Dine like a rock star among pop, soul, and rock 'n' roll memorabilia like costumes and instruments from your favorite musicians at the Hard Rock Cafe. Skip the lines with priority seating and enjoy a classic meal and a dessert.

Don't wait for a seat—with priority access, you can zip past the crowds and cozy up to your table in no time. As you wait for your cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich, or salad, listen to the music playing over the speakers and peruse the wide variety of rock 'n' roll memorabilia.

After dessert, take another look around. View classic items on display, like a pair of black leather lace-up boots once worn by Johnny Cash, a soundboard from RCA's historic Studio B, and an autographed guitar from Joe Perry of Aerosmith.

Sample menu includes:

• Hard Rock Burger with seasoned fries
• Hickory smokehouse sandwich with tender, hand-pulled smoked chicken with hickory barbecue sauce on toasted brioche
• The Texan: your choice of hickory-smoked pulled pork or chicken with chipotle barbecue sauce, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, crispy fried jalapeños, and onions on toasted brioche
• Chicken Caesar salad tossed with grilled chicken and parmesan cheese
• Chef's dessert

Delve into an underwater adventure with the incredible aquatic displays of Ripley's Aquarium. Check out snappy piranhas, giant Pacific octopuses, fearsome sharks, and colorful tropical fish in their tranquil, undersea habitats, plus enjoy a hands-on encounter with prehistoric horseshoe crabs and gentle stingrays.

Home to all kinds of exciting marine creatures, Ripley’s Aquarium is a state-of-the-art facility that lets visitors of all ages come face-to-face with underwater creatures from around the globe. Watch for the ferocious leopard and bonnethead sharks, giant stingrays, and gentle green sea turtles in the Dangerous Reef as you wind through a 340-foot (103.6-m) long underwater tunnel.

In the Rio Amazon display, watch for piranhas, poison-dart frogs, and other creatures that thrive in the lush and humid rainforest. In the Living Gallery, admire the strange and stunning creatures that call the reef home, from camouflaged weedy sea dragons to a long-tentacled giant Pacific octopus. At Rainbow Rock, spot flitting orange clownfish, spiky pufferfish, and bright angelfish among the delicate corals.

Little visitors can channel their inner marine biologist as they roll up their sleeves and gently hold onto a horseshoe crab in the Discovery Center, an interactive playground with puzzles and games. Check the schedule to see what feedings and shows are going on during your visit, and be sure to stop at Friendship Flats, where you can pet gentle stingrays in the shallows.

Watch the rising sun spill its rays across the South Carolina coast while gliding across the surface on a stand-up paddleboard. Grab your paddle and set out for a memorable journey on the serene waters just off the coast of Myrtle Beach, with a knowledgeable guide at the lead.

Rise early and make your way to Springmaid Pier, where your friendly guide is waiting with all the necessary equipment you need to have a great morning out on the water. After a brief orientation, step onto your board and dip your paddle into the glistening water of surrounding Murrells Inlet, propelling yourself along the ocean's gentle current. Local wildlife thrives in this part of the coast, so keep your eyes open for sea creatures making appearances.

Take a laid-back approach to exploring and discovering the immense beauty of the South Carolina coast at sunrise throughout your tour. Listen as your guide enlightens you with facts about the area and its history while feeling at one with Mother Nature and the sounds of the ocean. Drift back to shore and end your experience with an entire day ahead of you to enjoy.

Bring your long-held dreams to life as you learn to surf from expert instructors. Paddle out on the water and listen for key pointers and tips to handle each approaching wave, and then "hang ten" as you ride a wave in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.

Start on the beach and learn the fundamental components of surfing technique. Listen to your expert surfing instructor as they provide you with guidance on how to paddle efficiently, pop up on your board, maintain control, and "read" the incoming waves. Commit these principles to memory as you begin to develop your own awareness.

Take advantage of expert training from CPR and First Aid-certified surf professionals. Your instructors are passionate about your success and cater the lesson to bring your surfing ability to the next level, even if it's your first day in the ocean. Once the dry lesson is complete, discuss ocean safety and the current conditions before paddling out into the water. Catch a wave, stand up on your board, and glide with the confidence of a new-found ability.