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Area Information
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The Grand Strand
The Myrtle Beach area, also known as South Carolina's Grand Strand, is a 60-mile stretch of coastline. The Grand Strand begins at the South Carolina state line at Little River (in Horry County) and stretches south to Pawleys Island (inside Georgetown County). Considered one of the nation's top vacation destinations, the Grand Strand hosts an estimated 13.5 million visitors annually. The increasing number of attractions, live music theaters, shopping centers, and golf courses attracts visitors throughout the year. One of the strongest Resort Markets located on the East Coast is still the Grand Strand. Recently voted #1 Golf Course Home Community in the Country by Golf Digest Magazine, #2 Family Beach Vacation Destination in America by Yahoo Travel. In 2005 Myrtle Beach was #1 in the top 10 Most Desirable Second Home Markets by Escapehomes.com.
In addition, the Myrtle Beach area has received these positive national reviews:
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Myrtle Beach was named the nation's Hottest Up-and-Coming Destination this year by the American Bus Association, a trade group representing motorcoach operators and tour companies. This is the fifth consecutive year that Myrtle Beach has finished No. 1 in that category. The ranking is based on a survey of more than 125 motorcoach operators.
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According to a survey of AAA travel managers across the country, the Myrtle Beach area was named the second most popular travel destination for the summer of 1999.
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The Myrtle Beach area was selected by the readers of Southern Living as their second favorite family vacation destination and their second favorite beach in 1999. The Grand Strand has been recognized each fall since the magazine began its annual Readers' Choice Awards four years ago.
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Stan Plog Research Inc., a Los Angeles-based tourism research company, announced Myrtle Beach tied with Orlando, Fla. as the continent's number two vacation spot in 1998, behind California's Monterey Peninsula.
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In April 1998, U.S. Housing Markets reported that Myrtle Beach was second in the nation for per capita housing construction for the last quarter of 1997 and the first quarter of 1998.
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In the past three years, both the Wall Street Journal and Money magazine have listed Myrtle Beach among the top spots in America for retirement.
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D.K. Shifflet & Associates, a tourism research and consulting firm in McLean, Virginia, announced a 1997 Top 10 list of destinations, ranking them on overall satisfaction and value with hotel/motel experience. The list is derived from their monthly Performance/Index study, a survey of over 500,000 U.S. households each year. In a recent study, Myrtle Beach achieved a number four ranking for visitor satisfaction and number two ranking for value.
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Myrtle Beach was named one of the nation's top vacation spots for retired Americans age 55 and older, according to a study by tourism researchers D.K. Shifflet & Associates. | |
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Berkshire Forest: Carolina Forest
Berkshire Forest is a wonderful 600-acre master planned community that offers single family homes, townhomes, and condos. Berkshire Forest is located on River Oaks Drive in Carolina Forest, Berkshire Forest is in a great location with easy access to ... More On This Community
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Litchfield Beaches: Litchfield Beaches
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Belle Isle: Belle Isle
Belle Isle Yacht Club is a villa community located along Winyah Bay just south of Georgetown, South Carolina. The community is surronded by 640 acres of woods, lakes and gardens. Amenities include new Yacht Club and Marina with Bar & Grill, pool, t... More On This Community
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Carolina Waterway Plantation: Coastline Railroad / Redhill
This Myrtle Beach community, Carolina Waterway Plantation offers exceptional values. Offering waterfront property in this community, the resident sea lover will adore the excellent ocean view and access to the Intracoastal Waterway by means of a comm... More On This Community
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