The Best Golf Courses in the Myrtle Beach area

One of the advantages of visiting the Myrtle Beach area is the miles of pristine golf courses dotting the coast of the Atlantic. With over 100 golf courses to choose from, golfers will welcome the chance to take some strokes off their game at some of the country’s top-rated golf courses. Among some of the nationally-ranked greenways, these are Garden… Read More “The Best Golf Courses in the Myrtle Beach area”

Garden City Realty’s Guide to Touring the South Strand

In 1941, the founders of the International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism defined tourism as “the sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of non-residents, insofar as they do not lead to permanent residence and are not connected with any earning activity.” In 2022, we say, “huh?” We think it’s pretty safe to assume… Read More “Garden City Realty’s Guide to Touring the South Strand”

How to reduce your environmental impact while visiting the South Strand

Vacations are often the time when you throw caution to the wind and do things you wouldn’t do in your ordinary, day-to-day life. You know, YOLO (You Only Live Once)! Indulge in that decadent dinner. Sleep until noon. Start your day with a bloody Mary. Set the HVAC in your ocean-front accommodations to full blast and leave the balcony screen… Read More “How to reduce your environmental impact while visiting the South Strand”

Planning Reunions and Extended-Family Trips on the South Strand

The sunny South Strand boasts an array of family-oriented communities, from the southern edge of Myrtle Beach to Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, and Murrells Inlet on down to Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island, making our stretch of the South Carolina coast a natural destination for family reunions and extended-family trips. And Garden City Realty’s (GCR) portfolio of South Strand… Read More “Planning Reunions and Extended-Family Trips on the South Strand”

The Best Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Myrtle Beach

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there is no better time to start planning a Valentine’s Day getaway. A weekend trip to any of the Grand Strand’s beautiful beaches is sure to spark the romance between you and your sweetie. Garden City Realty is here to help you plan your romantic weekend. We have put together a Valentine’s Day… Read More “The Best Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Myrtle Beach”

ARTWORK IN THE SKY: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO KITE FLYING ON THE SOUTH STRAND

Hey, go fly a kite! No, seriously, today (Jan. 14) is International Kite Day. It’s a time to explore the wild blue yonder and celebrate the uplifting (see what we did there?) experience of kite-flying, and the observance also has a deeper meaning and origin…but we’ll get to that. If you’ve never flown a kite before, or simply need a… Read More “ARTWORK IN THE SKY: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO KITE FLYING ON THE SOUTH STRAND”

GARDEN CITY REALTY’S GUIDE FOR BEGINNING BIRDERS

While dipping your toes in the Atlantic may not be ideal this time of year, there’s another outdoor winter activity you can partake in when you’re visiting along the South Strand that you might not have thought about. Have you ever tried birdwatching – or simply “birding” as it’s called by those in the know? You may not have expected… Read More “GARDEN CITY REALTY’S GUIDE FOR BEGINNING BIRDERS”

Garden City Realty’s Guide to Bringing Fido to the South Strand

For many of us, pets are part of our daily lives, so it’s only natural to bring along our four-legged family members on family vacations. According to a survey by the American Pet Products Association, the number of pet owners who bring their animals with them when they travel is up nearly 20 percent in the last decade. As we… Read More “Garden City Realty’s Guide to Bringing Fido to the South Strand”