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you can make your own trip, allowing<br />
each member of your party to pick<br />
their favorite must-see attraction.<br />
Try Something New<br />
It’s important to enjoy some R&R,<br />
but also make time to try something<br />
new on your trip. This will take you<br />
outside your comfort zone, which<br />
can stimulate the mind in new and<br />
exciting ways. What’s more, it’s how<br />
you create lasting memories.<br />
With growing interest in adventure<br />
travel, many destinations are offering<br />
exciting and fun experiences for<br />
all age groups. In Myrtle Beach, for<br />
example, you can try cable boarding<br />
at Shark Wake Park, which allows<br />
you to wake-board without a boat,<br />
or indulge your inner speed demon<br />
by racing around a track in the area’s<br />
NASCAR Racing Experience.<br />
Embrace Experiential Eating<br />
Eating is one of the best ways<br />
to truly experience what makes a<br />
destination unique, so be sure to<br />
eat like a local, and maybe even<br />
fish like one, too. Eating turns into a<br />
memorable experience when you’ve<br />
helped catch your main dish. Sign up<br />
for a shrimping, crabbing or a deepsea<br />
fishing excursion and enjoy an<br />
adventure plus a delectable meal.<br />
If you’d rather avoid the open sea,<br />
you’re not out of luck. Seek out<br />
restaurants that source ingredients<br />
locally. That could mean eateries<br />
that boast a farm-to-table or sea-totable<br />
experience so you enjoy the<br />
freshest fare available.<br />
Become a History Buff<br />
Virtually anywhere you go in the<br />
United States, you’ll discover a<br />
fascinating history of how it came to<br />
be. When you make time to explore<br />
museums, walk stunning gardens<br />
and visit memorials, you’ll be able<br />
tell tales back home that you would<br />
otherwise have never known.<br />
For an insider’s glimpse into<br />
history, check out National<br />
Historic Landmarks. For example,<br />
Hopsewee Plantation in the<br />
Myrtle Beach area was built an<br />
estimated 40 years before the<br />
Revolutionary War. In addition to<br />
beautiful scenery, you’ll experience<br />
the heritage of the area up close.<br />
These four steps will help you<br />
plan a vacation that your travel<br />
crew will be raving about long<br />
after you return home. Best yet,<br />
you’ll have memories that will last<br />
a lifetime. (BPT) l<br />
MARCH / APRIL <strong>2017</strong><br />
FLUENTIAL 119
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