Once Again, the Outer Banks Makes Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beach List - 05/22/09 02:41 PM
Once Again, the Outer Banks Makes Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beach List
  DrBeach.org has recently released a top ten beaches to visit list, and once again the Outer Banks is represented on the list (Ocracoke was voted #1 beach in 2007). 
Hatteras Island has received the honor of being included on this list at number 7.  Hatteras is often considered to be home of the best surf on the east coast.  It is also a very quaint fishing village with a rich history.  The National Seashore is a great attraction to visitors who enjoy nature and wildlife. 
AMERICA'S BEST BEACHES 2009
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Outer Banks Beach Music Festival - 05/20/09 03:25 PM
Outer Banks Beach Music Festival

Outer Banks Beach Music Festival 
Sunday, May 24th of Memorial weekend. Gate opens at 11am, the music starts at noon and the party last until 6:30pm! This year the bands include:
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Summer Leisure Travel Seems Stable Despite Struggling Economy - 05/15/09 03:24 PM
Summer Leisure Travel Seems Stable Despite Struggling Economy
It has been predicted by industry experts that Americans will take 322 million domestic leisure trips this summer (June, July, August.)  This is a 2.2 percent decrease from last summer, which is relatively stable for the current economic climate that we are facing. 
Consumers are expected to take an average of two summer trips, stay approximately seven nights away from home, and spend more than $900 on their longest vacation.  "Travelers' resilience is good news for the travel industry and the entire American economy," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the US Travel … (0 comments)

Save Vacation Dollars with Meals at Home - 05/13/09 03:34 PM
Save Vacation Dollars with Meals at Home
  Preparing meals rather than dining out is a great way to save money while vacationing on the Outer Banks, and one of the major benefits of vacation rental homes is the fully equipped kitchens that make home cooking easy. 
You might think that slaving over a hot stove while on vacation is the last thing that you would want to do, but the savings is significant and since your friends and family are around, it can be a fun activity.  Planning to cook is the key to great savings on your Outer Banks vacation. 
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Outer Banks Going Green? - 05/08/09 03:12 PM
Outer Banks Going Green?
  Due to some environmental concerns the debate over plastic bags has risen on the Outer Banks.  Sen. Marc Basnight, a Manteo Democrat and Senate leader, is proposing a radical idea to help keep the Outer Banks environment clean and free of pesky plastic bags; charge for them!  The proposal is to charge 10 cents per plastic bag in an effort to promote the use of cloth, reusable bags. 
It is estimated that consumers on the Outer Banks use about 2.5 million of these bags every year. While not every consumer using these bags is littering, it is evident … (0 comments)

Outer Banks Lighthouse Chosen as a Finalist for Restoration - 05/05/09 02:30 PM
Outer Banks Lighthouse Chosen as a Finalist for Restoration

 
Bodie Island Lighthouse, located in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, has been selected as a finalist in a restoration contest sponsored by JELD-WEN of Klamath Falls, Ore., a window and door manufacturer.
 
The lighthouse is one of three finalists.  50 lighthouses were nominated initially, and the public poll cut 12 finalists to three last week. The finalists are Bodie Island, Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Michigan, and New Canal Lighthouse in Louisiana.
JELD-WEN will evaluate the lighthouses and determine a winner later this year.
 
September 25, 2008 - Posted by seasidevacations | OBX News | beach, Bodie Island … (0 comments)

Progress Made Towards a New Outer Banks Bridge - 05/01/09 03:42 PM
Progress Made Towards a New Outer Banks Bridge
State officials have signed a preliminary agreement with an international group of private enterprises to build a seven mile long toll bridge across the Currituck Sound connecting mainland Currituck to Corolla.
 
ACS Infrastructure Development and Dragados USA, are both subsidiaries of Spanish firms and will be granted the task of constructing this enormous project.  This project is estimated to cost the state $650 million and would link Currituck County to the northern beaches of the Outer Banks, cutting down on traffic into Kitty Hawk significantly during heavy periods of tourism.   
 
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