Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC
Travelogue - 1999 Comments

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hi we're planning a trip next week and have reservations at the Maison del mur i think it is called anyone stay there before or know anything about it? got our fingers crossed that it is nice.
-- julie brown (jbbeagle @aol.com) submitted 6/19/1999

**** ATTENTION ****** Has anyone ever stayed at The Lazy G Motel on 405 27th Ave. N., Mrytle Beach? If so, please get back to me at bradhouse@sprint.ca I will be staying there in July 1999 & I am interested in hearing about what type of motel this is. Thank you for your knowledge on this particular Motel. Have a great day! 8-)
-- Mr. Brad Isaacs (bradhouse@sprint.ca) submitted 6/19/1999

my family and i (husband and 2 children) have been vactioning in mb for thelast 8years .stayed at swamp fox/court capri/regeatta 4 out of 8 years we have stayed at the poindextor-and that is where we will be this year, the rooms are clean, at least ours have been, security was great , as we have managed to hit senior week most of our vacations, my son is 14 and my daughter is 4, we love everything about mrytle beach/the poindexer is close to the pavillon we walk down on the streets, spend the night at the pavillon and walk back on the beach, there is a piggly wiggly within walking distance of the motel . we love the beach also...we will there tomorrow 6-20-99-6-27-99...from hazard, ky1
-- s.noble submitted 6/19/1999

I am going to myrtle beach in about 3 weeks and plan to stay at the Atlantic Paradise Inn could any one tell me if it is a nice,clean place to stay thank you please reply at mte@twlakes.net
-- Tiffany (mte@twlakes.net) submitted 6/18/1999

My husband and I along with my parents vacationed in Myrtle Beach last summer. We lodged at the new Sandcastle Hotel. Service there was rotten. I don't think they knew what the word "acommodate" even meant. We were never able to get enough towels even when we ran down housekeepers and asked for more. The staff was very unfriendly as is typical with most all business people in MB anyway. Hospitality is not MB's strong point and folks at Sandcastle aren't even acquainted with the word. Besides not being supplied towels, the elevators were pitiful. Seemed as though half our time was spent on an elevator. Finding parking in garage was a hassle every night, and getting a chair at pool- side was impossible unless one camped in it all night. Overall the Sandcastle failed to accommodate total number of customers it lodged. It seemed as though once we were registered and had yielded our credit card we were on our own and "tough luck Charlie as far as Sandcastle was concerned. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell about the fire alarm we experienced between 3-4 p.m. while taking shower . Everyone in building was sent out to street for 30 minutes to watch fire trucks arrive, listen to sirens, and witness utter chaos which resulted in a so-called manager announcing "false alarm" with no explanation for disgruntled customers. We did however, experience wonderful dining at places such as The Chesapeake and Gulleyfield's. They offer first-rate dining and fabulous food and atmosphere. Shopping was fantastic. I loved Barefoot Landing and outled centers. Linda
-- David Shelton (HappyonShyMtnKy@webtv.net) submitted 6/18/1999

My husband and I along with my parents vacationed in Myrtle Beach last summer. We stayed at the new Sandcastle and were very disappointed with the service. Linda
-- David Shelton (HappyonShyMtnKy@webtv.net) submitted 6/18/1999

My husband and I are planning a visit in September 1999. Is the House of Blues still there & is it really "blues"? Any other similar clubs or nightlife? Thanks out there!
-- Rhonda Jarrett (rjarrett@mtn-state.com) submitted 6/17/1999

Myself and two friends decided to go to North Myrtle Beach this past weekend (June 10-12, 1999). We checked a few sites on the internet and found the Blue Water Inn. They had reasonable rates (not cheap, but not expensive), so we made reservations. When we got there, BWI was a mom and pop run hotel, not the cleanest, and it had a bit of an odor, but it wasn't the worst (especially after we used our own lysol to dimish it). During the first night of our we asked cabdriver Todd (kudos to Ocean Cab) for a good place to eat, not knowing the area. Todd recommeded Outriggers, forgive him for trying to help. On Friday, after a long day at the beach, we were expecting to come back to a clean room that had been touched by housekeeping, silly us! It was not. They were nice enough to give us some clean towels, so we cleaned up and went to Joes bar and grill (This is now our favorite place at Myrtle beach...we recommed it to all). Saturday, again, no housekeeping. However, we did receive new towels to wash up and go out. When we got back, we decided to put the one extra blanket on the bed to cover up the dampness from which we cannot identify or explain. Sunday, we left and got back to PA around midnight. Tired, I still decided to unpack because I was checking for cockroaches, being that we saw one in our room that morning. Unfortunately, all my jewerly was missing. Can't explain that one either, being that it never the room, and housekeeping was never there, Right????
-- Jennifer Volek (jvolek@interactive-media.com) submitted 6/16/1999

My family and I are planning a vacation in Myrtle Beach the last week of August. We want to know if anyone knows of a hotel ,motel or any place that accepts pets . We have a small shihtzu. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks
-- arlene (adele34027@aol.com) submitted 6/15/1999

I need info on wedding chapels as some friends are coming down from Wisconsin and wish to get married in Myrtle beach this July. Brian Harrison 9 Idle lane Fountain Inn SC 29644
-- (Pacback@aol.com) submitted 6/15/1999

My husband and I are thinking of vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Has anyone ever stayed at the Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation location or any of the Hampton Inn's in Myrtle Beach?
-- Michelle submitted 6/15/1999

This will be the first time that we will be going to MB hopefully in July haven't got a date, also we plan to only stay one night due to the fact that we live in FL and want to continue our travels Westward. Please if you have any info on an non expensive just for one night would appreciate your comments also a good location and lots to do with my sons. Thanks am waiting for a reply.
-- B. Edmonds (double@inetw.net) submitted 6/15/1999

We are considering staying at the Hartford Motor Inn in Cherry Grove in July. Any comments from anyone who may have stayed at this motel? Any suggestions on other weekend places to rent in Cherry Grove? North Myrtle? I'd surely appreciate any advice! Thanks! Tracy
-- Tracy Johnson (cjohnson@dialpoint.net) submitted 6/14/1999

We will be visiting Mrytle Beach in July 1998. We have reservations at the Seashore Hotel-Oceanfront. I was just wondering if anyone had any information on this particular hotel. I just want to make sure it's going to be clean! Thanks
-- Della (ddsjlmjr92@yahoo.com) submitted 6/13/1999

Hello all, just some suggestions for lodging in Myrtle Beach. We have stayed at the "Breakers,Sandcastle,and Carribean". All 3 were nice but the "Breakers" had the nicest appeal. The rooms were not as nice as the others, but they were not bad in anyway either. But the pool, and outside ammenities were hard to beat. It was not a concrete palace. Lots of grass and palm trees around and places to find shade when needed. Also 3 nice places to eat within walking distance.(River City Cafe,Dirty Dons,Bum's)If you have kids then Myrtle Beach is one great destination. If you get board there it is your own falt. There is so much to do you couldn't mention it all in one day
-- Jim and Ann 6/12/99 (boocks@pgh.net) submitted 6/12/1999

HI, I;m going to myrtle beach in august 99 I would like any comments on places to stay. that has kid activities. It's me and my husband and 4 kids ages 2 thru 13. Please help with current information.
-- Desiree Williams (bstone 69@yahoo.com) submitted 6/11/1999

HELP!!! I'm looking for a 3bedroom 3bath condo or townhouse for August 1-7. We have 4 adults and 4 children. We would like something not too far from the pavillion area oceanfont or oceanview. POOL is a must as the 2 boys age 5 and 7 are water rats. Are there any private owners out there? we are very family oriented. Our husbands golf every morning while us girls shop or hang out at the beach. We are non-drinkers and do not smoke. Accomodations must be CLEAN! We previously stayed at the lanmark which is GREAT, but we had to get seperate units to accomodate us. So I think we can get a better price for a condo. HURRY PLEASE AS TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! THANKS.
-- Liz (lbuksar52@yahoo.com) submitted 6/9/1999

Rented a clean, 2 bedroom 2 bath oceanfront condo off a web site called Vacation Rentals By Owner. Our site # was 221. Nice people from Connecticut. recommend you give it a try.
-- Steve Masliuk (mazzer@snet) submitted 6/9/1999

6/8/99 We just returned from Mrytle Beach after spending a week camping. We enjoyed Lakewood Campground (great pool), rented a car from Thrifty (which they picked us up and bought us back to the campgrd ), and really loved Broadway on the Beach. Broadway had everything to do there, especially the dining and nightclub spots. Also we went to the Dixie Stampede, great fun for the price and went to two tapings of the Crook and Chase show at their theatre. The tickets were inexpensive (10) and the taping was fun and entertaining. More info check the Crook and Chase site on the web. We loved Mrytle Beach and will return again.........
-- Donald and Caroline Hartman (DOCAR83MTB.COM) submitted 6/8/1999

We were in mytrle beach on vacation in june of 1998.We just loved it.We went back in march of 1999.And now we are going back in july.We just love this place .And we are now looking to invest there so if any one any info on that let us know ASAP Rich-Cathy Cousins.
-- Richard A Cousins (rcousins@penn.com) submitted 6/8/1999

My family and I are planning to visit Myrtle Beach within the next two weeks. Can anyone give me any information on Johnathon Harbour? Sumbitted 6/8/99
-- Lee Family (burnsserv3@aol.com) submitted 6/8/1999

My family and I are going to MB in 2 weeks. Has anyone stayed at the Beach Colony Resort? If so, how was it. Do you have any suggestions for fund things to do?
-- (KBadgero@aol.com) submitted 6/8/1999

Last year we visited Myrtle Beach for the first time,and had such a great time we are returning again this year, my question is, is their anyone out there that can give me info on metal detecting on the beach? Any special rules and regulations that I should know about? I am new to the hobby. We stay at the Lakewood Resort, which I might add is a very excellant place stay. If anyone can help with the info that I need please e-mail me at stampede@servtech.com, Your help would be much appreciated. Thanks Bob submitted 6/7/99
-- Bob (stampede@servtech.com) submitted 6/8/1999

6/7/99 We are returning to Myrtle Beach again this year in August. We go almost every year and have stayed in so many different places it is hard to remember them all!I wrote to the travelogue a couple of years ago concerning the fact that we had never really stayed in a place we would really like to return to. Last year we stayed at the Sands Ocean Club and enjoyed it immensely.We have reservations this August at the Long Bay Resort. Hopefully it will be a nice place. If anyone has stayed and would like to share some insight it would be appreciated. This will probably be the last place we will try. If it is nicer than the Sands then we will have finally found a place to keep returning to. If not then we will go back to the Sands and relax at Ocean Annies Beach Club for years to come Thanks Roddy
-- Roddy (RWILLI642@aol.com) submitted 6/7/1999

my family and I will be coming to MB in Aug. . We have a 30' travel trailer what is the best campground on the beach. How is the pirateland
-- geno" (geno@pcplus-mi.com) submitted 6/4/1999

Has anyone stayed at South Wind's Villas - going in July. Just wondering if it's a nice place to stay. Please reply!
-- Jean Utt (user165209@aol.com) submitted 6/3/1999

It is the season for Myrtle Beach and my family and I just can't wait! My husband and I have been going to Myrtle for 18 years and it's the BEST! We always stay at the Patricia Grand on the strand. The hotel is great!! Every time we go it's like they have known us for years. The service is the best, the employees are very friendly and go out of their way to please you! One time I remember we got there and they didn't have a room for us,well the manager came to the lobby and said how sorry he was for the inconvience and that he said I will make room for your family and I will take care of it myself. After 15 minutes passed, he came back and said the room is not the one you wanted, the room is a upgrade, but for your inconveince the price of the room will be the price of the room you wanted, does that sound good to you? And I said that would be just fine with us!! So we got into the room and it was great. If I had a choice between Myrtle Beach and Florida for a vacation the choice would be MYRTLE BEACH. Take a chance and you will love it. Tommy Sue Adam,OHIO
-- Tommy Sue Adam (da714@alltel.net) submitted 6/3/1999

We're planning our 1st trip to Myrtle Beach in Aug.99 Does anyone have info on the ADMIRAL MOTOR INN on Ocean Blvd? W are looking for an oceanfront motel with just the basics but must be clean. Looking for an economy type motel..no resort. If you have any comments please e-mail me at jac116@webtv.com. Thanks a bunch.
-- Cindy Stephens (jac116@webtv.com) submitted 6/1/1999

My family and I are planning to stay at South Wind Villas in July. Does anyone have information about this resort. I want to make sure that it is a clean and comfortable place to stay. Thank you!
-- Jean Utt (pcasst@yahoo.com) submitted 6/1/1999

I just visited Myrtle Beach after my graduation from May 22,1999 - May 28,1999. I stayed at the Coral Beach Resort for the first time, since my family usually stays at Ocean Creek Resort. I had a wonderful experience at Coral Beach Resort. The staff was very friendly and most helpful. The clearest advantage of this resort over Ocean Creek are more luxuries for less money including a very CLEAN facility, a restaurant, health club and spa, 6 pools(1 indoor)and 4 hot tubs(2 indoor), bar, bowling alley, arcade, and a few clubhouses. They truly have something to interest all people! I stayed in an ocean view room that had an absolutly gorgeous view of the ocean. The kitchens in the rooms were more than adequate for cooking. The cleaning staff was most friendly and very prompt with service. As a whole, I would say this is the BEST resort that I have stayed at in 18 years in Myrtle Beach. I would recommend it to everyone who loves to have a good time in a nice and clean family environment!
-- Rebecca Lowe (RebeccaL99@aol.com) submitted 5/28/1999

please send me any and all info. on myrtle beach for vacation purpoeses. I would appreciate your indulgence. thanks Garrett howard
-- garrett howard (glkrsl) submitted 5/28/1999

Me and three of my old highschool buddies are going to MB for a long weekend in July. We are in our late 20s and would like an action packed weekend. Any suggestions on places go, lodging that can put up with a little partying and that's located in the heart of it all. Any info you could offer is appreciated. Please email me with any responses at bennyandthejets@yahoo.com. Thanx, Ben
-- Benjamin Fox (bennyandthejets@yahoo.com) submitted 5/28/1999

5/25/99 We want to find a beautiful place to stay for our honeymoon. It would be great if we could find a romantic spot to be married,too. We prefer more of an adult atmosphere than a family one. Not that we don't like kids, we have a great 7 year old son. Just want romance and memories of our 1st days together-married. Looking for maybe a honeymoon package or wedding deal? Want to be directly on the beach and watch the sun rise and set. Want it to be spectacular and pampering. Want lots to do as a couple. Any ideas? Please let us know A.S.A.P. We will be there end of June thru July 3 or 5,99. Thank-you.. rsmith@qwksilvr.com
-- Colleen (rsmith@qwksilvr.com) submitted 5/26/1999

has anyone had a problem getting a refund from CORAL BEACH RESORT for a cancelled reservation? I made reservations there and never could get them to send me a comformation with an amount due on it ,I did not want to get there and have someone tell me it would be more money so after about 5 tries at it , I finally just gave up and cancelled and went back to the hotel we usually stay at. Also they asked for 200.00$ deposit,we have been coming down there for about 20 yrs. and I've always just had to pay the last nights rent for the deposit.any info. e-mail me.
-- Diana (momma3boys@yahoo.com) submitted 5/25/1999

Does anyone have any advice/comments on THE SOUTH SEAS MOTEL or THE TWILIGHT SURF? Please email me and let me know! Thanks May 24, 1999
-- Sherry (KSMKOZ@AOL.COM) submitted 5/24/1999

Me and a buddy of mine are going to Myrtle beach in late June of 99 and would like to know a few hotspots to visit before we get there. We are staying at the Hppy Holiday Motel, any comments would be greatly appreciated.
-- Dan (zombie_313@yahoo.com) submitted 5/24/1999

My Name is Gary Davidson, I am Owner and Editor of Golfin' in the Ozarks Magazine. I am trying to schedule an arrival late this year to do a story of Myrtle Beach Golf. Any information you can provide to me would be of great interest. Our readers are interested in the golf in the area and we are trying to decide whether or not to cover the story. Let me know of a contact person and a phone number. Thank You, Gary W. Davidson Editor Golfin' in the Ozarks Magazine
-- (Golfinozks@aol.com) submitted 5/23/1999

Can anyone tell me what the Sandcastle Resorts are like?
-- Anonymous submitted 5/23/1999

I am coming to Myrtle Beach in the next month and need a motel/hotel that allows small pets it the rooms. We have a house trained Toy Poodle that weighs about 10 pounds. Could you tell me how to find some of these places. Send answer to Sara at reoswo@carol.net Thank you
-- Anonymous submitted 5/22/1999

MY WIFE AND I HAVE RESERVATIONS AT THE VANCOUVER HOTEL IN JUNE AND WOULD APPRICIATE ANY COMMENTS ON THIS PROPERTY. WE ARE BRINGING OUR PETS SO WE ARE VERY LIMITED ACCOMODATION WISE. THANK YOU
-- TOM STINE (tjstine@ameritech.net) submitted 5/22/1999

Traveling to Myrtle Beach in July with a friend, would like to know how the Polynesian is? A friend of mine said it was a nice place, a little skeptical , can not find anything on the net about it. So please if anyone can help, is it a nice place to stay?
-- Karen Curtis (bo49r@aol.com) submitted 5/22/1999

I am a former employee of Spinnakers Restaraunt at Briarcliff Mall are they still in business and can you tell me if they have a website I can't stand scrolling all the info. on myrtle beach maybe someday the internet will have some sensible way to store their data I do not want info. on boat clubs info. on Spinnakers in ??ENGLAND?? Thanks, I love your state What I've seen of it I love the boardwalk behind the stores along the beach, miss walking along it seeing the great states of North and South Carolina. If I remember right Spinnaker's still owes me a final paycheck and I can't find any money owed to me in South Carolina's records I'd appreciate any help. "Unclaimed cash" that unpaid moneys are supposed to be transferred to. Thanks Joseph C. Bryan
-- joseph carson bryan (taxdestroyer@webtv.net) submitted 5/20/1999

I went to Myrtle Beach lat year (98) for the very first time. My husband is in the AF reserves and was in NC and I loaded up the kids and drove all the way from NY, all in a day. We were only able to stay for 2 days. I fell in love with Myrtle beach, and again hubby is going away in June and i would love to return there with a friend on a partying vacation. Can anyone tell me where we should go, we are between 35 and 45, and are looking to party. Please let me know as soon as possible.
-- Carah Harrington (carah@twcny.rr.com) submitted 5/19/1999

My husband and I are going to Myrtle Beach in June. We have reservations at Hurl Rock. I don't have any clue about this hotel. If you have any information, please email me before memorial day. Thanks a million!
-- Johnny Cox (LILJOHNNY2@AOL.COM) submitted 5/19/1999

I have reservations at the Gazebo Inn. Any opinions on this estalishment?
-- pam (pams@tgtel.com) submitted 5/18/1999

The Anderson Inn is the stay from hell, May 12 thru 16 1999, Myself and husband plus 2 other couples where going on vacation to Myrtle Beach for our first time and had planned for a great vacation and instead had that much pain and suffering and stress it was unreal, not to mention the dirty, rooms no toilet paper or clean towels for days didn't see a maid. Could not use any of the facilites, everything in ad is a lie and then some. Don't ever stay there because you may not be alive to check out and that is the truth
-- Theresa submitted 5/18/1999

Has anyone stayed at The Oceans in Cherry Grove? Please let me know what you thought of this condo. Thanks!
-- Theresa Kaderly (cota@tusco.net) submitted 5/17/1999

Every year since I was 7 (13 now) we've been staying at the Patricia Grand. July 20th makes this my 6th year there. I reccomend this hotel to everyone. It has 4 jacuzzis,outdoor pool,indoor pool,arcade,lazy river,and every room has a kitchen. They also have great food!!! Plus if you want to exchange a room they let you. I can't wait til July 20th!!!!!
-- Nikki (BballG9030) submitted 5/17/1999

Planning a week long trip to myrtle beach in august..group of friends are going one just can't leave the dog home or in a kennel, I have searched but can not find a hotel/motel where pets are allowed. Do you know of any place where they might permit a small dog(child) ;) Any input would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
-- clark (t.d.clark@worldnet.att.net) submitted 5/17/1999

We are planning our first trip to MB, and are not sure were to stay. We are going in June, Does anyone if we could go and get a room or should we make resevations. Thanks for any help. Contact me at sprewett@scan.missouri.org
-- Anonymous submitted 5/11/1999

Planning a weekend Bachlorette party for my girlfriend. About 7 of us coming in from Florida and Atlanta. Reservatiobs at The Breakers, anyone stayed there? Also any ideas for a fun two nights for the bride to be?
-- (kelbellj@aol.com) submitted 5/11/1999

Our family will be vacationing in Myrtle Beach for the first time this summer. We have 4 teenagers and would like to be where there is a lot for them to do. We were thinking about the Windy Hills/Crescent Beach or Shore drive area. Any ideas? Also, we haven't had much luck finding available condos with 3 bedrooms and an outdoor pool. We plan to go the week of June 26/27...so if anyone has one available, let me know. Thanks!
-- Karma McConaha (karma.mcconaha@rossnutrition.com) submitted 5/11/1999

WARNING!!!!!!!!!! We just returned from our second trip to Myrtle Beach. We were MISSING our Sony Walkman and were very disappointed in in the CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS. Somethings have definitely changed. Upon arriving, we checked into our room, only to find out that it was not clean and in need of repairs, for $80.00 per night, I expected more. So we ended up paying another $10.00 a night for an acceptable room. During our stay our Sony Walkman WENT MISSING from our locked room.(It was the only item left out of our locked suitcases because we changed the batteries.) I guess I have more in people. The CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS would NOT compensate in anyway, they say they are NOT RESPONSIBLE for any thing that goes missing from your room. WARNING if you intend to stay at the CAPTAINS QUARTERS BE PREPARED TO LIVE OUT OF LOCKED SUITCASES FOR THE WEEK. Luckily we kept all of our money with us!! Not a great way to spend your vacation!! We will never stay at this location again!! I hope this helps someone else.
-- theresa submitted 5/11/1999

We are visiting Myrtle Beach for the first time and have reservations at the Oceans in Cherry Grove. Has anyone had any experiences with this condo? Please let us know. May 10,1999 Thanks, cota@tusco.net
-- Theresa Kaderly (cota@tusco.net) submitted 5/10/1999

We are planning to come to Myrtle Beach the week-end of May 22, 1999. Can you tell me if this is Black Biker week-end? We were there once before when it was--but I think it was Memorial Day week-end. Thanks
-- (Just4all17@aol.com) submitted 5/10/1999

My brother and I are traveling to Myrtle Beach for the first time on Memorial Day Weekend. We will be staying at the Long Bay Resort. If anyone has stayed there previously or knows of another web site with a similar bulletin board as this-would appreciate greatly. Also which are the good nightclubs for 30 something single people in Myrtle Beach. Thanks
-- Valerie Entler (vle67@hotmail.com) submitted 5/10/1999

we have been visiting myrtle beach for 7 years. we stay at the Brigadune on Shore Drive in North Myrtle Beach. All condos are oceanfront, we stay in a 2-bedroom, fully-equipped condo. We have stayed at Water's Edge and also at Sands Beach Club and Brigadune is the best by far. We would definetly recommend this place to anyone. One hot spot you want to make sure you hit is Dick's Last Resort at Barefoot Landing(the shame of barefoot landing!!!!!!!!)
-- (Dlov978@aol.com) submitted 5/9/1999

I have been vacationing at MB since I was 5 years old. We have stated everywhere. Our most recent visits have been at Tropical Winds and Captain's Quarters. They are both super places to stay. I love MB and have to go every year. I see something new every year. I have a son who is 11 years old. He has been going since he was 2 and he like I enjoys it too. It's a great place to be for fun and relaxing. The only thing I wish the rates would stop going up. When we first started going my day paid 18.00 a night. We stated at the Yachtsman the first year it opened and the rooms were 32.oo a night. Years later we paid 100.00. What happened to the good ole days? I LOVE MYRTLE BEACH.
-- Shirley (swhitehe@neocomm.net) submitted 5/9/1999

Looking to rent a house somewhere in the Mrytle Beach area for July 2000. Anyone who knows places and how to contact them please email me information .thanks
-- Janet Donson (jdonson@bellsouth.net) submitted 5/09/1999

Hi my name's Joel, and my family and I are going up to Myrtle on Vacation.. I was wondering if There was any attractions/things to do for skateboarders i.e Skatepark, skateboard shops... If you can reply it would be greatly appreciated... Thanks.. Joel
-- Pierre Paquette (pierre.paquette@odyssey.on.ca) submitted 5/08/1999

I just returned from a horiable vacation, I have been coming to Myrtle Beach for many years and up untill this year have alwasy had a good time. We have been staying at the same resort these past years as well. We won't be doing that in the future. Vacationers BEWARE !!!! DO NOT STAY AT THE SEA MIST RESORT!!! I had a totally horriable vacation, i was lied to about what I would be recieiving in my so called" family package" the attractions that were in the package were closed down the week i was at the beach, Both myrlte waves and the family kingdom were closed. So i paid extra for a family package and did not get what i promised. I was also told there would be 2 family dinners that week, guess what? there were none!! I asked to stay in the Jewel Building botom level, well i was crammed into a small dirty hiden in the far corner with a great view of the motel 8... I paid over 400.00 just for the sea mist, then had to spend a bunch more entertaining the kids since the parks were closed.I have tried 5 times to contact the manager of guest relations to at the very least get an apology out of him, really I think its only fair that I get a partial refund, but I wont hold my breath, but he wont even contact me to say he is "sorry"... So vacationers BEWARE AND STAY AWAY FROM THE SEA MIST I DONT THINK THEY RUN AN HONEST BUSINESS!!!!! JANINE HANKS 5-7-99 LEXINGTON, NC
-- janine hanks (mythreebrats@hotmail.com) submitted 5/7/1999

possom trot, man o war, long bay and belle terre were ALL beautiful
-- paul simko (paul@careerbuzz.com) submitted 5/6/1999

My family and I are planning a trip to Myrtle Beach in June. We have made reservations at Sea Crest Resort and are wanting to get some feedback on it. Has anyone stayed here before and if so, how was your experience there? We'd appreciate any comments. Thanks
-- D Wilmesherr (wilmzoe@cwix.com) submitted 5/6/1999

My family is planning to take a first time trip to Myrtle Beach and would like somewhere to stay that is quiet yet not to far from the highlights. Has anyone ever stayed in Litchfield at the Litchfield Inn? Any recommendations would be appreciated.
-- Theresa Kaderly (cota@tusco.net) submitted 5/6/1999

Where can I get a new copy of the Stay and Play Book? The One I have is For 1996. Thanks, Jerry T. Handy Email: JTH39826@aol.com
-- (JTH39826@aol.com) submitted 5/5/1999

Have reservatons at the Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort foe the middle of Aug. would like to know if anyone has stayed there and what they thought of it.mark & paula
-- mark crager (mpeaches@mediaone.net) submitted 5/5/1999

MY FAILY OF FOUR HAVE DECIDED TO TAKE OUR FIRST TRIP TO MYRTLE BEACH THE LAST WEEK OF JULY 1999. WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION OF A NICE AND CLEAN PLACE TO STAY ON THE OCEAN FRONT WITH A ROOM OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN. A POOL IS A MUST BECAUSE WE HAVE TWO TEEN AGE SONS. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INPUT ANYONE HAS AS TO STAY AND SOME ACTTIVITES TO DO . WE ARE ALSO WANTING TO DO SOME PIER FISHING. THANKS TONY LOVELL . YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT tllovell@dynasty.net
-- tllovell (tllovell@dynasty.net) submitted 5/5/1999

Hi, I am going to Myrtle Beach in June and I am staying at the Vanvouver Motel. If anyone has any information on this motel it would be greatly appreciated. I have never stayed here before and I didn't make the reservations. Please Help!!!
-- john Kiger Jr. (scooby324) submitted 5/4/1999

we are coming to mb in june. will be there from the 3rd to the 17th. We are staying at the econo lodge at 1404s on the grand strand. can any one tell me anything about this hotel. i know it is across the road from the beach. it is a fair location. thanks for and information. send to dynamike98@yahoo.com
-- mike (dynamike98@yahoo.com) submitted 5/4/1999

Traveling to MB the last week of August/first week of September. Looking for recommendations for a small condo oceanside or luxury efficiency for two adults, one 14 year old and a SMALL dog (Toto lookalike from Wizard of OZ!) Like South Myrtle Beach or Surfside areas.
-- Kathy Blythe. (grably@aol.com) submitted 5/4/1999

My family and I are planning our first vacation to MB. I am totally confused as to where to stay. I would like to stay close by all the activities available. I'm looking for a two bedroom place, clean, not to expensive and preferably ocean front. Also any coupons book(s) for activities/food would be appreciated. I am traveling with two teenagers and my mother. I greatly appreciate any suggestions.
-- D. Winkler (dwink88829@aol.com) submitted 5/3/1999

I USUALLY GO TO THE BEACH EVERY SUMMER WELL LAST SUMMER THAT IS (98). WE STAYED AT CROWN REEF. IT WAS AWESOME! I LOVED THE OCEAN FRONT VEIW. THE 20 POOLS AND THE LAZY RIVER WERE GREAT! WE ATE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD THATS THE PLACE TO GO ONLY IF YOU'RE WILLING TO WAIT IN LINE. THE PLACE INSIDE IS AWESOME. THE FOOD IS GREAT THE STAFF REALLY MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME! BROADWAY AT THE BEACH WAS A GREAT PLACE TO GO TO SHOP BUT ALSO TO HAVE A GREAT TIME. RIPLEYS AQURIAM IS GREAT. I RECENTLY WENT BACK TO MYRTLE BEACH I STAYED AT OUR CONDO. BUT THIS TIME WE ATE A DICKS LAST RESORT! IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. I WOULD RECEMEND THAT YOU GO THERE AT LEAST ONCE! ITS A PLACE WHERE THE WAITERS CAN BE A BITCH AND GET PAID FOR IT. DON'T LET THAT TURN YOU AWAY THOUGHT YOU CAN THROW IT RIGHT BACK AT THEM ONLY TWICE AS HARD! I'LL GIVE IT AN A+ MAY 3 1999
-- lesley (tigger_9845@yahoo.com) submitted 5/3/1999

Can I get any comments on the Beach Colony? Have reservations in July 1998 and would like info on the pools (big or small)?, on the lazy river, on the rooms, and the area in general. Thanks for any help...
-- Kathy (jjckacrmcbec@iol13.com) submitted 5/3/1999

Planning to visit Myrtle Beach for thre first time in June of 99. Will be traveling in a 30 ft. motorhome pulling a small trailer. Need to know of some good campground's preferably with pull-thru sites. Will be arrivinng approx. 26 June 99 early evenning and depart 2 July 99 today is 2 May 99 2000 hrs, Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Paul
-- Paul Tiberi (tomcat@hhs.net) submitted 5/2/1999

I have heard that there is a gambling boat that leaves from Myrtle Beach area and goes off shore to operate. Anyone have any info on it???
-- barbara holden (hoho218@webtv.net) submitted 5/2/1999

I am visiting Myrtle Beach during 1st week in Oct 1999 with a group of 4 from th UK. I would appreciate any recomendations for about 8 good courses to play. Many Thanks
-- Dominic Grimes (dg@grimes10.freeserve.co.uk) submitted 5/1/1999

I'm looking for information about a dinner train which was trying to start up there in MB. Any information appreciated. If you don't know, how about a telephone number for the Chamber of Commerce or the "Railroad Crossing" model train museum? Thank you. Jim
-- (bigjiml@cts.com) submitted //

if anyone has gone to the waterside inn or the myrtle shore please e-mail me at travangel@aol.com for comments about it
-- (TravAngel@aol.com) submitted 4/30/1999

Does anyone have any info about A SummerWind motel or The Gazebo motel..Their website says they were remodeled last year. I dont't want a dumb to stay in but a small well kept clean motel is ideal. I have stayed in the Breakers and the Sea Mist, and the Boardwalk. The Breakers is the only one I would return to. LEW (usaved@aol.com)
-- Lamont Wimbish" (Lamont.Wimbish@richmond.ppdi.com) submitted 4/29/1999

If you're going to Myrtle, you've got to go to DICK'S. Ask for Mac!
-- WVU submitted 4/29/1999

I forgot to mention the Conch Cafe on the beach in Surfside Beach (south of MB) from where I stay, it is usually a short walk, and you can go there for lunch in your barefeet and baithing suit and eat on their deck overlooking the beach and the ocean. It has to be one of my favorites! how could I forget. The food is reasonably priced, I recommend the Shrimp Po'Boy... really good. Watch out though, mixed drinks are incredible, and you'll pay upwards of 6 bucks per glass -- but they are well worth it!! DON"T MISS IT!
-- Amy N (amynewcomb@yahoo.com) submitted 4/28/1999

I've been visiting the Myrtle Beach area since I was 12 years old (I'm not 27 and married). I continue to visit every year for so many reasons. My husband now loves the MB area, but since I was about 16, we started staying a bit south of Myrtle Beach, in either Surfside Beach or Garden City Beach area. These 2 places are only minutes from MB ( about 15 for Surfside, 20-25 for Garden City) and they are SOOO much less crowded and much cleaner in my opinion ( not that MB is dirty!) The beaches are less populated, and on the whole, rentals are cheaper. We have always either rented a house or condo, thru either Surfside or Garden City Realty. I'd recommend anyone looking for a place to visit them online -- the condos have washer/dryers and pools (usually) along with a kitchen which helps if you don't want to eat out. I like to avoid hotels as they are usually crowded. Anyways, as far as eating out -- I'd like to recommend my favorites -- some of these I've eaten at almost every year since I was 12... First -- GO TO MURRELL'S INLET if you like seafood (south of garden city, about half hour 40 minutes from MB) It is basically a fisherman's town, with tons of good restaruants. It gets crowded at nite, so get there early or make reservations. My fav. places in murrells inlet are: FLO'S(cajun and spicy seafood, gator and such), BOVINES (all around good stuff) ANCHOVIES (seafood, burgers, and more) and DRUNKEN JACKS(only average food, a bit pricey, a long wait, but GREAT atmosphere and nite life, along with a good view of the sunset!!!--esp. great on the 4rth of July, our usual haunt is here) okay, out of murrels inlet, on 17 south of garden city is KYOTO JAPANESE Steak house. IT IS by far the best japanese food I have had in MB. Great prices, but MAKE a reservation at least a few days to a week in advance. ASK for the pits in the middle (3 sunken tables) They cook teppenyaki (sp?) really really really great! Also, if you like Ribs, try DAMON's in barefoot landing -- not as good as they have been in the past as far as service, but the food is still good. As far as buffets, if you like salty southern cooking, there is a place on 17 south past garden city (about 30 min. from MB) called THE BACK PORCH. You have to look for the big billboard. I'm not sure if they are still open, I heard they may be closing last year -- but if they are there, they sure are GOOD! Visit Huntington Beach State Park for a nice quiet natural beach day, or Brookgreen Gardens if you like nature/flowers/sculpture. I have much more info if any one needs, email me! Heading down again this year on the 3rd-10th of July, so hope to see you there!(amynewcomb@yahoo.com)
-- Amy N. (amynewcomb@yahoo.com) submitted 4/28/1999

Wanted to stay at Crown Reef but waited to late to get reservations for 4 adults and 2 children. Want a reasonable priced place with a lazy river. Any ideas?
-- christine (sayer@hartcom.net) submitted 4/28/1999

Could you please send me some brochures on your vacation rentals to Myrtle Beach. Thank you, Chris Lee My present address is as follows:
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-- (Chan30@aol.com) submitted 4/27/1999

We will be going to MB the last week of July 99. We currently have reservations at the SeaCrest Resort. Has anyone been there or seen this hotel? Please let me have any comments you have good or bad. Thanks. Harry & Kathy
-- Kathy (kerstens@stratos.net) submitted 4/27/1999

My family and I will be heading to Surfside Beach the week of June 27 - July 4, 1999. We are staying in a privately owned house and would like to know where there is a swimming pool that we could have access to for that week. Are there any hotels that offer pool access? Any help would be appreciated.
-- Julie P (julie.perkins@sonoco.com) submitted 4/27/1999

Dated 04-27-99 My favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach were The Maze, Grand Prix, The Pavilion, and Broadway at the Beach.
-- heather submitted 4/27/1999

I go to the beach every year during bike week. It is just great, really wild! I stayed at the Forest Dunes last year. They have a really nice place, the people there were very friendly. This year I'm staying at CAPTAINS QUARTERS. I was just wondering what kind of place this is? Please let me know if anyone as any comments. Thanks
-- Richard (rwoody99@hotmail.com) submitted 4/24/1999

Hi! Im going to MB in three weeks and still have made a hotel reservation. I'm looking at the Crown Reef, Coral Reef, and Coral Beach resorts. We want nice rooms with an ocean front balcony, and a beachfront bar to relax and enjoy a drink and maybe a nightclub. Does anyone have any info on these resorts? Please let me know.
-- Dianne Calderwood (dc7@capecod.net) submitted 4/24/1999

Send me places to stay ......cheap I don't need windows.
-- Bill lakes (willie8722@aol.com) submitted 4/23/1999

Me and my family are going to Myrtle Beach this May (99). We are staying at the Beach Colony Resort. We were wondering if anyone has stayed there and what it is like. Please email me with your experiences. Thanks. Also, I am 17, my brother is 19, sister 15, we want to know if there are activities to do at night, like maybe a dance club or something. We have heard about the attic. What is it like? Are there any other similar places? PLEASE email me!! Thank You!!
-- Jen (jenw617@hotmail.com) submitted 4/22/1999

i use to live in mrytle beach! i loved it there im going down to the sun fun week the first week of the summer! its the best place for teens! i love the attic they have awsome music and awsome dancers! i cant wait to go though i am taken by a wonderful guy, theres always time to check out the hotties. if your going for the fam of for a wild spree myrlte is the place to be!!!
-- christina williamson submitted 4/22/1999

Just go back from myrtle 04/18/99. Played 6 rounds in four days and played some beautiful courses. We stayed in condo units at Pawleys Plantaion. The rooms were very comfortable and well kept. We did find he southerly location inconvenient to the most popular restuarants though. We played Caledonia, which I thought was one of the most beautiful courses we've seen in the 18 rounds /3 yrs. there. True Blue is also a great course, I would reccomend both. Pawleys platation - the holes over the marshlands are as dramatic as any you would see on the PGA Tour. Also a very nice course to play. Played The Legends Heathland. A nice course but not that easy to play.
-- James Branco (DoctorJim@webtv.net) submitted 4/21/1999

Does anyone know if the bon villa still exists or is open for guests?
-- john decherland (johndecherland24@hotmail.com) submitted 4/21/1999

Hi!!! My friends and I would like to visit Myrtle Beach this June for the first time. We are having trouble finding a reasonably priced, yet nice place to stay and could use suggestions. Please e-mail me if you can help us. Thank you!
-- Kate (Katejk@ameritech.net) submitted 4/20/1999

We love Garden City Beach, been coming here for 10 years, and planning to retire here within a year. We make sure to catch bike week (59th annual this year) sponsored by Harley Davidson- we have met the most wonderful friends over the years at bike week. Great times, no trouble, lots of "welcomes" from local businesses. It's usually the second full week in May- if you love cruisin' on your bikes and meeting great people-- with lots of sunshine, it's the place to be.
-- Gidget (c21alexand@aol.com) submitted 4/20/1999

We love Myrtle Beach. We try to make it at least once a year. This year will be our 18th visit. Word of warning...DON'T stay at the Quality Inn near the pier and pavilion. We had things stolen from our room, found our towels on the floor of the bathroom, toilet paper (the whole rolls)left in our sink, and a management staff that seemed totally uncaring about the whole ordeal. Housekeeping even entered our room while the "Do Not Disturb" sign was on the door. Nearly every chair at the pool was broken and the hotel itself had a funny odor. All this for $700.00 for the week! WE highly recommend Ocean Forest Plaza. Clean,affordable,and a friendly,helpful staff.Located a bit north of all the action but worth the drive.
-- kim (amess@richnet.net) submitted 4/19/1999

Could you please tell me of some oceanfront hotels near the Pavilion that are nice ones to stay at but at reasonable prices? thank you! Melanie
-- melanie puryear (melanie.puryear@ncmail.net) submitted 5/17/1999

Hi everyone: We have reservations at TROPICAL SEAS OCEANFRONT HOTEL for June of 99. If anyone has any comments about this place please let me know. Thanks a bunch.
-- Caroline (AvengerCBS@aol.com) submitted 5/14/1999

I'm interested in any information I can get on the Tidemaster condos. Thanks!
-- Mike (nitro185@hotmail.com) submitted 5/14/1999

We are a family of 4 (2 children 8 and 12) and are on a very tight budget. We would love to visit MB again this year but cannot seem to find accomodations within our budget. Sea Mist is out since we plan to be there 4 days starting on 8-1 and they only book 5 or more nights stay. Please, please, please help us out so we can make this summer one the kids will enjoy. Looking for a one room efficiency with two double beds and a nice pool area near the beach.Nothing fancy but cleanliness is a must. Thanks in advance for your help!!
-- gloria allana (allana32@hotmail.com) submitted 5/13/1999

I had gone to Myrtle Beach as a child and had not been back for years until I got married July 1996. We stayed at the Carolian. This place was nice. Only couples and families, no screaming teens, security was great. We did stay in North Myrtle 1998 at the Blockade Runner, was affordable and clean. Would return to either hotel again. Places to eat Crabman's with the red roof and Seafare in Murrel's Inlet. Well worth the money it is our anniversary dinner each year. To add the Court Capri is a nice hotel my parents stay there each Sept. If you have any questions please email me.
-- Susan (baskets4you@access.mountain.net) submitted 5/13/1999

Does anyone have any info on the Tidemaster condos? We are planning on staying in Myrtle Beach in June. Thanks in advance for any input!
-- Mike (michael.justice@west.boeing.com) submitted 5/13/1999

I am planning a trip to Myrtle Beach in the 3rd week of August, 1999. I need advice on a really nice place to stay. There will be 3 adults and 1 child (age 2). We need a kitchen and a good view of the ocean and of course it has to be clean and have a courteous staff. We are thinking about the Landmark Resort, Ocean Forest Plaza, Coral Beach and Beach Cove. Any other suggestions? Also how are the places that I've mentioned above if anyone has been there recently. I need to know soon so I can make reservations. Thank you. Jaime Palmer. jcpalmer@uiuc.edu. 5/13/99.
-- Jaime Palmer (jcpalmer@uiuc.edu) submitted 5/13/1999

Our first beach camping experience was at Myrtle Beach Travel Park. The facilities were ok with the following exceptions: sites were very narrow and bathhouses were dirty and did not stock soap or towels for hand washing, something I expect at a private resort! We plan to camp at MB again, could anyone suggest a cleaner campground?
-- Lisa Warwick (ldw@greenville.infi.net) submitted 5/12/1999

I live in Hawaii but am originally from Richmond, VA. This summer (6/19 - 7/3/99) I'm going to VA to visit and my mother, 1 of her female friends, and myself, are going to Myrtle Beach from 6/21 - 6/25/99. I know Hawaii is beautiful, but I do enjoy going home and "getting away" with my family! We currently have reservations at Cherry Grove Manor and have never stayed in Myrtle B. before. From what I've read it seems like the North end is a nice place to be. I would greatly appreciate email from anyone who has stayed at Cherry Grove Manor - need comments on this. We don't know if we've picked a good place or not. Thanks! Happy vacationing! -Jill B., Aiea, Hawaii
-- Jill Bobroski (sillyjilli@aol.com) submitted 5/12/1999

We have always stayed at the Breakers Motel, and spent 10 days last fall. The people are very friendly and want to please. I would like their phone number since we lost all our previous information. We are planning to be there May 1, and leave on May 3. Thanks for your help
-- Thomas & Gail Pickett (gpickett@mwweb.net) submitted 4/18/1999

Could anyone suggest a hotel or whatever that is $550 or under in North Myrtle Beach? I would like to stay 3rd row or better. I have been there about 13 times, but this time I am actually going by myself, so planning is a little harder. It is a great place!
-- Jonua (Jonuamorrison@hotmail.com) submitted 4/18/1999

We are interested in the SAND DUNES resort In M. Beach We have 3 kids age 10,8,4. My hubby wants to golf all day and we want to just hang out. Is this a good choice for a family??
-- Molly submitted 4/18/1999

First time to Myrtle Beach (April 8th - 11th, 1999) HERE IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH MYRTLE BEACH (A LITTLE LONG BUT INFORMATIVE) I wanted to fill this out because I read these travelogues while planning my stay which I feel helped me........ My girlfriend and I decided to spend a few days in Myrtle Beach the Sunday before. We chose it becuase the forecast (www.weather.com) was to be nice that weekend. Since neither of had stayed there I spent several hours on Monday on the internet at http://www.USAescape.com/MyrtleBeach/LodgingList.html looking for nice places to stay. We wanted to be on the beach and becuase it was a last minute vacation which needed to planned inside a day, we decided to stay at a resort hotel since I felt would be easiest. After reading several horror stories of some old worn out resorts on the Grand Strand, I reasoned the newer a place was (no matter how it was run) would be good since I was more worried of staying in a run down place than bad service. I started calling all the resorts I found on the logging web page and ended up accidentally talking to a Myrtle Beach travel agent who lives in the area. She also recommended staying at a newer place since they would probably be the most decent as far as cleanliness. In particular, the resorts she recommended to me were the Yachtsman (probably the nicest on the Grand Strand), The Coral Beach, The SandCaslte South, and the The Crwon Reef. Of these, the place that had a vacancy and looked most appealing to me was the SandCastle South (there is a SandCastle resort that is located north of central Myrtle Beach whereas the SandCastle South is two miles south.)It also happended to be the newest resort hotel on the Grand Strand. The travel agent I talked to told me it had been open for only a year and I called the SandCastle twice to talk to two different receptionists who also both told me it had been open for only a year. In addition, they both told me all construction was complete (so there wouldn't be any half complete swimming pools or construction mess). THE SANDCASTLE SOUTH IS A VERY NICE RESORT HOTEL. It has an outdoor swimming pool, lazy river(heated), and two hot tubs(whirlpools) that are hot!! There is also a heated indoor pool and kids wadding pool. The place was immaculate. We were there near the last part of the yearly spring break legacy so the city and the beach were full. The SandCastle Resort had no vacancy but there was still plenty of room around the pool and on the beach. OUR ROOM WAS VERY NICE. IT WAS CLEAN AND WELL FURNISHED; EVERYTHING WAS BRAND NEW. TWO NICE TV'S, 3 QUEEN SIZE BEDS, A FULL SIZE REFRIGERATOR, 4 BURNER STOVE, POTS AND PANS, KITCHEN UTENSILS, AND A VERY LARGE MICROWAVE, AND EACH ROOM HAS TWO OF IT'S OWN A/C AND HEATERS WHICH YOU CONTROL (and no I don't have an investment in the resort). Generally speaking, the resorts closest to central Myrtle Beach (which I call the Pavillion Amusement Part area) are older or much more run down because they have been there for so long. They are probably cheaper would explain why there was such a large concentration of teeny boppers in that area. There are tons of places to stay in Myrtle Beach. There are also some very nice national chain hotels within a mile from the beach (like the Hampton Inn on R17). If I were to go back to Myrtle Beach and wanted to stay on the beach I would look into renting a condo (there are just tons of them in between the resort hotels and they looked pretty nice). If I were to stay in a resort hotel, I would try The Crown Reef. It is huge and very elegant. One day while walking on the beach behind it, my girlfriend and I walked up into their patio pool area and it was nice! It was just as clean as the SandCastle South, just bigger and more elegant. A big plus about staying at the SandCastle South or the Crown Reef is that they are about 2.5 miles south of central Myrtle Beach where all the older, cheaper places are which is where the concentration of youths hang out. I don't know if it was becuase we were there during the spring break season but at 3 o'clock in the morning, there had to be a thousand or more teenagers walking and driving up and down ocean blvd. everynight. It was a big crusing scene where a mile of "decked out" cars would slowly drive up and back the Pavillion Area playing loud rap music. I would have hated staying in a resort in that area. The Yachtsman looked like a really nice place, but it is in the heart of that mess. We didn't find the attractions in the Pavillion Area worth stopping for. We did vist Ripley's Believe It or Not which we didn't care much for either. Atleast not what we payed to get in. THE BEST ATTRACTION AT MYRTLE BEACH IS BROADWAY AT THE BEACH. Lots of good restaurants, little unique shops, as well as Ripley's Aquarium and the IMEX Theatre. We thought Ripley's Aquarium was the neatest attraction in the city (it has a huge tank that you walk under which contains 6 or more adult sharks!!!) and an area that allows you to touch sting rays, skates, and baby sharks. IF YOU GO TO MYRTLE BEACH, GO TO RIPPLEY'S AQUARIUM. The IMEX theatre was also worth visiting but being from Cincinnati where we have an IMAX theatre (similar to the IMEX but bigger and better) it wasn't as impressive as the aquarium. BAREFOOT LANDING is also worth visiting (no you don't walk around barefoot on sand or anything - it's just a name) and is similar to BroadWay at the Beach but not nearly as large or elegant. YOU COULD EASILY SPEND AN ENTIRE DAY AT BROADWAY AT THE BEACH!!!! NEGATIVES ABOUT MYRTLE BEACH - There were too many teenagers that played loud music and drove like complete idiots. The people there we felt were generally arrogant and traffic was often at a standstill (except farther south where we were staying). There didn't seem like there were as many police as there should have been. There is a restaurant on every corner and it was nearly impossible to go to one during the dinner hours without having to wait half and hour. Make reservations if you can. Also, check around and see if people recommend a place that has good food. We didn't have a good dinner any night we were there. I'm sure there is good food in Myrtle Beach, you just need to find it. The beach was very shelly, meaning you needed some sort of sandle to get out past the first fifteen feet without saying several four letter words. PARKING GARAGES AT THE RESORTS ARE TIGHT!!! The garage at the SandCastle South had more than enough spaces, they were just small as well as the garage itself. The other resort's garage's looked cramped as well. Try not to plan on bringing your biggest vehicle if you are parking in a resort hotel!!! POSITIVES ABOUT MYRTLE BEACH - It is a close Florida!!! Prices for everything was very reasonable. Despite all the shells on the beach, it is still a nice beach. Good surf if you like the waves. The sun was very warm and the weather was beautifull. An absolute ton of plays to swing golf clubs and lots of places to play miniature golf. There is alot to do in Myrtle Beach and would be a great spot for a family vacation. I would enjoy going back to Myrtle Beach Again!!!!!!!!
-- Christopher Schall; Cincinnati, OH (cschall@ite.com) submitted 4/16/1999

Ocean Club, Sands Resorts - hasanyone ever stayed there? We have temp reservations and are waiting to hear comments. Would like to know if it is centrally located or if the beaches are nice. Any info would be helpful, never been to Myrtle! Thanks
-- Dee (dc59@cornell.edu) submitted 4/16/1999

4/14/99. Spent 4 great days at the beach. The weather was excellent 75 plus each day. Played Legends Heathland which was in great shape and a good first course as it's wideopen. The Wizard was great, the greens are large and in great condition. The finishing holes are beautiful and very challenging. DO NOT play Belle Terre!!! It is not worth the money. The course was not in good shape and was not any fun to play. We finished up at Heather Glen and loved it. The course is beautiful and well maintained. If you want good Mexican food (try the poppers) go to the Burro Loco on bypass 17.
-- JED020 (jed020@webtv) submitted 4/16/1999

Ref.Bar Harbour Resort info.req.-We're planning our first family vacation to MB - May 6-13/99 /2 adults, 2 seniors, 2 children, 10, 6 and would appreciate referrals on a 4 or 5 star resort. We are considering the Bar Harbour Resort-N.Ocean Blvd - would appreaciate comments.our-N.Ocean Blvd. Thank you, Ecain, NB, Canada - cain@nbnet.nb.ca
-- ECain (cain@nbnet.nb.ca) submitted 4/15/1999

Can you tell me what the weather is generally like at Myrtle beach? We do not have children in school, so we plan to come either in May, 1999 or September, 1999. We want to enjoy the ocean - is it warm enough in May? How about in September - is that hurricane season there??? Thank - you!! Annie McKinley =20
-- HARRY MCKINLEY ("harry"@tiptontel.com@tiptontel.com) submitted 4/14/1999

Can anyone tell me the annual Biker Week is held in Mrytle Beach??? I attended the event last year in May, but I can not for the life of me figure out what weekend it was!!! If you can help, Please, Plaese, Plaese, e-mail me @ T_Mickey@webtv.net And also if you know of any reasonable priced hotles on the strip to stay in plaese include the name. Thanks
-- Tina (T_Mickey@webtv.net) submitted 4/14/1999

My first time ever seeing the ocean was going to Myrtle Beach. It was a bad time here, I was in a serious depression, my family was falling apart, my grades were slipping, I was all messed up on drugs, it was bad. Well, I canna say that it was Myrtle Beach really, that helped me, but rather just the ocean. LOL, we had a hard time getting into a hotel...we had made reservations at a really nice place, and when we got there, they said we had to be 25 to get in (be very careful when planning, everyone) Well, luckily, we found a place (i dunna member the name) that took us tho we were only 18. We didn't get to stay the amout of time we had initially planned,and it rained the whole time we were there, but we had a blast anyway. Well, back to my initial point, I sat on the balcony of the room (we HAD to get ocean front room) and lol, since i smoke, and my best friend doesnt, i had to go out there to smoke. so i was out there quite a bit. i would jsut sit there, and think, staring out at the ocean. ..somehow, something changed. WHen I came home (i live in Illinois) i was calm, changed. But my overall favorite memory...was one night, around midnight, when the rain had stopped temporarily, and the moon was full, her and I walked down to the beach, and waded in the water a bit, talking of life, death, and everything in between. Looking up at the moon over the water was one of the most moving experiences in my life. Ive babbled enough now, just wanted to share. Sweetest dreams, waking or no... for the waking are often best Wen
-- Wen (Wenintime@aol.com) submitted 4/13/1999

Hello, I have traveled to M.B. several times. We are coming this summer again. I need help in locating which hotels are located north peferably adult oriented. We are looking for nice...not to pricey!!! any suggestions would be greatly appreciated......sincerely melody
-- Anonymous submitted 4/12/1999

My family and I are looking to take a trip to Myrtle Beach, and we are looking for accomadations. We are not having very good luck. Can anyone help? We are looking for accomadations for 16 people. We are looking to go in June.
-- Kevin (doc24@gateway.net) submitted 4/11/1999

Does anyone know public transportation that would run from Mytle Beach Airport to Charleston, SC or Mt. Pleasant suburb of Charleston on Route 17? Bus, train, lemo/van, shuttle, plane, I cannot drive (broken ankle) so cannot use rental car as have done in the past. Thanks and appreciate your email to bschatham@aol.com
-- Bob (bschatham@aol.com) submitted 4/11/1999

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSE TO RENT FOR OUR FAMILY. IT SEEMS THAT I CAN NOT LOCTE ANY OF THE REAL ESTATE COMPANIES THAT MANAGE RENTALS FOR HOME OWNERS ON THE NET. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY WEB SITES BY REALTORS THAT ARE ON THE WEB FOR RENTALS? WE WOULD APPRECIATE AS MANY AS YOU CAN PROVIDE. THE BURBANO FAMILY
-- Anonymous submitted 4/10/1999

I am planning a trip with my son and husband to Myrtal Beach in July, 1999. We currently are scheduled to stay at the Landmark Resort. I would appreciate anyone giving us any information on a stay that they might have had there. I would appreciate any information.
-- Susan Coleman (SNM1218@access1.net) submitted 4/10/1999

in 1998 we stayed at the crown reef 3 times. we were satisfied with each trip.. they need more chaises by the pool. try breezes beach club next door. eat at tripps at broadway at the beach ask for john a tall blonde man he's the best and also my son.. love ocean creek it's very relaxing stayed at the beach cove in jan 98 very good friends of ours stayed at the mrytle beach travel park they loved it.. try rossi's great italian food....try T-Bonz has anyone stayed at the la Quinta they allow pets does anyone know of a good hotel that allows small dogs?
-- beth (cuervobeth@webtv.net) submitted 4/9/1999

Me and my husband and three daughters are planning a trip to Myrtle Beach in July. I cannot wait to go, I really could use a vacation. We went there last year and had a ball accept for the motel we stayed at. We stayed at the Budget Inn and it was terrible. We woke up with cockroaches crawling on the counters and in cups. It was so nasty I will never stay there again. This year we are staying at Tropic House Motel. We don't know anything about it either so if anyone does please e-mail me and give me the scoop on the place before I get there. Also, if you know of any nice places that are reasonable in price for future reference please let me know. Thanks!
-- Kim (kfajardo@sprynet.com) submitted 4/9/1999

We will be heading for MyrtleBeach in one week for our 6th year. We are a family of 6 and we always take a friend along. We have always rented from Condo-World in North Myrtle Beach. They have the best rates of any of the rental places and their condos are fantastic. Greatpeople work there and they treat you super. We enjoy Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach and the uotlet stores on 501.So much to do and see in MB. I enjoy golfing with friends that also go each year, but we are finding that their rates are becoming outrageous. It costs as much for 6 rounds as it does for a membership for the year up here. Great places to eat are T-Bonz, Outback Steak House, and the Outrigger. My wife got gift certificates for T-Bonz and Outback for me as Christmas gifts! Cant wait to use them. We willeventually retire to the MB area. As soon as we arrive we will be making our reservations for 2000. Jack Armstrong
-- Anonymous submitted 4/7/1999

I have been to Myrtle Beach for seven of the last eight years. We always stay at Condotels at one Ocean Place. These are luxurious condos with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full kitchen, a dining room, a living room, a full balcony, a washer and dryer, a dish washer, and daily maid service.....all in your own condo. It is very relaxing. Like moving your home to the Beach. I recommend to anyone who would like to be able to relax kind of peacefully during the day and be only minutes from thousands of things to do at night, and, just like any other place in the Grand Strand area it is only minutes from gobs of golf courses. I would highly reccomend this place to anyone. You get a GREAT place. As for eating. A couple of places have become paticular favorites of mine. My favorite restraunt of all time anywhere is T-Bones. Located South of Myrtle Beach about 10 minutes or so. It is very important to remember that it is T-BONES NOT T-BONZ. They have both places there and T-BONES is the one I am talking about! For seafood I have taken a sever loving to Drunken Jack's. It is SOOOOO GOOD! Other places I have enjoyed include Thouroughbreds, Rossi's, Dick's, Hard Rock, and All star Aports Cafe. Whatever your pleasure, Myrtle BEach is the best place I have ever traveled too, and trust me I have been a lot of places!
-- Philip Morris (grute22@yahoo.com) submitted 4/1/1999

My husband, two children (ages 9 & 10) and I will be vacationing in Myrtle Beach in Aug 99. We are looking for a CLEAN, INEXPENSIVE oceanfront efficiency. We would like a resort with a lazy river and restaraunt on the premises. Would appreciate any info and/or coupons. THANKS!!
-- TLong (Marinebrat@juno.com) submitted 3/23/1999

I would greatly appreciate some information on golf myrtle beach style. I am considering a golf vacation in myrtle beach the last week of April or first week in may. I am interested: 1. the top 3-5 best golf school/instruction available where there would be both instruction and play? Golf levels are for beginners and advance golfers. 2. the top 3-5 resorts accommodations : beach, spa etc. Thanks Much and Best Regards, Mary Jane V. mvesey@us.oracle.com
-- Mary Jane V. " (MVESEY@us.oracle.com) submitted //

We are a family of four with children ages 12 & 9 looking for a nice hotel, ocean front, that will accomidate a small 8 lb. dog. He is very well trained and will be with us most of the time that we are out of our hotel room. If anyone has information or suggestions for us it would be greatly appreciated. The time frame we intend to visit will be July 8-14 1999. Thanks again
-- tdmb" (tdmb@zoomnet.net) submitted 3/21/1999

Is the Beach Colony Resort any good to stay at or is it not worth the time? Also would you recommend any nice Hotels for me. I am looking for a room that 6 can stay at with a kitchen and T.V. Thanks Jaclyn From Hampstead, MD.
-- (hig0365@thestag.com) submitted 3/20/1999

Camped in MB last year and loved it. Decided to stay in a motel and picked Bluewater Resort this year. Now I see some comments from a couple of years ago with bad reports. Anybody else have any information?
-- Phil (Phildaly@epix.net) submitted 3/18/1999

Several families are planning a trip to MB in June. Would like to get some feedback on A PLACE AT THE BEACH on Shore Drive. Also, what sorts of things are near that area in the way of resturants, shopping and family entertainment? Thanks for your comments. Karen
-- Karen (kraynik@sgi.net) submitted 3/17/1999

I am a college student looking for a good place to stay for a group of students. I am having a hard time finding information on places that will rent to students. We aren't picky, just something relatively inexpensive and close to the action. Any insight would be appreciated.
-- Kathryn McLamb (kmclamb@email.unc.edu) submitted 3/17/1999

This is our 3rd trip to MB,we have satyed at a friends before,they sold so we were only able to find an place called Caravan,does anyone know about this one, it is off the beach and cheap.Friendly over the phone,helpful. so hopefully ok. 3/15/99 pattyarm@megalink.net
-- Patty Armstrong (Pattyarm@megalink.net) submitted 3/15/1999

Hello My friends and I are taking a one week vaction to Myrtle beach at the begining of june. We would like information on places to visit that offer swimming with dolphins. thank you so much, gibsonam@salem.kent.edu
-- Alisha Gibson (GIBSONAM@salem.kent.edu) submitted 3/15/1999

During August of 1998, My friends Heather, Ashleigh, and I went to a Third Eye Blind Concert at the House of Blues. Before going there however, we had a delightful dinner at Dick's Last Resort. The waiters were very interesting and one of them even gave my friend Heather their phone number. From there we went to the concert which was a lot of fun. Ashleigh got a taste of crowd surfing, and afterwards we got to meet the band. It was a great experience and I'm hoping to go back to Myrtle Beach in the Summer of 1999.
-- Keri Fadeley submitted 3/15/1999

We stayed at the Crown Reef resort and were not pleased. They need to do someting about the plumbing. When you run the shower it causes the pipes to vibrate, it sounds like a drill. We actually thought someone was working on the place. By the way this was Feb into beginning of March 1999. We were on a golf package. The room was so dirty. There were even toenail clippings around the bed and something very disgusting on the carpet! Also roaches! I killed 4 baby ones and my husband didn't tell me till we got home (so I would'nt freak out)that he had seen full grown ones in the kitchen sink. They also only have three floors that are non-smoking. So it's really hard to get a non-smoking room. This is a really nice hotel but they better start cleaning the place better.
-- world wide web (www@segetaway.com) submitted 3/15/1999

Last summer, a group of co-workers and I ,along with our children ages 3-12 decided to come to Myrtle Beach together. We stayed at the Landmark Resort, and it was wonderful! One friend has a 9 year old son with spinal bifida, and the staff treated him so kindly. We had a wonderful stay, and would recommend it to anyone traveling with children.
-- Rita Carroll (jecarroll@tcnet.net) submitted 3/15/1999

We stayed at the SEA PLAMS it was a nice place! So nice WE are going back for SPRING BREAK and SENIOR WEEK!
-- Anige From NC submitted 3/13/1999

this will be our third year at mb for biker week. we always have a great time and never want to leave. we have stayed at the palace resort on the south side and have found it to be very comfortable and affordable. we have two children and they also have enjoyed it greatly.for anyone who has children i highly recommend the alligator park,dixie stampeade,and planet hollywood. '97 AND '98 have been great at mb we hope '99 will be so as well........p.s. call the chamber of commerce for a complete guide to resort and hotel accomadations.
-- kim (effy69@yahoo.com) submitted 3/13/1999

I am going to stay at the Beverly Motel. Could you please find some information on this motel for me.Such as if it is run down or not. Thank you very much.
-- Leslie Roach" (leslieroach@hotmail.com) submitted 3/12/1999

CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME A CATALOG OF THE DIFFERENT HOTELS AND MOTELS IN MYRTLE BEACH MARILYN KENNEDY 1505 WALTON AVENUE J BRONX NY 10452
-- Marilyn Kennedy" (mkennedy@unfcu.com) submitted 3/11/1999

My family & I stayed at a beautifully & Very Clean 2 BR condos located on Cypress Bay Golf Course at THE GARDENS. It was a very peaceful & relaxing vacation. Since we were only minutes from the beach, we could enjoy the day at the beach or the attractions of the Grand Strand, and then return to relax by the pool. I also found the rates very reasonable. If this is the type of vacation you are looking for with no hassel, you can call the owner at 1-800-397-9565.
-- Stan (Accudraft@NORTHSTATE.NET) submitted 3/10/1999

Hi - My family and I will be traveling to Myrtle Beach and have plans to stay at the Sea Mist. I would like to know any comments, good or bad that someone may have regarding this place. Thank you!
-- Kathy Brennan (KBren34745@aol.com) submitted 3/10/1999

March 09, 1999 We are planning a vacation to Myrtle Beach this summer - looking for any information good or bad about the SEA CREST Resort
-- angel (goodangel99) submitted 3/9/1999

I am planing to go to MB and I would like to what the prices are like to play golf. I am looking to go up for 3-4 days with a foursome and I was wondering how much it would be for room and board to play about four times.
-- John (JPG33@aol.com) submitted 3/9/1999

Hi I've been living in myrtle beach for 12 years now (or most of it) and Myrtle Beach is definitely, without a doubt, the best place to vacation to. The parks are incredible, so are the nightclubs, especially the Pavilion, 2001, oh the list goes on and on. For adult nightlife, dancing, and such you MUST go to 2001, a nightclub in North Myrtle Beach near Ultrazone Lazer Tag. For family fun, the BEST place in the entire tri-county area is Paradise Skating Rink, located next to the SuperWalmart. This may not seem like relative information to you, but there is only 1 walmart in myrtle beach, 1 in north myrtle beach, you figure it out. I can't stop myself when I go on and on about Myrtle Beach. If you are looking for shopping, DO NOT go to Barefoot Landing ($$$$!) though their theme is pretty nice- GO TO BROADWAY AT THE BEACH!!!!! This is the best part of Myrtle Beach; at one end you have IMAX, a movie theater with a 6 story screen, across from IMAX (a hop skip and a jump, literally. No cars in this zone allowed!) is a Putt-putt course that has it's own GIANT FIRE BREATHING dragon, Every tuesday they have a HUGE fireworks show, also Ripley's Aquarium (simply the best...period.) which has an entire mile of underwater tubing that you can see exotic aquatic life- AHHH! I can't stop typing! And there's a Hard Rock Cafe, a giant nightclub center called Celebrity Square, over 200 shops, and this is all at broadway at the beach! Next to broadway is THe Palace, Nascar Speed park (a themepark), Nascar Cafe, All-Star Cafe, Myrtle Square Mall, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2 Shopping centers, Barnes and Nobles Superstore, Toys R Us superstore. Well my hands are tired so I'll stop now. Thank you CP
-- (isleguy@mindspring.com) submitted 3/9/1999

I am planning a trip to myrtle beach the summer of '99 staying at the Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort. Anyone with information on the this resort Please let me know ?
-- Angel (goodangel99) submitted 3/8/1999

ISLAND GREEN COUNTRY CLUB is the place to rent for your vacation. It is on 707 in Surfside Beach. My best friend and her husband had a condo there for 12 years for their vacations, then they built their retirement home there. (Beautiful) I rented a condo there in 1995, and loved it sooooo much I bought a 2 bedroom condo. Island green has a great amen. center (olympic size pool, sauna, hot tub, weight room, exercise room, craft classes, outside tennis, outdoor pools, clubhouse and 27 holes of golf. Kids club on Sundays for kids in amen. center. If you want to know more about Island Green, E-mail me.I'll tell you everything to do in Myrtle Beach. We go down from NJ Easter, summer, and Christmas, so I know the best things to do each season. We never want to leave to come home. Fav.'s - Food - T-Bones 0n 17, (not the chain)a really fun rest. with neat things to look at inside and great food and service, it's the locals fav. place to eat. Elcera Grande had the very best Me! xican food at the best prices. Building is plain on the outside, don't let it fool ya, YUMMMMMM... River city cafe, best for hambergers,and has the world's biggest and best bloomin onion(Murr.Inlet) Crab House - I'm a soft shell crab addict and it's great, also great for soft shells is Anchovies (both in Murr.Inlet) Crabby Mike's is new and I gained 30lbs. the night I ate there(on 17, but get in line by 4pm)I could go on & on. Dixie Stamp. was a total blast, I never heard my husband laugh so much,fav. beach is Huntington Beach State Park, best beach & alot more to do there.Riply's Aquarium is a must. I could go on forever. E-mail me about Island Green and everything else there is to do. Melissa
-- Melissa Yerkes (gourd55@yahoo.com) submitted 3/8/1999

A few co-workers and freinds, about 5-6 of us, are planning a trip May 9-15. We are looking for a nice beachfront, and we do emphasize beachfront, condo with a min. of 2 bedrooms. We are interested in the South Myrtle Beach area. NONE of us golf - so we'd like to stay clear of that area. We're looking to have a lot of fun and relieve some stress from work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
-- Ric Hill (toymanager@email.com) submitted 3/7/1999

My wife and I are visiting MB on April 2 threw 10 and would like to know of a place to stay on the beach with a kitchenette at a reasonable price? Thanks Dennis Cormier
-- Cormier, Dennis" (CormierD@city.ottawa.on.ca) submitted 3/6/1999

Myrtle Beach is amazing. There is SO much to do. I have to say that I think that one of the best things is just laying on the beach. It's so relaxing. And in my case...you may even meet someone really special. I went in the summer of 98. The Pavilion was a blast! We spent two evenings there...and we still didn't ride or see everything. A really good place to eat is Crabby Mike's!! I could go on forever and ever about how wonderful Myrtle Beach is....but you have to go to experience it for yourself. I loved it so much...I am using it as persuasive speech in one of my college courses!
-- Kristyn (kris0016@yahoo) submitted 3/4/1999

We (2 couples) are planning to visit Myrtle Beach late June or first part of July for a week & would like to have info. on condos, golf, dining, bingo games, etc. The two men are golfers, wives are not.Please send info to: Mrs. Nancy Jones 3914 Saxon Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 Thank you!
-- Nancy Jones (guenzlert@mehlville.k12.mo.us) submitted 3/03/1999

We are going to Myrtle Beach in Spring 1999 and are staying at the Coral Beach Resort. Does anyone have any info on this resort? Is it hard to get to the strip from there? We will have 2 teens and then 4 kids anywhere from 12-1. Is the trolley convenient? in case someone in our party wants to go somewhere else. There will be about 10 in our party.
-- sheryl (sroets@galleas.com) submitted 3/2/1999

We are planning on visitiong Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle beach this July. We have a 14 year old daughter and a six year old daughter. We are looking into The Beach Cove Resort in N Myrtle and the Coral Beach or the Crown Reef in Myrtle Beach. Any comments on where our 14 year old will meet the most teenagers at our resort will be helpful. We would really like to stay at Beach Cove, but are afraid all the teenagers will be in Myrtle Beach. If you could please give me any input on these 3 places, please contact me asap. We are wanting to make reservations soon. Your help is appreciated. We have stayed in Myrtle Beach before at Captain's Quarters but were not at all impressed with this place. Thanks again!
-- Bev (bturner@hsonline.net) submitted 3/1/1999

What is the requirements to get married in Myrtle Beach?I'm coming down in April & want to get married there.Can you tell me what I'll have to bring or do once I get there.
-- Debbie (dnoll@cinbell.com) submitted 3/1/1999

Me and a few of my friends will be graduating this year. We are planning a vacation to Mrytle Beach for Senior Week.(June 7th 1999-June 14th) We are staying at Bermuda Sands and we would love to hear from someone who has stayed there so we can know what to expect when we get down there. Also, we would like to know of any interesting places to visit. All comments will be apprechiated. Thanks.
-- student (Rdeclipse1@aol.com) submitted 2/28/1999

going to m. beach for may bike rally..looking for hotel with secured parking or parking in front of room for bike and trailer.... any suggestions?????? would like it to be a nice hotel and very clean.
-- ax (axman@stc.net) submitted 2/28/1999

OUr first family visit to myrtle beach was my first visit and that was in 1995. We had a wonderful time. I grew up in North Carolina and the beaches there then I moved to Md. Had not been down south for al least 14 years. Loved MB as soon as we arrived. One word of warning do not stay at the SeaMist. That was horrible. Ugly rooms, noise that security would not do anything about and so on. Our last visit we stayed at the Sand Dunes-very nice especially if you have children. The kids club gives parents a chance to relax!! The best places to visit in our opoinion is Barefoot Landing, Alabama Theater, Broadway at the beach and the NASCAR Cafe! Oh and for those of you who have ever been a server in a restaraunt you have got to go to DICK's Last Resort to eat, do not expect polite service or fancy dishes, this is the place for those who like to have fun and have a good sence of humor! For those of you that love seafood go to Benjamins Calabash so much food so little time! And the prices are great (compared to prices in Maryland and surrounding areas). I was so impressed with the area and the people that in a couple of years we will be moving there. July of this year (1999) will be our third trip and I can't wait and neither can our kids ages 9 & 4! Look out Mrytle Beach here we come again!
-- The Stull Family (stull3fan) submitted 2/28/1999

Some friends and I are planning a trip to Myrtle Beach for spring break during the first week of April '99. We've made reservations at the Helms Vista Motel in N. Myrtle Beach. I would appreciate any comments from anyone who has stayed there before.
-- High School Senior (littlemouse99@hotmail.com) submitted 2/28/1999

2/99 - My husband and I are thinking of going to Myrtle Beach this summer for a vacation. In looking for a place to stay, we came across the Longview Motel at 201 South Ocean on the internet. It's an affiliate of the WindSurfer Resort. Does anyone have any info on this place?
-- Terri Hughes (rahughes@ipa.net) submitted 2/25/1999

We haven't been to Myrtle Beach for a few years. We have a daughter that is 14 and a daughter that is 6. We are looking for somewhere (a nice resort) where our 14 year old will meet plenty of kids her age. We've heard that North Myrtle is the place to stay now, but we really like to be within walking distance of all the action. If anyone could give me the name of a nice-family oriented resort (with an oceanfront pool) in Myrtle Beach, please let me know. We've stayed at Captain's Quarters and were not at all impressed with anything other than the pool. We've been thinking of the Patricia Grand, but I'm not sure I like the pool setup. We have also been looking in to the Sea Watch (new tower) but are unsure if we would like the location. If anyone has information, or comments on my concerns, please e-mail me. I need to be making reservations. We've also looked at Beach Cove and Long Bay. Please contact me with info. Thanks>> Bev
-- Bev Turner (bturner@hsonline.net) submitted 2/24/1999

to anyone who is listening, we are heading down to MB in march and are doing a package deal througheither condotels, golftrek or carolina golf. the places they list to stay are the unknown to me. if you could reply and reccomend either the surf and dunes, mb resort or anything else. also recommendation on any og the non surcharge course would be nice, or surcharge courses that are worth it. thank you and please give me some ideas....nathan durick
-- nathan durick (durick@uiuc.edu) submitted 2/23/1999

We stayed at Captains Quarters on Ocean Blvd. The staff was very helpful when I made reservations. The hotel had nice, clean rooms with daily maid service. We stayed for 5 nights during the "off season" for a very very reasonable rate with a 20% discount. The only bad comment I have is that the trade off for going during the off season is that your choice of things to do is limited. I would suggest to anyone going in and wanted to see some of the shows to make sure you go in on a Thursday, as the shows are only open on Friday or Saturday, if at all.
-- Kay (kay-coghlan@stamats.com) submitted 2/23/1999

My family of five, children ages 6, 4 and 2, will be travelling to Myrtle Beach in late June for one week. We are looking for some "expert" advice on where to stay. We would like something in the $100 - $130 price range that is oceanfront or ocean view. We would need kitchen, laundry and pool facilities. Thanks in advance for your help.
-- Lyle Nyffeler (nyffelers@juno.com) submitted 2/22/1999

Our family is going to Myrtle Beach for spring Break. Currently we have plans to stay at the San-a-Bell. If anyone has stayed there before please let me know.
-- Martha Quay (quaym@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us) submitted 2/22/1999

Hi! Me and two of my friends are going to MB for Senior Week. We are looking for a cheap place that is clean and close to the main strip (in walking distance) Please e-mail any information to me if you know any place like this. Thanks a bunch!!
-- Jennifer Harvey (jharvey17@yahoo.com) submitted 2/22/1999

Would like to rent a trailer or summer villa at a campground. Either Lakewood, Pirateland, or Apache are considerations. Does anyone have comments on renting trailers at any of these campgrounds?
-- gayle sphire (bsphire@one.net) submitted 2/21/1999

MY FRIENDS AND I WOULD LIKE TO SPEND SPRING BREAK I MRYTLE BEACH BUT WE'RE HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING A PLACE THAT WILL RENT TO STUDENTS. THERE WILL DEFINATELY BE 4 OF US, MAYBE 6. WE'RE NOT DRINKERS AND ARE ALL OVER 21. CAN ANYONE SUGGEST A PLACE TO STAY? ATLANTIC PARADISE WILL GIVE US A ROOM, HAS ANYONE BEEN THERE?? THANKS BRIAN AND FRIENDS
-- BRIAN KARCZ (DLK8576@MSN.COM) submitted 2/21/1999

We have stayed at several places in Myrtle Beach over the Years. The Boardwalk on Ocean Blvd. was clean but not fancy. It was combined with a couple of other hotels so you had a choice of pools. Parking near your room was sometimes hard to find. The Serendipity Bed and Breakfast on 72nd Avenue was very nice and quiet. The rooms were well decorated and each had a private bath. Breakfast was fruits, fresh breads and bagels, cereal, juice, and fresh coffee. Heron Pointe Condos were very spacious, two or three bedroom (third bedroom was a loft) about a 10 minute walk to the beach. Complex had an indoor pool and hot tub that the kids enjoyed more than the ocean. Arcadian Dunes Condos were the most homey. Lots of windows, on-site restaurant, tennis courts Large bedrooms. Very quiet complex and from building #4 only a five minute walk to the ocean. Have a ball!
-- Mike Auger (mikeauger@prodigy.net) submitted 2/21/1999

has anyone gone on a fishing charter with capt. dick? if so how was it? and is it worth the money? also we have never been to myrtle beach and we are going the first weekend in may and have reservations at the beach cove resort, can you please tell me good places to eat and things to do? we wil be taking our granddaughter who is 2 yrs. old. thanks for your help, becky
-- (Tsiev@aol.com) submitted 2/20/1999

I live in the outskirts of M.B. and work there and a peice of advice for tourists... come here in the off season, things are less stressfull and the locals are happy to see people visiting then. also traffic is much better then.
-- rob left hand submitted 2/19/1999

Please send information or website links regarding the following: We are interested in any information on old Myrtle Beach, the history of Myrtle, the first hotels opened in Myrtle Beach, etc. We would greatly appreciate any assistance. Sincerely, Melanie Moore
-- Anonymous submitted 2/19/1999

Hi-I am 18 years old and visiting MB for the first time with five of my friends over spring break in the month of April. We are looking for any information having to do with the weather and exciting must see places. Also, if anyone has some information on the Poindexter Hotel. Please e-mail me with any suggestions as soon as possible. It would be very greatly appreciated. Thank-you.
-- Stacey Lane (Sassy10stacey@hotmail.com) submitted 2/18/1999

We will staying in MB (at the Peppertree Ocean Club) for the first time for spring break March 13- 20, 1999. We have two children 4 & 6 yrs. Any suggestions for activities, things to do, resaturants etc>.
-- Deb & Vince Enright (Vandd123@AOL.com) submitted 2/17/1999

Going to the CANAM Cheerleading Competition in Myrtle Beach March 18-22, 1999. Looking at hotels and THE CAROUSEL at 1400+ S Ocean is an option. If you've stayed here or seen it, please respond. Also if you've seen or stayed at the Best Western Ocean Sands. Please answer as soon as possible.
-- yogi & boo boo (yogicw@hotmail.com) submitted 2/17/1999

I have been all over the web just looking for some info on Shelling in Myrtle Beach. I mean, it is a shore line beach and therefor there should be the shelling activity. Right?? I know it won't in any way come close to the shelling at Sanibel Island but I'm sure it can be done. Will someone please help me with your wisdom from experience of being down there before? Please e-mail me as I may not be able to check back and find any answers. Thanx Eeyore8961@aol.com
-- (MRiter7112@aol.com) submitted 2/17/1999

At one time we stayed at Tacora Agency Effeciency, but I do not see it on your Home Page. Are there other Efficiency Lodging for a Family. Vacation in August. Rex Bartholomew
-- Rex Bart (rbarthol@access.k12.wv.us) submitted 2/16/1999

Has anyone ever stayed at the Sea Castle Condo in North Myrtle beach. We are going in July l999. Any comments
-- jackie Betz (rbetz2272@aol) submitted 2/14/1999

Hi I am planning on visiting Myrtle beach June 1-7, 1999. I am very excited about the trip. I have never been to Myrtle Beach. Please E-mail me on Good places to eat and nice places to stay without spending to much money. Thanks for your help.
-- K. Mikel (k.mikel@excite.com) submitted 2/14/1999

We are visiting Myrtle Beach this Summer ('99) for the first time. We are considering staying at the Beach Cove Resort or the Crown Reef Resort and was wondering which of these two resorts is the nicest. We were also wondering which has the better location. Any information you have on either of these resorts would be helpful. Thank you.
-- (MercyMyGft@aol.com) submitted 2/13/1999

We will be visiting Myrtle Beach this summer ('99) for the first time. We have been looking at staying at the Beach Cove Resort or the Crown Reef Resort. We were wondering which one of these two resorts would be the best. From the brochures, they both look very nice, but brochures can be deceiving. Also, which of the two has the better location? Any info would be helpful, thanks.
-- BJones (MercyMyGft@aol.com) submitted 2/13/1999

THREE OF MY FRIENDS & I ARE PLANNING A SHORT VACATION TO MYTLE ON MARCH 31, 1999. WE WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION ON A BEACH HOUSE OR CONDO ON THE BEACH. THANKS FOR YOU SUGGESTIONS.
-- (CBynum4642@aol.com) submitted 2/12/1999

My husband and I are bringing the kids down in June 99. We have two boys, 8 and 9, and triplet daughters, who will be 1 1/2. We are looking at staying in Garden City, in either the Water's Edge, Royal Garden Resort, or Surfmaster II. Does anyone have any experience with these condos? Any input greatly appreciated - with little kids, inconveniences can ruin a v