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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

April 14, 2020October 27, 2020

Road Trip Essentials

Summer is right around the corner and for many, that means planning a vacation. We all know road trips are a fun and efficient way to travel, but sometimes your packing to-do list can get pretty long. Here are some of our road trip essentials for your next trip: Let’s start with snacks. Snacks can make or break a trip,… Read More

March 19, 2020August 17, 2020

Traveling with a Dog

Traveling is fun, exciting, and sometimes a bit stressful—add a dog into the mix and suddenly you’ve got a lot on your hands! However, it doesn’t have to be scary for you or your pup if you are well prepared. Consider these tips as you get ready to travel with your furry friend. First of all, you’ll want to take… Read More

November 29, 2019

Dolphins

If you’re missing the calming lull of ocean waves, think about taking a ride out into the Atlantic on a dolphin tour! With some companies continuing into the winter months, there are various options to take the family on a fun, educational day trip—or to just start planning ahead for 2020! Most dolphin tours glide through the coastal waterways in… Read More

November 22, 2019

Seashells

As winter slowly approaches and steals away our beach days, we may want to hold onto the things that remind us of those warm afternoons in the sun. One way to do this is to bring the beach inside—minus the sand. And so, we turn to decorate with seashells, a wonderfully nautical, and cheap solution to our winter blues. Displaying… Read More

August 9, 2019

Flip Flops and Sandals

It’s hard to beat the South Carolina summer heat with temperatures averaging well above 80° Fahrenheit daily. While the summer heat is most commonly accompanied by concerns of adequate sunblock application or strategizing how to get from your car to the office without getting sweat stains on your work attire, protecting our feet are often overlooked. Most of us don’t… Read More

July 12, 2019

You Can Thank a Shark for Our Healthy Beaches

Myrtle Beach is home to more than 40 species of sharks living right off our sunny coast. You may be wondering if that’s true, why do our waters stay relatively clear of these sharp-toothed friends? The reason we’re able to share our strip of coast with these sleek, gray fish is due to our extended continental shelf which reaches about 50… Read More

May 20, 2019

Memorial Day Weekend Events

Memorial Day, a federal holiday to commemorate the fallen men and women who served in our country’s military service, will be observed Monday, May 27. You may pay tribute to those U.S. men and women who died during military service by observing a national moment of remembrance with a minute of silence at 3 p.m. local time. Likewise, please remember… Read More

May 5, 2017

Festival Season on the Grand Strand: May – June 2017

May has arrived, and with Memorial Day weekend and the official kick-off of our summer season just around the corner, the calendar is filling up fast with festivals and events. In the city of Myrtle Beach, the entire month of May is dedicated to our military and veterans with Military Appreciation Days. There are several other Memorial Day themed events… Read More

September 22, 2016

27 Years Since Hugo

In 1987, my mother and I were living in an oceanfront condo in Garden City Beach. When I finished school that year, my mother decided to return to her hometown (Hampton, SC) to renovate her grandparent’s home. Just two years later, the very place we had called home for many years was ravaged by the historic force of nature known… Read More