Mountains or beach? That’s the age-old travel question. If push came to shove it would be close, but I’d have to give my vote to the beach. However, I like my beaches with a bit of an authentic, untamed side to them. Hold the fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas planted in the glass. So, when this…
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For many, the thought of a vacation to North Carolina’s Outer Banks sounds relaxing and fun-filled. The area is well known for its abundance of vacation rentals and hotel options. However, for some budget-challenged families, those options can take their toll on the wallet. But there’s another…
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Seaside destinations tend to pack tons of tourists onto overcrowded beaches, but not in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Here, more than 100 miles of open shoreline unfurl, encompassing seaside villages, laid-back towns, and wild refuges that seem farther away from it all than they actually are…
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Looking for the perfect Mid-Atlantic getaway destination…
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Oysters are delicious. I like them raw, steamed, roasted, and fried. But delicious isn’t the only attribute that makes them amazing. Oysters are a keystone species which provides an ecosystem for many kinds of fish and plants by creating and maintaining reef habitat. In addition, each oyster filters…
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I’ll admit it: I’m beach-spoiled. Growing up in Southern California, the coast was just 30-ish minutes from my house, give or take the crazy bottleneck traffic the region is known for. Some of my best…
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While the Outer Banks of North Carolina have long been famous for their seemingly endless beaches, historical sights, and fresh seafood - did you know that, increasingly, restaurants, bars, and hotels…
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There are a lot of ways to approach a girls weekend. You can hit the city for an urban party vibe or hop on a plane for somewhere far away. Those are fun options, of course, but a weekend away in the…
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When people recommend “shopping” in the Outer Banks, often they’ll lead you to beach chairs, coolers, and sunscreen. There’s a lot more style hiding in between the bungalows and bodegas, though. A…
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For decades, the Outer Banks of North Carolina (or OBX for short) have been famous for their seafood. Which makes sense. They’re situated in the ocean, after all, on the very edge of the Atlantic…
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