I once winged off to new locales and cruised the open seas with utter abandon.  With a tightening economy and a world besieged by terrorists, I no longer do that.  Cheaper airfares equate to inconveniences, and as I no longer feel safe on a cruise ship, I now stick closer to home when vacationing.  But, thriving on the exploration of new places, my options have become limited.  That’s why I was thrilled to find the Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach via http://avistaresort.com.

I relish a relaxing swim in warm, clean waters, a good long, soul-calming sail, and a great read on the beach, with the rustling sea grass and lapping waves as background music.  But I also require a bit more stimulation and sophistication.   When I decided to check out resorts in Myrtle Beach, therefore, I was happy to find that the Avista offers modern, well-equipped two and three bedroom condos, each of them spacious and featuring balconies on which I can relax and watch the sun set — or rise.  But if I require the amenities provided by fine hotels, Avista also has porter service, a 24/7 front desk, pools, hot tubs, lazy rivers, and a full service, on-site restaurant.

A fitness center on the premises can help me work off those few extra pounds I’ll put on when I stroll a few blocks away to explore the numerous restaurants as well as the terrific shopping.  Museums, natural and manmade parks, and historical sites also abound in this lovely part of our country.  With the region also home to myriad world-class golf courses, I can intersperse my sea time with tee time on the gentle, rolling emerald greens, some with views of the gorgeous ocean.  Rates at Avista are highly competitive, and discounts are available under certain conditions.  I’m truly looking forward to a great time at this Myrtle Beach hotel! 

Do you remember the fable, “The Princess and the Pea”?  To refresh your memory, our heroine spent an uncomfortable night tossing and turning because, to make a long story short, she didn’t have the proper accommodations.  Whenever I venture into previously unexplored vacation territory, I’m always afraid that I’m going to wind up like that princess, ruining not just a single night, but my entire, much-needed getaway.  Planning my first trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, my fears vanished when I found http://www.myrtlebeachseasideresorts.com.

This comprehensive, easy to navigate website spelled everything out very clearly, providing me with a virtual roadmap of the attractions and accommodations of Myrtle Beach, including golf, for which the area is well known.  The look and layout of www.myrtlebeachseasideresorts.com almost made me feel as if I were already at the shore.  Paging through the site, I found accommodations designed for every preference, ranging from hotels to luxury resorts to vacations rentals, including the newly constructed Seaside, which boasts one, two, and three bedroom condos.  A click of the mouse beneath each photograph brought me to a page with details about the accommodations, including availability, pricing, accouterments, and a means of booking online.

As I was determined to try my hand at golf, I appreciated the fact that golf packages were available.  Booking golf packages Myrtle Beach in advance, via the website, will give me more time to enjoy myself on the links — or in my case, maybe the sand traps!  The site is also rich with easily-digestible information concerning the beautiful Myrtle Beach area: amusement parks, a State park, museums for young and old, and for shopaholics, the lowdown on options spanning mega-malls to unique little boutiques.  If you’re considering getting away from it all at Myrtle Beach, I would highly recommend that you check out www.myrtlebeachseasideresorts.com to make your life easier and your vacation enjoyable!