TripSmarter.Com Travel Forums http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/ TripSmarter.Com travel community. Discuss your trips and travels. en Tue, 21 May 2013 06:21:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/images/misc/rss.png TripSmarter.Com Travel Forums http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/ Best Brunch Spots in Myrtle Beach http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11611-Best-Brunch-Spots-in-Myrtle-Beach?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:26:58 GMT Croissants Bistro and Bakery Named One of the Best Brunch Spots in the U.S. by OpenTable Diners Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – May 20, 2013 – Croissants Bistro and Bakery announced today that it has been named a winner of OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards for the Top 100 Best Brunch Restaurants... Croissants Bistro and Bakery Named One of the Best Brunch Spots in the U.S. by OpenTable Diners
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – May 20, 2013 – Croissants Bistro and Bakery announced today that it has been named a winner of OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards for the Top 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in the United States. The list of winners is derived from more than five million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 15,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
“We are very pleased by this acknowledgment from Open Table diners,” said Heidi Vukov. “We are proud to know that these diners thoroughly enjoyed their overall experience at Croissants Bistro and Bakery and gave us such high marks. Croissants Bistro & Bakery was the only restaurant to be in the top 100 brunches in South Carolina
"The Best Brunch Diners’ Choice winners have proven that they have the perfect recipe for a standout brunch,” said Caroline Potter, OpenTable's Chief Dining Officer. “Open Table congratulates Croissants Bistro and Bakery on being the place people want to celebrate the weekend."
Based on feedback collected from OpenTable diners between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013, the 100 award-winning restaurants received the highest scores. For more information about all of the restaurants on this list, please visit http://www.opentable.com/bestbrunch.
About Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Croissants Bistro & Bakery, originally Croissants Bakery and Café, began nineteen years ago as a life-long dream of owner, Heidi Vukov, who was awarded 2010 South Carolina Restaurateur of the Year. Home of Chef Bradley Daniels, awarded in the 2013 edition of Best Chefs America, Croissants Bistro & Bakery is a Certified SC Grown, “Fresh on the Menu” Restaurant, offering only the freshest local ingredients from our area farmers and fishermen. Croissants Bistro & Bakery is also a Wine Spectator Award Winning Restaurant.
Contact Information:
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
3751 Robert Grissom Pkwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843.448.2253 ]]> Myrtle Beach-Where To Eat? Sea Captain http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11611-Best-Brunch-Spots-in-Myrtle-Beach Voodoo Music Fest 2013 Lineup and Announcements! http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11610-Voodoo-Music-Fest-2013-Lineup-and-Announcements!?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:56:40 GMT Well, it's that time of year again... Voodoo Music Fest has started releasing the names of the acts appearing at this year's festival in New Orleans on November 1-3, 2013!
This year's lineup includes Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Calvin Harris, Bassnectar, Paramore, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Afrojack, Boys Noizes, The Gaslight Anthem, and many more!

Check out this video with more information about the 2013 Voodoo Fest lineup!

New acts will be announced periodically in the months leading up to Voodoo and we'll be adding them as soon as they're released!

All you have to do is keep an eye on our Voodoo Music Experience 2013 article and this thread!


But for now...let's speculate! Who do you guys want to see added? ]]> New Orleans-General Discussion ShawnS323 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11610-Voodoo-Music-Fest-2013-Lineup-and-Announcements! <![CDATA[Girls' Night Out at Pandora's of Grayton Beach]]> http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11609-Girls-Night-Out-at-Pandora-s-of-Grayton-Beach?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:49:58 GMT Proffitt PR announces upcoming Girls' Night Out at Pandora's of Grayton Beach to benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast


DESTIN, FL (May 16, 2013) – Proffitt PR announces its sixth Girls' Night Out: GNO Does 30A to be held Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Pandora's of Grayton Beach. Girls’ Night Out (GNO) is the Emerald Coast’s largest women only social event designed to provide an outing for talented, female professionals to benefit a local charity. For a $30 donation, all ladies on the Emerald Coast are invited to come enjoy the live entertainment by Hotel Oscar and DJ EXQ, heavy hors d’oeuvres, mixology stations with Ketel One Vodka and The Honey Hutch, retail vendors, a silent auction, a $1,000 shopping spree to Perspicacity in Seaside, tons of giveaways and more.


Within one year since its inception, Proffitt PR’s GNO has raised over $21,500 with proceeds benefiting a different charity each time. For its sixth GNO event, Proffitt PR has selected the Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast as the beneficiary to help fund the completion of its South Walton location. Other GNO efforts include raising $12,399 for local charity, Food For Thought last December, $4,682 was raised last September for a restricted breast cancer fund for women in need, $4,483 was raised last April for the international charity Planting Peace, which dewormed and saved 298,866 children around the world.
Tickets will sell out fast for this exclusive event that is limited to only 300 women. The first 200 ladies to purchase a ticket will be entered to win the GNO Glam VIP Package. The winner of this package and five of her friends will be picked up by a D’Liuxe limousine filled with Ketel One cocktails, taken to Sephora for a glamorous makeover prior to the event, chauffeured to Pandora’s for a true VIP entrance to the party and provided a safe ride home.


Tickets can be purchased at www.proffittprgno.ticketbud.com/gno-does-30a. For more details about the event email gno@proffittpr.com, visit Proffitt PR’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ProffittPR) to RSVP on the event page, get sneak peeks and updated information of event developments. ]]> 30A - Beaches of South Walton-What to Do? ShawnS323 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11609-Girls-Night-Out-at-Pandora-s-of-Grayton-Beach Myrtle Beach Chefs Honored Best Chefs America http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11608-Myrtle-Beach-Chefs-Honored-Best-Chefs-America?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 11:32:39 GMT
CROISSANTS BISTRO & BAKERY EXECUTIVE CHEF BRADLEY DANIELS AWARDED BEST CHEFS AMERICA

Bradley Daniels, the Executive Chef at Croissants Bistro & Bakery, has been honored as one of the country's top culinary talents in the 2013 edition of Best Chefs America. According to a press release, Best Chefs America, which was designed as a guide for chefs, conducted more than 5,000 confidential interviews with nominated chefs around the country to produce a coffee table book. Less than one percent of professional cooks in America are honored with this award. Two other local chefs were also honored with this prestigious award: Andrew Gardo of Sea Captain's House and Curry Martin of Aspen Grille.

Originally from Orlando, Fl, Bradley’s passion for cooking was sparked by the memories of watching his Grandmothers cook. Graduating from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee in 1997 with a Leisure Services degree, he then attended Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando. While attending school he worked for celebrity chef Todd English at his eclectic seafood restaurant Bluezoo. He left Bluezoo to expand his culinary knowledge at the exquisite Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. At the Relais and Chatuex property, he was introduced to “Foothills Cuisine” and the concept of drawing from indigenous ingredients and cuisines. As Executive Chef at Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Chef Daniels continues that concept of using local and fresh ingredients, drawing from the many farms and fisherman that South Carolina has to offer.

For more information on Croissants Bistro & Bakery, call 843.448.2253 or visit www.Croissants.net

About Croissants Bistro & Bakery

Croissants Bistro & Bakery, originally Croissants Bakery and Café, began
nineteen years ago as a life-long dream of owner, Heidi Vukov, who was awarded
2010 South Carolina Restaurateur of the Year. Croissants is a Wine Spectator
Award winning restaurant and a Certified SC Grown, “Fresh on the Menu”
Restaurant, offering only the freshest local ingredients from our area farmers
and fishermen.

Contact Information:
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
3751 Robert Grissom Pkwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843.448.2253
]]> Myrtle Beach-Where To Eat? Sea Captain http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11608-Myrtle-Beach-Chefs-Honored-Best-Chefs-America Myrtle Beach videos! http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11607-Myrtle-Beach-videos!?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:58:56 GMT We recently added lots of new Myrtle Beach travel videos. Places to eat, things to do, where to have fun...... Check it out! *Myrtle Beach Videos (http://www.tripsmarter.com/myrtle-beach/video/on-demand)* We recently added lots of new Myrtle Beach travel videos. Places to eat, things to do, where to have fun......

Check it out!

Myrtle Beach Videos ]]> Myrtle Beach-General Discussion swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11607-Myrtle-Beach-videos! Little Pigs BBQ http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11606-Little-Pigs-BBQ?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:53:55 GMT Is that place still around? I imagine it is. I was discussing my favorite BBQ places of all time recently and Little Pigs came up. Awesome food. Looking forward to going back again soon if they are still around. Is that place still around? I imagine it is. I was discussing my favorite BBQ places of all time recently and Little Pigs came up. Awesome food. Looking forward to going back again soon if they are still around. ]]> Myrtle Beach-Where To Eat? swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11606-Little-Pigs-BBQ <![CDATA[Mr. Z's Pizza!]]> http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11605-Mr-Z-s-Pizza!?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:47:29 GMT If you're looking for a late night fix for the muchies, this is the place to go. I ate at so many great restaurants while in The Keys, but I think I enjoyed this one the most! Best pizza I've ever had. And at 2 a.m., awesome pizza really hits the spot. 'Twas also quite a cool little hangout with a constant flow of locals and tourists wandering in for some grub. Met some really cool people waiting for a slice or three. ]]> Key West-Where To Eat? swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11605-Mr-Z-s-Pizza! Fly fishing for bonefish in The Keys? http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11604-Fly-fishing-for-bonefish-in-The-Keys?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:54 GMT I've seen this on ESPN and the Outdoor Channel a few times. It looks like so much fun. Sight fishing from atop a tower on a flats boat. Putting the fly in just the right spot. Watching the fish bust the fly. Water so clear you can see the fish's every move as you fight him to the boat. Photo, kiss the fish, release.

Can anyone recommend a good charter captain for this? I want to try one that specializes in bonefish next time I'm lucky enough to visit The Keys. ]]> Key West-What to Do? swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11604-Fly-fishing-for-bonefish-in-The-Keys Key West from Space! http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11603-Key-West-from-Space!?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:34:45 GMT Just ran across this photo of Key West. It's old (from 2002) but I thought it was beautiful. Taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.

Caption: Turquoise blue waters, coral reefs and sandy beaches were apparently on the minds of International Space Station astronauts last week. As they passed over the Florida Keys, they acquired a sequence of images from Key West eastward along the outer keys. The detail of the images showcases the clarity of the Caribbean waters, and allows for mapping of both land use and shallow marine features. This image of Key West shows the intensive built-up area of the town, the offshore sand flats and grassbeds surrounding Key West, the patterns of natural tidal channels and artificially dredged channels that allow boat access to the local marinas. Image courtesy of the Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center
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]]> Key West-General Discussion swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11603-Key-West-from-Space! <![CDATA[Big Kahuna's]]> http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11602-Big-Kahuna-s?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:21:58 GMT We live in Panama City Beach and take the family to Shipwreck Island every summer and we love it. But this year, we're gonna try Big Kahuna's in Destin just for something different. It looks like a lot of fun. Just wondering if we should go early or late? Week day or weekend? Summer in Destin can be extremely busy......... ]]> Destin-What to Do? swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11602-Big-Kahuna-s <![CDATA[McGuire's Irish Pub]]> http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11601-McGuire-s-Irish-Pub?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:17:34 GMT Just spoke with someone today about this place and I gotta say, just talking about it makes me want to GO! This might be my favorite place to eat in Destin. The portions are huge, the food is great, the service is friendly and the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind. Oh... and the beer.... FANTASTIC! ... Just spoke with someone today about this place and I gotta say, just talking about it makes me want to GO! This might be my favorite place to eat in Destin. The portions are huge, the food is great, the service is friendly and the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind. Oh... and the beer.... FANTASTIC!

My favorites:
- Appetizer sampler (whoa!)
- Philly steak sandwich
- Any of their awesome burgers
- Steak (delish!)
- Corn beef and cabbage (comes with half a head of cabbage covered in corn beef slices!)
- Brownie a la mode (save room for this - trust me!)
- All of their home brews

Go early, though... cos the wait can be long! ]]> Destin-Where To Eat? swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11601-McGuire-s-Irish-Pub Rumors of new Destin live cams! http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11600-Rumors-of-new-Destin-live-cams!?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:12:46 GMT I hear rumors that there will soon be two new live cams (HD video) available in the Destin area. How do I know? Cos we might be hosting them. Both will be located at VERY popular attractions in the area and will more than likely become THE most popular Destin cams. I don't want to give out the locations just yet, since things aren't finalized, but all you Destin cam fans should be VERY happy! More info soon! ]]> Destin-General Discussion swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11600-Rumors-of-new-Destin-live-cams! Braves Game? http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11599-Braves-Game?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:06:40 GMT The Braves are off to a good start this year. Currently first in NL East!

We're going to a game in late July. This will be my first time at Turner Field. The last Braves game I attended was as a kid at the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Dale Murphy, Bruce Benedict, Glenn Hubbard, McGriff, Perez, Ramirez, Horner, Niekro, Washington... anyone who knows the Braves will know how long ago that was!

Any tips for how to make the most out of a trip to the current stadium? How's parking? Can we get good seats the day of the game or should we buy in advance? I know the new stadium has lots of interactive exhibits --- any we shouldn't miss? ]]> Atlanta-General Discussion swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11599-Braves-Game July in Hotlanta http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11598-July-in-Hotlanta?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 20:57:30 GMT We're going to the Mayhem Festival in July and looking for some other cool stuff to do. Any suggestions? We'll definitley see a Braves game while we're there since they're playing at home.

What are some good nightlife options? Lunch? Dinner? ]]> Atlanta-What to Do? swn5363 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11598-July-in-Hotlanta Where to Stay in the Lowcountry? http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11594-Where-to-Stay-in-the-Lowcountry?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 13:45:35 GMT I've never visited the Lowcountry...but, the wife and I are always looking for romantic getaway locations and Pawleys Island & the Lowcountry has popped up on our radar. We've heard great things about Litchfield Inn in Pawleys Island but we'd love to hear about some bed & breakfasts in Murrels Inlet, Edisto Island, or Hilton Head Island.


Has anyone stayed in Pawleys Island or one of these Lowcountry communities? Can you tell me about your experience? ]]> ShawnS323 http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcommunity/showthread.php/11594-Where-to-Stay-in-the-Lowcountry