The Captain's Blog by PirateLand: June 2012

According to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Vacations 2011-2012, Myrtle Beach ranks #7 for Best Affordable U.S. Destinations and #6 for Best Family Vacations. We know our guests are cost conscience and we want to help you get the most value for your vacation bucks! Here are some tips to help you save.

Cheap Gas prices

South Carolina frequently has the lowest average gas prices in the nation. AAA’s website as of June 11, 2012 puts the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded at $3.54 – South Carolina’s average is $3.13. According to gasbuddy.com some stations in the Upstate are offering gas as low as $2.90. Currently, stations here, on the south end of beach, are toggling around $3.07 to $3.11.

To ensure you’re getting the most gas for your money, fill up in an area where there are many stations as more competition helps keep prices down. There are many online resources to help you find the cheapest locations.

Live Show Family Nights

The Myrtle Beach area offers several live shows to entertain the family. Although all the area shows are worth the money, some offer our guests “Family Night” rates during the summer. As long as you are flexible on the night/time you will attend the show, you’ll rack up in savings.

ONE The New Show at Alabama Theatre

On Monday nights we have tickets for ONE The New Show at Alabama Theatre for $37.00 for each adult (saves $2.95 from retail) and each adult gets a child’s ticket FREE (age 16 and under, saves $17.95). This show offers an “enchanting evening” to its audience and takes them on “a magical musical journey filled with song, dance and laughter.” The show is family friendly and offers a variety of music, including country, pop, rock, gospel, and Broadway. Especially look forward to the Comedian, he’s a riot!

Legends In Concert offers our campers discounted rates on Wednesday nights. Adults are only $34.00 each (saves $3.95) and each paid adult gets up to 2 FREE child’s tickets (saves up to $39.90). This national tribute show has been running for almost 30 years and the Myrtle Beach location recently moved to a new theatre near Broadway at the Beach. The new theatre offers intimate seating throughout so you may get pretty close to the “stars”. This summer’s line-up includes the likes of Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, and Stevie Wonder. The pipes on these stars are sure to give you “goosies”.

Legends In Concert Stars

When we heard Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede would be marching out for the last time our sadden hearts were immediately lifted by the arrival of her new show Pirate’s Voyage. Our adult ticket prices for Thursday nights’ 8:30 show are $45.00 (saves $2.95) and children ages 4-11 are $23.97 (same as retail). This live action dinner show will get your heart pumping with the sound effects, keep your eyes engaged with the performers’ aerobatics, and best of all – fill your belly with a delicious meal. This show has everything you would expect –Pirates fighting, live animals, mermaids, treasure, and more.

Pirate's Voyage

Discounted Golf

For most businesses in Myrtle Beach, summer is the time of “the season” so prices are at their peak. The exception to this rule: GOLF! Mainly because of the heat, the summer is the slow time of the year for area golf courses. This results in great rates for our campers. We have an exclusive deal with Caledonia and True Blue that gives our guests up to 35% off regular tee time rates. As long as you book through us, within 48 hours of tee time, our rate for Caledonia is $69.00 and True Blue is $59.00, cart and tax included.

Caledonia

True Blue

Caledonia has been recognized as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest, “Top 100 You Can Play” by Golf Magazine, and “America’s 100 Best Modern Courses” by Golfweek. True Blue is also ranked among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest and ranks it in the Top 10 among their list of “Top 50 Courses in Myrtle Beach.”