| South Carolina, with its long coastline boasts a number | | | | temperate climate throughout the year. Myrtle Beach is |
| of tourist attractions. In fact, Kiawah Island has been | | | | also known for golf courses. According to an estimate, |
| voted as one of the most romantic beaches in the US. | | | | there are more than 100 courses, making it the golf |
| Besides beaches, there are number of historic spots | | | | capital of the world. Myrtle Beach has seen an |
| such as Charleston. | | | | explosive growth because of its pleasant climate and |
| Between Little River and Charleston lies the Grand | | | | golfing. |
| Strand. The Grand Strand is 60 miles long with pristine | | | | The growing tourism industry has complimented the |
| beaches, state parks and quaint fishing villages. The | | | | growth of the hospitality industry that caters to every |
| hub of Grand Strand is Myrtle Beach -- famous as a | | | | segment of the tourist population from families, |
| hot tourist attraction. According to the official tourism | | | | students, budget tourists and the rich. The hospitality |
| website of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach attracts 12 | | | | industry has responded to the tourist segments |
| million visitors annually. | | | | through five star hotels, condominiums, bed and |
| Myrtle Beach derives its name from a shrub that was | | | | breakfast hotels and oceanfront hotels - most with |
| found during the early settlement period. The beach is | | | | magnificent views. There are around 70,000 hotels in |
| known for its stretch of white sand and a warm, | | | | Myrtle Beach. |