Have a Happy Halloween!

With Halloween here there are plenty of local events taking place for children as well as grown-ups. If you’re staying in one of our North Myrtle Beach rentals you’ll be well situated to easily find your way to any of them. North Myrtle Beach rentals provide you with such awesomely comfortable accommodations that you might not want to wander out on Halloween night but we encourage you to do so. These events are fun and it gives your inner goblin the opportunity to come out and play! North Myrtle Beach rentalsHalloween on the Marshwalk will be on October 31, 2012, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk. Kids can enter the costume contest and win fun prizes. Later that evening, adults can compete for $2,000 in cash and prizes for best costume. Enjoy plenty of fun and fright at the Marshwalk. The kids' costume contest will be held at 6 p.m. The adult fun begins at 7 p.m. Final judging for the adult costume contest will be held at 10:30 p.m. Trick or Treating at Barefoot Landing will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 31, 2012. This exciting North Myrtle Beach complex will have free carousel rides and offer free bags for collecting candy. Shops and restaurants will be open, too! Halloween Trick or Treating at Broadway at the Beach will be held Wednesday, October 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Broadway at the Beach will host trick-or-treating around the complex in a fun and safe environment. Bring your kiddos in costumes around for special treats at participating stores and shops.
 

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Endless Summer Festival Coming Soon!

It’s true! It’s that time of year again when the annual Endless Summer Festival takes place on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Instead of welcoming fall with open arms, the sandy shores of North Myrtle Beach insist on celebrating never-ending warmth with a festival! This year’s festival is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 27.

North Myrtle Beach vacation rentalsGrab your beach chair and friends to have a blast on this end of season fun-filled day. Enjoy fabulous entertainment, vendors with one of a kind specialty craft items, plenty of food, a classic & antique car show and the children’s area with community stage and carnival rides.

The entertainment stage will be located at the famous “Horseshoe” at the end of Main Street with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop. Best of all is the free concert, so don’t forget to bring your beach chair and enjoy the music. Sit back, relax and count the reasons why North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is considered the best place to be this time of year.

When you’re looking for North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals take a peek at what Beachcomber Vacations has to offer you. We have plenty of North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals that would be ideal for any size family with any budget you might have. We hope to see you at the festival!
 

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Pet Friendly Winter Rentals Available in Myrtle Beach

It’s not always the easiest thing to find a vacation rental that accepts pets but it’s getting a little more common these days. Finding a winter rental is no exception to this either. That’s why we’re taking the time to point out the Myrtle Beach winter rentals that we do have which permits your pet to join you.

Myrtle Beach winter rentalsThe Barnett House is an upstairs/downstairs duplex. The downstairs is a 3 bedroom/2 bath oceanfront home that is presently available as a winter rental for the low rate of $1000/month. This rental won’t last long because it’s also pet friendly with a nonrefundable pet fee of just $200. Imagine the thrill of walking out your door and being on the beach with your best friend. Just imagine his/her excitement with all that space to run!

Property amenities for The Barnett House include free wireless internet access, 4 cable TVs, DVD, washer/dryer, heat and air, large screened porch, outside showers, sun deck, and full furnishings, along with departure clean and linens. This property accommodates up to 10 people.

If you’re here during this event, check out the ?8th Annual Paws Across the Water Duck Race will be on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Barefoot Landing on the Waterway, North Myrtle Beach. 1st Place Prize: $5000.00 Gift Card.  This event is sponsored by the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, Inc. For more information, please call 843-249-4948.

When you’re looking for Myrtle Beach winter rentals keep Beachcomber Vacations in mind.
 

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Plenty to See and Do From a Beach House in NMB

There’s no better place to enjoy a South Carolina oceanfront vacation than in a beach house in North Myrtle Beach. At Beachcomber Vacations we can set you up with the perfect size house that has the amenities that you and your family require. This is an awesome time of year to be visiting this coastal region. Less crowds, the weather is a bit cooler, and yet the water is still warm enough to swim in comfortably. There are many events taking place up and down the coastline. Staying in a beach house in North Myrtle Beach will have you centrally located to the majority of them. Here is an example: beach house in North Myrtle Beach2012 St John’s Greek Festival takes place on Sept. 27, 2012, at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach. Come enjoy the assortment of Greek foods, activities, live Greek music and dancers that will keep the excitement going through the evening. Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art will be held Sept. 27- Oct. 14, 2012. The festival will showcase visual and performing arts. Observe and take in visual arts by visiting the Gallery Crawl which will feature art from Murrells Inlet to Georgetown or have a taste of wine, fine hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment at the Pawley’s Island Wine Gala. beach house in North Myrtle BeachThe Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 28-30, 2012, at Atalaya Castle in Huntington Beach State Park (16148 Ocean Hwy), Murrells Inlet. The 9th Annual Irish Italian International Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. It features a spaghetti-eating contest, music and the best of Irish and Italian fare and spirits.
 

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Stay at Sea Watch Resort During Fall Bike Week Rally

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally will return to Myrtle Beach October 3-7, 2012. If haven’t made your reservations yet you’d better do it soon! Sea Watch Resort Myrtle Beach welcomes both motorcycles and trailers to those staying in their one, two, and three bedroom units. Sea Watch Resort Myrtle BeachThe Sea Watch Resort Myrtle Beach offers something for everyone! From luxury high-rises sitting oceanfront to great villas with fabulous ocean views, this could well be your vacation of a lifetime. Resort amenities include outdoor and indoor pools, outdoor and indoor Jacuzzis, lazy river, children’s pool, sundecks, exercise room (small fee), game room, 24 hour management, elevators and a convenient onsite restaurant and lounge. These professionally decorated accommodations offer fully-equipped kitchens with microwave, cable TV’s in the living room and all bedrooms, DVD, wireless Internet, telephone, washer/dryer, central heat/air and parking for two vehicles. Jamin’ Leather will be sponsoring a handful of events for the long Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally. The rally will be held at a variety of locations throughout Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Oktoberfest at Valor Park in the Market Common gives you a jump on the month long celebrations. German food, German beer, German music and more will keep you in the spirit all weekend long. Join the folks at the Market Common in Myrtle Beach on Sept. 28-30, 2012.

Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival

If you’re planning on being here for the upcoming Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival and you’re looking for accommodations, check out our newly remodeled Wyndham Resort condo rentals. This is an award-winning resort close to many of the most popular attractions in North Myrtle Beach There’s also a huge assortment of on-site pleasures that will make your beach vacation the best ever. Wyndham Resort condo rentalsYou will be able to enjoy amenities such as a well-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, whirlpool, telephone, multiple flat screen TV's, cable, DVD, wireless internet, central heat and a/c in these Wyndham Resort condo rentals. The resort offers Lazy Rivers, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Children’s Pool, Exercise Equipment, 1 Indoor & 2 Outdoor Hot Tubs, and a playground so the kids never get bored. The Beach Boogie Festival takes place from Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2012 at Grand Park at The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Friday 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday 12-9:30 p.m., and Sunday 12-5 p.m. Free kids zone on Sat. and Sun. 12-5 p.m. Unlimited samples for only $10 on Saturday. Art & Craft exhibitors will be on display. A Beer Garden will be available on all three days. Friday, August 31
6:30 p.m. “Anything Goes” competition samples for $1 each. Beef, seafood, desserts and everything in between while supplies last.
7:00 p.m. Wakeboarding Demo on Grand lake

Saturday, September 1

12-5 p.m. Sample BBQ from 40+ teams with a $10 wristband
12, 2, 4, & 6 p.m. Free boat rides
1, 3, & 5 p.m. Wakeboarding Demos on Grand Lake
2-3 p.m. Free watermelon while supplies last
 

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Area Fireworks Displays Worth Checking Out

There are plenty of local things happening for the Fourth of July holiday. From family barbecues and 8k/5k runs to parades and fireworks up and down the coast. When you’re staying in one of our North Myrtle Beach condos you'll be in a prime location to watch the fireworks from both Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. But go to the beachfront and you’ll likely see even more – up and down the coast as far as the eye can see, everyone is celebrating Independence Day. North Myrtle Beach condosThere’s going to be an impressive Salute from the Shore Military Flyover on the 4th of July. Turn your eyes to the eastern sky to wave to the F-16s of the 77th Fighter Squadron. "The Gamblers" of the 20th Fighter Wing stationed at Shaw Air Force Base will conduct the flyover of the South Carolina Coast. Listen to the sound of freedom as the F-16s roar along our shoreline. Spectators are encouraged to wear and wave the red, white and blue. The flyover is organized by the non-profit organization, Salute from the Shore, and the Town of Pawleys Island, is a tribute to our Armed Forces deployed around the world. The 19th Annual North Myrtle Beach Fireworks display at the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier is scheduled for 9:30 pm on Wednesday, July 4th. The Myrtle Beach 4th of July fireworks show will be held at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday at Barefoot Landing. North Myrtle Beach condosHead to Surfside Beach for a Fourth of July Celebration that promises loads of fun for the whole family. The Independence Day Celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at 13 North Ocean Blvd. Don’t miss Murrells Inlet’s 4th of July 29th Annual Boat Parade & Fireworks Display. The Boat Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. (high tide) from Garden City Point. The parade will head over to the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk and then follow the Murrells Inlet shoreline down to the Hot Fish Club. The fireworks show, which is shot off from the end of the Veterans Pier, is scheduled to start at 10:00 p.m.
 

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Escape to the Beach for Fun

Escape the city life and come to the seashore where time moves slower and the people are just so laid back. Just imagine watching the sun come up while having your breakfast on the deck of any one of our North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals, then going out to make your tee time and play 18 holes. Afterwards you can stop at a restaurant overlooking the beachfront and dine at your leisure before returning to your rental for a dip in the pool or a swim in the ocean. North Myrtle Beach vacation rentalsWhen you stay in any of our North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals you’ll be in close proximity to plenty of golf and plenty of restaurants and pubs. Take in the free Music on Main concert series on Thursdays on Main Street at the Horseshoe, North Myrtle Beach from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Or free “Movies Under the Stars” at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays in Myrtle Beach’s Valor Memorial Garden, on Farrow Parkway, at The Market Common. There’s always plenty to do here on and off the courses. Check out the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach where the new skywheel is up and running. Enjoy Dixieland on the Boardwalk on Friday nights as the strolling Dixieland band gets jazzy. And Wednesday Nights you’ll see The Beach’s Best Fireworks Display in Plyler Park beginning at dusk. Bring your blanket and enjoy the spectacular display from the park, the new boardwalk or on the white sandy beaches.
 

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Come Experience a Makai Luau

When you’re planning a Myrtle Beach family vacation you want to be sure you’re staying in a vacation rental that meets your needs and has you close to whatever you’re most interested in – shopping, restaurants, the beach or golf. Take your pick and Beachcomber Vacations and find you a rental to make this your best Myrtle Beach family vacation ever.

Myrtle Beach family vacationHave you ever been to a Luau? Here’s your opportunity to attend a Luau while you’re on your vacation this year! The 7th Annual Makai Luau, a Grand Strand tradition, will be held June 9, 2012 at the Hot Fish Club located in beautiful Murrells Inlet, SC. The by-ticket-only benefit begins at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the Hot Fish Club and will feature live music, a fire and hula show from Chief Kamu, a traditional luau buffet, beer and wine beverages, as well as the wildly popular Surfers Punch. There will be prizes for the Ugliest Hawaiian Shirt contest, a Best Lei contest, and more.  All proceeds from this event fund the projects of the Grand Strand Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots, non-profit, environmental organization that works to protect our oceans, waves, and beaches. Tickets prices will on sale at area surf shops, through a local Surfrider member, or by visiting  www.surfridergrandstrand.org.
 

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Memorial Day Festivities

If you’re planning to be here over Memorial Day and you’re looking for a North Myrtle Beach vacation rental, come check out what we have available. There are specials going on throughout the year so check our website frequently. If you’re bringing your dog we can find you a pet friendly North Myrtle Beach vacation rental, too.

Here’s some events taking place on Memorial Day in the Myrtle Beach area.

North Myrtle Beach vacation rentalFrom Friday morning, May 25, 2012, through Monday, May 28, 2012, there will be a Parade of American Flags along 3.5 miles of U.S. 17 Business through Murrells Inlet. On display will be at least 76 U.S. flags to commemorate Memorial Day.

The following Memorial Day Services will take place on Monday, May 28, 2012 –

11 a.m. at the North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, at U.S. 17, SC9, SC90 and Nixon Crossroads. Entertainment beginning at 10:30 a.m. by The Rev. Ed Daniels, the Myrtle Beach Regional Pipe Band and the North Myrtle Beach High School Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.  Sponsored by North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804, American Legion Post 186, the Ladies Auxiliary in North Myrtle Beach, the Knights of Columbus from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, and the Grand Strand Blue Star Mothers Chapter 7. For more information call 249-2932.

?11 a.m. American Legion Post 178, 3950 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, south of Wilcox Avenue. Call 365-4513 for more info. 11 a.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7288, 900 Carter Drive, Calabash N.C. with Sgt. Maj. Chuck Jarrell of the Army Special Operations Command, speaker. Call 910-579-3577 or 910-352-1001 for more info. 2:30 p.m. There will be a memorial service at the Town of Surfside Beach’s Veterans Memorial, at Surfside and Willow Drives, east of Horry County Memorial Library Surfside Beach branch parking lot. Call 650-9548 for info.

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