July national media coverage featured several coverage themes including the best places to live and retire; the best last-minute vacations; Myrtle Beach’s position as an affordable and budget-friendly travel destination; and autism-friendly travel. Prominent coverage included stories with LIFE Magazine, Travel + Leisure, The Travel, The Balancing Act, and Today.com. The coverage featured several priority messaging themes including affordable, family, and event-based experiences; accolades; experiences beyond The Beach; the region’s growing culinary scene; and more.

August is National Family Fun Month, and the Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) says there’s no better place to enjoy time with your family than the Grand Strand with its ample opportunities for fun and edutainment that fit any budget.

Visit Myrtle Beach is excited to announce that “Chef Swap at The Beach” is back for a captivating third season this summer. Showcasing the incredible culinary talent throughout the Grand Strand, the new season of “Chef Swap at The Beach” premieres Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. EDT on the Cooking Channel. Season three features an all-new lineup of 16 skilled and innovative chefs from the Myrtle Beach area across seven captivating episodes that will air weekly on Saturdays

June national media coverage featured several coverage themes including roundups of the best beaches in the area leading up to summer, CCMF, Myrtle Beach being named a top place to move to in the US, 4th of July travel and affordable, budget-friendly travel destinations. Prominent coverage included stories with Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Veranda, Readers’ Digest, and The Travel. The coverage featured several priority messaging themes including affordable, family, and event-based experiences, accolades, experiences beyond The Beach, growing culinary scene and more.