With sunny days lasting well into December, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers an inviting escape for a magical holiday getaway. Visitors to the Grand Strand this winter will enjoy a mild climate that’s perfect for outdoor activities, beachside relaxation and an array of festive celebrations that include popular annual events and traditions.
Celebrate a spook-tacular October with thrilling activities and fun for all ages
In October, South Carolina’s Grand Strand becomes especially enchanting as it transforms into a Halloween haven where frightfully fun celebrations abound. From family-friendly trick-or-treating to spine-chilling haunted adventures, the Myrtle Beach area offers a cauldron of festive activities and events throughout the month, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Winter and Holiday campaign positions Myrtle Beach as the ideal year-round destination with engaging experiences outside of the beach, including during the holiday season.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Fall campaign captures the essence of showcasing the best The Beach has to offer. A niche focus of the campaign will be on culinary experiences and live music.
After a highly successful summer and fall tourism season in Myrtle Beach that placed the South Carolina destination among the ranks of Orlando, Las Vegas and New York City in terms of visitor demand – as noted by TripAdvisor, Expedia and others – the coastal hot spot is now preparing for a holiday season like no other.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is joining the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day on March 30, 2023. The chamber and CVB will use this day to spotlight the value of in-person meetings, including the positive impacts they have on participants and the local economy.
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (March 7, 2023) – As we bid farewell to winter and welcome the longer, sun-soaked days ahead, Visit Myrtle Beach is inviting travelers of all interests, ages and abilities to take a trip to “America’s Favorite Beach” this spring.
Visit Myrtle Beach announced that the Moveable Feast with Relish episode filmed along the Grand Strand in late 2022 has begun airing on PBS stations with most air dates set for the first weekend in February. It will air on SCETV in South Carolina on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
January coverage included a wide variety of topics and positive accolades for the destination. Major themes and listicles included Myrtle Beach as a premier location for retirees, family-friendly vacations, golf trips, accessible road trips and spring break getaways—with mentions in several top-tier publications like, Best Life, Travel Awaits, Parents, TripSavvy and more. Other notable mentions revolved around Myrtle Beach as an ideal winter escape and a romantic getaway, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
With 60 miles of breathtaking beaches and 14 unique coastal communities, there’s always something new and exciting to explore in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This year particularly brings travelers an array of all-new activities, attractions, restaurants, lodging and transportation options that are guaranteed to create lasting memories at The Beach.
Media coverage in December 2022 featured subjects including the Myrtle Beach Bowl and Visit Myrtle Beach’s Name, Image and Likeness deal with UConn and Marshall; air service; Winter Wonderland at The Beach and holiday lights events; and several accolades for friendliness, must-visit restaurants, and most beautiful beaches.
Things are heating up during the Winter at The Beach. Tripadvisor recently shared it’s “19 Trending Winter Destinations for U.S. Travelers” and Myrtle Beach made the list.
Coverage was dominated by subjects such as continued coverage of the rare orange lobster that found a new home at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, the trend of drivable vacation destinations, fall events and festivals happening in the region and the announcement of Chef Swap at The Beach. The Myrtle Beach team secured two pieces of coverage this month including The Travel Vertical story highlighting top Chef Swap at the Beach and an inclusion in a Northstar Meetings Group Guide to Meetings & Events in Myrtle Beach, as well as a combination broadcast and online feature from TODAY on “shoulder season” and why it’s a great time to travel to The Beach!
