Articles

50 Years of Fine Tuning Outer Banks Vacations

By Molly Harrison
When it comes to vacation rentals, Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates offers the best of both worlds: the personalized service of a small, family-run company combined with the innovations you’d expect at a much larger enterprise.  From humble beginnings in 1968 to its current role of managing more than 500 quality... Read More

Southern Comfort & Sophistication

By Lexi Holian
When it comes to dining out on the Outer Banks, it’s not hard to see why Red Sky Cafe is a favorite among locals and visitors. The mainstay on Duck Road brims with Southern charm, from the intimate string lighting to the distressed wooden barn wall in the dining room, and Chef Wes Stepp’s cutting-edge coastal cuisine... Read More

Ocracoke Vacations for Four Types of Visitors

By Hannah Lee Leidy
There are vacation spots that brand themselves as romantic retreats and others that cater to the family-friendly experience. Then there are the spots that draw adventurous solo travelers. With so much variety between these vacation styles, how is it possible that this wide spectrum of groups all find themselves drawn... Read More

Visit the Ramada and Let the Rest Come to You

By Hannah Lee Leidy
When you go on vacation, you have expectations: You expect a fabulous location with awesome activities, space for the whole family to relax and amenities that put your mind at ease and your body at play. Since 1985, the Ramada Plaza in Kill Devil Hills has been doing just that for visiting families, couples and groups... Read More

At Home in Corolla

By Molly Harrison
The first Corolla wild horse tour company didn’t start out on paper with a business plan and a pitch to investors or bank loan officers. The idea serendipitously started over margaritas on the pool deck at the Inn at Corolla Light and was formulated on an ensuing horse-viewing trip in a rusty Suburban. But let’s back... Read More