With a nod to Major Henry Livingston, Jr. who wrote the Original Version ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all over the isle, Not a creature was stirring, mile after mile. The ghost crabs were snug in their holes on the beach, Hoping that the high tides would stay out of reach. The surfers were […]
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We are now into what is commonly known on the Outer Banks as the “off-season.” I am not sure that there is an absolute date on which the off-season begins. Years ago, it probably would have been right after Labor Day, but we’ve become more of a shoulder season destination – with visitation even slipping […]
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I posted a photo on social media the other day. It has been a pretty nice October, and notwithstanding the lousy weather last weekend, it has felt a lot more like summer recently instead of fall. I was walking near the Frisco access area, and was surprised to see so many people out on the […]
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This season was the 50th for our motel. We celebrated in a number of ways, and most recently, held an “end of season” gathering for family, friends, and staff to say thank you for all the support we’ve received during those five decades. Fifty years is a long time in the hospitality business. We work […]
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Picture this: Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was no internet. Therefore, there were no blog posts, Facebook pages, Instagram shots or even e-mails. It’s hard to believe, but true. So when vacation time rolled around and it was important to share the memories with friends and families, there was only one […]
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There’s a reason we often think of both sights and sounds when we recall a place. And if you think about it, the Outer Banks provides not just wonderfully beautiful and colorful things to see, but also sounds that will bring you right back to this place whenever you are reminded of them. There are […]
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When you dream about your Hatteras vacation, whether it’s a daydream in the office or an actual nighttime version, in all likelihood, it’s in color. That’s because the colors of the summer on the Outer Banks are vivid, varied, and truly unforgettable. The sand is a great place to begin. Whether it’s a golden hue […]
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Beach Dads are everyone’s superheroes. With Fathers’ Day’s arrival, this the perfect time to honor the guys who make our vacations extra special. Beach Dads are the men who love to wear funky clothes on vacation; shirts and shorts that suddenly emerge from the darkest corners of the closets where they reside during the rest […]
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There is no doubt in our minds that there is something very special about a Beach Mom. Beach Moms magically appear during family vacation time. They morph out of the moms we all know at home, but they have a special glow about them when they get to the Outer Banks. The transition here seems […]
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Vacation planning, and the act of actually vacationing, entails asking lots of questions. It starts with “Where are we going,” “When are we going,” and usually, “How much can we spend?” And with success, it often ends with “Can we do this again soon?” Questions are important because they hone in on what is important […]
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