Myrtle Beach is a resort town, offering a vacation escape with various environments for couples to choose from. The Grand Strand is located in the downtown area of Myrtle Beach, providing an upbeat and active atmosphere. This central area of Myrtle Beach offers an array of waterfront lodging options such as hotels, motels, resorts and condos. Central Myrtle Beach accommodations along the Grand Strand are in walking distance of amusement parks, theaters, shops, restaurants and nightlife.
North and South Myrtle Beach are off the beaten path, yet in close driving proximity to attractions allowing for a relaxing getaway. North and South Myrtle Beach lodging options include oceanfront hotels, resorts, condos, vacation homes, villas and campgrounds.
Myrtle Beach offers an array of water activities such as fishing, kayaking, boating, scuba diving and windsurfing. Couples may opt to enjoy a five-hour casino cruise along Little River inlet, live entertainment including dinner shows and variety shows or shopping at boutiques, outlets and flea markets. Myrtle Beach is home to restaurants such as Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville and Planet Hollywood and is renowned for its numerous golf courses.
South Carolina's Lowcountry region consists of the Sea Islands such as Hilton Head Island, which rests approximately 95 miles south of Charleston. Hilton Head affords couples the opportunity to enjoy the laid back attitude, culture and environment of the area. Hilton Head offers 12 miles of beaches and waterfront activities such as fishing, swimming, boating and cruises. Hilton Head Island land recreation includes golfing at any of the 24 golf courses, tennis, shopping, waterfront dining, sunbathing, nightlife and live entertainment. Over 250 restaurants on the island provide a plethora of cuisine options and atmospheres such as at the Brick Oven Café where Italian food is served in a causal environment or at the upscale Crane's Tavern and Steakhouse, where Sunday Brunch and mimosas are offered. Couples may enjoy staying at beachfront luxury spa resorts, hotels, condos, inns or villas.
Charleston, South Carolina, is a city rich in history, culture and recreation, providing an array of destinations for couples to explore. Newlyweds may opt to visit historical attractions such as Boone Hall Plantation, Fort Moultrie or Morris Island Lighthouse. Carriage tours of the plantations, walking tours such as the Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Tour and narrated motorized tours that allow for sightseeing in the historic neighborhoods are available. Honeymooners may enjoy harbor cruises, eco-tours and kayak/canoe nature tours that highlight marshes, creeks, ocean wildlife and shrimping villages. Charleston offers nightlife, theatrical performances, live music and art galleries, and is home to a plethora of spas and golf courses. Couples may consider shopping at outlets, antique stores and specialty shops and dining on cuisine such as soul food, seafood and barbecue in Charleston. Accommodations include an array of beach resorts, hotels, historic inns, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.
