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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

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,

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

It is mid-May which means only one thing for a lot of folks - Strawberry Picking time!The endless winter of 2014 made for a slow start to the season, but things are in full swing now as all of the local spots are open and the fields are full of folks getting their fill of the tasty

This Wednesday morning brought good news for Outer Banks commuters as the west bound lanes of the Wright Memorial Bridge was re-opened to traffic this morning just in time for the morning commute!Photo Courtesy of Sam Walker (Outer Banks Voice)The west bound lanes of the Wright Memorial Bridge have

When you're traveling with kids of any age, you know it's critical to pack everything possible to make their experience a real treat. However, even though you'll drive to the Outer Banks, it may not be feasible to bring all they want to your vacation destination.When booking your family-friendly

Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional hotels according to a TripAdvisor survey.  February 18th the latest survey from TripAdvisor showed that more than half of travelers intend to book a private home in 2014.After polling about 1,100 respondents in

Coastal Living Magazine readers named the Currituck Outer Banks area of Corova as their favorite beach over famous resorts including locations in Florida, South Carolina, Hawaii, Texas and California!