Garden City Realty Blog – Page 15 – Garden City Beach & Surfside Beach Vacation Info

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

June 30, 2015

Mini-Golf at the Beach

Vacationing and golf go hand-in-hand when visiting the Myrtle Beach area. Known for its award winning golf courses, South Carolina’s “grand strand” is a popular destination for beach go-ers, restaurant connoisseurs, and avid golf players. While everyone has the capability of going to restaurants and the beach, not everyone has the ability to play a round of golf. Fortunately, the… 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

May 20, 2015

Fishing on the South Strand

Fishing on the South Strand By William Hewitt The shores of South Carolina host a variety of species of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, attracting many locals and tourists to take part in the sport of fishing. Whether you prefer trolling from the stern of a boat, angling from the planks of a pier, or casting from the shorelines of the ocean,… Read More

April 30, 2015

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Vacation

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on VacationVacation. We all need one, most of us get one, but some of us have no idea what to do once we have one. Where do I go? What do I do? How much is this going to cost me? It is important to take time to map out a plan and possibly a list… Read More

March 23, 2015

Spring Fever

Spring FeverOh, that little thing called Spring Fever. Thanks to daylight savings, we now experience longer days and anxiously await Spring. We want it and we want it now. Being in the South, we get a taste of warmer temperatures before most people and for that we are grateful. With warm weather tip-toeing in, we want everyone to celebrate its arrival… 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

February 9, 2015

Pack the Valentine-themed crafts and snacks for your kid-friendly beach getaway

When I have the time, and patience, to plan ahead before a trip I like to create themed goodie bags for the kids that are inspired by our journey. Whether it’s the destination, season, or parts of the country were traveling through, it’s always fun to find different ways to get the kids excited about the trip. Other than… Read More

February 3, 2015

For the Love of February

February 14thBefore you opened this, you were probably thinking this is another blog about the cruelty of Valentine’s Day for singles and the annoyance of watching others get bitten by the love bug. On the contrary, this blog won’t include Valentine’s Day bashing or praising. I’m writing this to shed some light on the true meaning of Valentine’s Day. But… Read More

January 26, 2015

What’s New at Garden City Realty in 2015

As we settle into 2015, here’s an update on what’s been happening at Garden City Realty. Retirement Announcement Last month we said goodbye to Director of Owner Services, Judy Walton, who retired at the end of 2014. Judy has been with Garden City Realty since 1983, starting as a reservationist in Guest Services. Since then her responsibilities have been extensive,… Read More