When to Plan Your Visit to Myrtle Beach: Hurricane Ian Update
Hurricane Ian hit the east coast hard. It caused massive flooding and property damage and has shut down one of the top destinations in the area, but it won’t for long. If you’re looking forward to your next trip to Myrtle Beach, don’t worry. With recovery and repair work already underway, the town and boardwalk are set to be open next season, so you can confidently book a flight or your accommodation now.
The east coast is no stranger to hurricanes, even Category 1 hurricanes, like Hurricane Ian. Though a few properties (particularly beachfront properties) were hit particularly hard by the 150mph winds, most communities in Carolina emerged fully intact, if bearing some roof damage.
This means that recovery efforts are overall minor, so you can book your Myrtle Beach trip and enjoy all the best things to do in myrtle beach with confidence.
What’s the Current State of Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is fully recovering, with repairs beginning as early as October 1st. Preliminary reports note that one hotel lost its roof, over 500 trees were downed due to the storm, and debris littered the streets. All these problems are relatively fast to fix, with clean-up crews already on the ground and property owners seeking damages through their insurance companies. Those who were without power (initially around 29,000) have now all been linked back up to the grid.
Should I Wait Before Booking My Trip?
While cleanup has already begun, you may want to hold off visiting until mid-November, which is when the Christmas festivities start, or until Thanksgiving. This should allow most vendors to repair and reopen.
Can I Make a Trip for Christmas?
Yes. With over a month to go until December, it’s perfectly safe to book a trip to Myrtle Beach. You can enjoy the empty winter beach, walk the boardwalk, enjoy theatre shows, and see stunning light displays.
Christmas Festival
This Christmas, Myrtle Beach’s newest holiday festival, Winter Wonderland at The Beach, will be back starting on November 26, 2021. There’s also the Dickens Christmas Show and Festival, which has been on for over 40 years and will be held from November 10 to the 13th. This festival is special, as it takes over the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. You’ll see over 300 period-clad vendors, have a great unique shopping experience, and be able to enjoy delicious foods.
Christmas Parade
Be in town on December 3, 2022, for A Very Broadway Christmas Parade, and see fun characters and enjoy music, dancing, and shows all along the boardwalk. It’s great for people of all ages.
Festive-Themed Activities
All the activities along the Grand Strand will be decked out for the holiday season, making any trip to Myrtle Beach a festive, fun affair. You could even give gifts of experience and buy tickets to events for your trip as Christmas gifts instead to improve your holiday vacation and take a lot of the stress out of shopping.
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