Why you should visit North Myrtle Beach for your next vacation
March 22, 2010 by Anwar Mehdi
Filed under Travel
Vacations in North Myrtle Beach
The North Myrtle Beach is great seashore holiday destination and offers an endless expanse of snowy yet warm white sand and the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean – so clear you can see the fishes in the water. These are all but the just the beginning of what a truly fantastic vacation in Myrtle Beach is all about.
Whether you are searching for a terrific and enjoyable break out of your staid and sometimes boring daily routine life or a vacation packed with fun activity, you will be able to unconver just about everything and some more and some more at Myrtle Beach.
There is something for everyone here – young single people, young and old couples, couples with kids, honeymooning couples and retirees – including the great miniature golf course, the water parks, the fine wining and dining, the shopping and a great deal extra activities that you can’t stop enjoying. Golf enthusiasts will almost uncover paradise in choosing from amost a hundred pro courses within the Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach areas.
And when the sun finally goes down in Myrtle Beach, the fun does not end but has just begun.
There are so many fine dining restaurants that will encite you with their own delicious mouth watering food. After your sumptuous dinner you can go to one of the many nightclubs in Myrtle Beach – and almost everyone of them provide a dazzling range of activities and entertainment which consists of comedy, country music, rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, native, african american and of course the shag music for which the beach destination is so very well identified.
Well hidden from the hustle and bustle of life you will uncover vast expanses of seashores that are nothign but exotic and come with the sounds and aromas that can only come from a beautiful ocean. The wetlands from salt water are filled with crab, shrimp and oysters and it even has hundreds of species of fishes. In a nutshell (no pun intended), whatever you do, you cannot help but relax as the beautiful sea breeze caresses your worries away as you watch the awesome scenery and sunset of Myrtle Beach.
North Myrtle Beach is located about eight miles north from the city of Myrtle Beach and features beaches which are much less crowded and has a a pace that is much more laid back with a fewer number of high rise hotels – these help to keep that family atmosphere that you may want have come to enjoy.
It is much easier and more enjoyable for you to take an early morning walk along the ocean and realize that unlimited treasure mother nature has left for you and your family is something you should enjoy and be thankful for.
South Carolina Vacation at North Myrtle Beach
The North Myrtle Beach is great seashore holiday destination and offers an endless expanse of snowy yet warm white sand and the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean – so clear you can see the fishes in the water. These are all but the just the beginning of what a truly fantastic vacation in Myrtle Beach is all about.
Whether you are searching for a terrific and enjoyable break out of your staid and sometimes boring daily routine life or a vacation packed with fun activity, you will be able to unconver just about everything and some more and some more at Myrtle Beach. There is something for everyone here – young single people, young and old couples, couples with kids, honeymooning couples and retirees – including the great miniature golf course, the water parks, the fine wining and dining, the shopping and a great deal extra activities that you can’t stop enjoying. Golf enthusiasts will almost uncover paradise in choosing from amost a hundred pro courses within the Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach areas.
And when the sun finally goes down in Myrtle Beach, the fun does not end but has just begun. There are so many fine dining restaurants that will encite you with their own delicious mouth watering food. After your sumptuous dinner you can go to one of the many nightclubs in Myrtle Beach – and almost everyone of them provide a dazzling range of activities and entertainment which consists of comedy, country music, rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, native, african american and of course the shag music for which the beach destination is so very well identified.
Well hidden from the hustle and bustle of life you will uncover vast expanses of seashores that are nothign but exotic and come with the sounds and aromas that can only come from a beautiful ocean. The wetlands from salt water are filled with crab, shrimp and oysters and it even has hundreds of species of fishes. In a nutshell (no pun intended), whatever you do, you cannot help but relax as the beautiful sea breeze caresses your worries away as you watch the awesome scenery and sunset of Myrtle Beach.
North Myrtle Beach is located about eight miles north from the city of Myrtle Beach and features beaches which are much less crowded and has a a pace that is much more laid back with a fewer number of high rise hotels – these help to keep that family atmosphere that you may want have come to enjoy.
It is much easier and more enjoyable for you to take an early morning walk along the ocean and realize that unlimited treasure mother nature has left for you and your family is something you should enjoy and be thankful for.
Discovering Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
September 10, 2009 by Anwar Mehdi
Filed under SOUTH CAROLINA LIFESTYLES
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, located in Southeastern Beaufort County, is more than 45 square miles making it the second largest barrier island on the east coast. Although the island was first visited by Spanish explorers in the 15th century, discovery of the island is credited to William Hilton, an English sea captain who first explored it in the 17th century.
Located a mile from the mainland and eight nautical miles from Savannah, Georgia, the Island has more than twelve miles of beach, twenty two championship golf courses, and an abundance of natural wildlife and beautiful scenery. Hilton Head’s combination of gorgeous beaches, luxury resort complexes, and quiet southern atmosphere inspire romance and relaxation. Many weddings are held every year in this picturesque location as well.
Hilton Head Island’s development is particularly eco-sensitive, providing a rare mix of luxury vacation rentals, upscale shopping and dining, and pristine maritime wilderness. Naturally, the island features wide swaths of sandy beaches, perfect for a family vacation to the shore or romantic walks on the dunes. The island was developed as a resort, which means that there are no billboards, all street signs are a uniform height, all colors, for the most part, are earth tones, and building is only allowed to the height of the trees. Most of the oceanfront property is made up of private homes.
You’ll find no shortage of activities during your vacation, from scuba diving to bike riding, waterskiing, deep sea fishing, to shopping and dining. Visitors interested in learning more about the history of the island can visit the numerous Shell Ring Sites, remnants of which date back as far as 8,000 BC.
Many Civil War era plantations are still standing as well, and most have been turned into museums and historic landmarks. The first vacation cottages were built shortly before Charles Fraser developed the premiere modern plantation community for residents and tourists, the Sea Pines resort in 1955. The first golf course on the island opened on Sea Pines in 1967, and since then, golf has become one of the primary reasons why more than 2.5 million people visit Hilton Head every year. With so much to see and do, it is easy to see why many visitors plan their yearly vacations around excursions to Hilton Head Island, and why so many first time visitors can’t wait to return for yet another unforgettable experience.
The author regularly vacations in Hilton Head Island, if you’d like more information about local
attractions and activities, please visit the website
Rentals in South Carolina
July 19, 2009 by Anwar Mehdi
Filed under Featured
Located a mile from the mainland and eight nautical miles from Savannah, Georgia, the Island has more than twelve miles of beach, twenty two championship golf courses, and an abundance of natural wildlife and beautiful scenery. Hilton Head’s combination of gorgeous beaches, luxury resort complexes, and quiet southern atmosphere inspire romance and relaxation. Many weddings are held every year in this picturesque location as well.
Hilton Head Island’s development is particularly eco-sensitive, providing a rare mix of luxury vacation rentals, upscale shopping and dining, and pristine maritime wilderness. Naturally, the island features wide swaths of sandy beaches, perfect for a family vacation to the shore or romantic walks on the dunes. The island was developed as a resort, which means that there are no billboards, all street signs are a uniform height, all colors, for the most part, are earth tones, and building is only allowed to the height of the trees. Most of the oceanfront property is made up of private homes.
You’ll find no shortage of activities during your vacation, from scuba diving to bike riding, waterskiing, deep sea fishing, to shopping and dining. Visitors interested in learning more about the history of the island can visit the numerous Shell Ring Sites, remnants of which date back as far as 8,000 BC.
Many Civil War era plantations are still standing as well, and most have been turned into museums and historic landmarks. The first vacation cottages were built shortly before Charles Fraser developed the premiere modern plantation community for residents and tourists, the Sea Pines resort in 1955. The first golf course on the island opened on Sea Pines in 1967, and since then, golf has become one of the primary reasons why more than 2.5 million people visit Hilton Head every year. With so much to see and do, it is easy to see why many visitors plan their yearly vacations around excursions to Hilton Head Island, and why so many first time visitors can’t wait to return for yet another unforgettable experience.
By: Terry Parker
About the Author:
The author regularly vacations in Hilton Head Island, if you’d like more information about local
attractions and activities, please visit the website
Travel to Sea Pines Resort
June 17, 2009 by Anwar Mehdi
Filed under Travel
Sea Pines Resort – Hilton Head Island, SC
In 1956, just five short years after the introduction of electricity onto Hilton Head Island, Charles Fraser purchased land on the southwestern tip of the island in order to develop the community now known as Sea Pines Plantation. The first of Hilton Head’s plantation communities, Sea Pines covers over 5,000 acres of thriving natural environment reminiscent of Eden and offers over five miles of gorgeous public-accessible beaches.
Real Estate Information – Homes, Condos, Lots
In 1958, the first deed to a Sea Pines Plantation lot was signed and within four years, beachfront prices grew by close to 50%. Examining the current real estate market for new homesites, homes, villas, and condos, it’s easy to see why the prices have continued to grow so drastically. From small, picturesque cottages to sprawling mansions, the Sea Pines Plantation community contains everything you could want when looking to invest in a home. Numerous single- to five-bedroom homes are available, ranging from $450,000 to over $8,000,000.
Starting at only $300,000-a small fee considering the location-either renting or purchasing is within reason. Potential buyers may choose among one- to four-bedroom for-sale villas and condos with as many view choices as the full-size homes, and options for potential renters include the vacation rentals surrounding the Harbour Town Village. The prices crest around $2 million, making Sea Pines Plantation villas and condos very affordable vacation or year-round homes.
Oceanfront lots can cost over $6 million but a patio lot can cost as little as $295k. Homesites with golf or lagoon views often sell for over $1 milion. Currently, there are four beachfront lots with varying price tags, but the number of lots for sale is always subject to change.
Sea Pines installed Hilton Head Island’s first security gates in 1967, and to date remains secure with two 24-hour security entrance facilities on site. Security personnel also patrol the plantation’s streets, and they can (and do) issue tickets fining offenders for the infraction of plantation rules. Additional protection is provided by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department’s deputies.
Resort Features
Harbour Town Village and Marina
The Harbour Town village and marina was fashioned after small French and Italian harbors and developed for intimacy and ambience. This Mediterranean-influenced center offers independently-owned and operated clothing/jewelry boutiques, craft shops, dining, live music entertainment, and every water sport available. Harbour Town has a park and a tree house for children, as well as a nature center. The Gregg Russell Playground, named for the entertainer of Harbour Town for 25 years running, is located right next to Liberty Oak. Sea Pines’ quaint village center also offers a free trolley that runs daily, with varying hours of operation throughout the year between Harbour Town, South Beach Village, and Turtle Lane Beach Club.
Harbour Town Yacht Basin
Consider owning a ‘dockominium’ at the yacht club: it’s like a condo on the water, but your land is your boat slip. The many amenities available at the Yacht Basin include the unique shops, restaurants, and a grocery store all in the same complex. Concerts and other forms of entertainment are frequently held on the nearby golfing green where Harbour Town Golf Links sponsors tournaments including the Verizon Heritage every year.
South Beach Village
The second marina in the Sea Pines Resort is designed after New England fishing villages and is located at the southernmost tip of Hilton Head Island. Nature tours, dolphin tours, kayaking, and parasailing are only a handful of the activities available near the home of The Salty Dog Café. For accommodations, the colorful South Beach Inn is located nearby at the southern tip of the island and arranges both weekly and nightly rates.
Activities
54 Holes of Golf
Sea Pines contains the island’s first golf course, the Ocean Course designed by George Cobb, was built in 1959. Restructured by Mike McCumber in September, 1995, the highlight of the Ocean Course is its 15th hole with a sweeping view of the ocean.
George Cobb also designed the 1967 Sea Marsh Course. Remodeled by Clyde Johnson in 1990, the Sea Marsh course-like the Ocean Course-is known not only for its age and elegance but for becoming a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Watch out for the 13th hole; it extends for 163 yards.
Harbour Town Golf Links, developed in 1970 by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, is and has been home to the PGA’s Verizon Heritage Classic since 1969, when it was first won by Arnold Palmer. Among the many features of this famous course is its photogenic 18th hole, with Harbour Town’s Lighthouse in the background. Noted for excellence in design and playing potential, the par-71 Harbour Town Golf Links has been ranked highly among the country’s finest golf courses by multiple magazines since 1971.
Championship Tennis
The Sea Pines Racquet Club, directed by world-renowned coach and U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Stan Smith, hosted the Family Circle Cup from 1973 to 2000, and frequently other tournaments, such as the Corel Champions Tour, the Dupont All-American, the World Invitational, and the Stan Smith Invitational, among others. The club boasts 23 clay courts and offers private and semi-private lessons.
Forest Preserve
When Charles Fraser began developing Sea Pines in the early ’50s, he concentrated on keeping the island’s abundance of natural beauty as untouched as possible. To this day Sea Pines’ Forest Preserve covers approximately 605 acres, home to diverse flora and fauna including over 200 species of critters as well as lagoons and salt marshes. Here you will find a Wildflower Meadow, a thousand-foot-long boardwalk, the Low Ropes Team Building Course, and miles of bike trails and walking paths. Even fishing is allowed, albeit with the correct permit.
Are you a history fanatic? Sea Pines Plantation Forest Preserve has its share of historic landmarks. The 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring, for example, is believed to have been constructed around 1450 B. C. A circle of shells and bones piled several feet high, it is one of only twenty shell rings still in existence. Those responsible for its assembly are also believed to have invented pottery here, in North America.
The Stoney-Baynard ruins, once an 18th century plantation house, are now open for tours. The property is covered with oyster shells and its architecture includes porthole-shaped windows.
Horseback Riding
Lawton Stables is home to 50+ American Saddlebred horses, a breed generated by crossing Narragansett Pacer, Thoroughbred, and Morgan bloodlines to develop gorgeous, well-tempered animals now often used for show. Lawton Stables offers-at affordable rates-not only English riding lessons to residents and visitors, but also pony rides for children and guided tours through Sea Pines’ fantastic natural Forest Preserve.
This picturesque, sprawling community, bordering the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Calibogue Sound on the west, is ideal for vacationers and residents alike. Villas, Condos, Homes, and available Lots for building that dreamhouse abound in this massive complex just waiting for the perfect family to enjoy the many amenities offered.
