Author Archives: Seaside Vacations

Calm Before the Storm

Hurricane Earl is bearing down on the Outer Banks, but the calm before the storm was pretty classic. Yesterday was a picture perfect day with amazing overhead surf, bright sunny skies, warm water, and visitors still enjoying the beach. Unfortunately, … Continue reading

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Hurricane Earl Approaches the Outer Banks. Evacuations in Effect.

Hurricane Earl – Updated Thursday, 9/2, 10:00 AM As Hurricane Earl heads northwest through the Atlantic, officials are unsure of its impact on the Outer Banks. The latest reports project Earl nearing the Outer Banks late Thursday/early Friday – passing … Continue reading

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Hurricane Earl on the Way to the Outer Banks? 9.1.10 – 10:30AM

Current Storm Activities Hurricane Earl – Updated Wednesday, 9/1, 10:30AM As Hurricane Earl heads northwest through the Atlantic, officials are unsure of its impact on the Outer Banks. The latest reports project Earl nearing the Outer Banks late Thursday/early Friday … Continue reading

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Perfect Outer Banks Surf. And More on the Way?

A low pressure system swung in from the north east a day or two ago, and it hung off the coast of the Outer Banks long enough to send some amazing surf.  Yesterday was about as good as it gets. … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Named to Trip Advisor’s Top 10 Labor Day Destinations

TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, today announced the results of their Labor Day travel survey of more than 5,000 TripAdvisor members, and the Outer Banks landed at number 3. The Fall on the OBX is arguably the best time … Continue reading

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Outer Banks in the Off Season

Seaside Vacations, a leading vacation rental company located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, lists the top 10 reasons to visit the Outer Banks during the off season. Come enjoy the beach all over again this fall with everything … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Included in National Geographic’s Top 100 American Adventures

Earlier this year, National Geographic chose the Outer Banks to be included on its list of “Drives of a Lifetime,” and now the OBX has landed on N.G.’s list of the Top 100 American Adventures. Here’s piece of the praise … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Art Exhibit

Local Outer Banks artists Ben Morris and Ben Miller are combining their efforts to display some recent works on at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery in downtown Manteo. The exhibit opens on the “First Friday” of September, including an … Continue reading

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2010 Outer Banks Pro Surf Competition Set for September

The 2010 Outer Banks Pro will return to last year’s venue: The Comfort Inn South in Nags Head, North Carolina. Hurley and Wave Riding Vehicles are dedicated to making this years event the most exciting and lucrative event on the entire East … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Vacation Experience – Over the Rainbow

We recently gave a Flipcam to a group of guests, and this is their Outer Banks Vacation Experience in Nags Head. They did a great job of capturing their full vacation; starting the week shopping at Harris Teeter, enjoying a … Continue reading

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