Beach Cove Resort Provides Tropical Adventure in Heart of the Grand Strand

Beach Cove Resort in North Myrtle Beach is an all oceanfront property, with a fantastic location on the Grand Strand offering secluded access to the Atlantic Ocean beachfront yet still just minutes from exciting attractions like Barefoot Landing.

The resort also features a variety of fantastic amenities, including aquatic elements like an oceanfront pool deck with four outdoor pools, three outdoor hot tubs, kiddie pool with water features, and indoor pool and hot tub and a 350’ lazy river. Beach Cove Myrtle Beach is also home to Tradewinds Café, serving breakfast and dinner; Javatini’s, a piano bar serving coffee and martinis; Chaser’s Soda Shoppe and Ice cream Bar; and Breeze’s Beach Bar and Grill, located poolside. A racquetball court, large fitness center with ocean views, well equipped game room, guest laundry and sundry shop are also located on-site.

Accommodations at Beach Cove Resort Myrtle Beach are spacious and clean, with the One Bedroom Executive Suite creating the perfect place for me to stay while I played. The layout of the room opens to a living area with sleeper sofa, flat screen TV, kitchenette, a private balcony with spectacular ocean views and a full bathroom equipped with two sinks. A definite bonus of this room layout is the division between the sleeping area, featuring two queen beds, and the living space. It adds a level of privacy and also makes the room feel larger. The rooms come standard with FREE wireless internet, hair dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker and safe. Choosing your room at this resort is easy too, as they all boast excellent ocean views.

Reserve your next Myrtle Beach vacation with Beach Cove Resort for a tropical adventure in the heart of the Grand Strand.

One The Show Myrtle Beach Entertaining From Start to Finish

One The Show in Myrtle Beach is an energetic, variety-packed show featuring a full 2 ½ hours of entertainment. Located at the Alabama Theater at Barefoot Landing, the show is the perfect way to end your day on the Grand Strand. After seeing the show for myself, I have no doubt in my mind as to why it was voted the #1 Live Theater Attraction for Entertainment.

The Alabama Theater features a nice stage and modern multi-media effects, as well as elaborate set designs. These are noticeable from the start of the show, which begins with “You Can’t Stop the Beat.” Greg Rowles is your host for evening, and he gets things off to a rousing start with “Boots On,” which is followed by Gail Bless singing “The Ride,” which features an excellent guitar solo from Jeff Zola. Zola segues into a performance of “Long Black Train” and “That’s Allright” nicely, which is rounded out by a moving performance of “I Saw God Today” by Rowles.

The fast-paced production launches into a Broadway segment, compete with a stellar song and dance routine during “Dancin’ Fool” and Mary Poppins flying through the air during renditions of “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Step In” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” A hit-filled American Bandstand segment was next, featuring excellent covers of The Temptations hit “Get Ready,” Dusty Springfield’s “I Only Wanna Be With You,” and a showstopping performance of Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough.” The dancing was also incredible during the Michael Jackson performance – the crowd loved it!

Gail Bliss shined on the Patsy Cline themed performance as well, with “Crazy” and “Walkin’ After Midnight” sounding identical to the originals. The shadow dancing and aerial chiffon performers added a nice touch to the beautiful “My Wish,” and the toe-tapping “Are You Ready for a Miracle” performance got me moving in my seat, as did “Turn the Beat Around” which featured dancing in the audience and aerialists performers. The cover of “Sideways” by Dierks Bentley was a highlight of the show, as was “Consider Me Gone.” The show concludes with a patriotic salute featuring a medley of songs, including “This Land is My Land,” “America the Beautiful,” “Born in the USA,” and “Coming to America.”

The One Show Myrtle Beach also features hilarious comedy from Grant Turner, performing as “Ricky Mokel.” He kept the show fresh and entertaining, and had people laughing so hard they cried. He was a great addition to the show and had great chemistry with the host, Greg Rowles.



My Ticket from One The Show

Stay and Play at Springmaid Beach Resort Myrtle Beach

A stay at the Springmaid Beach Resort creates a fun-filled yet relaxing Myrtle Beach vacation perfect for families or couples. Their prime location on the south end of Ocean Boulevard, right next to the Myrtle Beach State Park, provides a peaceful oceanfront location while being minutes away from entertaining Myrtle Beach attractions.

The amenities at Springmaid Beach Resort feature a variety of things to do, including six pools, two of which are heated, two lazy rivers, an 18 hole miniature golf course and large arcade with over 15 games including two pool tables and air hockey, fitness center, guest laundry and two onsite restaurants – The Pier Café and Marlin’s Buffet. Plus, guests have access to the longest pier in Myrtle Beach, the Springmaid Beach Pier, where you can fish and get excellent views of the beach and ocean. Their quarter-mile stretch of Atlantic Ocean beachfront access is a definite bonus as well.

Rooms at the Myrtle Beach Springmaid Beach Resort are nicely equipped and feature upgraded amenities like flat screen televisions, full-size refrigerators and microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryer, private balconies, and wireless internet. A great benefit of reserving your Myrtle Beach vacation with this property is that it is an all ocean view resort, meaning every room has great views of the surrounding beachfront. The rooms were also very spacious and clean, and the beds were very comfortable.

For an affordable yet extremely accommodating Myrtle Beach property, choose the Springmaid Beach Resort. I was more than pleased with my stay and am sure you will be too.

Kennedy Space Center Out of this World Experience

The Kennedy Space Center near Orlando, Florida is a sprawling complex highlighting the marvels of space and the adventure of being an astronaut. It is the only place on earth where visitors can tour a launch area, meet an astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators and even view a launch. When I arrived at the complex, I was amazed by the actual size, 140,000 acres, and even more impressed by the technology present. The first-hand look at space flight made me feel a part of some of man’s greatest discoveries and let me experience what it feels like to be an astronaut, which is every child’s dream.

There truly is a lot to do at Orlando’s Kennedy Space Center, so allow a full afternoon for you and your family to enjoy all that it offers. On top of the rockets you can tour, there are also some interesting Imax movies to take advantage, including Magnificent Desolation: Waking on the Moon 3D, which gave me a whole new perspective of the moon. There is also a live theatrical production, Mad Mission to Mars, where audience members become astronaut trainees, plus a rocket garden, Astronaut Hall of Fame, and Space Shuttle Plaza where one can tour the inner workings of a space shuttle and see how astronauts live during missions. However, my two favorite things to do at Kennedy Space Center were the Space Flight Simulator and the Launch area. The Space Flight Simulator was a great first-hand experience of what it’s like for astronauts in a rocket, including preparation, blast off and orbiting. The end of the ride is the best part, as you get an amazing view of “outer space.” The Launch area, which you get to by bus, was an interesting experience because I got to see the exact area where space shuttles blast into space. It really is a piece of history that I felt proud to see. In addition, when actual launches are scheduled, visitors can see those too.

Tips: At the Kennedy Space Center, there is a food court area offering a variety of options, so you can spend your day or afternoon here and still eat well. Plus, there is a gift shop for souvenirs. Be sure to plan your day at the complex ahead of time in order to have enough time to do everything available.

Stay on Table Rock Lake at the Village at Indian Point

The Village at Indian Point Resort is located on beautiful Table Rock Lake, just minutes from Silver Dollar City, one of Branson’s most popular attractions. This property has a lodge-style main building complete with fireplace, stuffed game and woodsy décor. The main building is also home to several of the on-site amenities, including the indoor pool, game room and fitness center. The indoor pool area was spacious, very clean and featured and extremely large Jacuzzi as well as a kiddie pool. The game room featured a pool table and air hockey, while the fitness room was equipped with a sauna, weight and cardio machines. Plans are in the works to add an outdoor pool and snack bar for Summer 2011. There is also a dock on-site and fishing poles are available at the front desk for guests.

The condos at the Village at Indian Point Resort feature four different floor plans, all with two bedrooms and two baths. The lowest priced unit is the Deluxe condo, which features a 900 sq. ft. floor plan with medium sized kitchen, living room with fireplace and large deck for enjoying the breezes off the lake. The Deluxe Jacuzzi condo is very similar to the aforementioned condo, although it includes a two person Jacuzzi. The Luxury Lakefront Jacuzzi condo is around 1100 sq. ft. and features upscale appointments like granite countertops, new kitchen appliances, upscale case goods and fixtures and a great view of the lake. The Luxury Lakefront Jacuzzi Condo with loft resembles the other lakefront units, although it comes with a spiral staircase that leads to a loft with an additional bed, essentially making this a three bedroom unit.

All of the condos feature flat screen TV’s and washer/dryer. Plus, firewood is available for free to guests so the fireplace can be put to good use. Boat and trailer parking is also available.

Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos & Hannah's Mirror Maze a Fun Way to Play in Branson

The Hollywood Wax Museum in Branson, Missouri has turned into an entertainment complex offering a unique tribute to the stars, a 5D ride and interactive games plus a mirror maze that will have you seeing double. With the Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos & Hannah's Mirror Maze combo pass you can experience all three fun options for one low price.

When I visited the attraction, me and my companions headed to the Castle of Chaos first, were we quickly got strapped into our seats and began our action-packed adventure that merged a state-of-the-art 3D horror film with heart-pounding motion, special effects, animatronics and an all-out shooting battle against evil. From there, we headed to Hannah’s Mirror Maze where we winded our way through hundreds of mirrored archways until we saved Princess Hannah from Ugly Hetty’s Spell.

Next on the list was the Hollywood Wax Museum. I strolled through the Wax museum, taking pictures and reading interesting facts about movies and personalities, taking about an hour to fully take in every figure and display. I personally enjoyed the Wizard of Oz, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars and Titanic exhibits, as well the Forrest Gump and I Dream of Jeannie figures. They combined great wax artistry with music and special effects to create a real feel to the life-like figures. Kids really enjoy the Branson's Hollywood Wax Museum because they can pose with characters from some of their favorite movies!

The whole family will enjoy the fun found at the Hollywood Wax Museum entertainment complex.

Newly Renovated Baymont Inn & Suites Branson a Top Lodging Choice

The Baymont Inn in Branson, Missouri is a conveniently located hotel property that underwent extensive renovations before opening in 2010. This completely remodeled facility features amenities like a business center with printer capabilities, a fitness center, open from 5am-11pm, equipped with three cardio machines and a flat screen TV, as well as a guest laundry and free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel. There is also an atrium-style indoor pool area, open from 8am-11pm, that is very clean, has plenty of patio seating and a hot tub. This hotel also features a warm and inviting hospitality room equipped with a flat screen TV, serving an extended continental breakfast, with waffles, daily. Guest laundry is also available.

The rooms at the Branson Baymont Inn are available in Double Queen and King Suite varieties, with the essential difference between the two rooms being the addition of a two person Jacuzzi in the Suite. The same in-room amenities are found throughout both room types. They include a 32” flat screen TV, microwave, mini-fridge, exceptional case goods and granite vanities. Decorated in earth tones, the rooms have are very clean and spacious. A Serta perfect sleeper mattress rounds out the room, creating a perfect place to stay the night.

Baymont Inn & Suites is a top choice for any Branson visitor.