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Everyone loves to go on vacation. There is something about getting away from your normal surroundings that cleanses the soul, but often when we go on vacation we tend to leave our diets and exercise habits at home. This may make for a more relaxing vacation, but we all know that feeling of seeing

Farewell Susan.Last week the Outer Banks Blue family got some very sad news.  We learned that our first accounting employee passed away last week due to complications from Cancer.   She suffered a stroke recently and only at that time did they discover that she had late stage colon

Every fall and winter, thousands of birds migrate through the Outer Banks in search of food. The Outer Banks is part of the Atlantic Flyway, a bird migration path that traces the Atlantic Coast to the Appalachian Mountains. It begins in the Arctic Islands and Greenland and goes through Florida,

Renting a house, a condo, an apartment, or even a room is a trend you're seeing more and more in vacation areas. If you haven't thought about staying in a vacation rental when visiting the Outer Banks here are 5 reason why you should.1. It's More Like A HomeWhen you leave home

The Outer Banks beaches are no strangers to Best Beach lists all over the world. History, natural beauty, easy navigation and access, family-friendly activities, and beautiful beach home rentals are just a few of the reasons why the Outer Banks is regularly hailed by travel buffs. Check out just a

Have you ever thought about visiting the Outer Banks in the fall? If your answer is yes, then you may know some of the reasons why this is the best time of the year to visit. If your answer is no, then you may wonder what those reasons are.Whether you're a returning visitor or a new visitor, let's

Whether it's your first time vacationing in the Outer Banks or you're a regular visitor, one of the top ways to get to know North Carolina's special barrier islands is to take a tour. Plenty of small group excursions highlight the best of land and sea in almost every area of the Outer Banks. Here

The Outer Banks has a long and illustrious horse history that has become a mainstay of our local culture. From spotting wild horses on the beach and working to preserve their place in nature to even adopting a Mustang, the Outer Banks is an equine lover's heaven.Wild Mustang HistoryA sighting of the...

There's nothing better than a sunny day at the beach. Unfortunately sometimes the weather changes in the blink of an eye and it ends up raining. Instead of getting upset and letting this rain hinder your Outer Banks vacation, embrace it! Here is our top 6 things to do when it rains on the Outer...

If you Google vacation tips you will find more lists than you will ever want to read. Some are very informative, some a very vague, and some just don't seem to apply to your needs and family. You need the best vacation tips.What I have put together is a list of what I believe to be the 5