08/27/2026
๐ด๐๏ธ WHAT IF YOUR NEXT โTROPICALโ VACATION DIDNโT REQUIRE A PASSPORT? ๐ด๐๏ธ
If youโve been looking for a family beach vacation that feels like MORE than just sitting on the beach all dayโฆ ๐
I found a REALLY good option in Myrtle Beach with a pretty good price tag! Right now July 2027 prices are around $3k for 7 nights for an Oceanfront Suite that sleeps 6!
๐ฆ DUNES VILLAGE RESORT โ MYRTLE BEACH, SC ๐ฆ
And this one caught my attention because it checks a LOT of boxes for families!
๐๏ธ OCEANFRONT RESORT โ Walk right out to the beach and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean!
๐ WATER SLIDES โ Yep! The resort has TWO indoor waterparks with multiple slides and water features.
๐ LAZY RIVERS โ When you want to slow things down, grab a tube and float!
๐ INDOOR & OUTDOOR POOLS โ So even if the weather doesn't cooperate, there are still plenty of ways to have fun.
๐น POOLSIDE TIKI BAR โ Because the grown ups deserve vacation mode too! ๐ Grab a drink at the Cabana Tiki Bar while the kids are enjoying the water.
๐ ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY โ This is a HUGE plus for families of 5! Dunes Village has spacious suite-style accommodations, including 2-bedroom suites that can sleep up to 6 people. Many have full kitchens, living areas and balconies.
๐ณ Having a kitchen means you can save money by making breakfast or lunch in the room instead of eating out for every meal.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ AND WHO IS THIS RESORT GOOD FOR?
Honestlyโฆ a pretty BIG age range!
๐ถ Little ones: Kiddie pools, splash areas, interactive water features and shallow water areas.
๐ง School-age kids: Water slides, indoor waterparks, pools, lazy rivers and the beach = LOTS to keep them busy!
๐งโ๐ Tweens & TEENS: This is where I think Dunes Village really shines. They have slides, lazy rivers, pools, the beach, basketball, tennis and plenty of things to do around Myrtle Beach.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Parents: You get the beach, a poolside bar, spacious accommodations, a kitchen and the ability to actually relax while the kids stay entertained.
And let's be honestโฆ
Sometimes the best family vacation is one where the kids are having SO much fun that they don't have time to say:
โI'M BORED!โ ๐
๐ WHAT ABOUT THE BEACH?
Dunes Village is directly on the Atlantic Ocean, so you're getting the best of both worlds:
๐๏ธ Beach + ๐ฆ Waterpark
Myrtle Beach water isn't going to look like the Caribbean every day, but you get a beautiful sandy beach and swimmable Atlantic water without having to worry about passports or international airfare.
๐ฐ AND THE BUDGET!
This is another reason I'd consider it.
Instead of buying 5 plane tickets and paying for an expensive all-inclusive resort, you could:
๐ Drive from Maryland
๐จ Stay in a spacious suite
๐ณ Cook some meals
๐๏ธ Enjoy the beach
๐ฆ Spend hours at the waterpark
๐น Grab a drink at the pool bar
๐ก Explore Myrtle Beach
๐ฝ๏ธ Go out for a few dinners
You can put the money you SAVE on airfare toward the FUN stuff!
โญ CURRENT REVIEWS ARE ALSO REALLY GOOD
Dunes Village currently has about a 4.4/5 rating on Tripadvisor with more than 10,000 reviews, and families consistently mention the waterpark, beach access, spacious accommodations and family-friendly atmosphere as highlights.
Of course, no resort is perfect. Some reviews mention that individual units can vary in condition, so I would definitely pay attention to the specific room category/unit when booking.
But overall?
๐ด Beach
๐ฆ Waterpark
๐ Slides
๐ Lazy Rivers
๐น Pool Bar
๐ Multiple Pools
๐ Space for the Family
๐ Easy Road Trip from Maryland
๐ NO PASSPORT NEEDED
That's a pretty good combination!
If you're looking for a summer family getaway that gives you that โresort vacationโ feeling without getting on a plane, Dunes Village is definitely one I'd put on the list! ๐ดโ๏ธ
๐ฉ And remember โ you don't have to spend hours searching through hundreds of properties trying to figure out which one actually fits your family.
That's what I'm here for! โค๏ธ
โ๏ธ Jet Set Go With Meg
You pack your bagsโฆ I've got the rest!