Author: Garden City Beach

Happy Fall, Y’all…The leaves are changing color, the air is cool and brisk and the smell of pumpkin-flavored everything is all around us. Fall is here, people!Fall is a perfect season to visit the beach. It’s not too hot and not too crowded. And if you are as frugal as I am, you will appreciate the low prices that are… Read More “Happy Fall, Y’all”

PRESS RELEASE: Garden City Beach, SC – September 21, 2015 – Dennis McElveen, Broker-in-Charge of Garden City Realty, Inc., is pleased to announce that Brandon Stacks has been promoted to Guest Services Manager. Originally from Myrtle Beach, Stacks is a 2011 graduate of Coastal Carolina University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management. He joined Garden… Read More “Garden City Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Stacks to Guest Services Manager”

Summer Isn’t Over Yet…As we approach the middle of August, school is starting back up and some are returning to work. Summer sure does seem to fly past us and some may think they didn’t have enough time to enjoy the vacation they hoped and planned for. Here’s the thing – it’s not too late.Life can get in the way,… Read More “Summer May Be Ending, But It’s Never Too Late to Start Your Vacation”

VRBO – Vacation Rental By Owner Facts you need to know… Have you been thinking about marketing your own property on VRBO®, HomeAway® or Craigslist®?  Have you thought about booking your own summer vacation through either of these sites?  Over the course of last year, I have received dozens of questions regarding these two topics: the risks and rewards of… Read More “VRBO”

Vacationing and golf go hand-in-hand when visiting the Myrtle Beach area.  Known for its award winning golf courses, South Carolina’s “grand strand” is a popular destination for beach go-ers, restaurant connoisseurs, and avid golf players. While everyone has the capability of going to restaurants and the beach, not everyone has the ability to play a round of golf.  Fortunately, the… Read More “Mini-Golf at the Beach”

Pluff Mud: Gotta Love it By William Hewitt You know that smelly, gooey, dark mush that you always try to avoid? No, not your mother-in-law’s cooking. I’m talking of course about the slick matter that molds the geographical shape of its ecosystem and keeps it nutritionally balanced: pluff mud.  All low-country locals know of it, smell it, and oddly enough have even tasted it.… Read More “Pluff Mud: Gotta Love it”

Fishing on the South Strand By William Hewitt The shores of South Carolina host a variety of species of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, attracting many locals and tourists to take part in the sport of fishing. Whether you prefer trolling from the stern of a boat, angling from the planks of a pier, or casting from the shorelines of the ocean,… Read More “Fishing on the South Strand”

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on VacationVacation. We all need one, most of us get one, but some of us have no idea what to do once we have one. Where do I go? What do I do? How much is this going to cost me? It is important to take time to map out a plan and possibly a list… Read More “The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Vacation”

Spring FeverOh, that little thing called Spring Fever. Thanks to daylight savings, we now experience longer days and anxiously await Spring. We want it and we want it now. Being in the South, we get a taste of warmer temperatures before most people and for that we are grateful. With warm weather tip-toeing in, we want everyone to celebrate its arrival… Read More “Spring Fever”

How To Beat Your Winter Blues Let’s face it. Winter has overstayed its welcome. Tomorrow marks the start of March, which everyone can associate with Spring. The warmth from the sun, the many colorful flowers in bloom and the resurrection of all things green. Many Americans get to enjoy warmer weather next month, but some will have to tolerate their winter… Read More “How to Beat Your Winter Blues”