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March 30, 2022March 31, 2022

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

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

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

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

TOP SEVEN TRAVEL MISTAKES TO AVOID

Imagine going on a hassle-free vacation. No mishaps. No accidentally misplaced luggage. No incorrect reservations. At Garden City Realty, it is our pleasure to provide you with a list of travel mistakes to avoid. We’ve done our research and figured out the top seven travel mistakes that vacationers commit. Now, we want to share them with you so that your… Read More

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

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

January 13, 2022January 14, 2022

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

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

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

October 25, 2021October 27, 2021

Fall 2021 Vacation in Garden City Beach: Your Seven Day Coupon Guide

When the leaves start falling and the air gets chillier, it’s time to start planning your fall break vacation, so why not visit the Garden City Beach area? The beach may not seem like your typical fall vacation spot, but there are plenty of things to do in Myrtle Beach near your vacation rental that don’t involve cold weather and… Read More

September 10, 2021

WACHESAW PLANTATION CLUB

Vacation goers, lovers of golf, bridal parties, and families will all love the Cottages at Wachesaw Plantation Club. With their close proximity to the beach, and their many amenities these cottages feel like a home away from home. Sporting a dining area, living room, and a kitchen equipped with the basics for cooking, The Cottages offer the option to vacation… Read More

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Dining In: Your Vacation Rental One Week Meal Plan

by Kent Kimes for Garden City Realty Why choose a vacation rental with a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal if you are not going to take advantage of it? Yes, the South Strand is teeming with mouth-watering restaurants. You may not be Emeril Lagasse, but you can get maximum usage out of that vacation rental kitchen and still get… Read More

April 15, 2021June 11, 2021

Coffee and Donut Shops Near Garden City Beach, SC

Eating out is always a treat when you’re on vacation. Garden City Realty’s vacation rentals are located next to some of the tastiest donut and coffee shops in Garden City. There’s nothing like a hot, fresh, homemade donut paired with a cup of steaming java to get that perfect beach day started. Check out some of these shops if you’re… Read More