Myrtle Beach in March

Weather is unpredictable this time of the year. As long as the sun is out, there are a lot of things to do, even if you can't swim in the ocean and you don't golf. We drove to Charleston, which is only 90 minutes straight down Hwy. 17 if you like history and looking at mansions. A stroll along the waterfront is nice too. Mini golf in the Myrtle Beach area is very reasonable, at around a person. There are also two outlet shopping malls and a nice indoor mall on Hwy 17 with Dillard and Sears for the rainy day.

Despite the cold temperature, we were still able to stroll along the beach and pick up seashells.

Quick Tips:

Be sure to pick up a Monster coupon book at any grocery store. It contains many discount coupons from mini golf to restaurant, etc.

Best Way To Get Around:

You need a car to tour the area.

Best Things Nearby:
Across the street from an outdoor mall - Broadway at the Beach

Best Things About the Resort:
Lazy river, pool, mini-putt, tennis, beach volleyball, basketball... close to all amenities

Resort Experience:
It is truly a home away from home, with a very friendly staff and tastefully decorated villa. All units face the pond. The king bed, as well as the two double beds in the guest room, are very comfortable. The ONLY downside is that there is no high-speed Internet, which made email communication extremely slow. Dishwashing detergent is well-supplied, but no laundry soap. Be sure to bring your own. I truly enjoyed my stay at this timeshare. If you have any questions regarding dining, entertainment, or shopping, the VIP desk lady is very pleasant and helpful. She even went online to look for a restaurant coupon for me. I can not praise this resort enough. It's a true Gold Crown RCI standard.

• Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
• Activities: Very Good
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Excellent

For the seafood lover looking for the best value, this is it. For as low as $16.99 (4-5pm is $2 off), you can have as many king crab legs as you want. Raw oysters or steamed oysters were fresh and very tasty. If someone at your party does not like seafood, you simply order the regular buffet that is only $10.99 ($2 off for early bird). There is prime rib, stir-fry, etc. The only thing missing from the regular buffet is crab legs. You still get your shrimp, oysters, etc.

We checked out many other seafood buffets, e.g. Big Crab. They have far less selection, and the price is at least $10-15 more. If Ocean Garden is too far for you because it is located in North Myrtle Beach, China Buffet is another great value, and it has three locations in the Myrtle Beach area.