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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina- A Vacation Paradise

Today Myrtle Beach, SC is a thriving, world class vacation destination city located on the eastern seaboard of the United States. Myrtle Beach is a popular holiday destination for Americans, Canadians and people from across the world. The 2000 US Census states that Myrtle Beach is one of the 13 fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. Not only are people moving here, but more and more people are choosing Myrtle Beach as the vacation destination of choice. As the city grows in popularity, the tourism infrastructure grows along with it- giving Myrtle Beach vacationers more and more to explore and enjoy.

The history of Myrtle Beach as a vacation destination dates back to when a group of Spanish explores from Hispaniola landed 30 miles to the south of modern day Myrtle Beach. Here they established the first European settlement in the entire country. San Miguel de Cauldape, as the settlement was christened, didn't last long. It was abandoned when these same Spanish explorers returned to Europe a year later.

Still, even after the departure of these Spanish explorers, the area in and around Myrtle Beach saw a slow and steady increase in population. While even the earliest visitors and settlers to this area of South Carolina took stories about the beauty of the area back to their fellow citizens in Europe and elsewhere, it wasn't until the early 20th century that people began to regularly return to Myrtle Beach to vacation here.

The town of Myrtle Beach was first officially established in 1938. The city was named after "wax myrtle" -a plant that is found in abundance in and around Myrtle Beach. Even then the city was small and the tourism in the area was almost solely centered on the natural attractions of the area- namely sand and surf. Just under 20 years later Myrtle Beach officially became a city. And it was around this time that tourism in the area really began to take off. Before long, resorts, hotels, restaurants, golf courses, live entertainment facilities, and other holiday attractions were being built throughout the area. Before long, tourism became one of the top industries in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area.

Today Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a vacation destination of the highest level. Every year millions of visitors pour into the area to enjoy all that it has to offer. The Atlantic Ocean and the spectacular beach front property serve as the main attractions here in Myrtle Beach- just as they were when the town was just beginning one hundred years ago. But contemporary Myrtle Beach also offers a host of other recreational attractions, including: amusement and theme parks, shopping, world-class dining, golfing, live music and theater, and much more!

If you and your family are looking to make a vacation getaway somewhere in North America, why not choose Myrtle Beach. You'll be in good company if you do. Not only does Myrtle Beach, SC attractions millions of visitors each and every year, but many of those vacationers are returning for their second, third, even tenth time in Myrtle Beach. It is the perfect playground for kids and adults alike- which makes it a favorite vacation destination for families. Let Bluegreen Resorts help to make your Myrtle Beach vacation dreams come alive.