Of Course: Online poll places Myrtle Beach close to the very best.

Byline: Janice Gaston

Mar. 9--When it comes to beaches, Hawaii has nothing on us. Well, technically, just one spot. In a Yahoo! Travelers poll of the best beaches in the world, Maui's Kaanapali Beach came in first. Visitors to Kaanapali can surf, snorkel and watch gorgeous sunsets amid spectacular volcanic vistas. And what beach finished second? Myrtle Beach -- our own East Coast, attraction-filled, just-down-the-road-a-few-hours family vacation spot. It topped such hot spots as Cancun in Mexico; Miami Beach, Fla.; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Myrtle Beach has also taken other travel honors, including being named "Best Thrillseeker Beach" by TV's Travel …