Outer Banks Blue Blog

Anyone who has driven to the Outer Banks on a Saturday knows how bad the traffic can be during peak season.  Just recently I heard a report saying the traffic was backed up 20 miles behind the Wright Memorial Bridge. Everyone knows where the problem is.  It's the intersection in Kitty Hawk...

A Fisherman's Delight: 3 Ways to Fish in the Outer BanksA rod and reel in your hands. The sound of the gentle surf washing onto the shore. Blue ocean as far as the eye can see. Ahh! This is your perfect vacation. Since the 1920s when there was literally nothing on the Outer Banks but sand and water,...

Vacations can cost a great deal of money. With travel expenses, lodging, food and activities, it's easy to roll through thousands of dollars without thinking twice. With these savvy tips, however, you can take a budget-friendly vacation without feeling slighted.Be Flexible with Dates/Amenities - If

10 Tips for Enjoying Your Vacation Without Gaining 10 PoundsIf you are watching your weight, vacations can be a mix of excitement and worry. With all that fun always comes an overload of red-flag foods that it's best to stay clear of. Whether you're just starting a new weight-loss regime, you're

Most people come to the Outer Banks for the sand, surf, and sun, but we have a new business venture that opened up just recently in Nags Head that I think is a great family fun adventure that offers a little more adrenaline than your typical putt putt or go-carts can offer.The other day I was able

Don't get so excited about your vacation to the Outer Banks beaches that you forget to take the essentials. If you're renting a house from Outer Banks Blue, you don't need to worry about linens or towels, as we'll provide those.Depending on how many people are in your family, their ages and what

You wait all year long for the one week you can relax, sleep late and do whatever your little heart desires. However, just a few days into your Outer Banks vacation, reality can come creeping in and threaten to ruin your well-deserved break.Sometimes we just get too much of a good thing. Of course,

Pro players spike the OBX!Saturday on the Outer Banks was a perfect day for beach volleyball, and the EVP tour had it's share of players trying to win top prize money and claim the Outer Banks Championship title.EVP Pro Volleyball players in Action at Jeannette's PierThe Outer Banks weather

Experiencing the wonder of the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Taking the kids to Pirate Adventures. Climbing the lighthouse steps for a bird's eye view of the area. All these are part of the fun of the Outer Banks. Vacation tips frequently list these as popular things to do ... and they are.

Dr. Beach names Outer Banks Beach "Best" 7th Year in a Row!Dr. Beach, formally known as Stephen Leatherman, is one of America's biggest influencers in the world of coastal travel, and this past week "Dr. Beach" named Cape Hatteras as one of the "Top Ten Best Beaches in the US."Cape Hatteras came in