Myrtle Beach travel tips

Breeze Airways is bolstering its summer schedule. The Provo, Utah-based ultra-low-cost carrier on Tuesday announced five new routes launching this summer — each of which will touch a warm-weather, leisure destination on the East Coast.

Weather-wise, this summer has been like the proverbial pebble in the shoe for airlines and cruise lines – not quite enough to be a major disturbance but enough to cause discomfort.

Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has released a slew of discounted fares just in time for an end-of-summer getaway.

Travelers heading to destinations along the Atlantic coast for the Fourth of July weekend booked short-term rentals in large numbers. However, New York City didn’t see as many short-term rentals as it did last year for the holiday.

The U.S. celebrated fathers this past weekend, and Spirit Airlines is keeping the fun going with a Father’s Day sale that has one-way flights starting as low as $39.

For the upcoming summer, Hilton.com has released a list of the top destinations on travelers' minds according to what was searched the most online.

With 60 miles of sun-soaked coastline and an abundance of holiday cheer, Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers an array of seasonal activities and memory-making experiences for visitors of all ages.

Breeze Airways' route map is set for a major overhaul.

A sense of needing to hurry or stress doesn’t exist in South Carolina’s North Myrtle Beach if you don’t want it to – and that’s especially true in the shoulder season, from mid-September through November. With light traffic and thin crowds, reservations are rarely needed. Really, the only reason you’ll ever need to check the time is to not miss the show at the Alabama Theatre.

With gloriously sunny days and balmy nights well into the fall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the ideal place to treat yourself to a sun-soaked autumnal escape and keep those vacation vibes alive. There’s no better way to start your fall getaway at The Beach than with a hearty morning meal to keep you fueled up and ready for adventure. The Grand Strand is home to a burgeoning brunch scene that rivals many a culinary mecca. “The myriad of top-notch and delectable culinary offerings in Myrtle Beach from breakfast to brunch and beyond allows visitors to sample some of the region’s most iconic and unique dishes while traveling along the Grand Strand’s 60 miles of sunny coastline,” said Karen Riordan, President and CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach. “With new restaurant concepts being launched every month and an impressive line-up of food-related events showcasing seasonal cuisine, The Beach offers the perfect balance of stunning fall weather and flavorful fare for all.”

Canadian carrier Porter Airlines is looking to make a dent in the United States market by adding seven new routes to Florida.

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Beach destinations are heading into the summer under a more competitive tourism environment under which their pandemic-powered visitation growth rates are likely to soften thanks to cities and international travel fully back in the traveler choice mix.

The U.S. has kick-started a multi-year infrastructure boom, but too much of it is focused on airports, reckons Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International.

Destination marketing organizations are rushing to join Meta’s Threads: Destination Toronto, Visit Orlando, Visit Utah, Myrtle Beach, Fort Myers and many others have already signed up for the direct competitor to Twitter.

According to a stunning report by the Boston Globe, the TSA has been operating a secret airport surveillance program called Quiet Skies that tracks passengers who are not otherwise suspected to be a threat. “Federal air marshals have begun following ordinary US citizens not suspected of a crime or on any terrorist watch list,” the Globe reports, and is “collecting extensive information about their movements and behavior under a new domestic surveillance program that is drawing criticism from within the agency.”

Taking a road trip this Memorial Day weekend? Expect a lot of company out there on the highway. AAA Travel has released their annual forecast for Memorial Day weekend traffic, and they are predicting a “significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel” for the long weekend.