 On South Carolina's Atlantic coast there is a destination that takes hitting a little dimpled ball very seriously indeed. So seriously in fact that you've got an unbelievable choice of over 120 (and counting) courses from which to whack one down the fairway. There's little argument that with that many courses and more golf pros per square mile than anywhere else in the United States, Myrtle Beach is the country's undisputed golf capital. The fact it also happens to be situated on a glorious 60-mile stretch of golden sands - the Grand Strand - and is home to some of the finest entertainment attractions around, means that when you decide on Myrtle Beach, you're choosing a destination that is as diverse as it is exciting.
Myrtle Beach, somewhat unsurprisingly considering its unique selling points, attracts over 14 million tourists a year. As a vacation hub it is hard to beat if you're looking for the sort of break that combines the lure of the green, glorious beaches and exhilarating watersports with world-class nightlife and dining. And even if deciding whether to use the six or nine iron is not for you, there are enough other activities - from Scuba diving to grand prix driving to ensure you always have many entertainment options.
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Andrew Morris is a UK-based freelance journalist, travel writer and editor who has been published internationally in both newspapers and magazines as well as on-line.
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© Andrew Morris 2004 
- Sport and Health Club
- Arcadian Shores Golf Course
- Theatre Shows
- Alabama Theatre
- Carolina Opry
- The Palace Theatre
- Themed restaurants
- Deep-sea fishing charters
- Paddleboat cruisers
- Jet-skiing
- Parasailing
- Plantation tours
- Brookgreen Gardens
- An outdoor sculpture haven
Nearest Airport: Myrtle Beach International Airport
Airport Distance: 21km (13 miles)
Capital: Washington DC
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Languages: English
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