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Wine Pairing: Wine, Fudge, and Alligators

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Alligator Adventure at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach is home to over 200 species of animals, including a wide array of alligators, crocodiles, exotic birds, tortoises, cats, kangaroos, wolves, lemurs, snakes and more. This attraction offers scheduled professional feedings, keeper talks, and shows throughout the day to keep you engaged as you wander through the property.  At the end of the day, if you find that you and your party have not had enough of what Alligator Adventure has to offer, you can return the next day for free!  That’s right, included in your ticket price is a free 2nd day at the park. Check out pictures we took of the amazing animals at our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/vacationlives.

Alligator Adventure is located on hwy 17 just outside of Barefoot Landing, next to Duplin Winery.  Such close proximity to Duplin Winery provides a natural pairing with Alligator Adventure.  Your park entrance fee grants you a free ($5 value) wine tasting of at least 10 different wines, crackers, and a complimentary wine glass to take home with you.  If you are like my husband and I, you’ll probably want to upgrade to the deluxe tasting ($5 cost) which gives you small cup of dip for your crackers.  (Ours was a cream cheese habanero-pineapple dip that was amazing. I don’t like spicy food, but this had the flavor without the heat. We purchased the habenero-pineapple salsa to bring home and mix with cream cheese ourselves.) Before leaving Duplin, take a moment to taste their homemade fudge.  My favorite was the mint chocolate fudge which I had to buy as well.  All-in-all, this pairing of adventure and libations appeals to the child and adult in all of us.

Look for a separate post on Duplin Winery!

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Authentic Southern Comfort

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Are you in the mood for authentic soul food for a simple price? Simply Southern Smokehouse Buffet in Myrtle Beach, SC promises to delight your taste buds with a wide range of southern classics. Fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, corn bread, mashed potatoes,  gravy, BBQ ribs and pulled pork, sweet potato soufle, green beans, and a glass of sweet tea are a must. The price for this array of BBQ and Country cuisine is about $11 per adult. The price point for this quality southern comfort food cannot be beat. If you are in the area, swing by, pull up a chair, relax and enjoy.

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Johnny Ds Waffle House and Bakery…it’s all about the waffles, waffles, waffles

The first time at Johnny Ds in Myrtle Beach, SC, I ordered a red velvet waffle with chocolate chips added. This waffle arrived topped with melted butter, drizzled cream cheese icing, and a sprinkling of powdered sugar.  I also ordered 3 different sides and a strawberry lemonade mimosa. My husband ordered a pancake breakfast platter. While his breakfast platter was good, he had to hear me rave about my waffle until I made him try a (small) piece. Two days later, we returned and I ordered the same waffle, two sides, a regular mimosa and my husband opted for the cinna-roll waffle with chocolate chips added.  Both waffles were amazingly light and delectable (hence the return trip). On Saturday and Sunday, mimosas are $3.50 but cost $5.00 on weekdays. The only slight drawback to the waffle choice is that they do not offer a breakfast platter or combo with a waffle. This eatery is open 6:30am to 2pm, so keep that in mind when planning your day. Did I mention that I really like their waffles?

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Myrtle Beach Coupons

When vacationing in Myrtle Beach, you must pick up this (and other) free coupon books. (You can find them all over Myrtle Beach.) Be sure to flip through it briefly everyday because you can probably use it more than you realize!

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Smoking Hot Grill and BBQ

On our two visits to this Barefoot Landing eatery in Myrtle Beach, SC, we had the full rack of BBQ ribs with a side of chili and fries (twice) and the BBQ pulled pork and shrimp and fritters (chicken), with macaroni and cheese and green beans (twice). The macaroni and cheese was of solid southern quality (not from the box) and the green beans’ tastiness matched, providing me with equal enjoyment of southern-style cuisine. The dry rubbed ribs, pulled pork, fried shrimp, and chicken fritters represented quality bbq flavors across the board. Their cocktail menu features flavored moonshine mixed with juices, teas and/or pop/soda. On our two visits we tried 3 different cocktails…we recommend. Customer service was just right; attentive but not annoying. We would easily come back again, expecting the same quality of food, spirits, and service.

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Here we will share vacation experiences and tips my husband and I picked up during our vacations. If you find at least a gem or two as you peruse this site, then I have been successful! We love taking vacations throughout each year, so check back periodically for new content!

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