Great Time to Book It

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:02):
All right, welcome, I got a good one for you today.
This is a place I've been to many, many times,
from when I was in high school, college and even
a little bit later, and also with you know, with
the family and the kids and the wife and all that.
So it's a great it's a great family place. So

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where we're going today, We're heading to sunny Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina, a crown jewel of the East Coast, known
for it sixty miles of beaches, family family, family friendly attractions,
and he has plenty of Southern charm. Whether you're road
tripping with your family, flying in for a romantic getaway,

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or just looking for a fun escape, Myrtle Beach has
something for everyone. And that is the truth. So let's
dive in, shall we. Let's just, you know, dive right in.
So let's talk about getting to Myrtle Beach. So, if
you're flying, you're coming from out of state, Myrtle Beach

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International Airport myr is your go to. It's a small
but efficient airport with plenty of direct flights from major
cities like Atlanta, New York, Chicago, and it's really really
only minutes from the beach, So when you're flying in,
you're going to see the beach. It's a cool flight

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and usually flights in and out of Myrtle Beach are
relatively inexpensive. So if you're driving, Myrtle Beach is also
a prime robe trip destination. So it's accessible via US
Route seventeen or Highway seventeen and I ninety five. That

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depends on which way you're coming from. You might enjoy
scenic views of the Marshlands Pine Forest as you drive
to the area, a pretty nice drive. If you're driving in,
you try try try to find a way to get
in early in the day because Myrtle Beach traffic can

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get heavy, especially during summer spring breaks, and I mean
you catch it at the wrong time, and it is
it is gridlock. And you know, it's like any other
tourist town where people are there, they don't live there,
they don't know where to go, which way to go,
so it's, uh, it can be a little bit of chaos.

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But everybody has navigation now, so maybe it's getting a
little bit better. All right, So you've made it to
Myrtle Beach. What's on the agenda? A real question? What's
on the agenda or really what isn't on the agenda?
Of course, the Sandy shoreline is the star of the show.

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Relax with a book, take a dip in the Atlantic,
or rent jet skis if you're feeling adventurous. Family will
love the gentle waves, perfect for young swimmers. The boardwalk
and sky wheel. Take a stroll along the one point
two mile Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, filled with shops for restaurants,

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street performers, and don't miss the sky wheel, one of
the tallest ferris wheels in the US. You'll get incredible
views of the coastline. I haven't done that in a
long time, but it is an incredible view. There is
also Broadway at the Beach. It's a sprawling entertainment complex.
It has everything, restaurants, live entertainment, mini golf, and even

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an aquarium. It's perfect for all ages. I've been there
many times and seen some little concerts, been in some restaurants.
I've been to some clubs in there. There's a lot
to do for everybody. Really a nice place to go.
Put that on your agenda. Golf, golf, golf, golf. I'm

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into repeating words today. Did you know Myrtle Beach is
called the golf Capital of the world. With over eighty courses,
both seasoned pros and beginners can find a spot to
tee off. So I'm kind of a Part three guy,
all right. The only thing I can hit is a
pitching wedge and a putter. Now I can hit that

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pitching wedge a long way, So even if I'm playing
a regular golf course, you know, I'm still teeing off
with my pitching wedge. Man. My dad used to hate that.
He'd be so embarrassed just in front of his friends
and I tea off with a pitcheon wedge. And the
crazy thing is they were getting older and I could
drive them anyway. Family fun, check out Ripley's Aquarium or

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The Pirates Voyage Dinner The Dinner Show for kid feeling activities.
I have been to both and both are worth worth
time to go. Check out local eats. Myrtle Beach is
known for its seafood. It's got some really good seafood.
It's got some low country styles shrimp and grits. It

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has a lot of fried seafood, a lot of all
you can eat buffets. You're not going to go away
from any of these places hungry I can promise you that.
So there's spots like Sea Captain's House or Drunken Jacks
in nearby Merle's Inlet, which is it's really just greater

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Myrtle Beach. When we talk about Merle's Inlet there, what
to expect while you're there? Okay, so what I mean,
what we're seeing here? What's the vibe like? You know,
what's the weather like and all that. So let's set
some expectations about the vibe. Myrtle Beach is all about

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fun and relaxation. It's busy during peak season spring and summer,
so expect crowds, especially at the main attractions. But listen,
it's still it's a it's a fun vibe. You got
a big mix of people, very diverse crowd. Uh. There's
so much to do there. I mean, water slides, uh,

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put put you. They're all kind of restaurants, clubs. So
the vibe is what you make it. During the day,
it's all about the beach and hanging out at the
beach and doing all that kind of stuff. And the
beach is awesome, it's so big, the sand is great,
the waves are good. So it's got it's got a

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good all around vibe weather. The summers are hot and humid,
perfect for the beach. That's what you would expect down
south of the beach. Right. If you visit in Springer fall,
you'll still enjoy warm weather and fewer people. So remember that,
you know, mid Sprey, early midfall. I mean, it's still

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nice and you're still gonna have some eighty to eighty
five degree days. It's really a good time to go.
It is family friendly. I mean, Myrtle Beach is a
major destination for families, so you'll see plenty of kids,
and that's a good thing. There's so many great things
for kids to do. But like I said earlier, nightlife

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lovers can still find the great bars and clubs like
the ones at the Bowery or Broadway at the beach.
Some budget tips, right, well, Myrtle Beach is generally affordable,
especially compared to other beach destinations. Right, but prices do
spike in the peak season, just like everywhere else. Consider

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visiting in the off season. Kind of like what we
just said, the spring and fall still get plenty of
great days and great weather and less people and better
deals on your day. All right, so you've come Myrtle beach,
you've soaked it in, you've got a sunburn, you've had

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a great time, and now it's time to go home.
So a few tips for leaving Myrtle Beach when it's
so when it's time to head out, here a few
tips to make leaving Myrtle Beach as smooth as possible. Traffic.
If you're driving, leave early in the morning or later
in the evening to avoid the dreaded weekend traffic jams.

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And that is straight up true. If you can get
If you're in a hotel, get a later check out,
or plan something fun to do. Say, if you're leaving
on Sunday, you know Sunday, you know, go to lunch
and then go do something else till about two three
o'clock in the afternoon and then head out, or get
up early and just get your butt out of town

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before all the traffic gets there, gets on the road.
Souvenirs before you leave. You're gonna want to stock up
on There are no shortage of souvenir shops in Myrtle Beach.
T shirt shops, you know, surf shops, all of them,

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and they all have souvenirs. So you can remember Myrtle Beach.
There's the Gay Dolphin gift Cove Myrtle Beach staple. It's
been there forever. It has everything from seashells to little
quirky trinkets. If you're flying out, give yourself plenty of

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time at the airport. While it is small. Security lines
do get a little long during peak travel season, but
you know, it's not like a major airport where you
have to give yourself two or three hours. You can
probably you'll be fine if you give yourself an hour.
Here's some fun acts about Myrtle Beach before we wrap up.

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What about Myrtle Beach was named after the wax myrtle
tree which grows in the area, and we have plenty
in our yard right now. The Myrtle Beach attracts nearly
twenty million visitors each year. That's a lot because Myrtle
Beach is not huge. The Atlantic Ocean water can reach

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up to eighty five degrees in July and August late
July and August, and it really is like a warm bath.
So you're not going to run into the water and
be it's not going to be jarring cold, and it
might not even be refreshing but it's still water and
it's still fun. So Myrtle Beach, you know, it truly

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has something for everyone. Whether you're a beach bump, a foodie,
or an adrenaline junkie, you'll find plenty to love. So
make sure you pack your sunscreen, hit the road or
the skies, and get to experience one of the most
iconic beach destinations in the US. There's so much more
we could talk about Myrtle Beach, but I am going

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to I'm going to pack up my stuff and my cooler,
and I'm gonna head off the beach. So you guys
have a great day and we will talk about some
more Myrtle Beach real soon, all right, God bless