Author: Garden City Beach

Spring is busting out all over! Are you ready to dust off the beach chairs, de-winterize yourself, as well as your home, and spend more time outdoors? Here are some Spring tips from blog contributor, Lauren Palazuelos. Declutter, dust, disinfect. Spring is here, and it’s time for some seriously deep cleaning. Here are some tips to help you wash away… Read More “Spring Cleaning Tips for Easy Living”

It’s that time of year again. Your car is coated in a layer of yellow, your eyes are puffy, and you just can’t stop sneezing. It may even be keeping you from your favorite springtime activities or closing your windows on that signature sea breeze! Although it may be easy to pick up an over-the-counter medicine, sometimes that just doesn’t… Read More “Seasonal Allergy Relief”

Picnics can be held anywhere; inside, outside, in the grass, on the beach, in a park or in your car. Since we live at the beach, I’m going to share my top items for a beach picnic, that way you know how to prepare! Beach picnics are fun for everyone, but how do you know what to bring? I think… Read More “Top Items for your Beach Picnic”

For what it’s worth, travel insurance is a relatively inexpensive cost for peace of mind Planning a beach vacation is fun! We make our list of clothes (and swimsuits) to pack, attractions to visit, restaurants to go for dinner, all while anticipating the relaxing sounds of the ocean and enjoyment to come. You might think the two biggest decisions you… Read More “Why you should consider travel insurance for your next vacation”

You are headed to the beach and excited to put your toes in the sand and swim in the ocean. We are happy you are here and want you to stay safe. Please understand and know the water conditions before you go in. Be aware that public beaches in Georgetown County do not have lifeguards, however, Huntington Beach State Park… Read More “Rip Currents and a guide on how to survive them”

Loggerhead nesting season along the Grand Strand is Mid-May through August. Below are three things you can do during your summer stay to help protect these gentle creatures. 1. Turn Out Lights. Sea turtle hatchlings use light and reflections from the moon to find their way to the water at night. Artificial lighting confuses the hatchlings and causes them to… Read More “Three things you can do to help our endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtles”

Before you hit the road for your summer vacation, we’ve put together a checklist to help you remember the necessities, including what to take care of before you leave. Vacations are exciting, but overlooking just one thing on your to-do list can turn what should be a fun-filled trip into a dreadful experience. Use this list as a starting point,… Read More “Vacation Packing Checklist”

Close your eyes and picture this. You’re standing alone on the beach, your bare feet sinking into the soft wet sand. The wind is softly blowing off the ocean, keeping you cool as the sun penetrates your warm skin. Eyes closed, you lift your head to the sky and as you take in a deep breath of the salty air,… Read More “Why the Beach is Good for your Soul”

June is a great time to visit the Grand Strand for an early summer vacation and the Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival, which kicks off June 7, makes it one of the most popular times of the year to stay. As thousands of country music fans descend along the beach to catch their favorite county music artists, the 2018 lineup… Read More “Fourth Annual Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival”

To many, Memorial Day evokes thoughts of barbeques and get-togethers, a day off from work to relax. But it is important to remember why we celebrate Memorial Day and recognize its true meaning. The last Monday in May is to honor the men and women who died while actively serving in the United States military. Originally known as Decoration Day,… Read More “Memorial Day Weekend”