National media coverage in May highlighted Myrtle Beach as a premier destination known for its vibrant events, expanding flight options, appealing dining scene, and accessibility. Coverage also focused on the destination’s beauty, retiree appeal, and summer travel value. Pawleys Island was named South Carolina’s best beach in a USA Today poll, and high-profile events like the Carolina Country Music Fest and the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic garnered national media coverage. National outlets also noted new flight routes from Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways, improving access to the area. These themes appeared across respected consumer and trade publications including Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Yahoo Lifestyle, Golf.com, Fox News, Reader’s Digest, Pure Wow, and more.
National/Regional Tourism News
5/2, Nerd Wallet, The Cheapest U.S. Cities for a July 4th Getaway in 2025
5/2, Southern Living, Dolly Parton Is About To Open An Exciting New Attraction—And It's Not In Tennessee
5/2, PGA Tour, Inside the Field: ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic
5/3, The Boston Day Book, Top 10 Aquariums in the USA for Aquatic Lovers
5/3, Columbia Business Monthly, Grand Opening Held for the New McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research in Horry County
5/4, Home Stratosphere, 18 Small Towns in South Carolina Famous for Their Unmatched Views of the Atlantic Ocean
5/4, MSN, Beachgoers Love the 11 States with Most Pristine and Picturesque Shores
5/4, Cape Cod Times, Vacationing on the spectrum takes extra consideration
5/4, PGA Tour, Nathan Franks wins 'The Q at Myrtle Beach' to earn first PGA TOUR start
5/6, Travel Awaits, Summer Rush: 10 Most Crowded Destinations in the US
5/7, Family Destinations Guide, These 7 Humble Diners In South Carolina Are Secretly Serving The Best Breakfast In America
5/7, New Orleans City Business, Breeze Airways adds new nonstop flight from New Orleans to southern tourist destination
5/7, Airport Improvement, Breeze Airways Announces new Service to Myrtle Beach and Returning Service to Savannah from New Orleans
5/7, Yahoo! Sports, Celebrities make way to Grand Strand for Myrtle Beach Classic Pro-Am
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5/8, The Independent, Airline launches $49 flights to iconic East Coast beach
5/8, Charleston Business Magazine, Myrtle Beach Area Experiencing Significant Growth
5/8, Tourist Checklist, 25 Best & Fun Things To Do In Myrtle Beach
5/8, Yahoo! News, 17 New Trader Joe's Locations Are Set to Open in 2025—See If Your Town Made the Cut
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5/9, Philly Burbs, Frontier expands service at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Here's the new nonstop route
5/9, New Jersey 101.5, Frontier Airlines Adds New Sunny Destination from Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing, NJ
5/9, Movie Guide, WHEEL OF FORTUNE’s Vanna White Gets Back to Her Hometown Roots
5/10, Fo Golf, A hole-in-one with Kevin Costner, free flights, new trophy, and other ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic notes
5/10, South Florida Reporter, Myrtle Beach Is The Miniature Golf Capital Of The World With Close To 50 Miniature Golf Courses
5/11, Family Destinations Guide, The Pretzels At This South Carolina Restaurant Are So Good, They’re Worth A Road Trip
5/11, Family Destinations Guide, 10 Charming Small Towns In South Carolina That Are Perfect For A Memorial Day Weekend Getaway
5/11, NBC Sports, Ryan Fox chips in to win Myrtle Beach Classic, grab final PGA Championship spot
5/11, Golf Week, 2025 Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic prize money payouts at Dunes Golf and Beach Club
5/11, Reuters, New Zealander Fox makes his mark stateside on Mother's Day at Myrtle Beach
5/12, RV Magazine, 5 Fabulous Beach Destinations for Sun and Fun This Summer
5/12, Yahoo Lifestyle, It's a passion': Riders rev up their engines for 86th annual Spring Bike Rally
5/12, 94 3 The Point, Frontier Has a New Sunny Destination from Trenton-Mercer Airport with Cheap Tickets
5/12, Ottawa Sun Online, Ryan Fox chips in for birdie in playoff to win Myrtle Beach Classic over Mackenzie Hughes
5/12, Islands, A Small Airport In South Carolina With Great Reviews Has Some Of The Lowest Average Fares In The State
5/13, Yahoo Lifestyle, Taste of home: Where NY, NJ and PA transplants can get iconic food in Myrtle Beach area
5/14, Time Out USA Online, These U.S. destinations are trending for summer travel
5/15, Yahoo Lifestyle, New bar is coming to Broadway at the Beach. Myrtle Beach spot will serve moonshine
5/15, GOBankingRates, 5 Most Affordable Beach Trips in the South in 2025
5/15, Yahoo! News, Kingfisher Inn repairs underway after 2024 closure
5/15, Yahoo! News, Allegiant adds 3 nonstop flights at Myrtle Beach airport
5/15, Golfweek Online, Ryan Fox's miraculous PGA Championship run continues with clubhouse lead after 'worst preparation'
5/15, Good Housekeeping Online, How to Plan the Ultimate Family Trip to Myrtle Beach
5/15, Garden & Gun Online, Back Porch Session: Big Something
5/15, WorldNews Network, A reality TV series is heading to SC for a Myrtle Beach vacation this May
5/15, Only in Your State, Hunt for Shark Teeth on This This Coastal South Carolina Road Trip
5/16, Yahoo Lifestyle, 'It is a passion': Bikers gear up for spring rally on the Grand Strand
5/16, WCAX-TV Online, Allegiant begins flights from Plattsburgh to Myrtle Beach
5/16, Yahoo Lifestyle, 35 Cheap Family Vacations You Haven't Thought of Before
5/16, WCAX-TV Online, Allegiant begins flights from Plattsburgh to Myrtle Beach
5/16, Island Packet, Communities across SC are gearing up for spring festivals. Here are 12 to consider
5/17, Philanthropy News Digest, Myrtle Beach Bike Rally organizers show support for long-time musician during cancer battle
5/17, Post and Courier Georgetown, How dancers, bartenders and chefs create their own Myrtle Beach Bike Week community
5/17, FoodReference.com, South Carolina May Food Festivals & Shows
5/17, Southern Living Online, The 8 Most Beautiful Places On The South Carolina Coast
5/17, 24/7 Wall St, The 20 Best Cities For Retirees Looking to Downsize and Get More Bang for Their Buck
5/18, Travel + Leisure Online, This Southern City Was Just Named the Best Place for Veterans to Live in the U.S.
5/18, Asbury Park Press, Best travel destinations for summer 2025: NJ spot part of Tripadvisor list
5/18, Yahoo Lifestyle, New arcade gaming lounge opening in Surfside Beach. It's made to be sensory friendly
5/20, Yahoo Lifestyle, Funny video of Myrtle Beach girl trying to run away goes viral on TikTok
5/20, A Mountain Momma, Celebrate Your Anniversary: Murrells Inlet Sunset Cruise
5/21, Perishablenews, New South Carolina Law Allows Recreational Red Snapper-Grouper Species Fishing Year-Round
5/21, New Canaan Advertiser, Avelo Airlines launches first flight to Portland, Maine from Tweed New Haven Airport
5/22, WRDW-TV Online, North Myrtle Beach inclusive access opens the fun to more folks
5/22, WRDE Coast TV, Avelo Airlines expands routes from Wilmington with Raleigh-Durham and Jacksonville services
5/22, The Buffalo News Online, Allegiant Air adds to flights to Myrtle Beach
5/22, Lit Sports News, Joel Dahmen makes first PGA Tour ace at 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge
5/22, WOOD-AM Online, Allegiant to begin offering two nonstop flight options at Gerald R. Ford
5/23, Broadway World, BACK TO THE 80s to be Presented at Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach
5/23, Yahoo! News, Bizarre sea creature washes up in North Myrtle Beach. An SC marine biologist just identified it
5/28, Huntingtonbeach, Pawleys Island crowned best beach in SC: USA Today poll
5/29, News Break, Pawley's Island Named "Best Beach In South Carolina"
5/30, News Break, Why Myrtle Beach Is More Popular Than Ever for Group Business