From the Back Cover Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand Sandy white beaches. Fine dining. Golfing galore. Historic plantations. Family fun. And more. � A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike � Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations � How to live & thrive in the area�from recreation to relocation � Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children�s activities About the Author Janice McDonald, a former Miss South Carolina USA who grew up in Myrtle Beach, is a contributing editor for travelgirl magazine. She was previously an award-winning producer for CNN.