Myrtle Beach - Golf Vacation Anyone?

If golf vacations are your idea of the perfect vacation getaway, then start looking for your Myrtle Beach vacation rentals now! The "Grand Strand" features over 50 miles of golfing, from the southern tip of North Carolina all the way down through Georgetown, South Carolina. In fact, Myrtle Beach features more golf courses than any other destination in the United States, and nine of the courses on Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand received the 2005-2006 honor of "American's Top 100 Greatest Public Courses" in Golf Digest's list.

Over one million people get vacation rentals each year to serve as "home" during their golf vacations. The same one million visitors play over four million rounds of golf each year! Most local Myrtle Beach vacation rentals feature special golf packages that include accommodations and discounts at the many area golf courses. Some vacation rentals go as far as offering golf lessons and training directors to help make your golf vacations as memorable and enjoyable as possible. During the summer months, Myrtle Beach plays host to a series of single day golf tournaments that are fun for the entire family. The PGA tour rolls through and there are many other tournaments that you can join in for fun or on a professional level.

While you're staying in your Myrtle Beach vacation rentals, you'll be able to enjoy the many restaurants that are located in close proximity to the Grand Strand. Italian, Mexican, American, an abundance of seafood eateries thanks to the oceanfront locale; and the ever-famous, Caddy Shack restaurant founded by Bill Murray and his brothers, Ed, Brian, John and Joel. The Caddy Shack gives discounts to patrons who come in with that day's score card so make sure to save it even if the score isn't that great!

One of the unique features of South Carolina golf vacations is the ability to attend golf school while you are on vacation. Learn better posture, greenside bunker shots and fairway bunker shots. Take advantage of what you can learn during your golf vacations from a personal golf instructor as there are many available in Myrtle Beach for you to work with to improve your game skills. For families with only one golf player, Myrtle Beach is the perfect solution to giving everybody what they want in a vacation. The golfer of the family can enjoy fabulous golf vacations while the rest of the family can take advantage of the beachfront community that has so much to offer!

Beach lovers can enjoy miles of unspoiled sandy beaches, for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, collecting shells, volleyball playing or Frisbee-throwing, and para sailing. Get waterfront Myrtle Beach vacation rentals to enjoy all that the sea has to offer- fishing, boating, windsurfing, and even scuba diving. Sports enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Myrtle Beach- from the 200 tennis courts to the Speedway, to games played by the Myrtle Beach Pelican Class-A baseball team- there is really something for everyone.

Theatres, Amusement Parks, Ripley's Believe it or Not, unique shopping venues and large aquariums make up the tourist attractions. Several indoor and outdoor miniature golf courses give people of all ages some stress-free golf playing action.

Whether you book your Myrtle Beach vacation rentals for a beach holiday or to enjoy golf vacations on one of the 100 quality golf courses- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a destination for the entire family.

Matthew Kekelis is employed by VacationMLS.com the complete online source for vacation rental condos, villas and homes.

Unravel Lake Michigan

Outdoor recreation is the standard for vacations in the Lake Michigan area of the Great Lakes. There are endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, including biking, hunting, camping, bird watching and water activities such as boating, fishing, scuba diving and swimming. The lake itself is enough of a reason to start your search for vacation rentals- as it is the largest freshwater lake within the United States, as well as the largest lake that is completely located within a single country. It is a sight to behold- and its' 22,300 square miles makes it the fifth largest lake in all the world.

Lake Michigan vacationing is a pleasure regardless of whether you go during the summer season or the winter months- there are advantages to each of the seasons! In the fall, you can enjoy vibrant colors as the leaves change, and enjoy many festivals that celebrate the changing of seasons during the fall. There are several options for Lake Michigan vacation rentals. For the true outdoorsmen, camping might be your perfect choice, particularly in the warmer months. If you're planning to stay in one of the many vacation rentals over the winter months, you'll enjoy snowmobiling and skiing, as well as many of the indoor activities. Museums, wineries, casinos, zoos and planetariums make up some of the many indoor opportunities for recreation in Michigan, perfect for when the weather isn't perfect or for the cold winter months. Lake Michigan is a family destination. Enjoy an afternoon in one of the many state parks, or enjoying the water's edge. There are indoor and outdoor miniature golf centers, go-carts, water parks, amusement parks and several paintball opportunities.

Ludington: Known for being one of Lake Michigan's popular beach towns, Ludington sits along the eastern shore. The vacation rentals of Ludington consist of full homes for rent, furnished apartments and condos, and the standard hotel rooms. While staying in Ludington, be sure to visit Historic One Pine Village, for signs, artifacts and archives of the area's history.

Saugatuck: On the south eastern shore lies a small, rural community known as Saugatuck, known as the "Art Coast of Michigan". It is here that students from The Art Institute of Chicago come each year to study on a lagoon. The areas incredible natural beauty has resulting in many artists taking up residence year round. Visiting Saugatuck is a pleasure and plenty of attractions to keep tourists entertained.

Manistique: The name reminds people of "magnificent", and for a very good reason. Manistique is located on the upper peninsula and offers the community and tourists state parks, lighthouses, historical attractions, a boardwalk where hundreds of unique shops gather to sell their wares, and "Big Springs" in Palms Book State Park. Big Springs is the largest spring, and a site to behold. Be sure your Lake Michigan vacation rentals are within traveling distance to Big Springs, so you can enjoy the 10,000 gallons per minute gushing from limestone fissures underground. The springs are forty feet deep, and two hundred feet wide!

Regardless of where you decide to visit, you can enjoy outstanding accommodations and attractions to make you want to take every vacation in the area. Rustic cabins or high class, modern resorts, bed and breakfasts or camping- whatever your preference, Lake Michigan has it.

Matthew Kekelis is employed by VacationMLS the online source for Lake Michigan Vacation Rentals.

Ocean City, MD - East Coast Vacation Jem

Ocean City Maryland is a popular summer vacation destination for families looking to enjoy a beach vacation, and the Maryland shoreline is scattered with various vacation rentals to accommodate the many tourists who choose Ocean City each year. The quaint community is far more than your average beach town! Walk the infamous boardwalk, and enjoy arcade, amusement park rides, antique carousels, water attractions and miniature golf courses. If you have younger kids in tow, they won't be left out of all the excitement as they can ride the kid-sized roller coaster and sit beside you on the famous Ferris wheel that can be seen throughout Ocean City Maryland.

Vacation rentals are available year round, in Ocean City Maryland. While it is much too cold to swim in the ocean anytime other than the hottest months of the summer, Ocean City has spectacular winter festivals and activities to keep tourists and locals entertained during the "off-season". The winter-fest of lights is an annual event of over one million sparkling holiday lights up for display. You can ride around inside a heated tram and enjoy the show while getting into the holiday spirit. You can enjoy the colors of fall and mild temperatures that allow you to walk the shore, or watch the waves rolling in while sitting on your vacation rentals veranda or deck overlooking the water.

Visitors to Ocean City Maryland have a nice selection of vacation rentals to choose from. Enjoy the convenience of house vacation rentals, or condos, the resort accommodations of big name hotels or the quaint bed and breakfast lodging. You can make your Ocean City Maryland vacation as exciting as you want- or simply use the time for some much needed rest and relaxation.

If you enjoy eating at restaurants while vacationing, you are going to love the selection in Ocean City. There are more than 385 restaurants in the beach front community known as the "crab capitol of the east coast"! If seafood doesn't agree with your palette, you can enjoy pizza or full Italian restaurants, Mexican or Chinese food, or steak houses. If you just need a snack to hold you over, take a walk down the boardwalk and enjoy ice cream or sandwiches from one of the many delis in the area. Do you like shopping? There are hundreds of vacation rentals in close proximity to the many retail shops in Ocean City Maryland. You can often find vacation rentals within walking distance to the fabulous night life, day time activities and many of the popular restaurants and shops. Tourists love the specialty and gift shops, the beach stores that sell everything from body boards to sun tan lotion, and the open-late grocery stores.

Skateboarders enjoy Ocean City Maryland and the popular Cloud Break Board Shop. Not only can you purchase any necessary items for skateboarding, but they have a skateboard park that boarders can enjoy without the local law enforcement getting on their case! Day passes available, so if you're staying in one of the nearby vacation rentals with your teenagers, send them over for a day of skateboarding while you relax on the beach!

Ocean City Maryland even remembers the beloved family pet! If you like to vacation with your dog, you'll need to keep your buddy on a leash at all times in Ocean City. Dogs are not permitted on the boardwalk or the main beach from May to September, but you can enjoy some doggie time at the Assateague National Park Beach all year round. Check the details on homes, condos and hotels that allow pets. Enjoy!

Ocean City Maryland is a popular summer vacation destination for families looking to enjoy a beach vacation, and the Maryland shoreline is scattered with various vacation rentals to accommodate the many tourists who choose Ocean City each year. The quaint community is far more than your average beach town! Walk the infamous boardwalk, and enjoy arcade, amusement park rides, antique carousels, water attractions and miniature golf courses. If you have younger kids in tow, they won't be left out of all the excitement as they can ride the kid-sized roller coaster and sit beside you on the famous Ferris wheel that can be seen throughout Ocean City Maryland.

Vacation rentals are available year round, in Ocean City Maryland. While it is much too cold to swim in the ocean anytime other than the hottest months of the summer, Ocean City has spectacular winter festivals and activities to keep tourists and locals entertained during the "off-season". The winter-fest of lights is an annual event of over one million sparkling holiday lights up for display. You can ride around inside a heated tram and enjoy the show while getting into the holiday spirit. You can enjoy the colors of fall and mild temperatures that allow you to walk the shore, or watch the waves rolling in while sitting on your vacation rentals veranda or deck overlooking the water.

Visitors to Ocean City Maryland have a nice selection of vacation rentals to choose from. Enjoy the convenience of house vacation rentals, or condos, the resort accommodations of big name hotels or the quaint bed and breakfast lodging. You can make your Ocean City Maryland vacation as exciting as you want- or simply use the time for some much needed rest and relaxation.

If you enjoy eating at restaurants while vacationing, you are going to love the selection in Ocean City. There are more than 385 restaurants in the beach front community known as the "crab capitol of the east coast"! If seafood doesn't agree with your palette, you can enjoy pizza or full Italian restaurants, Mexican or Chinese food, or steak houses. If you just need a snack to hold you over, take a walk down the boardwalk and enjoy ice cream or sandwiches from one of the many delis in the area. Do you like shopping? There are hundreds of vacation rentals in close proximity to the many retail shops in Ocean City Maryland. You can often find vacation rentals within walking distance to the fabulous night life, day time activities and many of the popular restaurants and shops. Tourists love the specialty and gift shops, the beach stores that sell everything from body boards to sun tan lotion, and the open-late grocery stores.

Skateboarders enjoy Ocean City Maryland and the popular Cloud Break Board Shop. Not only can you purchase any necessary items for skateboarding, but they have a skateboard park that boarders can enjoy without the local law enforcement getting on their case! Day passes available, so if you're staying in one of the nearby vacation rentals with your teenagers, send them over for a day of skateboarding while you relax on the beach!

Ocean City Maryland even remembers the beloved family pet! If you like to vacation with your dog, you'll need to keep your buddy on a leash at all times in Ocean City. Dogs are not permitted on the boardwalk or the main beach from May to September, but you can enjoy some doggie time at the Assateague National Park Beach all year round. Check the details on homes, condos and hotels that allow pets. Enjoy!


Matthew Kekelis is employed by VacationMLS where you can find more information about Ocean City Vacation Rentals.