May 2015 - Surfside Realty Rentals Blog

May 30, 2015

6 Beach Bag Essentials

Summer is almost upon us and that can only mean one thing: It’s almost time to go to the beach! At Surfside Realty, we specialize in offering not only the best vacation rentals in Surfside Beach, but also the best advice about the beach that you can find! We’ve been around since 1962, so we’ve pretty much seen it all when it comes to the beach.

Here are our recommendations for the top 6 things you should always keep in your beach bag in order to avoid potential beach disasters:

Sunscreen

Sunscreen should always be the #1 item in your beach bag! We recommend keeping 2 bottles of different SPF levels in your bag. You should use a stronger SPF on your face, since that tends to see the most sun (plus, then you’ll avoid that weird sunglasses tan). Which brings us to…

Sunglasses

There’s nothing worse than getting all the way to the beach and realizing that you forgot to grab your sunglasses. But, if you always keep a few extra pairs in your beach bag, you won’t have to worry about spending the afternoon squinting.

Waterproof Speakers / Radio

We think the best music is the sound of the waves hitting the shore. But for some people, that can get monotonous after a while, and they’d like nothing more than to listen to Zac Brown while relaxing in the sun. In that case, have a waterproof speaker or radio with you so you can jam out under the sun.

Water

Being out on the beach all day leaves you vulnerable to dehydration, which might seem counterintuitive since you’re in the water all day. But all that salt in the ocean can actually dry you out. There’s nothing worse than having to cut a beach day short because you’re feeling sick from lack of water. Throw a couple of bottles of H2O in your bag and you’ll be set.

Snacks

Is that a rumbly in your tummy? Although Surfside Beach has a number of yummy restaurants right on the beach, it doesn’t hurt to have some snacks in your bag to tide you over from meal to meal. We recommend granola bars, fruits, veggies, or anything else portable and not impacted by the heat.

Entertainment

Whether you just want to read the latest fiction release or you’re into more active sports like Frisbee or volleyball, it’s good to have something to entertain yourself with between dips in the water.

What items are must-haves for your beach bag? Still haven’t planned your summer beach vacation? Don’t worry! Just contact Surfside Realty today and we’ll help you plan the vacation of your life!

May 20, 2015

Securing a Rental for the Carolina Country Music Festival

With the Carolina Country Music Festival coming to Myrtle Beach on June 5-7, 2015, rentals are filling up fast around the Grand Strand area. This is one of the biggest and most popular events of the summer! Over 35 of the country music industry?s biggest stars will be performing including Lady Antebellum, Eric Church, Rascal Flatts, Big & Rich, Cole Swindell, Rodney Atkins, The Marshall Tucker Band, Hunter Hayes and many more. If you need a place to stay check out the last minute vacation rentals that we still have available!Located along the shores of Myrtle Beach this popular country music festival is a three day event you surely won?t want to miss!The music festival will include a Kick Off Concert on Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with Sam Hunt performing. The festival even includes a Zip Line! Non-refundable tickets for the concert, festival and zip line can be purchased online at eventbrite.com. The event will take place rain or shine.We have some sweet rental deals on vacation homes that you can take advantage of and save 15{b54bfb356ed24e5e16f3e1e051ea2fc47c3083b77bdf664367285760ff77110d} to 25{b54bfb356ed24e5e16f3e1e051ea2fc47c3083b77bdf664367285760ff77110d} off your stay with us! But don?t wait any longer ? they?re booking fast!Just picture yourself staying in a fully furnished home or condo complete with its own swimming pool. Now see yourself in the lounge chair enjoying time by the pool with an afternoon cocktail. This is what a vacation is supposed to be!We have properties that are pet-friendly rentals for an additional non-refundable pet fee, homes that are handicap accessible and homes that sit front and center on the oceanfront. Start your day on your balcony or deck enjoying a leisurely breakfast that you made yourself in the kitchen. Go for a walk along the beach as the sun comes up. Then head on over to the music festival and enjoy the rest of the day.Give us a call at 866-252-9930 if you have questions or need help securing accommodations with us during this year?s festival.

May 11, 2015

5 Ways the Beach is Good for Your Health

In today’s busy world, people are running around 24/7 and it often seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. When you’re in the middle of being busy, it can sometimes be hard to justify taking a vacation. You’ve just got so much to do, you couldn’t possibly find the time… If that sounds familiar, snap out of it!

Here are 5 reasons that a beach trip is actually good for your physical and emotional health:

More Sunlight = Happier You

Sunlight has been shown to decrease depression and help make us happier overall. Have you ever noticed how you tend to be gloomier in the winter? That’s because you’re likely not getting enough sunlight! Sunlight exposure releases serotonin, which can have a positive effect on your sleep habits, appetite, and stress level. Sunshine is also a great source of vitamin D, which is important for your bone health, and your skin.

Like A Free Spa Visit

Sand works as a great natural exfoliator for your feet, helping to rid you of dead skin cells so they feel softer and refreshed. Removing dead skin cells from your body leads to healthier skin overall, decreasing blackheads and acne, and is a natural way to clean your body to feel happy, clean, and rejuvenated.

Look (and Feel) Younger

Ocean water is full of great anti-aging minerals and the salt in the water helps to preserve your skin’s elasticity without any fancy chemical peels or procedures. Be sure that you’re wearing sunscreen, though, because too much sunlight dry you out and counteract the benefits of the salt water.

Get Movin’

When you’re at the beach, you tend to be more active. From jumping and playing in the ocean to strolling along the shore looking for shells, you’ll naturally be more active than when you’re at home sitting at your desk.

Extend Your Life

When was your last vacation? If it’s been a while, you might think you’re actually getting ahead by not taking advantage of vacation time, but you’re actually putting your health at risk. Studies show that people who don’t take an annual vacation are 32{b54bfb356ed24e5e16f3e1e051ea2fc47c3083b77bdf664367285760ff77110d} more likely to die of a heart attack.

So what are you waiting for? Request your time off now and reward yourself with a relaxing beach vacation!

Month: May 2015