Pauline Frommer of Frommer’s, a long-standing travel media brand known for practical travel advice, recently published the article, "How to Plan an Affordable Beach Vacation in 2026: Where to Go and Strategies for Saving."
And, she recently appeared on Live With Kelly & Mark, a nationally syndicated morning talk show hosted by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, sharing advice from her article.
Myrtle Beach was one of a handful of destinations featured in the article and on the TV show.
In showcasing Myrtle Beach, Pauline noted that: "You should find an affordable place to stay here pretty easily. And once you're in Myrtle Beach, it’s nearly impossible to get bored. Beyond the 60-mile Grand Strand (the sandy stretch at the heart of Myrtle Beach), this bustling area seems to have every kind of attraction ever invented: escape rooms, faux medieval banquets, amusement parks, golf courses, parasailing, animatronic dinosaur exhibits, zip lines, aquariums, you name it."
Beyond destination selection, Pauline outlines several strategies for saving money like traveling during the shoulder season, avoiding booking fees on rental platforms by contacting management companies directly, research destinations beyond initial headlines, and consider camping or sharing rental homes with others are additional cost-saving options.
