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Trenton to Myrtle Beach for $39? Pack the Flip-Flops, Jersey! There’s a new flight path in the sky, and it’s pointing straight from New Jersey to the soft sands of Myrtle Beach. That’s right—Frontier Airlines just rolled out a brand-new route from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Myrtle Beach International, and the fares start at an eye-popping $39. You read that right. Thirty-nine bucks to trade traffic and tolls for tide and...

When Storms Roll In: A Vacationer’s Guide to Staying Safe on the Grand Strand They say if you don’t like the weather in the South, wait ten minutes. But sometimes those ten minutes bring gusty squalls and sideways rain that crash your beach plans. You came here for sunshine and surf, not surprise showers, but with a little Southern savvy—Angie-style hospitality spiced with Hemingway’s clarity and Twain’s twinkle—you’ll weather it...

Taste the South: Best Places for Shrimp & Grits in North Myrtle Beach They say shrimp & grits is the South’s breakfast of champions—and here in North Myrtle Beach, it’s more like a weekend hero. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves, then sinking your fork into creamy, stone-ground grits tangled with buttery shrimp, smoky sausage, and a drizzle of savory gravy. If that doesn’t make you slap a...

Best Beach Activities for Kids in North Myrtle Beach: Sandcastles, Shell Hunts & Dolphin Cruises They say childhood was made to be spent with sand in your shoes and salt in your hair—so why not make North Myrtle Beach the backdrop for your kiddo’s biggest summer memories? When the sun tickles the horizon and the surf hums its gentle lullaby, there’s no better place to let children roam wild, build...

4th of July Events in North Myrtle Beach: Fireworks, Parades, Music & Family Fun on the Coast They say freedom isn’t free—but here in North Myrtle Beach, it just might cost you a sandy flip-flop and a sunburn. Picture this: flag-waving families lining the shore, patriotic tunes drifting on a sweet salt breeze, and fireworks blooming overhead like giant roses of light. Come July 4th, this coastal canvas turns into...

Beach Bliss on a Budget – Budget-Friendly North Myrtle Beach Vacation A Family, a Van, and a Dream It was a sweltering June morning when the Bennetts pulled out of their driveway in Charlotte, NC. The family minivan groaned under the weight of boogie boards, collapsible chairs, and enough juice boxes to hydrate a summer camp. Mom had her coupon binder. Dad had the GPS preloaded. The kids had dreams...

Sparklers & Sandcastles: A Family Guide to Safe Fireworks at the Beach They rolled into North Myrtle Beach with coolers in the trunk and stars in their eyes. It was the Johnsons this time—Todd, Maria, and their two boys, wild as summer crickets—ready for some good ol’ Independence Day magic. The air buzzed with grill smoke, salt breeze, and the quiet promise of fireworks that light the sky and memories...

The Grandparents’ Guide to Beach Bliss: Building Memories One Sandcastle at a Time She taught him to build castles, not just with sand—but with stories, and patience, and sun-kissed afternoons. It was mid-June, and the Suggs family had descended on North Myrtle Beach like a joyful breeze through Spanish moss. Margaret Suggs, seventy-two and a retired schoolteacher, had her folding chair staked in the sand by 8:00 a.m. sharp. Beside...

Chaos, Cheerios & the Coast: A Real Guide to Family Beach Vacations They rolled into the driveway like a modern-day wagon train, minivan groaning under the weight of pool noodles, sunscreen, and juice boxes. It was the Miller family—John, Sarah, and their three children under the age of ten—and it was two days before their big summer escape to North Myrtle Beach. The air already smelled of salt and second...