Our guest blogger for this month is a Mom of four who frequently travels to North Myrtle Beach and spends time at Crescent Dunes. We were excited to get some input from a well traveled Mama!
Wow! Look how far we've come! Since the late 70's my family has been vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Growing up in a family between two boys was quite an adventure in itself. But every summer we looked forward to fun in the sun at Myrtle Beach. My Mom and I always loved to just relax in the sun with an occasional dip in the water. My Dad and brothers, however, always had to be going and doing something. Fishing, golfing, or visiting parks. Eating out once or twice during the week and a couple evenings of family putt-putt is some of my fondest memories. We were, and still are a very competitive family. I think one of our favorite courses put up "Don't beat clubs" signs just for my younger brother. He REALLY doesn't like to lose.
As the years have rolled by the tradition has continued. Even after my brothers and I were married, with families of our own we still found a way to get down to that sandy beach where all our life's worries seem to be suspended for one glorious week. We would rent a big house where everyone had space to sleep. Take turns cooking and watching the kids. Play cards games til all hours of the night. The best part of all would be the trip to the putt-putt course. My children, and my nieces and nephew would say they have NEVER seen us act like that. It was like we were back in time, my brothers and me. Hitting, pushing, teasing and taunting each other 'til the very end.
Myrtle Beach has changed a lot over the years. There is so much to do that no one should ever be bored. The shopping is great with the Tanger Outlets, Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing. There are some of the best golf courses in the US right in Myrtle Beach. Deep sea fishing is always one of my boys favorite things to do. And we all love to do an occasional dinner show. Our most recent one was The Pirates Voyage,it's an exciting fun filled show that the whole family enjoyed. From animal races, buccaneer battles and dive competitions to romance and a hearty feast, it was exciting and very energetic with lots of things happening all at one time. My kids were mesmerized by all the action and I'm sure we will be doing it again! There's just no way to take it all in the first go round. It was a great experience!
Now that many of our children are teenagers with summertime jobs, sports events or even other interest its hard to get our whole family together at the beach. However, I load up my crew of 4 (ages 8-16) and set my course to 2209 South Ocean Blvd. as often as I can. We spend the biggest part of our summers there. I call it "coastal therapy" because there is very little in my life that can't be fixed by a couple of hours with my feet in the sand and the ocean roaring in my ear. It's music to my ears and peace to my soul!
