Articles Mentioning Coastal South Carolina Hotels

5 Ways to Bring out Your Inner Brit, Stateside

So, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that England is kind of a big deal right now. The queen is currently celebrating her Diamond Jubilee (60 years on the throne!) and in July, thousands of the world’s best athletes will descend upon London to fight for glory (a.k.a. the Olympics). It’s…

5 Unusual (and Awesome) Honeymoon Ideas

Sure, a week holed up in a beach bungalow or a romantic jaunt to the City of Lights is a nice way to spend one’s honeymoon. But we’d argue it can be a bit cliché, and you’re not just any other couple, right? If you and your significant other identify more with the less-than-traditional set…

The Best Roadtrips From: Charlotte, NC

The Best Road Trips is a weekly summer series highlighting our favorite getaways from major cities all over the United States. If you live in Charlotte, you know that there is more to this city than just a booming business district. The Queen City, naturally, has also proved to be a highly-cultured one, with both…

Summer Travel Idea: Four Great BBQ Joints Worth the Trip

Nothing says summer in America quite like barbecue. From one corner of the country to the other, rival pitmasters start off the season with a fresh bag of charcoal, some genuine Southern hospitality, and a hankering to cure the nation’s hunger. And the swine — you can’t forget about the swine. Last weekend, New York…

Kickin’ Back in South Carolina: 5 Spots for Some R&R

Few people know how to take it easy better than South Carolinians. After all, some of the most popular activities in the Palmetto State are iced tea sippin’ and front porch sittin’ — and who can blame them? Especially with the intense heat that Southern summers bring, locals and visitors need plenty of spots to…

Foto Friday: Sleeping In and Sleeping Out

June 1st kicks off the unofficial start of summer, and we’re officially ready for three months of sun, fun, and lots of leisure. Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, a decidedly less Disney-y resort than those in Orlando, makes for the perfect summer escape with private hammocks surrounded by the vast regional wildlife. Nothing against Mickey…

Special Tuesday Morning Ahhhh: Myrtle Beach, SC

Although we’re a day late on the Monday morning goodness (sorry, we were relaxing on our very own staycation), we figured we had to share a beach shot to keep us in the summer mindset — not that we need any help — it’s almost 90 degrees at 10 AM here at Oyster HQ in…

Spotlight on: Anderson Ocean Club and Spa, Myrtle Beach

This mid-range property has a convenient location on the waterfront, with direct access to a great beach, and proximity to shopping, several golf courses, and downtown Myrtle Beach. The hotel itself is nothing special, with aging rooms and dated decor, several pools, and an adequate fitness center. But it is very convenient for families traveling…