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July 14, 2015

VRBO

VRBO – Vacation Rental By Owner Facts you need to know… Have you been thinking about marketing your own property on VRBO®, HomeAway® or Craigslist®? Have you thought about booking your own summer vacation through either of these sites? Over the course of last year, I have received dozens of questions regarding these two topics: the risks and rewards of… Read More

May 22, 2015

Pluff Mud: Gotta Love it

Pluff Mud: Gotta Love it By William Hewitt You know that smelly, gooey, dark mush that you always try to avoid? No, not your mother-in-law’s cooking. I’m talking of course about the slick matter that molds the geographical shape of its ecosystem and keeps it nutritionally balanced: pluff mud. All low-country locals know of it, smell it, and oddly enough have even tasted it.… Read More

February 28, 2015

How to Beat Your Winter Blues

How To Beat Your Winter Blues Let’s face it. Winter has overstayed its welcome. Tomorrow marks the start of March, which everyone can associate with Spring. The warmth from the sun, the many colorful flowers in bloom and the resurrection of all things green. Many Americans get to enjoy warmer weather next month, but some will have to tolerate their winter… Read More

July 10, 2014

Vacation Tips for the Frugal Vacationer (Mom)

Now, even though I only live a few minutes from the beach my family needs a vacation too (not everyone goes to the beach for vacation, shocking, I know) and sometimes we go on what we like to call a stay-cation by taking in local events and activities aimed at tourists. There are a lot of free things to do… Read More

March 3, 2014

Voted 2013 Best of the Beach

Garden City Realty was voted best vacation home rental company in the visitors voice section of the 2013 Best of the Beach contest, a specialty publication of The Sun News. This recognition marks the fifth year in a row that Garden City Realty placed in this category, taking first place in 2010 and 2009. Voting for the annual Best of… Read More

July 31, 2012

Summer Recipe Series: Ceviche

If you’re in the mood to take advantage of great-tasting, local fresh fish as well as create a nice, cool summer dish to beat the heat, then ceviche is the dish for you! Ceviche (pronounced seh-veech-ay) consists of fresh minced vegetables, fresh cilantro and uncooked fresh fish that you marinate in lime juice. The acids from the citrus effectively “cook”… Read More

June 13, 2012

Fishing in Garden City Beach, South Carolina

The fish are practically jumping on the line, and there’s no better place to be than in Garden City Beach! Come on down!… Read More

May 17, 2012

A Beautiful Day on the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk!

After all the rain we’ve had the past few days, it was nice to see the sun come out and take a stroll on the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk!… Read More

November 15, 2011

8th Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast

A great way to celebrate the nice brisk weather and enjoy the company of hundreds of fellow oyster lovers, this annual creek-front tradition is a favorite for locals and visitors. Oyster-eaters belly up to the tables for an all-you-can-eat afternoon feast of steamed oysters. And you can bet…you will get your belly-fully of oysters that afternoon. All-you-can-eat oyster tickets cost… Read More

April 2, 2009

Welcome to your Easter beach vacation!

Welcome to Exploring the Grand Strand, Garden City Realty’s blog! Here you will find helpful tips, fun facts, ideas, events and happenings from people who actually live here! We can inform you of the most exciting places to see, the can’t miss ’em attractions and reveal secrets only locals know…it’s like a goldmine of Grand Strand information! Still feeling the… Read More