Destination: Myrtle Beach, SC
Dezarae Wilder
Professor Eva Smith: HTM100 Spring 2011
May 1, 2011
Destination: Myrtle Beach, SC I. Why do tourists visit Myrtle Beach, SC?
Myrtle Beach, SC is a prime location for tourists any time of the year. It 's location on the eastern coastline of the United States is in between North Carolina and Georgia. It is the first state on Interstate 95 South that travelers see Palm Trees. Their average temperature is about 60 degrees in the winter months, 75 degrees in both spring and fall, and a pleasant 85 degrees during the summer months. Ironically, Myrtle Beach isn 't known for its beaches; this area is more widely known for its golf resorts and communities (visitmyrtlebeach.com, 2011). In addition to golf communities, Myrtle Beach offers a few different experiences during a trip to their area. Myrtle provides a family oriented vacation spot. Many of the hotels offer family style condos on the beach front of their property. There are multiple amusement parks within miles of each other. There are also a large number of restaurants that offer “kids eat free” specials.
Myrtle Beach is also equipped for adult entertainment as well. There are bars, late night clubs, gentlemen’s clubs and moonlight beaches equipped for one on one time. Little River is home to a few different gambling boats that drive to international waters for hours of fun. This city is also known for its many pageants and events held such as Bike Week during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. All things considered, Myrtle Beach, SC has a strong hold on tourists; the comfort they provide is welcoming. I. Infrastructure: Is SC ready for tourism of the 21st century?
When visiting Myrtle Beach, transportation is necessary if a tourist wants to enjoy the full potential of the town and partake in the attractions. There is public transportation available in the city, not the tourist area. There are also two different sides
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