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Gio’s Italian Kitchen ROCKS One of the BEST Myrtle Beach Happy Hours-Live Like a Local
By Tammie Hughes Buonasera! I was shocked at the masterfully curated happy hour menu, perusing the options on my phone as we waited outside for the doors to open, along with twenty other guests anticipating the early evening specials. My…
Cover Artist: Kristin Cooney
Kristin Cooney is an artist whose joyful, feminine paintings celebrate beauty, nostalgia, and the art of living well. Through collections of glamorous women, vibrant florals, and her signature Bathing Beauties, she creates artwork that feels timeless. Before pursuing art full-time, Cooney spent…
Floating Forward
by Julie Robinson I feel my best when on the water. I wonder what that means, but if I think about it too much, it will take away from the Zen of it all. I just know that when I’m…
Affordable, Stress-free Boating—The Club Experience
Days on the Water—Chasing a Cool Breeze, an Incredible Sunset, and a Taste of Serenity By Tammie Hughes What’s the funny thing they say about boats? “The best days are when you buy a boat and also when you sell…
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | June 2026
Vacation should leave you glowing, not googling your symptoms on the way home. Yet so many women return feeling bloated, exhausted, and just a little off.It’s not just the trip. It’s the habits that sneak in while you’re busy “living…
How One Vacation Can Inspire an Entire Relocation
Most people come home from a great trip with a tan, a few souvenirs, and a vague sense of loss when Monday arrives. A smaller group comes home with something harder to shake: the feeling that they just lived their…
Cover Artist: Steve Quiles
Steve Quiles is a New York City-based artist and fashion illustrator. After working in the fashion industry as an accessories designer for 24 years, he switched over to become a full-time illustrator. His work has been featured in Vogue Korea,…
A Q&A with Amberly Green: Travel Advisor, Franchise Owner
What are the biggest benefits of working with a travel planner instead of booking everything yourself? You will have an advocate in your corner the whole time from planning, booking and even after the trip. I can help you save…
The Joy of a Cross-Country Adventure
by Jennifer Tritt Two years ago, my husband and I spent the month of September driving round-trip across the country; we covered more than 7,500 miles, through twenty-three states. We traveled from the warm, sunny coast of North Carolina to…
Lowcountry Boil, a.k.a. Frogmore Stew—A South Carolina Staple
By Tammie Hughes This iconic South Carolina dish originated on St. Helena Island in the 1960s. A local shrimper, Richard Gay, of Gay Fish Company, is attributed with its creation. The name Frogmore comes from the smallish community on the…
Roadtripping Sights and Bites: A Summer Coastal RV Trip Through SC, GA, FL
By Tammie Hughes Pack up the RV and get ready for an East Coast glamping trip this summer! CHARLESTON, SC Our starting point begins in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Check yourself into the Mt Pleasant/Charleston KOA Holiday RV Park, just…
Love, Lanterns and a Broken Suitcase
by Kerry Gunn-Black Hong Kong – one of the most populated places on earth. For someone who had never been to Asia before, and who lived in a small Scottish hamlet with a population of circa six hundred people, it…
June 2026 Book Review: Single Girls
Book by: John SearlesReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books John Searles is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author of four novels. For two decades John was the top editor for Cosmopolitan, a glossy…
Following Your Favorite Food Around the World
by Beth Rush I’ve realized that sometimes the best trips begin with a single craving. Food-focused travel turns vacations into something more personal because you’re chasing a flavor tied to culture, history and place. For travelers searching for the best…
The Fabric of Life: Tara Grinna shares her plans for the future and an exclusive discovery from her past
by Ashley Daniels If your business has survived nearly 40 years of hurricanes, recessions, and a world pandemic here in Myrtle Beach, you know you’re doing something right. And not only has Tara Grinna survived, but they are thriving. The…
Sasee Spotlight: Giovana Gordon
My name is Giovana Gordon, and I am an aspiring writer. I reside between Charleston and Myrtle Beach South Carolina. I love music, painting, sewing and other creative works, but one of my passions is writing. At just fifteen years…
Style Shifts That Happen When You Move to a New City
Twenty-three boxes of clothes arrived at Sarah’s new Seattle apartment, and within three months, she’d donated half. Her Miami wardrobe of sundresses, sandals, and linen blazers collected dust while she hunted for waterproof boots and layering pieces she’d never needed…
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Chic on a Budget: How to Afford Beauty Treatments Without Breaking the Bank
by Beth Rush Living along the Carolina coast has a way of shaping how you think about beauty. I notice it every time I step outside — the salty breeze in Myrtle Beach, the humid summer afternoons in Georgetown and…
Shop and Serve: Scout & Molly’s Boutique owner Sonya Martin shares how she combines her love for community service and fashion
by Ashley Daniels Community involvement and her love for people have always been at the core of Sonya Martin’s personal and professional life. The Myrtle Beach native worked in the human services and criminal justice fields for more than 18…