A gal-pal getaway in Myrtle Beach is the perfect way to celebrate! First thing’s first: what the heck is “Galentine’s Day,” anyway? Well, it’s a pseudo-holiday created by fictional TV character Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation. This “holiday” started in 2010 on an episode appropriately called “Galentine’s Day,” in which Leslie gathered her girlfriends on February 13 to celebrate friendship and brunch with waffles. According to Amy Poehler’s character, it’s “ladies celebrating ladies.” This celebration of female friends has evolved from the…

Here in Myrtle Beach, we enjoy a much milder winter than many experience further North. Even in January, we’ll see temperatures in the 60s on occasion! But as we head into January and February, it’s a good time to explore some of the great indoor activities the Myrtle Beach area has to offer. This quick list of favorites also doubles as good rainy day activities if you see a cloudy forecast while on vacation. Ripley’s Aquarium Probably one of the more well-known and popular indoors attractions in our area, there is a lot to love about Ripley’s…

The first Tuesday of every month through the end of this year, Barefoot Landing is hosting a fun ‘BFF Shop and Stroll’ Event from 4 to 7 p.m. I was excited to learn about this as I’ve been spending a good bit of time at Barefoot Landing lately. The addition of new restaurants like Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s, Taco Mundo and Blueberry’s Grill, combined with the overall outdoor renovations the complex has undergone make it the perfect place to spend a Saturday. Or a Tuesday! The once-a-month BFF Shop and Stroll encourages visitors to bring a friend to…

While it may sound best to say that it’s always sunny in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the truth is that it does rain from time to time. While the sunny days far outweigh rainy ones (Myrtle Beach is blessed with 215 sunny days a year), it can be frustrating to see clouds begin to form over what was planned as a perfect beach day. But a day or two of rain shouldn’t deter you from having a good time and making the most of your time away on vacation… especially when you take a look at the many activities perfectly suited for an overcast day.…

One of the newest attractions to the Myrtle Beach area is the Asher Theatre, located off of Highway 501 in the old Waccamaw Pottery outlet. Myrtle Beach has long been known as a destination for world-class live entertainment, and the Asher Theatre is adding a number of awesome acts to the area’s overall live performance lineup. The Asher Theatre began its season in April 2018 with renowned performer James Stephens III, “The Man of a Thousand Voices.” Stephens has been featured on HBO, Showtime, The Tonight Show and many other national TV…

The Legendary Fertility Statues that have been credited with helping thousands of happy couples get pregnant are arriving at the Myrtle Beach Ripley’s Believe It or Not! MONDAY, January 15, 2018. Ripley’s acquired the statues in 1993. The statues are made from ebony wood and were hand-carved by craftsman of the Baulé tribesman of the West African nation of Cote D’Ivoire in the 1930s. They stand 5 feet tall and weigh over 70 pounds each. THE LEGEND According to tribal legend, to ensure a couple’s fertility, the statues should be placed on both…

While the Rockin Jump Ultimate Trampoline Park is a GREAT rainy day activity in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, it’s really perfect for any weather. I stopped by recently with my (younger) friend Bre. She goes a lot, so I figured she would be best to give an official review! Rockin Jump is the area’s first indoor trampoline park and has something for everybody. The park is home to large open jump spaces, a challenge course, a vertical ops wall, dodgeball, a foam pit and more. Bre’s favorite part is the open jump space, but my favorite was the…

Veteran country music acts Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis are bringing their “Grits and Glamour” tour to the Myrtle Beach area . The two will appear at The Carolina Opry on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 for a night of music, fun and probably a few a laughs. Over the course of their career, the two have combined to record 28 top 10 hits, sold more than 18 million records and scored 12 No. 1 hits. Some of their best-known songs are Tillis’ “Maybe It Was Memphis” and “Mi Vida Loca,” and Morgan’s “Something in Red” and “Except for Monday.” Suffice it…

Nashville royalty Ricky Skaggs is bringing his classic mixture of country and bluegrass to the Myrtle Beach area . Skaggs will appear with his band, Kentucky Thunder, at The Carolina Opry on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 for “An Evening of Bluegrass.” The 14-time Grammy Award-winner is known for putting his own stamp on the country format by fusing his bluegrass and traditional country roots with the contemporary Nashville sound. At 21 years old, Skaggs was the youngest member inducted into The Grand Ole Opry at the time. This is a one-night…

South Carolina is having its Tax Free Weekend Aug. 7 through Aug. 9, 2015, meaning there will be no sales tax applied to items like clothing, school supplies, computers and computer accessories. For visitors to the Myrtle Beach area , this is a great time to enjoy some retail therapy and get that new fall wardrobe for yourself or your loved ones. And one of our favorite places to shop along the Grand Strand is Tanger Outlets . With more than 200 brands, including some of the nation’s leading designer and brand-name stores, you are sure to…