| Bike Week has been a tradition at the beach for | | | | amenities in a hotel are also rather limited; |
| years. It is always a fun gathering of bike | | | | although there can be maid service and other |
| enthusiasts and the scenery around the Grand | | | | superficial conveniences, ability to get food and |
| Strand is absolutely wonderful to see from a | | | | other basic needs fulfilled after hours is generally |
| motorcycle. There are many things to do and see | | | | limited. If a biker is set on a hotel, there are many |
| during the week, but even more important is | | | | options throughout the Grand Strand. |
| where to stay. There are numerous options | | | | Where To Ride During Rally |
| available to bikers, all of which have their merits. | | | | One of the biggest advantages of bike week is |
| The selection is wide, but there are some places | | | | the beautiful scenery up and down the coast. |
| along the Grand Strand which just offer more to | | | | Whether the biker chooses Myrtle Beach vacation |
| bikers than others, and some rides whose beauty | | | | rentals or a hotel, he or she will still have access |
| makes them a must-see. | | | | to all of the beach area as well as the coastline |
| Lodging Option 1: Myrtle Beach Vacation Condos | | | | north and south. Traveling up north will take a |
| For years, bikers have loved the freedom of | | | | biker toward Charleston. This historic city is a |
| beach vacation rentals along the Grand Strand. | | | | wonderful day trip, with plenty to see and do. |
| One key advantage of a rental is that the rally | | | | Touring traditional plantation homes is a popular |
| attendees can come and go as they please, | | | | pastime, as is simply enjoying the unique finds |
| without having to worry about the limitations that | | | | along the way. Within Charleston proper, visitors |
| a hotel room would pose. There is no restaurant | | | | will find an incredible variety of shops, dining, |
| to close and stop them from getting food, no | | | | culture, and entertainment. Take a tour of the |
| doorman to scowl if they come in late. With | | | | city, or just spend the day browsing and |
| Myrtle Beach vacation condos, bikers are able to | | | | absorbing the unique atmosphere of the area. |
| enjoy their own time schedule. There is no need | | | | Going North |
| to worry about finding food, or making any of the | | | | Heading north out of the Myrtle Beach vacation |
| other preparations that a hotel demands; beach | | | | rentals area will take a biker toward North |
| vacation rentals can be fully stocked just like any | | | | Carolina. This coastal drive is a highlight in itself, |
| home, catering to rally attendees' needs at any | | | | and will eventually lead to Calabash, and area |
| hour. | | | | known for its delicious seafood. Although the |
| Myrtle Beach vacation condos also offer fabulous | | | | Grand Strand boasts some fine cuisine of its own, |
| location choices. There are many beach vacation | | | | Calabash is well worth the drive for any seafood |
| rentals that are oceanfront, providing beautiful | | | | connoisseur. While driving north, bikers will also |
| views and excellent access for any time spent | | | | pass many resorts and historic locations on the |
| not biking. Some may also come with a garage, | | | | way to Wilmington, NC. Once in the city, visitors |
| helping to keep bikes in excellent shape no matter | | | | can enjoy the battleship stationed in Wilmington, |
| what the weather. | | | | or explore some of the other historic attractions |
| Beach vacation rentals also allow bikers to bring | | | | the city has to offer. Rally attendees must |
| home newfound friends met during the rally. | | | | remember to wear helmets whenever riding in |
| Hotels generally frown upon guests bringing in | | | | North Carolina, as state law mandates it. |
| people who are not guests. In Myrtle Beach | | | | Enjoying Bike Week |
| vacation condos, having a dinner with new | | | | When visiting the Grand Strand for Bike Week, |
| acquaintances is absolutely possible. The only limits | | | | the best way to experience everything that the |
| are the extent of your food! | | | | week has to offer is by visiting the unique |
| Lodging Option 2: Hotels | | | | businesses that cater to bike week patrons. The |
| Some bikers will choose to stay in hotels. Many | | | | bars and other amenities near the bike shops are |
| find this to be a substandard option, as there are | | | | most likely to offer special deals for bikers, many |
| more limitations on what can be done in a hotel | | | | of which they may not advertise prior to the |
| room than in beach vacation rentals. In a hotel, | | | | week. Visit, explore the area around the Myrtle |
| there are neighbors on every side who might file | | | | Beach vacation condos, enjoy, and who knows |
| noise complaints if a rally attendee returns to his | | | | what might happen! |
| or her room too late during the evening. The | | | | |