Elvis, Dolly, Jay And The Blues Brothers Head To Myrtle Beach

It's official. Myrtle Beach is the place to go if you want to see the world's best tribute artists. Okay. Maybe you were thinking Vegas. But Myrtle Beach is about to rival even that storied entertainment mecca.

Call them impersonators. Say that they're tribute artists. Maybe you'll rave that they're just plain talented. The performers that portray Michael Jackson, Elvis, Dolly Parton, Little Richard, The Blues Brothers and Jay Leno, are amazing. And they will be performing in Myrtle Beach beginning March 17.

The show is Legends In Concert. The place is a brand-spanking new theater at Broadway at the Beach in the heart of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

This is the stuff that dreams are made of. Where reality is suspended and you're swept away by an evening filled with fantasy and song.

In short, it's a blast.

If you've ever seen a Legends In Concert show, you know that it's 2 hours of nonstop music and fun. Others may hang out their shingles saying they do tribute shows, but Legends In Concert rules as the number one tribute show in the nation. It plays in theaters around the world. It's even on the world's largest cruise ship.

Myrtle Beach has played host to the show for 15 years, but never before has it been in such a spectacular theater. Its new home has a Vegas vibe from the traditional theater seating to booths that give you a “nightclub feel.”

So include an evening with the Blues Brothers, Elvis, Dolly and the rest on your Myrtle Beach vacation plans.

Then prepare to spend a night clapping, cheering and just plain having fun.

Click on this for more info on tickets and the show.

Ready To Boogie? Head For Myrtle Beach Friday

Looking for a good time? Love to dance? Head to Myrtle Beach.

There's some stupendous spring weather coming up this weekend and people will be dancing in the streets. Ok, maybe not in the streets. But they'll be dancing.

They won't be celebrating the weather although warm, sunshiny days are predicted. They'll be dancing in celebration of South Carolina's official dance, The Shag.

The place to be in Myrtle Beach this weekend is Ocean Lakes Family Campground for the 11th Annual Beach n' Boogie Weekend. Shag music is in the spotlight on Friday and Saturday when folks from all over the East Coast and beyond put on their dancing shoes.

The Fantastic Shakers kick off the festivities Friday night at 7 pm. While the adults boogie, the kids can enjoy other activities like games and crafts. A continental breakfast is served on Saturday morning from 8 to 10 am, then there are shag lessons from 10am-3pm, followed by lunch with all the fixins' from 11 am to 2 pm. The day ends with a pm performance by The Embers.

With nothing but clear skies and temperatures near the 70's this weekend, it's time to make your plans to attend Beach n' Boogie. Call 1-877-510-1774 or visit www.OceanLakes.com.

Chase Away The Winter Blues. It's Springtime On Pleasure Island.

February's here. Americans are sick of winter and we're turning our thoughts to warmer weather.

In the Carolinas, it's only a matter of weeks before the azaleas start to bloom and springtime gets underway. Two beach communities, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach on the North Carolina barrier island of “Pleasure Island”—are already laying out the welcome mat for winter-weary visitors.

Time to make some vacation plans.

Think beautiful beaches. Fresh seafood and great dining. Strolling from shop to shop in the warm spring air. Aaaah.

Have fun in the sun hiking the trails at Carolina Beach State Park. Rent a paddleboat or kayak at Carolina Beach Lake. Pick up shells on the beach. Or just spend the day in the sunshine checking out the sea and marsh birds.

Like to fish? Spring's the perfect time to enjoy some surf or bottom fishing – or charter a boat for a little deep-sea fishing.

If you like to eat (and who doesn't?), come to sample the best chowders you'll find anywhere as chefs compete in the 15th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-off on Saturday, April 17. Make a day of it with family and friends. Bands will be playing and there will be plenty of activities to keep the kids busy.

One of the best things about Pleasure Island is that you get to sample two awesome neighboring beach towns on one beautiful island. No long drives or hassles. Just two towns full of stuff to do.

Kure Beach is right next to Carolina Beach. It's got a 712 foot pier that families have enjoyed since 1923. What a history! Head out to the end, drop a line and lose track of time.

Kure Beach also serves up a heaping portion of military history at Fort Fisher where the kids can check out the largest earthen fort in the South! They could even learn a thing or two about one of the largest naval bombardments in the world until WWI — it took place right off Kure Beach! There's also the North Carolina Military History Museum and the North Carolina Aquarium to keep the kids (and you) entertained.

Springtime. Shorts. Flip flops. SUNSHINE. Carolina Beach. Kure Beach. Sweet.

Let Them Entertain You: Legends In Concert Moves To Bigger, Better Theatre

Myrtle Beach has some good live shows and one great one. On March 11 that great show will open in a brand new theatre.

The best show in town will finally have the best theatre too.

Legends is movin' on up to Broadway at the Beach. Its parent company is investing over $1 million to transform a cavernous building next to Planet Hollywood into a state-of-the-art 600-seat theater. Myrtle Beach entertainment is going up to the next level.

But what else would you expect from a top-notch show out of Las Vegas?

High-production values? World-class performers? Glitz and glamour? It's got it. Awe-inspiring “A-list” tribute artists (impersonators) bring to life great stars like Elvis, The Blues Brothers, Bette Midler, Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw and Sammy Davis Jr.

Myrtle Beach is lucky to have a show of this caliber in town. It's so popular that versions of the show have circled the globe and set up shop in 18 countries. Even the world's largest cruise ship, the Norwegian EPIC, brought Legends In Concert on board to entertain its guests on the high seas. That's one of the reasons that USA Today says EPIC is “the best cruise ship for entertainment.”

Always fresh, the Legends show changes with each season. That inspires audiences to return year after year expecting something new — and they get it. So far, the Legends formula been working for twenty-eight years in Vegas and another fifteen in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach show expects to run at least another 20 years.

Put it on your “must see” list.

Chase Away The Winter Blues By Planning A Golf Trip To Myrtle Beach

Cold weather got you down? Why not perk up your spirits by planning a spring golf vacation to Myrtle Beach?

A new golf packaging company has launched just in time to help you chase the winter blues away.

Myrtle Beach Golf Packagers is a group of guys who know the ins and outs of the golf business, where the deals are, and how to link you up.

Need a package that includes accommodations and golf? They can package one up for you.

Have a timeshare, so all you need is a tee time package? These are your guys.

Don't think any of the standard packages fit your style. Customization is their specialty.

So check them out.

Break Time! The Elves Are Leaving The Building

Even Jolly Old St. Nick takes a break now and then.

So, we elves are heading out to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. We'll return in January 2011 with more news about exciting deals in the Carolinas. Whether you're searching for great packages that combine your passions for ocean fishing and golf getaways, or looking to find the most affordable way to enjoy the charms of seaside villages, we know where the deals are — and we share them with you.

Happy Holidays. . . And may all your New Year dreams come true.

Take It Easy This Holiday Season

How many movies have been made about family get togethers at Christmas? All include a plot filled with stress.

This year, grab the family and de-stress in a beach community. Whether it's Myrtle Beach in SC or North Carolina destinations like Carolina Beach, Kure Beach or Wrightsville Beach, the vibe will be laid back, the free activities will be many, and the cost will be a bargain. It's winter at the beach and, as the temperatures go down, so do the prices.

Spacious condos can be had for a bargain and Mom won't feel she has to pick up after everyone and keep the house neat in case some random holiday guests drop in.

Dining is as simple as picking a restaurant. In Myrtle Beach alone there are over 1400 to chose from. Have everyone pitch in and cook a simple meal. Or order pizza.

Bring along the grands, the cousins and friends. Rent a great big beach house.

Take in the salt air. Watch the waves crash the shore. Look for shells during the day. Or play a round of golf at winter's bargain-basement prices.

The Carolina beaches are within a day's drive of most major cities in the Northeast or Midwest But they're a world away from the hectic pace of life in the city, the stress of hosting crowds of people in your home, and the need to keep that driveway shoveled.

Bring the family to the beach for just one holiday season and it just might become a family tradition.