Vacation in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach has it all. You can count on having an action-packed evening, thanks to the clubs and bars lining the boardwalk. If you are not into the club-scene, Myrtle Beach has great family parks and activities, too.

Some attractions at Myrtle Beach include:

Family Kingdom Amusement Park

Myrtle Waves Water Park

Nascar Speedpark

Hard Rock Park

Pavilion Nostalgia Park

Where to Stay

Myrtle Beach is divided into five areas: North Myrtle Beach, Central Myrtle Beach, South Myrtle Beach, Litchfield/Pawley’s Island, and Conway. You can find accommodation information on the Myrtle Beach Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

Dining

Myrtle Beach has great seafood, but you will find international flavors represented in more than 100 eateries in Myrtle Beach. From Japanese food to Mediterranean food, there are plenty of choices to satisfy your appetite. Search for restaurants in Myrtle Beach.

Discounts

Are you planning a visit to Myrtle Beach and are looking for a few coupons to help you save money? Well, you are in luck. The Myrtle Beach Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has coupons and discounts to help you out.

Rules and Laws

There are some laws that are specific to Myrtle Beach. Make sure that you review the rules so you know what to expect before you go.

Kayaks are not permitted between April 30^th and September 15^th in certain areas.

Beach umbrellas and other beach paraphernalia must be at least 10 feet behind lifeguard stands, and they can’t obstruct the lifeguard’s view

Boaters are restricted to certain areas (away from swimmers)

It’s against the law in Myrtle Beach to change your clothes (from bathing suit to street clothes, or from street clothes to a bathing suit) in public restrooms? I wonder if it’s OK to change in the stalls? This is the code from the law:

It shall be unlawful for any person to undress or to put on a bathing suit, change from a bathing suit to normal clothes or change from normal clothes to a bathing suit in any public lavatory or toilet room in the city without obtaining permission or consent from the owner or proprietor. (Code 1980, § 7-10-13)

Glass bottles are not allowed

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With rising airline costs and high gas prices, you it’s best to pack as light as possible for your beach vacation. You also want to make sure that you have essentials to that you can be sure to have fun during your beach vacation. Here are some items that you will want to take with you on your beach vacation.

A camera

I have a hybrid camera/video recorder that I carry with me on trips. I love it. It takes pictures and shoots videos and it’s small enough to fit in my pocket or purse. When traveling to the beach, make sure that you don’t get sand in your camera or video equipment. Bring your charger. An uncharged camera or video recorder is useless.

Sun Block

People of all skin hues should use sun block. I have a dark complexion, and I have been sunburned. It’s an experience that I don’t want to repeat. Although people with more melanin in their skin are better protected from the sun’s harsh rays, sun block is still a necessity. Read the label to see how often it must be re-applied. Most people forget to re-apply it after a few hours, and it does wear off.

A Hat

Hats provide additional protection from the sun’s harmful rays. Get a cute or a sporty hat to wear, and don it while lying back in the sun.

Swim Suits

Try on your swim suit before your trip. Most people are trying to loose a few pounds or body fat before they hit the beach. Join me on my journey!

Medication

Pack your vitamins and medication that you will need while on your beach vacation. Make sure that the tops are on tight.

A Good Book and Tunes

A friend of mine recently shared with me that she would have enjoyed the beach more had she brought a good book to read while her children played in the sand. There’s nothing more relaxing than reading a book while lying on the beach. I’d add an Mp3 Player with the book.

Maps

Bring maps of the area that you wish to visit. You will get more out of the area if you know where to shop, eat, and party. Have a general idea of where things are located, including emergency facilities.

Check Your Cell Phone

Will your cell phone work on your vacation? Look into roaming fees and research connectivity issues before you go. Hint: Metro PCS (an American cell phone) has roaming capabilities. It’s called, Travel Talk. Call Metro PCS before you leave to learn how to enable Travel Talk on your phone and to get details on how to use the account. You have to set aside money in a Travel Talk account for the calls.

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Planning to visit Mexico? Get discounts on spa treatments, a lobster dinner, or your favorite hotel. Save money for your beach vacation by getting a free VIP Distinguished Visitor Card from the City of Rosarito Beach, which near San Diego. It is located just across the U.S. border and about 30 minutes away from San Diego.

Well-traveled beach

This beach receives more than a million tourists every year, it’s a popular place for a beach vacation. The prices are lower compared to California and well-known Mexican destinations like Tijuana. There is a low crime rate and the unemployment rate is also low, so Rosarito Beach is considered a safe family beach. It’s a good spot for a family beach vacation.

The VIP Card

So the new mayor, to make the beach even more hospitable for beach vacations, has created a Distinguished Visitor Card. The card grants the holder discounts to hotels and shopping from merchants who agreed to participate in the program.

The distinguished visitor card is free and will be mailed to all those who request it. It may be sent to either your home or your business. Newcomers to Rosarito Beach will also be happy to learn that the card has useful information, such as phone numbers and links to Tourist Assistance. So, as long as you have your card and maybe your cell phone, you can call someone to help you out on your beach vacation.

To use the card, just present it to any merchant where the card’s log is displayed. Visit Rosarito Beach VIP to get a VIP card of your own.

Facts on Rosarito Beach

• The water is safe to drink; it is purified
• Dollars are accepted, so are credit cards and ATM cards
• English is spoken almost everywhere
• U.S. car insurance may not be valid in Mexico
• You can take home up to $400 worth of merchandise, duty free
• Common prescription drugs are over the counter and cheaper than in the U.S.
• There are five hospitals
• You can call 078, the State Tourist Assistance Hotline from any phone and reach a live person
• You don’t need a passport as long as you are a U.S. citizen visiting for only 72 hours and you drive across the border. To re-enter into the U.S. you do need to have proof of citizenship, like your birth certificate, for example.

Have you been to Rosarito Beach? What was your vacation like there? Keep it clean, don’t make me sorry that I asked.

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For most college students Spring Break translates beaches, fun, sun, and a big party. For spring break, girls should be cautious. People tend to prey on young college-aged girls during spring break. Some young men, view spring break as an opportunity to take advantage of women. These young men devise ways to get women inebriated so that they lose control of their senses. They set a trap by offering women an unlimited number of alcoholic drinks (alcoholic drinks are often cheap during spring break parties). Unfortunately, girls view the drinks as a tool to have a good time. They may even be a bit opportunistic, feeling lucky that they have found a young man to pay for their drinks. Some young women are simply naïve, and accept the drinks and Spring break debauchery so that they will fit in with peers.

For spring break, girls should keep an eye on their drinks. Young women should never leave their glasses unattended at a part, even if it’s just for a minute or two. Partygoers have been known to slip pills into drinks. These pills may make it impossible for a young woman to be conscience of what is happening at the party. Drugs that make people lose their inhibitions may also wind up in the drink of a young lady.

Travel in groups. Women should take care to travel in groups or with people that they trust. It’s easier for anyone to become a victim while alone in an unfamiliar place. Try not to get separated from friends. Let others know where you are going at all times. Don’t walk alone at night no matter how safe people tell you the area is. Areas are always safe its usually the humans in the location who cause trouble. For spring break, girls should stay in groups and don’t get separated from friends.
For spring break, girls should make sure that they have identification on them at all times. It also doesn’t hurt to carry pepper spray and not be afraid to use it! Make sure that your cell phone is with you. Most cell phones have homing devices to locate missing persons. It’s important to note that for spring break, everyone should be cautions. However, since young women are often preyed upon, for spring break, girls should be cautious.