>>Staying at Myrtle Beach

What’s New
The lodging options have grown dramatically all along the Grand Strand, but few are as impressive as the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes (866-437-4113; MarinaInnatGrandeDunes.com), a luxurious European-flavored retreat within the expansive Grande Dunes development. Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and a 130-slip marina, the Inn features 230 spacious rooms and suites with distinctive furnishings and water and golf course views. In addition to its own dining and recreational facilities, the Inn is easily accessible to the impressive amenities within Grande Dunes including its award-winning, Roger Rulewich-designed golf course.

For beach lovers, SeaSide (800-433-5710; SeasideMB.com) is a new North Myrtle Beach oceanfront resort that feels more like an upscale boutique hotel. Its one- to three-bedroom condominiums are comfortably furnished and thoughtfully accessorized and offer panoramic views of the Atlantic or the Intracoastal.

Don't Forget...
On the South Strand, there are still few places more comfortable to rest your head than the Guest Cottages at Wachesaw Plantation (800-422-4777; Wachesaw.com). There is a limited number of cottages available for outside rental, and these quaint town homes are beautifully decorated, fully equipped and nestled within groves of towering oaks.