So why is there seemingly so much more tourism now?

[Glynda]

Regular gas was $2.17 at the Charleston Costco yesterday and premium was $2.57. Nice!

I filled up at a convenience store in Mount Pleasant. Shell gasoline, where I have no member card for discount. 93 octane was $2.75. It's been over $3.00 for quite some time so I was surprised. Both Costco's are pretty far from us but when we get to one, we fill up.

 

[Beachclubmum]

I filled up at a convenience store in Mount Pleasant. Shell gasoline, where I have no member card for discount. 93 octane was $2.75. It's been over $3.00 for quite some time so I was surprised. Both Costco's are pretty far from us but when we get to one, we fill up.

I was at the Costco in Greenville two weeks ago, filling up. Paid $2.64 for premium gas there and was pretty happy. Usually GV is considered to have the lowest gas prices in the nation and Costco the lowest price in GV. I've noticed that in our area ( the Carolinas), prices have been steadily dropping since Memorial Day.

 

[OldGuy]

Overtourism:

https://www.responsibletravel.com/copy/what-is-overtourism

 

[Glynda]

I was at the Costco in Greenville two weeks ago, filling up. Paid $2.64 for premium gas there and was pretty happy. Usually GV is considered to have the lowest gas prices in the nation and Costco the lowest price in GV. I've noticed that in our area ( the Carolinas), prices have been steadily dropping since Memorial Day.

Right. We have lived in the Greenville area three times over the years. Most recently, in River Falls Plantation, which has a Duncan, SC address. Between Spartanburg and Greenville off of HWY 290, a strip of highway which once was said to have the lowest gas prices in the nation. At that time, the price wars could lead to prices changing hourly. Costco in Mt Pleasant today had premium at $2.65 a gallon.

 

[SteelerGal]

The Chinese middle class has definitely increased tourism in many areas.

We actually live close to Disneyland and have not visited in 4yrs. Overcrowded and cost restrictive based on ROI.(An annual pass is close to $800 for any child over 3) Then add my eldest son has Autism and can only handle 4hrs, which translates into 4-5 rides w/ a Special Needs pass. We now go to other attractions that have family season passes.

 

[Beachclubmum]

Right. We have lived in the Greenville area three times over the years. Most recently, in River Falls Plantation, which has a Duncan, SC address. Between Spartanburg and Greenville off of HWY 290, a strip of highway which once was said to have the lowest gas prices in the nation. At that time, the price wars could lead to prices changing hourly. Costco in Mt Pleasant today had premium at $2.65 a gallon.

Wow, had no idea there was a Costco in Mt. Pleasant! I've always gone to the Ashely River one. I'm here for a month...we should do a beach day together! My dd went to college in GV and stayed. She currently lives in the historic district and I absolutely love visiting the area...so much to do. Sadly she will be moving out of state in a couple of months.

 

[Glynda]

Wow, had no idea there was a Costco in Mt. Pleasant! I've always gone to the Ashely River one. I'm here for a month...we should do a beach day together! My dd went to college in GV and stayed. She currently lives in the historic district and I absolutely love visiting the area...so much to do. Sadly she will be moving out of state in a couple of months.

The Costco in MP is fairly new. Drive North on HWY 17 past HWY 41 and the main entrance to Park West. Turn left onto Faison Rd. There are blue H signs at the intersection pointing the way to the hospital. There is also a building sitting on HWY 17 at this intersection that has the Costco sign painted on it. Costco will be on the right a couple of "blocks" down Faison Rd. Can't miss it if you have the right intersection. There are two or three places to turn into the hospital off of 17 so the blue signs are probably at each. The first time I drove out looking for it, I got lost but I did see a lot of great houses near and on the Wando River!

How nice that your daughter is living in CHS and you get to visit! Not up for a beach day but happy to meet in the Historic District. PM me.