Hooked on Wonder of the Seas is a specialty dining option that many cruisers don’t always think about trying unless they plan to purchase the full upgraded dining package. One of my favorite things about cruising is realizing you don’t have to upgrade everything to still enjoy something special. During our sailing on Wonder of the Seas, I decided to dine at Hooked, but instead of purchasing an upgraded dining package, I booked one lunch reservation. That single decision ended up being one of...

When our friends visited us in Tennessee earlier this year, we decided to return the favor with a trip to Myrtle Beach. We stayed near the Boardwalk and finally got to try Pier 14, a popular oceanfront restaurant we’d been looking forward to. From friendly service and waterfront views to classic seafood favorites, we share our honest review of Pier 14 and how it compared to our earlier dining experience at Wicked Tuna in Murrells Inlet.

When we planned our recent trip to Myrtle Beach, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t exactly excited. I’ve always preferred the Gulf side of Florida with its prettier, calmer waters, and we travel there often. So, when the chance came to visit the Atlantic coast, I wasn’t sure it could compare. What happened next completely surprised me. First Impressions of Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach turned out to be far more charming than I had imagined. Despite visiting during the off-season, with overcast skies and...