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Why Ripken Hotels Should Be Your Go-To for a Myrtle Beach (or Grand Strand) Getaway

Ripken Hotels Should Be Your Go-To for a Myrtle Beach Getaway

If you’re planning a vacation to Myrtle Beach — whether for a quick beach trip, a family holiday, a group getaway, or even a sports‑team tournament stay — Ripken Hotels gives you access to a wide portfolio of quality rentals, condos, and resorts. With flexibility, comfort, and easy booking, Ripken makes navigating the many lodging options along the Grand Strand simple and stress‑free.

🎯 What Makes Ripken Hotels a Strong Option — Variety, Convenience & Amenities

🏠 Broad Selection of Partner Properties

  • Ripken Hotels partners with many of the most popular resorts and condo complexes in Myrtle Beach — including beach condos, golf‑course villas, and resort‑style properties.
  • Whether you need a small condo for a couple, a multi-bedroom villa for a family, or a large group rental near the beach — Ripken’s portfolio covers a wide variety of accommodations.

🌊 Resort‑Style Amenities & Home‑Like Comforts

  • Many rentals include full kitchens, washer/dryer, Wi‑Fi, cable / TVs — giving you all the comforts of home.
  • On-site amenities often include indoor/outdoor pools, lazy rivers, hot tubs, community pools, water‑park features (when available), and easy beach or waterway access — so you get both relaxation and convenience.
  • These options make Ripken Hotels well suited for families, groups, teams, or extended stays — giving flexibility whether you’re there for a weekend, a whole week, or a tournament trip.

✅ Ease of Booking & Centralized Customer Support

  • Ripken Hotels offers a centralized booking system that helps match guests to the right rental based on group size, preferences, and budget — something that simplifies planning when Myrtle Beach lodging options can be overwhelming.
  • Their team of travel specialists can help you with availability, view selection (ocean, pool, golf course, etc.), and amenity preferences — meaning you don’t have to browse multiple individual rental sites.

🏖️ What to Expect When You Book with Ripken Hotels

  • A broad choice of lodging types and locations — from beachfront condos to inland villas or golf‑course rentals.
  • Rentals equipped for comfort: kitchens, laundry, multiple bedrooms, and common comforts — great for families, groups, or longer stays.
  • Resort amenities: pools, lazy rivers, water‑park‑style facilities, and shared community recreation — offering both relaxation and fun, regardless of season.
  • Ease of planning: one site to browse many property options, with a booking team to assist with selections, availability, and custom requests.
  • Flexibility: whether you’re coming for a beach vacation, a sports‑tournament, a group getaway or a quiet retreat — there’s likely a property that fits your needs.

🌟 Why You Should Consider Booking Your Next Trip Through Ripken Hotels

If you want flexibility, wide selection, comfort, and convenience — without the hassle of contacting many different hotels or rental managers — Ripken Hotels delivers as an easy, dependable gateway to Myrtle Beach lodging. Whether it’s a beach vacation, a group trip, a family stay, or a sports‑team booking (like a tournament at The Ripken Experience), Ripken Hotels offers the variety and support that make planning much easier.

👉 Ready to plan your next Myrtle Beach stay? Check out Ripken Hotels’ property listings — pick what suits your group and budget — and let their team help you secure the perfect rental for your getaway.

Nights of a Thousand Candles Returns to Brookgreen Gardens

Nights of a Thousand Candles Returns to Brookgreen Gardens

Spring, summer, fall or winter, it’s always a great time for a vacation to Pawleys Island! And with the holidays around the corner, one of the most beloved holiday celebrations makes its return to Brookgreen Gardens. Nights of a Thousand Candles has delighted tens of thousands of visitors for years, and this season is sure to carry on that tradition.

If you think Brookgreen Gardens is magnificent during the day, Nights of a Thousand Candles puts a sparkling new spin on the beautiful botanical and sculpture displays around the grounds. As you enter the gardens, you will be bathed in the warm glow of thousands of hand-lit candles, suspended above and around guests and floating atop reflecting ponds. Travel+Leisure magazine has praised Nights of a Thousand Candles as the “Best Christmas Lights in South Carolina,” and it will quickly become evident why so many people make this special celebration a holiday tradition. As you stroll along the walkways of the gardens, the sounds of carolers and bell ringers will fill the air with Christmas cheer, and if a chill is in the air feel free to warm up with a piping hot cup of cocoa or cider.

Nights of a Thousand Candles also offers several dining options within the event grounds. Inside the Leonard Pavilion, Inlet Affairs will be serving up fresh, classic Lowcountry favorites. Austin’s Garden Galley and Let’s Ride BBQ will also be on-site, and guests can select from small bites at the Old Kitchen in the heart of the sculpture garden. Drinks including beer, wine and Brookgreen’s homemade hot cocoa are available at several beverage stations around the gardens.

This year Brookgreen Gardens has added 12 nights to the schedule, with the event running from November 27th through January 3rd. On most weeks Nights of a Thousand Candles takes place from 4:00PM to 9:00PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. During select weeks, the festival will run five nights, from Wednesday through Sunday nights. Tickets to Nights of a Thousand Candles must be pre-purchased, so don’t miss on your chance to be part of one of the east coast’s grandest holiday celebrations!

Nights of a Thousand Candles is certainly a fantastic reason to make a weekend vacation to Pawleys Island, so be sure to check out the amazing properties available at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort and book a stay in just a few clicks! From modern two and three bedroom golf course villas at True Blue Resort and Pawleys Plantation Resort to oceanfront condos at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort, we have the perfect accommodations for your holiday vacation to Pawleys Island.