The Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina has received multiple glowing accolades over the years from publications ranging from Southern Living to Golf Digest and the Travel Channel (television) to the Weather Channel. These praises hail Myrtle Beach’s value, family-friendliness and accessible golf. Since summer’s here and we suspect you haven’t booked your vacation yet, we thought it’d be a fine time to remind you of some of the prestigious kudos Myrtle Beach has received over the past couple of years.

TRAVELOCITY (2009) - “Top 8 Value Destination for Spring Break”
Myrtle Beach was included as one of the best bang-for-your-buck destinations during 2009’s economic recession. Family-affordable accommodations and activities are a sure bet as to why the vacation destination made the list.

The Great Towns of America (2009)
Myrtle Beach is the only South Carolina destination included in this book highlighting the top 100 Great Towns on America. The book is written by David and Joan Vokac. www.greattowns.com/america.html

TRIPADVISOR.COM - “2009 Top Aquariums” (2009)
Users of the largest online travel community ranked Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach on the site’s Top Aquariums list, ranking the aquarium in the top five.  Rankings are based on traveler popularity, consumer ratings and Trip Advisor editors.  Ripley’s Aquarium is a state-of-the-art, 87,000 square-foot aquarium experience, located at Broadway at the Beach.

SOUTHERN LIVING:
“FAVORITE BEACH” (2009)
“FAVORITE FAMILY DESTINATION” (2009)
“FAVORITE WEEKEND GETAWAY” (2009)
“FAVORITE BEACH TOWNS” (2007)
“FAVORITE FAMILY VACATIONS” (2007)
Since 1995, Myrtle Beach has consistently topped Southern Living’s annual favorites list and with good reason!

The Weather Channel - “TOP 10 FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS” (2008)
Myrtle Beach’s family-orientated activities and affordability landed Myrtle Beach in the Top Ten family-friendly destinations list by The Weather Channel.

GOLF DIGEST -
“OVERALL VALUE FOR MONEY DESTINATION” (2008)
“TOP 100 PUBLIC GOLF COURSES IN AMERICA” (2007)
With more than 100 public courses and an abundance of price points for golfers, it’s no wonder Myrtle Beach named one of the best values in its “2008 Travel and Destination Survey.” According to Golf Digest, the beach destination is home to 10 of the Top 100 public golf courses in America. The 10 area courses winning titles among the best in the U.S. include: Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation, The Heritage Club, Barefoot Resort’s Love course, River’s Edge Golf Club, Tiger’s Eye Golf Links, King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, True Blue Golf Club, and Barefoot Resort’s Fazio course.

TRAVEL CHANNEL-TV - “AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES - BEST BEACHES FOR FAMILIES” (2007)
Only 15 U.S. beaches received this designation and Myrtle Beach secured one of the coveted spots. “Myrtle Beach…is an extensive stretch of silky white sand, and offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, sunbathing, sailing and surfing,” reported this popular, national television program.

The accolades for Myrtle Beach can go on and on because it’s a pretty groovy place to vacation whether with the family or for a golf getaway weekend, there’s something for everyone. Find affordable Myrtle Beach accommodations now to determine your own accolade the vacation destination deserves.

Photo Credit: Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau