Ocean waves: hit the surf against the orange sky at Cocoa Beach The 72 miles of warm sand sweeping Central Florida’s Atlantic coast from the toes of Palm Bay to the top of Titusville are the only beaches in the country where you can watch rocket launches into space. To say that the ocean views on Florida’s Space Coast are out of this world is no exaggeration.

This shopping, dining, and entertainment venue has an aquarium, boat rides, and dozens of watering holes for you to explore under the Myrtle Beach moonlight. When the bustle of the beach dies down, Broadway at the Beach is the place to be. Or indulge in a stay at the Anderson Ocean Club and Spa, located north of the boardwalk, for personalised spa treatments and outdoor pools, lazy rivers and hot tubs. The classic seaside holiday vibes are found at retro accommodation such as the Admiral Motor Inn – this low-key, no-frills budget motel is right on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. All a merry leap away from the Atlantic shoreline. And the beachfront itself is a wide-eyed family's dream - midway games at Family Kingdom Amusement Park, sensational views from the SkyWheel, and mini-golf galore. Helped by the fact that the charming city of Charleston is two hours away and that Myrtle Beach International Airport is practically on the boardwalk, Myrtle Beach is one of the most accessible seaside resort cities in this part of the south-east. Myrtle Beach puts the 'grand' in Grand Strand. The surf-worthy waves of the Atlantic and the immaculate sunsets on the Gulf can both be experienced in a single-day in the Sunshine State. Farther south, Florida collects the best beaches like seashells.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's long-time classic holiday destination, combines boardwalk thrills with beach-bum leisure. Relaxation and recreation are balanced brilliantly on the south-east USA's Atlantic and Gulf coastlines. There's nothing like a little vitamin sea to give you the recharge you need on holiday.

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