Not only is the weather on the South Carolina coast often warm enough to enjoy all the outdoor attractions as the rest of the season, but there is also an increase in the number of indoor activities for the whole family to enjoy. A decrease in crowds, traffic and room rates transform Myrtle Beach into a winter wonderland for bargain-hunting snow birds in the offseason.

Here are a few things to check out during your winter retreat to the Grand Strand:. Exploring: There are so many things to see and do on the Strand, and the open roads provide the perfect time to check out places you might not venture in the summertime. On the North Strand, check out some of the area's more modern attractions, like live music at the House of Blues or North Myrtle Beach's new virtual-reality arcade.

Holidays: Add some excitement to your family's holiday traditions by spending some time in Myrtle Beach. Other popular holiday events include the Christmas Towne festival at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, the Nights of a Thousand Candles celebration at Brookgreen Gardens, and Intracoastal Christmas Regatta, a colorful boat procession that highlights the many holiday parades on the Strand.

Golf: The spring and fall golf seasons are by far the most popular times to tee it up on the Grand Strand's plus golf courses, but the mild winter days are ideal for golfers who don't like to be rushed on the links. Best of all, courses offer the lowest rates of the season for a round of golf and tee times are readily available at even the most popular layouts.

Mini-golf is another fun option, and Myrtle Beach's first TopGolf franchise is set to open in early if you want to take a few swings and swigs on chillier days.

Some savvy shoppers and vacationers have learned that they can finance a holiday beach trip with the money they save Christmas shopping between Black Friday all the way up to Christmas Eve. And it's not just the hotels offering discounts.

Restaurants, golf courses and other attractions also drop their rates to draw crowds, making it the best time to get a deal. Many visitors come before Christmas and take advantage of the lower room rates and the plethora of shopping outlets to knock out their Christmas list while vacationing. Many restaurants offer buy-one-get-one deals during the winter and the theaters release their annual holiday shows and the malls and outlets are all lit up for the season.

So don't let the winter blahs an cabin fever keep you down.

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