Top Reasons To Head For Can-Am Days In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

It's not everyday that an event gets to say it's 50 years old. But 2011 marks 5 decades of Canadians packing up the family and heading to Myrtle Beach, S.C. to escape the snow and jump start spring.

They're attracted by a very special event called Can-Am Festival Days. Billed as a celebration of "the partnership of Canadian and American citizens," it's days and days of just plain non-stop fun. Concerts. Art exhibits. Expos. Parades. Junior golf tournaments. Something for every member of the family.

Myrtle Beach loves rolling out the red carpet for Canadians. From campgrounds to golf courses, the area is ready to celebrate their favorite snowbirds. Come and enjoy the events, lush green fairways, and shopping bargains — and be the first to check out some new attractions.

While there are thousands of hotels along Myrtle Beach's 60-mile stretch of beachfront, one of the best places to stay with the family isn't a hotel at all. It's Ocean Lakes Family Campground. We're not talking tent camping (unless that's your thing). This is the number one RV park on the East Coast. Think outstanding amenities. Great customer service. Quiet and beautiful.

Accommodation options at Ocean Lakes range from campsites to rental trailers that deliver that RV experience. Or rent a home inside the gates — you can still enjoy the campground's amenities. Pile the whole family in a rental golf cart and take them on a cruise around the campground. You'll be amazed by this awesome place!

Like to play golf? The courses at Heather Glen, Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links, Possum Trot, and the Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club are ready with greens that roll true and fairways that run fast. The Village at the Glens offers first rate golf stay and play packages. If you've lined up accommodations already and are just looking for a tee time, be sure to check out their tee time only specials at all four award-winning golf courses.

After a round, catch a show at Legends in Concert and let your imagination inspire memories of great entertainers as you take in Las Vegas-caliber performances by some of the world's best tribute artists. When you return home, you can brag you've seen Elvis, Dolly, Little Richard and Jay Leno – and Myrtle Beach's newest theater.

Come on down!