The Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach/Barefoot Landing

Book Your Next Hotel Reservation with Courtyard By Marriott Barefoot Landing

Stay where it’s always vacation time! The Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach/Barefoot Landing is most conveniently located to Barefoot Landing’s specialty shops, restaurants and nightlife. Plus four championship golf courses are just ¼ mile away.

From now until 10/31/12 stay two or more nights and receive a $50 gas credit on us! Rates start at just $129/night!

BOOK ONLINE – To book this offer visit the reservations page on Marriott.com/MYRCN and enter promotional code CSE.

Offer subject to availability and some restrictions may apply. Valid through 10/31/12.

Championship golf packages are also available.

Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach/Barefoot Landing

1000 Commons Boulevard

Myrtle Beach, SC

843-361-1730

877-258-1956

Marriott.com/MYRCN

Rose Real Estate: Welcoming Families to Our Beautiful Beach

Rose Real Estate Welcomes Families! Vacation South Carolina

Play in the surf … Relax on the beach … Shop till you drop … Golf day and night … Dine on fresh local seafood … Dance the night away … Do nothing … Do it all … The possibilities are endless!

Rose Real Estate would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to our beautiful beach. Tucked away in quietSurfsideBeach, our communities are close to shopping, dining, entertainment, award winning golf and incredible water activities. Our properties offer everything from two bedroom villas to gorgeous five bedroom island-style homes.

Let’s not forget to include the family’s best friend! We have a large variety of pet-friendly properties that allow your entire family to have an unforgettable beach vacation. So come and join us and create your own memories that will last a lifetime!

Rose Real Estate

897 Melody Lane

Surfside Beach,South Carolina

800-845-6706

www.rose-real-estate.com

When many people think of summer vacations, they think of long walks on the beach, camping out in the woods, or frolicking in the summer sun. However, for those with an interest in haunted history, you might prefer an experience that sends a chill up your spine.

South Carolina is rich with history and centuries-old buildings, perfect for rumors and legends of ghosts and hauntings. Charleston, with its historic heritage and cobbled streets, has many options for ghost tours to learn about the city’s paranormal past. The Ghosts of Charleston and the Ghosts of Charleston II are walking tours that take you through many of the city’s historic sites, while hearing tales of pirates and the darker side of Charelston’s past. Take a Ghost Walk through 18th and 19th century neighborhoods. Or spend a night at Annie’s Bed and Breakfast, a haunted inn that was built as a cotton plantation in the 1830’s.

If you venture outside of Charleston, you’ll find ghost tours in Aiken, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach. On walking tours of historic Aiken, you’ll hear the mysteries, myths and legends on a 90 minute tour. Spirits and Spectres of Columbia is the most popular walking tour in the city, and features ghost stories and legends from Columbia’s past. Even sunny Myrtle Beach has its share of ghostly legends, which you can learn about on a Jeep Tour which takes you through a moss shrouded cemetery and sites where pirates used to roam.

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, these tours are sure to engage you with fascinating tales and visits to intriguing historical sites, making this unique South Carolina vacation a summer to remember.

Need a day of shopping on your South Carolina vacation? Visit a unique shop, Out of Hand: The Art of Creating to find beautiful handbags like this.

Are you planning a vacation to South Carolina? Charleston is a beautiful city with plenty to do and see including museums, historic sites as well as golfing and dining out. While the men are out golfing, have a girls’ day out and experience some of the great shops the city has to offer. Here are the top 5 stores that you must stop by provided by 10Best.com.

Out of Hand – the Art of Creating: This shop features beautiful collectibles, prints, gifts and accessories that will look perfect in any home. The store is run by a group of women who create many hand-made gifts including invitations, flowers, jewelry and handbags. If you’re out with the girls, this store is a must-see.

Charleston Cooks: This high-end kitchen store features every kitchen gadget known to man, including many that you probably didn’t even know existed. Each month well-known chefs make an appearance offering classes on techniques, tips and food specialties for those who are beginners or more advanced in the kitchen. Plus, many classes include sampling the delicious food, who could say “no” to that?

The Ragamuffin Shop: Voted by Charleston residents as the number one place for infant and kids clothes, Ragamuffin’s has been dressing babies to size 7 in adorable outfits for over 30 years.

City Public Market: This outdoor market has everything from jewelry, local art, clothing and home furnishings and accessories. Don’t forget to pick up a lovely sweet grass basket, one of the hand-made items Charleston is known for.

Historic Charleston Foundation Bookstore: This store has something for everyone. Find a perfect coffee-table book that will forever remind you of your trip to Charleston. Looking for reference book on a certain subject? This store has books about everything from gardening to decorating all available in the famous Charleston style you’ll instantly love. This is also a great place to purchase Charleston-inspired souvenir gifts for your loved ones who didn’t come on the trip.

Visiting these lovely shops during your next visit to Charleston, South Carolina vacation will make for a perfect day out with the girls. To find out about more great shops the city has to offer, read the full list on 10Best.com.

While many people flock to popular travel destinations, vacation hot spots are not for everyone. Sometimes you want to visit the road less traveled and get away from crowds of tourists. Barnwell County is a beautiful and scenic destination, full of history and cultural heritage. It is part of the Rivers, Rails, and Crossroads region of the SC Heritage Corridor.

One place you’ll want to visit while in Barnwell County is God’s Acre Healing Springs, located just outside of Blackville. This history and legend of this natural spring date back to 1771, where wounded British soldiers were nursed back to health with water from the spring. Today, people visit the spring to fill up water bottles and jugs, believing the spring’s water still holds healing powers.

You’ll also find history and heritage museums in Barnwell County, including the Heritage Corridor Discovery Center and the Barnwell County Museum. If you really want to immerse yourself in South Carolina history, visit nearby Allendale County and see the Topper Site – an archaeological dig site.

If you want to escape the crowds, Barnwell County offers a relaxing and educational South Carolina vacation.

Be sure to visit the Salty Dog Cafe on your next vacation to Hilton Head, South Carolina. It's been a local favorite for over 20 years.

Planning a vacation to Hilton Head, South Carolina? Of course you’ve thought of the lounging on the sandy beaches, having drinks by the hotel pool, shopping on the boardwalk and eating in the fine restaurants the area has to offer. But what about when the sun goes down? There’s plenty of fun to be had after sunset and Hilton Head has plenty of awesome night life hot spots that you’re sure to love. So let loose, have a few drinks with friends and enjoy a few nights out on the town.

Here are the top 5 best night life venues to enjoy on your next South Carolina vacation (in no particular order):

The Lodge: This classy cigar and martini bar boasts some of the best drinks on the island as well as pool tables, darts, shuffle boards, a walk-in humidor and two beautiful stone fireplaces to cozy up next to.

The Jazz Corner: This fun restaurant/bar offers and intimate experience with regal charm. It features a range of jazz acts that take guests back to the smooth jazz of the 50’s and 60’s. Enjoy dinner from 6:00pm-10:00pm on Tuesday-Sunday and stay for drinks and music all night.

Frankie Bones: The Sinatra-themed restaurant/bar offers an Italian menu ranging from sandwiches to flat bread pizza. The granite top bar, offers a sophisticated atmosphere for good drinks and kicking back with old friends.

The Salty Dog Cafe: You can’t vacation in South Carolina and not visit this local favorite. It’s a laid back, fun waterfront atmosphere. Enjoy a cold beer out on the deck or inside the restaurant, either way you’re guaranteed to have a fun time. Don’t forget to buy a t-shirt!

San Miguel’s Mexican on the Marina: This fun Mexican restaurant offers live entertainment and a view of the water from an outdoor bar. It’s famous for delicious margaritas and spicy dinner options ranging from enchiladas verdes to a sirloin chimichanga. Don’t forget to try the amazing guacamole dip while enjoying this lively atmosphere.

Visit one or all of these places and you’re guaranteed to have the vacation of your life in Hilton Head, South Carolina, whether the sun is up or down. Tan on the beach or golf all day, eat, drink and enjoy your friends’ company all night.

Visit the beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy on your next South Carolina vacation.

Aside from being a beautiful city full of culture and attractions, Greenville has one landmark that really sets it apart from other American cities. Just west of downtown, you’ll find Falls Park on the Reedy, with beautiful gardens, nature trails, and waterfalls flowing right through the city.

Greensville is a town that is rich with history. Take a weekend history tour to lean more about the city’s historic sites, or visit one of the many historic homes, like Hanover House, which was built in 1716. Explore three centuries of South Carolina history at the Upcountry History Museum, filled with interactive multi-media exhibits that make learning fun for all ages.

There are also many other museums to visit in Greenville, including the American Legion War Museum, the Bob Campbell Geology Museum, and the Greenville County Museum of Art. In addition, there are countless art galleries, with some that specialize in work from local artists.

If you want to get away from the city, there are plenty of opportunities for camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting. The nearby Blue Ridge Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities. Whether you like to golf, fish, or bike, you’ll find something you love in Greenville!

The next time you travel to South Carolina, make sure Greenville is one of your destinations. With so much to see and do there, how can you miss it?