Winter is coming. Time to switch your air conditioning over to heat. Time to gather the firewood. Time to winterize your house. Break out the winter coats and flannels. OR, you can be like hundred of other Myrtle Beach snowbirds and "fly south for the winter." And save money in the process!

Retired couples and families alike have taken advantage of Myrtle Beach and the wonderful weather it has during the off-season.  Winters in Myrtle Beach, SC, are mild, without any need for heavy coats.  You do still have to turn the heat on in your car and house, but if you are from up North, you can probably compare our December to your September. It's that nice!

Myrtle Beach doesn't have the beautiful changing colors of the leaves, but it does have a breathtaking view of the ocean in the morning from your 10th floor balcony. And at prices you wouldn't believe! When you plan a vacation, it's the accommodations that put the biggest dent in your wallet. But who says you have to take your Myrtle Beach vacation in the summer? While you may not be able to swim in the ocean, most of the attractions are still awaiting your arrival. The stores are still open for shopping, and all the clubs, bars and restaurants are still open as well. Of course, they are less busy though, cutting down your wait time for a table from one hour to none. Seems like a good trade-off.

Myrtle Beach winter rentals are starting to become a bit more popular because of the winter rates, rates that the snowbirds take advantage of. You can stay in an oceanfront condo for a month for cheaper than you can paying rent in a small apartment on the Grand Strand (the Myrtle Beach area). Monthly winter rentals start at around $800 a month for an ocean view condo! Even the weekly rates are as low as $60 a night.

Other downsides to a winter rental are the water parks and minigolf, many closing during the winter months. But that doesn't stop the indoor activities! Ripley's Aquarium, the live Christmas shows, and much more are still open. Don't forget about the three indoor malls in the area, plus other outdoor strip malls as well. And many have Myrtle Beach winter specials as well at attract more business during the off-season.

Golfers also take advantage of the winter months. Myrtle Beach winter golf has wonderful prices and wonderful weather as well. The greens are still...quite green, thanks to the maintenance of some of these top courses. Depending on the type of grass though, you will still be surrounding by the browning grass so common to the area. Trust me though, it won't affect your golf game or the parts of the course that matter.

Whether you want a short weekly vacation, or want to get away for a whole month (or three), Myrtle Beach lends itself to tourists for the entire year. While you may not be able to swim in the ocean, the lack of other tourists might be just your speed to have that relaxing vacation.