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Myrtle Beach Vacations - Have Kids, Will Travel
Posted by Hope Robbins | Friday, June 14, 2019

Are you ready for a Myrtle Beach vacation? It's that time of year that a well-deserved and much needed relaxation time is on the horizon. We both know that you need one, and there always seems to be a reason why you’re putting it off. Is it because are you traveling with kids? Sometimes that can put the relaxation on hold when you are trying to keep them in tow and entertained!

Myrtle Beach Vacation - Traveling with Kids at a Glance

1. Entertainment on the Car Ride to Myrtle Beach

2. Packing Ideas for Kids on Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

3. Myrtle Beach Kid-Friendly Activities and Attractions

4. Family-Friendly Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals

Myrtle Beach Vacation with Kids Details

#1 - Entertainment on the Car Ride to Myrtle Beach

Trying to reach your destination can be quite frazzling when you have little ones along for the ride. Thankfully with today’s technology, a tablet or phone can keep them entertained for a while. Depending on your mode of travel, getting to Myrtle Beach may be somewhat of a small task. If you’re driving, some road games might be fun. One suggestion that was popular during my childhood when traveling was the license plate game. Each child had a map and would color in the state of a license plate spotted! It’s a super fun and competitive game and also educational! There are many tips and games to keep the youngsters entertained.

#2 - Packing for Kids for Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

Packing for kids during a beach trip can be quite exhausting. You’re more than likely to forget one thing. The hardest may be packing food and snack ideas for the beach days. Easy and convenient is the way to go for your Myrtle Beach vacation with the kids.

Frozen lemonade baggies are a great option, they’re easy to pack and delicious! Pour the lemonade in a sandwich baggy and stack in the cooler (don’t forget the straws). Tada… ice cold drinks with easy clean up right on hand! (If you had a little tequila, you can have an adult drink too…just don’t mix them up!) If you have a half-empty jar of peanut butter, throw in some celery sticks for a great healthy crunchy travel treat or snack on the beach! Need some other ideas? I love the salad cups to go!

And most importantly, don’t forget the sunscreen! Everyone needs a little protection from the sun, if there’s one thing you don’t want to forget, it’s the sunscreen!

#3 - Myrtle Beach Kid-Friendly Activities and Attractions

Broadway at the Beach offers lots areas for “kid friendly” fun in Myrtle Beach. Even after a hot day of walking around and looking at all the sites and attractions, there is a wonderful splash pad to cool off! Barefoot Landing is a wonderful shopping destination that sits along the waterway with an array of unique shops and entertainment in Myrtle Beach. Not to mention stopping by the T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station. What kid wouldn’t want to watch the big jungle cats and cubs interact and play! North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex – Situated on the Highway 31 bypass, enjoy the many water activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, and the Aqua Park, which is massive inflatable floating playground featuring monkey bars, climbing towers, slides and more! This park may be inclined for the “older” children, but there is enough to keep the family entertained for the better part of the day!

Of course, we can’t forget Family Kingdom, Myrtle Waves and Go Karts! Best places on the beach for kid fun! There are also some places to kick back and just let the kids play when you’re ready to be done for the day!

#4 - Family-Friendly Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals

Booe Realty’s vacation rentals offer a variety of kid-friendly activities in our Myrtle Beach vacation condos and vacation home rentals. Many of the activities are FREE and on-site! Arcadian Dunes is close to the Apache Pier and has a fantastic little playground area. Beach Colony offers a lazy river, kiddie pool and huge arcade for even more kid fun! They play, while you get to relax!

Horizons is full of fun for kids offering an indoor and outdoor pool, lazy river and close to the beach! Sea Watch is full of fun with oceanfront pools, lazy rivers, hot tubs, playground AND an arcade! The kids will have a ball during their Myrtle Beach vacation. There is, after all, so much more than just an ocean view!

Start Planning Your Myrtle Beach Vacation

Plan your Myrtle Beach vacation with Booe Realty! Booe Realty offers home and condo rentals in Myrtle Beach that are perfect for any family looking to go on a beach vacation. We offer low, competitive rates, we are always offering different ways to save you money through various Myrtle Beach vacation rental specials and our very popular make-a-bid offers. Save money and book direct with Booe Realty. Let us help you plan your Myrtle Beach dream vacation!

We’ll see you on the beach!

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May Stays and Bike Weeks 2019
Posted by Hope Robbins | Thursday, April 18, 2019

Your Guide to Myrtle Beach in May

May is an exciting time to visit the Myrtle Beach area with the sun finally coming out from hibernation and the warm weather starting to roll in. It’s hard to keep up with all the events in between the bike festivals such as World Famous Blue Crab Festival, Veteran’s Appreciation activities, Mayfest on Main and so much more. With the beautiful Atlantic Ocean warming up and the cold weather disappearing, May is the perfect time to take a Myrtle Beach vacation. Here's your guide to Myrtle Beach in May.

#1 Harley Davidson Myrtle Beach Week

#2 Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally

#3 Mayfest on Main

#4 38th Annual Blue Crab Festival

#5 Road Wild 135 Race

#6 2019 Black Pearl Memorial Day and Bike Fest

#7 Military Appreciation Days

Why Stay in May?

The first of May sees thousands of Harley Davidson enthusiasts and other riders rolling in for the Harley Davidson’s Myrtle Beach Bike Week that ends with the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival — formerly known Atlantic Beach Bikefest!It’s a great week of riding, along with other fun and festivities and ends with thousands of custom bikes and flashy cars cruising up and down the Grand Strand for the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Fest!

#1 Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is set for May 10-19, 2019 and will feature bike shows, vendors, tours and more around the Grand Strand. There will be hangouts like Jamin’ Leather, Beaver Bar, the Rat Hole, Suck Bang Blow, Myrtle Beach Speedway, Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar and many others.

#2 Mayfest on Main

Mayfest on Main is May 11th, 2019 The 14th Annual Mayfest on Main Festival will be held on Main Street, Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. This one day rain or shine event brings approximately 15,000 to celebrate May and the beginning of summer.

#3 38th Annual Blue Crab Festival

38th Annual Blue Crab Festival will take place on May 18th, 2019 in Little River and run until May 19th. Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront, the World Famous Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast with attendance of about 50,000. The festival will feature live beach music, a kid’s zone, and approximately 300 arts and crafts, specialty food, and business expo vendors.

#5 Road Wild 135 Race

Road Wild 135 Race at the MB Speedway on May 11th, 2019. Road Wild 135 Race Presented by Whelen Engineering featuring Twin Races by NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Models (NWAAS) 40 Laps each race, Chargers 30 Laps, Super Trucks 40 Laps, Vintage 15 Laps.

#6 2019 Black Pearl Memorial Day and Bike Fest

2019 Black Pearl Memorial Day and Bike Fest will take place from May 24th to May 27th, 2019 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Atlantic Beach. During Memorial Weekend, people from all over the country travel here to join in festivities including: shopping, vendors, food, music, entertainment, shows, and much more!

#7 Military Appreciation Days

Military Appreciation Days takes place the whole month of May in various areas throughout the Grand Strand with a full schedule of events and parades.

In addition to all of the land activities, the deep blue sea is streaming with tons of fish varieties (Tuna, Wahoo and Mahi-Mahi) making their way down south as well as plenty of bottom fish (Snapper, Grouper and Sea bass), perfect for some Myrtle Beach fishing and making a meal to remember!

Start Planning Your Myrtle Beach Vacation Today

Besides our low, competitive rates, we always offer different ways to save you money through various website specials and our very popular make-a-bid offers. Look at the many ways we can help save you money on your next vacation and help you find some great places to visit! Don’t forget to Book Direct and Save!

We’ll see you on the beach!

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Spring Time Fun at the Beach
Posted by Booe Realty | Friday, March 15, 2019

This year has flew by. I can’t believe spring officially hits in just a few days, St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and Easter is just around the corner! If you haven’t been to the beach in the spring, you don’t know what you’re missing. The weather is rockin’ the 70’s and the water is starting to heat up!

Springtime at the beach is kind of like a prelude to the summer before the beaches get crowded. The events and the shows happening right now are not to be missed. This weekend alone is swinging with St. Patrick’s Day festivals and parades! A fun time definitely to be had! Check out all the happenings for yourself.

31st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival

Luck of the Marshwalk

St. Paddy's Boulevard Bash - Myrtle Beach

Irish Fest at Market Common

St. Patrick's on the Avenue - Broadway at the Beach

With Spring Break and Easter following in close behind, you should check out our special offers to get a quick getaway to Myrtle Beach before summer starts rolling in. Right now you can get free nights or save 15% leaving you more money in your pocket to participate in all the on-goings in Myrtle Beach right now.

And don’t forget, besides our low, competitive rates, we are always offering different ways to save you money through various website specials, make-a-bid offers and Vacation E-Z Payment programs. Look at the many ways we can help save you money on your next vacation and help you find some great places to visit!

Remember, BOOK DIRECT AND SAVE!!!

We’ll see you on the beach!

Top 5 Myrtle Beach Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals
Posted by Booe Realty | Tuesday, February 19, 2019

When making your Myrtle Beach vacation plans, we know that some of you have to include making accommodation plans for that special 4-legged family member. Instead of dealing with the hassle of finding a pet-sitter or boarding your pup, take your furry friend with you on your Myrtle Beach vacation! Booe Realty offers many pet-friendly accommodations with choices of 6-bedroom oceanfront homes to cozy two bedroom condos.  Here are five recommended pet-friendly properties offered for your stay here in Myrtle Beach.

Beachcomber

The Beachcomber offers astounding views of the ocean and is located on Myrtle Beach’s famous Golden Mile. This vacation rental offers a large yard for your pup to play in and also a second story sunroom for you and your dog to soak up the rays and enjoy the ocean views.

Jules at the Beach

Jules at the Beach provides easy access to the beach from the much requested Arcadian Shores section on the north end of Myrtle Beach. This home is situated on a large lot, making it a perfect fit for your canine companion to play.

Green Cottage

Green Cottage offers a screened in porch and large yard for your fur babies to run around. It is a great place for family, friends, and your pets!

Summer Time

Summer Time is a 2-bedroom cozy condo that is close to many attractions such as the Alabama Theater, Barefoot Landing shopping center, and many local seafood restaurants. Enjoy the many activities in the area with your family and four-legged friend when you choose the Summer Time condos for your Myrtle Beach vacation!  

Ocean Dunes Villa

Ocean Dunes Villas offers 2-bedroom condos that are just steps away from the beach. There’s no better way to start your day than with a walk on the beach with your puppy!

Myrtle Beach is a very welcoming city to pets, find more information on bringing what to do with your dogs when you bring them on your Myrtle Beach vacation. Enjoy a relaxing beach vacation with your family and dog when you book one of these Myrtle Beach pet-friendly rentals. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call and our team will be glad to help you!

Don’t forget, besides our low, competitive rates, we are always offering different ways to save you money through various website specials, make-a-bid offers and Vacation E-Z Payment programs. Book direct and save with Booe Realty!

We’ll see you on the beach!

Book with the Locals Direct and Save
Posted by Booe Realty | Wednesday, February 6, 2019

In case you missed it…we are now in the days of marketing where you will hear “BOOK DIRECT AND SAVE” a lot. What does book direct and save mean you ask? Did you know you could be paying up to 10% to 15% and possibly more when you book your vacation or hotel through the “Big Online Websites” also known as “Online Travel Agents” (OTA’s)? You are not only potentially paying more for your vacation, but you are paying these OTA’s a “service fee” for using their site to book OUR inventory of properties!

Yes, when booking your vacation on these OTA’s such as Homeaway, VRBO, AirBnB, and Expedia (to name a few), you pay “service” fees in order to use these sites to book your vacation? These fees are percentage based, costing you so much more when booking. Why not save this money for your seafood feast and the many activities that await you by booking with a local agency like Booe Realty!

Sound the bells……. Today is National #BookDirect Day. What that means is, as a local expert, we are urging you to be aware of the costs associated with these “OTA’s” and we strongly encourage you to #BookDirect for bigger and better savings. OTA’s don’t offer specials and discounts. PLUS, by booking direct with us, you ‘ll be speaking with someone that is local, lives local and has actual knowledge of the area……not just reading the description from a website.

Our reservation specialists live and breathe the beach. When you talk with one of us, you know you’re talking with a local expert who knows the area. We know the area events and we want to know you. We, here at Booe Realty, are more than happy to help you find the best vacation property possible to fit your needs by utilizing our local knowledge! #BookDirect, not only for your next vacation at the beach but EVERY vacation at the beach.

We'd love to help you save money! Visit us at www.booerealty.com or call us at 1-800-845-0647.

Tis the Season with Holiday Events
Posted by Hope Robbins | Wednesday, December 5, 2018

It seems as if our fall started out with a couple of rough spots, Halloween and Thanksgiving slid right on by and now we’re saying hello December! How did we get here so fast? Not sure if it’s just me, but I feel like I blinked and the year is pretty well done! But that’s okay, we are just in time for the best time of the year!

With December rolling in, there are a plethora of holiday activities going on and the beach gets very festive this time of the year! The water may not be as warm as August, but still feels pretty good and the sand isn’t as hot as it could be, the feeling of it between your toes is nothing but pure bliss. Not to mention the ocean is still waving!

I am not sure what it is about the holiday season, perhaps the spirit of Christmas, but this time of year brings out the magic for folks. Shops are a buzz with people shopping for loved ones and friends while humming the Christmas tune being piped throughout the store. There is an excitement in the air and colored lights and decorations abound everywhere you go.

With that said, we just want to let you in on a few Events that are taking place this time of the year that the kid in us all would not want to miss!

In fact, this the perfect time to head down for a few days. No long lines at your favorite eatery, no traffic jams and you can pick the best seat on the beach and the best part of all…you can save more money.

Don’t forget, besides our low, competitive rates, we are always offering different ways to save you money through various website specials, make-a-bid offers and Vacation E-Z Payment programs. Look at the many ways we can help save you money on your next vacation and help you find some great places to visit!

Remember, BOOK DIRECT AND SAVE!!!

We’ll see you on the beach!

Post Florence 2018
Posted by Hope Robbins | Friday, September 28, 2018

Thankfully, our cities along the coastline on the Grand Strand made it through Florence pretty well unscathed and are wide open and sunny!

However, our neighbors to the North were not so lucky. Areas in North Carolina were hit hardest with Florence’s wrath. Her wind and rains left some serious damage behind. But other areas, such as parts of the Outer Banks, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside and Garden City were spared from devastation.

Behind these coastal cities are towns. Towns and communities where people live and raise families that work in these coastal cities, rely on these areas for their income and make the commute to the coast every day. These people are ones that provide the linens on the beds or cook a steak to perfection or run the little shop at one of the many shopping venues. These are people that vie to provide the perfect family vacation. These areas and these folks’ homes did not fare so well.

Here it is 3 weeks after Florence and these communities are left in a state of despair with their homes being flooded, roads being washed away and travel into the city becoming precarious and sometimes nonexistent.

For example, some of our restaurants are running slight crews because not all co-workers have access to open roads and can make it in, but a few are still there smiling and cooking up awesome goodness.

Our rural areas are weary, water logged and worried, but we want to see your smiling faces because we all want our “normal” back. We want to get back to business. We want to share our beach. We ask that you do come see us. We also ask you pack your patience and exercise kindness. As that waiter that served you dinner probably drove at least three hours from his temporary housing to be able to provide you excellent service because that’s what we are all about.

For those displaced by Florence, Booe would like to help you. Booe is offering nightly rentals or if a rental is needed longer, Booe offers monthly rentals as well. You can read more about these offers here.

We are a community that lives and breathes the beach and we love sharing it. We also know how important it is to give back to our communities in times of need. Here are a few organizations in the area that are taking donations

Habitat for Humanity

Helping Hand of MB http://www.helpinghandofmyrtlebeach.com/

• Helping Hand of MB is in need of pork and beans, pasta sauce, canned veggies- tomatoes, mixed vegetables, carrots, spinach, pinto beans, and potatoes. Also ramen noodles, instant potatoes, and canned fruit. Donations can be made Monday through Friday from 9-2. Just come to the back door for Helping Hand. In the same building as the Community Kitchen but we are a completely different agency

Harvest Hope Food Bank https://www.harvesthope.org/

United Way Hurricane Florence Recovery Fund https://www.unitedway.org/recovery/hurricane-florence

Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/

Local churches and schools are doing donation drives such as Ocean View Baptist, Conway schools, Loris schools and Kingston Elementary.

Suggested Donation Items:

• Non-Perishable Foods
• Toiletries
• Diapers
• Baby Food/Supplies

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