... best beach area for our vacation next summer and would like your recommendations. We have it narrowed down to the following: Carolina Beach Ocean Isle Beach Folly Beach Edisto Island We like wide beaches, not too crowded...also that has some good restaurants and would want to stay in an ... more

... haven't been to the others you listed recently; however, we just returned from Folly Beach and loved it. We are going to OIB next month for the first time...which is why I'm in this forum :) We have always stayed in rental houses. Good luck with your search ... more

... start, I would research the rental companies and ask for opinions on dealing with them. (You probably have noticed the ongoing debate over "Surf and Scam".) If the rental company has a reputation for good service, and delivering what they advertise, i.e., the house looks like the pictures and ... more

... rent ahead of time from Vacation Equipment Rentals: www.ver-nc.com/catalog If you're staying at a condo or house, they even deliver it to you. In fact, there's a whole host of stuff you can rent from them. (Though their beach towels are on the small ... more

... of doing our 'initial major' food shopping. Does anyone know of a service that will stock our kitchen with a list of groceries we provide? Also, we would like to rent beach chairs this year for the first time and are not sure which rental company to use? Any suggestions ... more

... delivery service. Any of the rental companies should ... ... cookies) before you go on vacation and eat ... ... or talent-we are on vacation for petes ... ... It would be a good service for someone to take on there, I know they would get lots of work! I hope you enjoy your vacation ... more

... delivery to your house or condo. For equipment rentals, you can rent from Vacation Equipment Rentals...www.ver-nc.com. You can also get towels, linens, extra TV's, whatever, from them. I realize this may be too late for you this year, but it may help for year 17 ... more