Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Not sure about you but I can’t think of a better way to spend with family than at the beach. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was the perfect place. I don’t usually go to beach resorts during the summer months because of the crowds, the noise and the heat. However, the opportunity came up and who’s gonna say no. Myrtle Beach has over fifty miles of coastline. Beautiful beaches, warm water and thankfully I didn’t see any sharks. If you want to spend time chillazing at a poolside or on the sand with your feet in the water this is the place to be. I split my week between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach and all points in between. There are a multitude of activities you and your family can partake in from riding on the bright yellow banana boat across the waves, parasailing, swimming or going up in a helicopter. And let’s not forget about shopping. The resort I stayed at had a lazy river. I floated around the crystal clear water and allowed all of my stress to melt away. I can’t tell you how long I stayed in that pool. Ahh, so relaxing. One thing we didn’t do this vacation was spend a lot of money at restaurants. There are thousands to choose from, however, we had a kitchen with all of the amenities from full size refrigerator to dishwasher. I said, “Self, let’s go to the local grocery and get some basic food groups and save some of the money for play activities.” I’m so glad I did because it allowed us to take that helicopter ride I was talking about. I’ve visited Myrtle Beach several times in the past and had never gone on the Sky Wheel. I’m not sure why but I’m thinking the people who were with me had an aversion to being up in the sky several feet above the ground in a little ball being propelled in a circle. Well, it was a priority on this trip. I’m so glad I did. My sister, nephew and two grand children had no fear. You can see for miles. So long story short, if you want a beach getaway where you can find the food, the music, the museums, games, shopping and boardwalk, give Myrtle Beach, South Carolina a try. I’m ninety-nine point nine, nine, nine, percent sure you won’t be disappointed.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, N.C.

Have you ever wanted to explore North America and Africa and do it all in the same day? If you answered yes, but don't think it's possible, believe me it is. Visit the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC. After tossing a coin my sister and I opted to start in Africa and work our way back to North America. Wow does not express how much I enjoyed this zoo. And most of my family and friends know I love going to zoos. I try to visit them in every state I visit. Still have quite a few on my list but I'm confident I'll get it done. While most people seek out restaurants and museums. I look for the state zoo. Many might say animals are animals and all zoos are the same. Maybe, maybe not! What sets them apart is the mix of animals, the land scaping and the people. If you haven't visited a zoo lately, you are over due. Its a great way to spend the day.