Why Myrtle Beach Is the Best Summer Vacation Destination You Haven’t Thought of Yet

With free nights at Sea Watch Resort, you can turn your weekend getaway into an extra-long weekend getaway. If you've got more vacation time to use up, you can pay for four nights and get two additional nights free.

With six oceanfront pools, two lazy rivers, 10 hot tubs, and several dining and bar options, the hotel offers up everything you need for a relaxing escape.

Travel dates: Through January 1, 2018

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Participating Oceana Resorts by Windham Vacation Rentals, including the highly rated Anderson Ocean Club & Spa and Harbourgate Resort & Marina, are offering 25 percent off stays when you book online and pay your reservation in full 30 days before you arrive. You can also save up to 15 percent if you pay at least 14 days before arrival.

Oceana Resorts are throwing in additional savings with perks like unlimited water park access, free miniature golf, and no greens fees at select golf courses. Your included Oceana Privileges Card also scores you discounts at area shops, restaurants, and activities.

Travel dates: Through December 31, 2017

Restrictions: Three- or four-night minimum stay required, depending on property

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Stay two nights at the Beach Cove Resort and your third night is free. If you want to have an even longer long weekend, then you can pay for four nights and get two additional nights free.

The all-suite-and-condo accommodations mean you've got more room to relax, while the pool area, including lazy river, overlooking the Atlantic help you continue to unwind even outside your hotel room.

Travel dates: Through January 1, 2018

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The Caravelle Resort, known for various accommodations across its nine buildings, is letting guests stay for six nights and pay for four. For shorter stays, you can stay for three nights and pay for two. With three-bedroom condos, studios with kitchens, suites, and traditional hotel rooms, there's a space that'll fit your style.

As a guest, you have access to amenities at the Caravelle Resort building, like the Wild Water Pool, and also receive a Vacation Member Benefits (VMB) card. This unlocks savings totaling $382 on attractions, including discounts on SkyWheel, surf lessons, dining, and more.

Travel dates: Through January 1, 2018

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TripAdvisor travelers love Surfside Beach Resort, and the hotel is giving even more reasons to love it with several deals, including a discounted room rate with $50 toward any Divine Dining Group restaurant.

The restaurant group is known for local fare, and crowd-favorite Bubba's Fish Shack and award-winning River City Cafe are both within feet of the resort. The hotel also offers discounts the longer you stay with 20% off seven nights.

Restrictions: Not valid with other promotions

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If you're planning on enjoying some of Myrtle Beach's attractions and entertainment, the Now That's Entertainment package at Grande Shores Ocean Resort may save you some cash.

The package includes one free adult “all day” waterpark pass every day of your stay to Myrtle Waves Water Park, one complimentary game of laser tag at Fun Warehouse, one complimentary round of mini golf at Cancun Lagoon or Mutiny Bay, and free unlimited DVD rentals from the hotel. All of this is in addition to your access to indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, and lazy river.

Travel dates: June 4 through September 6, 2017; other travel dates available with different package amenities

Restrictions: Limit one free ticket/admission pass per reservation/per family.

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When you arrive on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday and stay three nights or more at Dayton House Resort, you can save 30 percent on room rates. Unlike many other area properties, Dayton House Resort has a two-acre lawn with loungers, umbrellas, and oceanfront gazebos, made for soaking up the sun.

Indoor pools, hot tubs, oceanfront outdoor pool, and lazy river are all included in the experience, too.

Travel dates: June 18 through August 10, 2017

Restrictions: Not valid July 4th week. 14-day maximum stay.

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Perfect for larger families or those that need two hotel rooms to fit the whole clan, Condo-World Resort Properties are offering huge discounts on summer stays. You can take as much as $300 off four-night stays with promo code VISITNMB.

With numerous properties to choose from, you're sure to find something that fits your family. And with a kitchen and a local farmers' market, you can save on meals throughout your vacation.

Travel dates: June 3 through September 9, 2017

Restrictions: Excludes 4-bedroom condos July 1 through August 5. Not all units participate in discount.

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Book your weeklong stay at Sandy Beach Resort, and you'll save 20 percent this summer. You can apply the discount to any room type, including oceanfront rooms and Jacuzzi suites. All rooms have a kitchen and offer easy access to the Grand Strand.

With room rates starting at an already low $59, you stand to have extra money in your vacation budget for gorging on seafood or taking advantage of area attractions

Travel dates: Through September 30, 2017

Restrictions: Seven-night minimum stay, 14 nights maximum.

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It pays to take an entire week of vacation—for your mental health and your wallet. With seven-night stays at South Wind on the Ocean, you can save up to $200. The one- to five-bedroom oceanfront condos that make up the property all have kitchens and private balconies overlooking the Atlantic. As a guest, you have access to amenities including three pools, three whirlpools, and a lazy river.

From June 4 through September 4, the property is offering a $40 instant rebate for Sunday arrivals of four-night stays or longer.

Travel dates: May 29 through September 3, 2017

Restrictions: Minimum-night stay required and varies by property. Taxes and resort fees are collected at check-in.

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