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Outer Banks
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on April 13, 2012
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So...we're still kicking around vacation ideas for this summer and my husband and daughter mentioned the Outer Banks. We've never been, but of course I'm all over tha...
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- When I was younger, we used to have a time share in Nags Head and would go every summer. Our main focus was the beach, but we also did putt putt, 4 wheelers, bumper bo...
- Personally, we find the "meat" of the Outer Banks (Nags Head, KDH, Kitty Hawk) to be a little too crowded and over done...I'd look at Waves, Salvo, Rodanthe or Avon fo...
- We are going in 4 weeks!! I can't wait. I've never been either and it will be our first ever truly relaxing vacation (not Disney or family reunion or anything). My who...
Have You Vacationed in the Outer Banks?
Asked by K.S. from Cleveland
on February 11, 2008
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Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone has vacationed in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Any tips on lodeging would be great (hotel, condo, rentals, etc..)!
Thanks
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- My family vacations at OBX every summer and we love it there. The last several years we've stayed at Nags Head. I come from a larger family so we always rent a house r...
- We were just there last summer. We stayed in a rental in Nags Head. It was very nice. I suggest a rental because it is similar to home. There are rooms where every...
- I have not vacationed there, but I am a travel agent and have rented houses for clients. That is the most economical if you have a family.
Extended Family Vacation Suggestions
Asked by A.A. from New York
on September 9, 2008
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My two brothers and I are planning a giant family vacation in order to celebrate our father's retirement. I was hoping you all could provide me with suggestions for a ...
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- All of these suggestions sound great! But, don't count out cruises. Most cruise lines have lots of activities & possibilities for the kids. My wife & I have been on ...
- Hi A., My family rented a large house in the Catskill Mountains in New York two years ago, and we had the most amazing time! The house was quite large... six bedro...
- I'm not really sure where you want to go but just make sure there are activites all ages can participate in and enjoy...we just got our whole family together at my par...
Childproofing Bed on Vacation
Asked by R.S. from Philadelphia
on March 2, 2008
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Hi,we're renting a house in the outer banks this summer. My 4 year old daughter currently sleeps in twin with rails on both sides. Does anyone have any suggestions fo...
Cheap Beach Vacation
Asked by D.L. from Columbus
on May 21, 2010
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Trying to plan a week vacation somewhere around the last two weeks of June -first week of July time frame (dates are a little flexible) and hoping to get some recommen...
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- Like some of the others, I wanted to go to the gulf coast of Florida this fall, but now we're not so sure we should risk it. We went to Myrtle Beach several years ago,...
- DM: I am looking for a vacation destination, too. I love the beach and I'd like to spend the last month of summer time in Florida. However, my main concern is the oil...
- We took our son (15 months at the time) to Newport News, VA last summer. It's about 45 minutes from Virginia Beach - perfect drive to get in a nap! Newport News has ...
OBX Vacation Suggestions
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on April 27, 2012
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We are going to the outer banks for the first time for a family vacation. We have rented a house in the town of Southern SHores, which is next to Duck, Kitty Hawk and ...
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- Visit Canadian Hole with the kids: http://www.hatteras-nc.com/CanadianHole/. It's shallow for quite a ways out. I didn't take the kids with me, but my mom and I re...
- Williamsburg is about 3 hours away from OBX. We do Williamsburg often (going for Memorial Day Weekend) and we are going to OBX for the first time starting on Mother's ...
- We've stayed in Southern Shores....YEARS ago. It was very laid back at the time--not much to do in that immediate area but Nag's Head is pretty close. Jockey's Ridge...
Family Vacation Possibly Florida?
Asked by J.T. from Youngstown
on October 25, 2010
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I am in need of any secret family spots in Florida or Carolinas. My family goes to Myrtle Beach each summer but the cost of our condo increased ten fold. We usually ...
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- Mariott marco island beach hotel and resort....heaven!!!! :)
- You have lots of options. We love the Outer Banks, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, and Carolina Beach here in North Carolina. They are all fairly inexpensive. As for F...
- We love Destin. We stay at the Silver Shells resort. Huge pool and it is a beachfront property. There is shopping close by and so much to do! Check out VRBO.com ...
Beach Vacation in Texas
Asked by A. from Dallas
on May 5, 2008
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We need to take a vacation with my MIL. I was thinking of renting a big house on the beach. We need our space and she needs hers. Plus, with kids and a MIL, a kitch...
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- We enjoyed the horses on the beach at South Padre. We think the beaches are prettier and more things to do in the Destin area of FL. We find it a lot easier ...
- If you consider the distance to go to South Padre, you could go to the panhandle of Florida for not much more distance...and get nicer beaches.
- South Padre is nice but it's a REALLY LONG drive, like 6-8 hrs!! Not sure if your 78 yr old MIL will like the drive. Flying is easier but then you have to rent a car. ...
Planning a Family Vacation
Asked by R.A. from Roanoke
on March 4, 2007
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Does anyone have any suggestions for a "cheap" family vacation for a family of five - the children are ages 14, 13 and 2 so we have to have a wide choice of activities...
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- There are always the state parks. My parents would take us to Westmoreland State Park every other summer. From what I remember it has camping, rv hookups, cabins, a b...
- You could always go camping instead. It's cheaper and most beaches have a state park. They have bath houses and seem to always be filled with nice people. I have 2 chi...
- Don't know exactly what you have in mind, but check out options in State Parks. They have everything a state park offers (like boating and hiking) and many are within...
Anyone Been to Nags Head, NC?
Asked by S. from Chicago
on May 3, 2009
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Looking to plan our summer vacation and was wondering if anyone has been to the outer banks area of North Carolina. If so, is Nags Head the best area to stay? We want ...
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- I went there when I was younger and I thought that the place we stayed was the nicest- Okracoke Island (Not sure of the spelling!) Nagshead had a lot of jellyfish but...
- We vacationed in Duck on the Outer Banks two summers ago and LOVED it. Duck is a smaller town but it does have some nice shops and a few resturants. I think there is m...
- Loved the outer banks! Everything is relatively close so even if you are in Nags Head you can drive to the other little towns.
