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umbrellas and spend an afternoon reading, enjoying a cold beer and floating in the warm Gulf Stream waters. Take the kids to one of the three different waterparks in Myrtle Beach, which are specifically designed for family fun with a focus on the kids with splash pools, waterfalls, and a myriad of slides. Book an offshore charter fishing trip and fish for species such as Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Sailfish and Marlin. Other forms of fishing are also available from pier to fresh water and inland fishing. Enjoy some Myrtle Beach nightlife - from nightclubs and sports bars to discos and bars with a more laid-back local flavour. Experience the full spectrum of Myrtle Beach shows and local venues, including live theatre, dinner shows, variety shows, concert halls and movie theatres. At The Grand Strand, you can see Calvin Gilmore’s music and comedy variety show, The Carolina Opry, which has won every top South Carolina tourism award, or visit the House of Blues at Barefoot Landing for blues, jazz, gospel and guest rock artists. Try one of the multitude of outdoor water activities on offer including surfing, kayaking, parasailing, scuba-diving and jet skiing. Check out the amazing array of sea life at Ripley’s Aquarium; Broadway’s MagiQuest; the Children’s Museum of South Carolina, Hollywood Wax Museum and the upside down museum, WonderWorks. Have a game of mini-golf, in the “Mini-Golf Capital of America” with a dinosaur, jungle or pirate themed course on just about every block. Visit the PGA Tour superstore (1400 29th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach) to check out the latest golf gear. Further Information Where To Stay Myrtle Beach complements its golf offerings with a diverse range of premier accommodation options that are available over the entire Grand Strand – near the chosen courses, set inland or in full view of the wide beaches. Additionally, accommodation choices are plentiful for those on a budget. Luxury Inlet Sports Lodge: www.inletsportslodge.com Marina Inn at Grande Dunes: www.marinainnatgrandedunes.com Mid-Price Island Vista: www.islandvista.com Anderson Ocean Club: www.oceanaresorts.com/anderson Economy Beach Cove: www.beachcove.com Caravelle Resort: www.thecaravelle.com Climate One of the greatest assets of the Myrtle Beach area, the weather offers mild winters and bearable summer temperatures. With an average high of 55° / 13° in the coldest month of January, and an average high of 88° / 31° in the hottest months of July and August, it is rarely too cold, or too hot to enjoy everything Myrtle Beach offers. Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday Is a non-profit trade association comprised of 79 championship golf courses and 99 golf package providers in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. The originator of the “Stay and Play Package”, they provide non-biased information about accommodation and golf courses to assist golfers when planning a Myrtle Beach