Hotel at a Glance: Prince Resort

With at least 500 square feet of space and a separate living room, the suites at Prince Resort in North Myrtle Beach are ideal for vacationers looking to stretch out after a day of going up and down the Carolina coast. The resort is also within a short drive of dozens of golf courses, as the area is renowned for its year-round golfing.

• Room with a view: Guest rooms overlook the gorgeous North Myrtle Beach coastline—with an oversized balcony to help soak it all in.
• Rooftop pool, lazy river, and hot tub on the top of its 2nd tower.
• Onsite dining: Enjoy a cocktail or fresh seafood amid ocean views at 3500 Ocean Grille. 3500 is open for dinner Wednesday–Saturday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Breakfast is available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• In-room amenities include high-speed WiFi, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a separate living room.
• Additional perks: Your stay includes unlimited DVD rentals and complimentary tickets to various local attractions.

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Sandy Beaches, Fresh Seafood, and Classic Amusement-Park Rides

North Myrtle Beach is at the tip of South Carolina's Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of white, sandy beaches along the Atlantic seaboard that draws surfers, fishers, and kayakers. The town's Cherry Grove Pier bustles with activity during the fishing season, and you can rent a rod nearby to take your place alongside veteran anglers. Nearby restaurants serve up fresh, cooked-to-order crab, shrimp, and fish.

About a half-hour southwest of North Myrtle Beach is Myrtle Beach proper, which USA Today named one of the best family vacation spots in the United States, in part because of its wooden boardwalk, which stretches for more than a mile and buzzes with carnival games and amusement-park rides. Hop into the SkyWheel's glass-floored gondolas, surrounded by more than a million LED lights, for a panoramic view of the city.