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Award Winning Beachside Hotel Days Inn & Suites Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Days Inn & Suites a Jekyll Island GA hotel features 40 Oceanfront onebedroom suites, 76 double-bed guest rooms and 8 King rooms. All rooms contain “free” in-room coffee, microfridges, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, clock radios, and free WIFI access. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy the Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast including fresh “cooked to order” Belgian Waffles and assorted yogurt in an abundant breakfast bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

This moderately priced sparkling oceanfront hotel in Jekyll Island, GA offers many things for guests to enjoy while at the hotel and on the island – great beach access, two spacious swimming pools – one of which is heated seasonally, kiddie

pool, hot tub, grilling, picnic areas and a new fire pit. Bike rentals on property.

Visit www.DaysInnJekyll.com to learn more about our many specials and packages – also sign up for our last minute “Hot Deals!”

Days Inn & Suites Jekyll Island, GA 31527 toll free: 888-635-3003 912-635-9800 ¤

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Bear-y Popular Downtown in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Like their real-life counterparts, a group of acrylic bears emerge from hibernation each year in downtown Hendersonville in the mountains of North Carolina.

This spring and summer mark the 16th year for this public art project in which 20 colorful bears take up residence along the spacious sidewalks and landscaped areas of Hendersonville’s Main Street.

Officially known as Bearfootin’ on

Main, the project has drawn tens of thousands of visitors over the years and raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for local charities.

Each bear is painted with its own theme by a local artist and kept under wraps until a special reveal ceremony on the plaza of First Citizens Bank.

This year’s reveal is May 11.

The bears are then placed in an art walk formation along Main Street until Oct. 20, when they are auctioned

for charity in front of the historic Henderson County Courthouse.

“It’s a whimsical art project that has become bear-y popular over the years,” says Henderson County tourism director Beth Carden. “The bears come in all shapes and sizes.

People love to take the art walk brochure and find as many as they can.”

The bears are especially popular with children by day and wind up in

more than a few selfies at night as young adults make their way to and from the pubs and taprooms on Main Street.

Hendersonville’s pedestrianfriendly Main Street is one of the most vibrant in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

It offers a nice mix of shops, artist galleries and attractions, along with 25 independent restaurants.

Popular spots include the Mast General Store, Hands On! Children’s Museum, Appalachian Pinball Museum and the downtown location of North Carolina’s state theater, the Flat Rock Playhouse.

For information about Hendersonville getaways, call 800-828-4244 or go to www.VisitHendersonvilleNC.org. ¤

Mountains and River Adventures in the Piedmont of North Carolina Looking for scenic mountain vistas, refreshing hikes, relaxing evenings under the stars, pristine river waters for floating, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding? Look no further than the northern piedmont at Hanging Rock in beautiful Stokes County NC. An outdoor adventure destination like no other, having a mountain chain rising and falling within its borders, Hanging Rock State Park in its center and the Dan River flowing for 58 miles throughout, opportunities are endless. Best of all, NORTH CAROLINA ~ SPRING 2018

it’s within an hour of the Triad, two hours of the Charlotte or Triangle areas.

Experience hiking trails, waterfalls, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and more. Take in antiquing, general stores, local shops, enjoy a show or local music at The Arts Place of Stokes, home to a retail Art Market and Gallery. Find yourself in a Stokes County State of Mind www.hangingrock.com ¤ FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com

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The Outer Banks and You! Welcome to the only resource you need to vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina! We offer 600+ Outer Banks NC vacation rentals in Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. From simple beach cottages to luxury vacation rentals, we have the perfect vacation homes for everyone and any budget.

Booking your Outer Banks rental home has never been this easy!

With fully equipped kitchens, recreation rooms, and many other amenities available, a weekly vacation rental is the perfect way to spend time at the beach on the Outer Banks. Can’t stay a full week? Check out our vacation rental homes that allow Mini-Vacations.

We offer oceanfront rentals, soundfront rental homes, pet friendly vacation homes, numerous Friday-Friday rentals and more!

We’ve been an Outer Banks tradition for over 60 years, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime!

Call 800-334-1000. Or visit www.SouthernShores.com ¤

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Celebrate Spring in Myrtle Beach! at Ocean Lakes Family Campground Open every day of the year, Ocean Lakes Family Campground in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC offers camping and beach house rentals with a variety of planned activities, outstanding amenities, and lots of southern hospitality!

Ocean Lakes features 300 beach house rentals that sleep 4 to 22 people. Our 859 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hook-ups, NORTH CAROLINA ~ SPRING 2018

including Wi-Fi. Concrete pads are Ranked in the Top 1% of available on 641 campsites. campgrounds in America, we hope While the kids are still in school our you come stay with us! pace is mellow, but the fun and sun Ocean Lakes never stop. Relax in our pools, shop in Family Campground our store, let us do the cooking! Need 6001 South Kings Highway RV and golf cart service or supplies?

Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 We have you covered. No RV? Book Campsites: 877-506-1053 one of our vacation rentals to enjoy Rental Houses: 800-845-2229 our park! www.OceanLakes.com ¤ FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com

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Myrtle Beach’s Grand Atlantic Resort Any Season…Any Reason is the perfect time to visit Myrtle Beach’s Grand Atlantic oceanfront resort. Sixty miles of white, sandy beaches stretch just outside of your oceanfront condo rental. Watch the sun rise and set over the Atlantic Ocean from your oceanfront balcony.

Grand Atlantic Resort features one to four bedroom condos with fully equipped kitchens.

Relax in the hot tub or float down the lazy river. Swim in the sparkling, heated indoor or seasonal outdoor pool. The little ones are sure to enjoy the indoor bubble pool or outdoor pool with mushroom falls.

Grand Atlantic features an attached covered parking garage, plus an onsite restaurant and store. The resort is ideally located

near Myrtle Beach’s most popular attractions.

Come discover Myrtle Beach and Grand Atlantic resort, where Any Season…Any Reason is the perfect time to visit.

Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 800-852-7032 www.grandatlanticresort.com ¤

Step into Sun-Filled Days at Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort If you are planning a family vacation, a weekend getaway or a corporate meeting, the Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort is the perfect beach destination.

Accommodations include Oceanfront Rooms and Suites and Condo Style Apartments. Oceanfront efficiency suites are comfortably furnished with either 3 extra-large

double beds or 1 king and 1 double bed and include private balconies, two remote controlled TVs, free wireless internet access and more.

Amenities include a large oceanfront deck with pool, lazy river, whirlpool and Hoto’s Tiki Bar and Grill.

Relax in the indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center or arcade. Spend your evenings in the world-famous

Spanish Galleon or strolling Main Street Ocean Drive where you find nightlife, restaurants and shopping.

Sample a delicious oceanfront breakfast buffet in OD Café.

Ocean Drive Resort welcomes you to relax and get ready for sun-filled vacation days.

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Great Family Vacations in North Myrtle Beach Over the last 25 years, Beachcomber Vacation Rentals in North Myrtle Beach has been providing quality family vacations at the most desirable rental properties on the North Strand. Choose from a variety of Oceanfront Condo’s, Villas and Homes that range from 1 to 7 bedrooms.

Each year, beach goers get their If you are interested in a North taste of ocean sea breeze, soft Myrtle Beach Family Vacation, call warm sand and joy from relaxing on one of our friendly customer service the shores of Myrtle Beach. We will representatives. find you the best condo rental/beach Beachcomber Vacations houses to help you get the most out 3802 South Ocean Blvd. of your family vacation! Our weekly Windy Hill Section rentals include departure clean and a North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 linen package with beds made upon 1-800-334-3798 www.beachcombervacations.com arrival at no additional charge.

Pawleys Island – One of the Oldest Summer Resorts on the East Coast Let OnlyPawleys.com help you make the most of your trip to Pawleys Island SC. We offer over 300 private homes and condominiums that are available for weekly rentals. Sizes range from cozy cottage-type beach houses to homes large enough to accommodate family groups.

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From our picturesque beaches and outdoor activities to the many rentals on the island, we want to be sure you get the very best experience.

One of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast, Pawleys Island is still unspoiled and casual, with a delightful stretch of wide beach and sand dunes. Generations of families have been delighted by its

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beauty and quiet relaxation! With the surrounding golf courses, attractions and uncrowded beaches, there’s always something new to explore.

Settle back in the perfect vacation rental, Only Pawleys has what you’re looking for! Contact us today to help plan your next visit. www.onlypawleys.com ¤

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