Broadway at the Beach Blog

In spring, Myrtle Beach is the place to be if you love to fly a kite. Look up from the beach on a breezy day and you're bound to see colorful kites flying overhead and happy people holding onto the strings below.

Whether March comes in as a lion or a lamb, we head for the beach where the wind blowing off the ocean lifts the kites up, up and away. But Myrtle Beach is not alone in its love for kites.

All over the world, people are declaring March as National Kite Month. Still others are picking April as the month to celebrate. And, one site on the Web even declares that the “month" runs from March 21 to May 10. Go figure.

Declaring a special month to celebrate kites is just an indication of how much people all over the world use kites for work and play. Since kites were invented more than 2000 years ago in China, they have been used for everything from science and meteorology, to generating power. Some ingenious folks have even used them to pull sleds in winter and carriages when horses weren't available. In Myrtle Beach, we fly our kites for fun and relaxation, and the sheer joy of watching them soar across the Carolina blue sky.

If you're a kite enthusiast or just want to try your hand at kite flying, one of the best resources along the Grand Strand is Klig's Kites right in Broadway at the Beach. Klig's has been a fixture at Broadway for years, and it's so popular that it's currently undergoing a renovation that will make the store bigger and even better.

When the store reopens the first of March, stop by and experience a world of wonder. From single-line kites to dual and quad line kites, to kites that do loops, figure eights, dives and many other maneuvers, there are kites for all ages of kids and adults. And, while Klig's is known for its kites, it's also a great place to find flags, gags, windsocks, windchimes, mailbox covers, sports merchandise and much, much more!

Whether you choose to celebrate your kite month in March, April or May, start the festivities at Klig's Kites. Find your fun soaring high as you take to the sky with a kite.

Thinking about how you'll spend Valentine's Day with that special someone this year?

If you're looking for something unique and memorable, why not book a reservation at Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach. For the third year, the Aquarium will be hosting its annual “Splash of Love Dinner.” For $79.99 plus tax per couple, you and your sweetheart can get a four-course dinner, admission to the aquarium, one long stem rose, and one drink ticket. Upgrade to the Tunnel of Love for $89.99 plus tax per couple, and you'll get all that, plus a box of chocolates and be entertained by strolling musicians. This annual dinner is so popular that Ripley's Aquarium is holding it on two nights this year: February 13 and 14 (both nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.). Reservations are required. Call 843-916-0888, ext. 3272 for details.

With Valentine's Day landing on a weekend, Joe's Crab Shack has also decided to celebrate it over two days, February 13 and 14. On Saturday, they're serving a Lobster Daddy special for $34.99 — a great deal for a whole Maine lobster and snow crab, served with corn and potatoes. On Sunday, the Beantown Bake special will be just $45.99 and that actually includes two whole Maine lobsters, one pound of clams, six shrimp and smoked sausage, served with corn and potatoes. Yum!

Why not make it dinner and a show with Date Night at Legends In Concert (Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14)? Save 20% off regular ticket prices or go for that special VIP seating for just $80 plus tax per couple. On those nights, tribute artists will be performing as Barry White, The Blues Brothers™, Taylor Swift, George Strait and Elvis Presley. Call 843-238-7827 and ask for code PBV to learn more.

If Valentine's Day celebrations aren't your thing, you'll want to check out Hard Rock Cafe's A “Non-Valentine's Special” on Saturday, February 13, from 8 p.m. to midnight. You can meet old friends and new, mingle a bit, and rock out with DJ Jesse. There's no cover charge, but there will be food and drink specials, giveaways and a chance to win a two night Myrtle Beach staycation.

Plan to stay in and celebrate Valentine's Day? Broadway at the Beach is a great place to find romantic or casual gift items.

Sweets for your sweet can be found at The Fudgery, which has Fudge Truffle Decadence™ Cake & Truffles Are Forever™ Cupcakes specially made for a Valentine's celebration. A limited number are available in the store or you can order in advance by calling 843-626-7801.

Gift baskets and beautiful personalized etched glasses can be found specially priced at Crabby Jack's & Crabby Jill's General Stores. From “Kiss The Cook” gifts at the Paula Deen Store, to Brighton Totes and more at Gemini Boutique, to the PANDORA® Valentine's Day Gift Set at The Mole Hole, to the fashion jewelry at SC Jewelers, there's a lot to choose from. There's even a special offer on the Candy Heart Message 16 ounce tumbler at Tervis.

And, last but not least, what do you give someone who has everything? If your sweetheart loves summer, sunning and lazy rivers, check out the 2016 Myrtle Waves Water Park Season Pass.Through February 14, the pass goes for $42.99 — the lowest price available on MyrtleWaves.com. So why not also get one for yourself and keep that loving feeling going throughout the summer?

For many of us, the holidays are a whirlwind of activity. From hosting parties, to cooking lavish meals, to taking down and storing decorations, there's hardly time to relax during this busy time of year. So, by the time January rolls around, we're tired and yearning for an opportunity to rejuvenate ourselves.

If you've been dreaming of luxuriating at a world-class spa, but find that's just a little outside your budget right after the holidays, don't give up hope.

It's possible to experience the triple treats of aromatherapy, moisture-rich skin softening and muscle relaxation at home for a fraction of the cost of that spa visit.

Today there are affordable — and yet extraordinary — soaps and lotions that can carry you and your imagination to a land of worry-free, no-stress pampering. And, you don't even have to leave your home.

The recipe for a heavenly spa experience is easy. Take one bath bomb — a hard-packed mixture of ingredients that fizz and bubble as they release their essential oils and lovely scents into the surrounding water and air. Add it to a tub of warm bathwater and surrender to the cozy water and soothing fragrances drifting around you. For 30 minutes, relax as the tension leaves your muscles and you let your mind ease.

Prefer a shower over a bath? You can still capture those feelings of rejuvenation and refreshment with a shower bomb. This little sister to the bath bomb delivers lavish, long-lasting aromatherapy benefits. Place it in the bottom of the shower near your feet and organic essential oils and lavish scents ride up on the steam from your shower, creating a unique at-home spa experience.

You can find bath and shower bombs, along with a wide array of soaps, bubble bars, shower gels, shampoos and lotions at Splash, located in the New England Fishing Village East at Broadway at the Beach.

Splash products are uniquely designed to help you create a relaxing atmosphere of all natural spa treatments right in your home. Made from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, Splash products have no parabens, alcohol, mineral oils or phthalates. At Splash, you'll discover a wide variety of chemical-free soaps crafted in beautiful designs, as well as an exclusive fragrance line of products and specialty items in bath and shower bombs, soy lotion candles, solid moisturizers and more.

The holidays are finally over and a new year lies ahead. Why not resolve to spoil yourself just a little in 2016? Begin a new routine of relaxation, pampering and refreshing yourself today and all year long.

It's down to the wire for holiday shopping. Do you still need to pick up a few last-minute gifts?

Come to Broadway at the Beach where our shops specialize in the unique and fabulous.

For example, The Mole Hole is dedicated to helping shoppers find creative and memorable gifts. It has South Carolina's largest selection of Pandora beads and jewelry, Swarovski crystal, Spartina handbags and more! From awesome collectibles designed to be treasured, to spectacular glass works and wonderful candles, this is one place that has it all.

Does that one person left on your list enjoy a good cigar? Do you think of someone special when you catch a whiff of a fine pipe tobacco? Stroll on over to The Tinder Box, where you'll find holiday gift packs of Davidoff cigars, premium tobacco and a range of pipes and smoking accessories.

Looking for something personal for that special person in your life? The Gemini Boutique next to the upside down WonderWorks building is chock full of trendy apparel and awesome designer handbags, as well as jewelry, watches, luggage and accessories. It's a great place to find favorites from designers like Vera Bradley and Alex & Ani.

The very popular Toms shoes are also featured at Gemini, providing shoppers with both an opportunity to buy a gift and support a great cause. To quote Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Christmas is a time "when want is keenly felt," so it's nice to remember that Toms donates a pair of shoes to someone in need for every pair of its shoes that are sold.

Need a last-minute gift for a child? The Charleston Boardwalk section is also home to Toys & Co. This extraordinary toy store has everything from games to cuddly stuffed animals, to toys that will get kids of all ages up and moving.

Check here for Broadway's hours of operation during the holiday season.

Can you imagine the holidays without candles? Not many Americans can.

The ambiance created by candles makes a home warm and welcoming for holiday guests. Candles also promote a feeling of relaxation during the stressful holiday season. Seven out of 10 households use candles as a focal point for their home décor, says The National Candle Association, and candles inspire aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction.

Fragrance is the number one reason most people choose a particular candle. At the Yankee Candle® Store at Broadway at the Beach, you can see, hold, and smell true-to-life fragrances and select the one just right for you.

Fragrances like “Winter Glow” and “Balsam & Cedar” stir thoughts of a walk through tall pines on a crisp winter day. Scents like “Cozy By The Fire,” “Holiday Homecoming” and “Celebrate Christmas” bring back warm memories of family gathered round to celebrate. You can even fill you home with the smells of fresh-baked treats with candles like “Gingerbread,” “Christmas Cookies,” and “Cinnamon Vanilla.”

For those who prefer to enjoy the fragrance without the flame, Yankee Candle has nontraditional options such as the Elsa Scenterpiece™ electric warmer which melts the scented candle wax, filling a room with fragrance. Why not give yourself a real treat, and choose a Scenterpiece that is outfitted with an automatic shutoff and adjustable timer. Set it when you leave the house and return to a home filled with your favorite scents.

And since it's the gift-giving season, you'll want to check out the available gift baskets, lanterns and other special gifts at Yankee Candle that can light up the holiday season for family and friends.

Whether you prefer tapers, votives, pillars or jar candles for your most important moments, a candle is an indispensable element when setting a festive mood or nourishing a sense of relaxation, fun and luxury.

What scent, color or shape, will be your seasonal essential?