If not, there are plenty of reasonable hotels the same distance, if not closer, to the beach.
The rest of the week, all we did was relax on the beach! It was paradise! We played catch on the sand with a football, swan in the ocean, and soaked up as many rays as possible! I couldn't imagine a more perfect spot to be in in the month of March!
One particular day, we all went shopping at an outlet mall just up the road from the beach. I remember this outlet mall being consuming. If your niche is shopping, you'll love this mall. It is appealing to all the senses!
Eventually or time in paradise had to end, but with my following tips, hopefully yours can last just a little longer.
Tips on Myrtle Beach:
-If you are booking a hotel room, try to get one with a microwave and fridge. This way you can save money on food, and bring home your leftovers after a great night out!
-Make sure to inquire with your hotel if they have a swimming pool and hot tub (I can't imagine the majority not having them, though). Do this so you can still enjoy the water when it's too late for a swim in the ocean, or if the ocean gets too cold.
-Make sure to wear sun-screen. Even if you go there in the winter, the sun is still strong in Myrtle Beach. If you burn on the first day, it could ruin the rest of your trip. (Take this from experience)!
