Outer Banks Marathon is Right Around the Corner – Great Specials Available
The 4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon are taking place Veterans Day weekend – November 7-8, 2009 – on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Join some of the best runners in the world as they trek over the beautiful landscape of the Outer Banks.
The Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon offer a unique course that’s breathtakingly beautiful, a fun EXPO and post-race “Pirate Jamboree,” wonderful community support and a chance to spend a weekend on the picturesque Outer Banks of North Carolina. Learn more about all of the events – including the Expo and Pasta Party – during the 4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon weekend…
Visiting the Outer Banks on a Budget
There is no denying that we are struggling through the grips of a tough recession, and tough budgetary decisions are required during difficult economic times. However, vacations are a necessity, right?
Perhaps not a necessity, but they do help to lower our stress levels and ultimately keep us healthy. We all need time to leave the everyday stresses behind and relax with friends and family, and fortunately, the Outer Banks is more affordable than you may think.
There are a wide variety of great deals for vacation rental homes on the Outer Banks, and some homes can be booked as low as $30 per night/per person. In addition, many homes are becoming more flexible; WiFi, dog friendly, shorter stays. Most people have the impression that Outer Banks rental homes are only available for weekly rentals with Saturday and Sunday turnover days. However, many home will allow partial rentals that give you the ability to stay a few nights or however long you may need. Also, many homes are starting to offer Friday turnover days.
With lodging covered, what about dining? Many restaurants on the Outer Banks offer amazing specials for fresh seafood dishes and other entrees. Not crazy about paying for seafood? The Fall is the best time of the year for fishing the waters of the Outer Banks. Your family will enjoy eating freshly caught fish that didn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Here’s a great story from a couple who had a wonderful experience visiting the Outer Banks on a budget.
Seaside Vacations’ Exclusive Club Seaside Program Receives Rave Reviews
Guests enjoy complimentary golf and tennis clinics, yoga, wine tastings, surf lessons and circuit training
KITTY HAWK, NC (August 10, 2009) — Seaside Vacations, a leading vacation rental and real estate firm located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is proud to announce that their Club Seaside program has been a great success.
In a time when the travel industry is sluggish and guests are looking for added value, Seaside Vacations stands out among the competition by offering complimentary guest programs and amenities aimed at delivering a vacation experience…rather than just a vacation rental. The Travel Industry Association (TIA) notes that “consumers are likely to plan and purchase leisure trips differently [this year] with the pursuit of a ‘good value’ as the primary reason why.” Seaside Vacations views these challenges as an opportunity to provide guests with the added value they are looking for.
Offered exclusively to all guests of Seaside Vacations, Club Seaside features a full calendar of weekly programs including professional golf and tennis clinics, yoga, wine tastings, surf lessons and circuit training – all at no cost to guests. In addition, all Seaside Vacations’ guests have complimentary access to a state-of-the-art health and racquet club and special guest rates at a world-class golf club. Each day of the week guests can enjoy complimentary activities and experience local culture by participating in one of these Outer Banks activities.
Guests from Corolla to Nags Head have shared enthusiastic comments about Club Seaside.
John Cook, a longtime visitor to the Outer Banks, mentioned this is the “first time [they’ve] seen such an offering on the Outer Banks.” Cook went on to say that Club Seaside is a “very impressive extra.”
Bill and Chrissy Lundquist promised to “never rent from another company” because of these amenities. They also saw such great value in the Seaside Vacations’ guest rates at Kilmarlic Golf, especially compared to other area golf clubs, that they took advantage of the course five times in one week! They went on to say the course is “easily the best course on the Outer Banks.”
And guest Jerry Knight sums it all up by stating, “Please keep Club Seaside as a part of your rental program. We loved it very much! The amenities that are available free of charge and at a reduced rate are very well worth it!”
While it is clear that guests are pleased by the complimentary offerings that Club Seaside offers, these programs have also demonstrated a significant impact on overall business. Club Seaside was launched at the beginning of May and Seaside Vacations reports that they have had a record number of bookings for May, June, and July as well as 50% yearly growth in Internet volume.
For more information about Club Seaside, including schedule and contact information, please visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com/ClubSeaside.htm. For more information about Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals, visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com – where you can search their wide variety of homes, book online with real-time availability, view up-to-the-minute Outer Banks specials and check out local Outer Banks events. Guests can also follow Seaside Vacations on the Seaside Vacations Blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and MySpace.
About Seaside Vacations:
Founded in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1990, Seaside Vacations is a full-service vacation rental management company representing homes from Corolla to Nags Head.
Seaside Vacations offers a complete selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals. Guests can choose from 1 – 14-bedroom private vacation rental homes, condominiums, townhomes and villas. Explore homes in Duck and Corolla as well as numerous vacation rentals in Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.
For more information on Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com or call a Vacation Specialist at 888.898.4929.
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Seaside Vacations’ is a Proud Sponsor of the OBX Marathon
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| The 4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon are taking place Veterans Day weekend – November 7-8, 2009 – on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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Gateway Bank Half Marathon
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Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run
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Seaside Vacations is proud to offer a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rental homes, condos and villas close to this exciting event. Choose from a spacious 14-bedroom oceanfront home or a cozy 2-bedroom condo – many offering big discounts as much as 40% off! |
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In addition to the many events of the marathon, Seaside Vacations is also proud to offer all of our guests the exclusive benefits of our Club Seaside program. From wine tasting and yoga to golf, tennis and surfing…it’s all free and it’s all for you.
In addition, our guests also receive complimentary membership to Kilmarlic Health and Racquet Club as well as speical discounted golf rates at Kilmarlic Golf Club! |
More about the 4th Annual OBX Marathon…
The Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon offer a unique course that’s breathtakingly beautiful, a fun EXPO and post-race “Pirate Jamboree,” wonderful community support and a chance to spend a weekend on the picturesque Outer Banks of North Carolina. Learn more about all of the events – including the Expo and Pasta Party – during the 4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon weekend…
Seaside Vacations is a proud sponsor of the OBX Marathon. Great rental homes available.
Outer Banks Named in Top 10 Budget Beach Vacations
The Outer Banks of North Carolina has just been named a Top Ten Budget Beach Vacation by travel website Away.com, and there’s never been a better time to take advantage of great discounts without sacrificing the beauty and richness of experience you’re looking for in a summer getaway!
“Away.com has put the Outer Banks among only four other beach destinations in the continental United States in this category of budget travel,” says Aaron Tuell, director of public relations for the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
There’s still plenty of summer left for unforgettable vacation memories, and as many travel review websites, magazines and newspapers have asserted for the summer of 2009, the Outer Banks of North Carolina delivers on affordability, proximity and adventure!
Great Accolades for the Outer Banks
Outer Banks Best Beaches and Bargains 2009
Top Travel Lists And Great Offers Make NC Barrier Islands Smart Choice
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is fast becoming the preferred choice for families looking for value-added vacations closer to home with all the fun in the sun this summer. Here is some of what the world is saying about our barrier islands: Coquina Beach in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, near Nags Head, NC is listed by Fodor’s as one of the 7 Best Family Beaches in the East, and Forbes Traveler has named Nags Head, NC as one of America’s Favorite Beach Towns. The town of Kill Devil Hills, NC is ranked by Surfer magazine as #6 of its Ten Best Surf Towns in America. The Travel Channel lists Duck, NC as one of its Best Beaches. And national beach expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman a.k.a. “Dr. Beach” has ranked Cape Hatteras as one of his 2009 Ten Best Beaches in America. With accolades like these this summer, coupled with the value-added travel incentives and specials put forth by our local businesses to grab your attention, the Outer Banks is the smart choice for your summer getaway.
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to announce Great Summer Offers feature on the homepage of the official website outerbanks.org. Here local restaurants, retail businesses and accommodations providers like hotels, bed and breakfasts and cottage rental companies post specials designed to make your Outer Banks trip more enjoyable, and most importantly, more affordable this summer. But we’re not just tooting our own horn. Trusted journalists and travel review outlets are celebrating the Outer Banks of North Carolina for its diversity and broad appeal to families, couples and seekers of outdoor recreation and adventure.
And it’s absolutely gorgeous. In just a few hours drive, you can reach 130 miles of seemingly endless island beaches that will make you forget that you’re still in America’s backyard. Along with some of the largest remaining tracts of undeveloped coastline left in the country, that’s the beauty. We’re just a few hours away, but you’ll feel a million miles from the cares of home. You’ll also never have to worry about finding a place to park, or having quarters handy. Parking is free, and there’s enough for everyone. Our beaches are free to access, and with three islands, you can be as secluded or as sociable as you like.
Outerbanks.org is your first stop to planning that perfect beach vacation that won’t break the bank. You can find all of our accommodations, restaurants, outdoor activities and historic attractions here, as well as our brand new for 2009 Great Summer Offers including great retail savings. Call 877-629-4386 for a free travel guide, or go online to download our paper-free eGuide with links to all there is to see and experience on the Outer Banks.
Seaside Vacations Announces Club Seaside
SEASIDE VACATIONS LAUNCHES CLUB SEASIDE
Guests enjoy complimentary golf and tennis clinics, yoga, wine tastings, surf lessons and circuit training
KITTY HAWK, NC (June 2, 2009) — Situated on a 100-mile stretch of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks is so much more than just stunning vacation homes. In an effort to provide guests with “more for less,” Seaside Vacations introduces Club Seaside.
Offered exclusively to all guests of Seaside Vacations, Club Seaside features a full calendar of weekly programs including professional golf and tennis clinics, yoga, wine tastings, surf lessons and circuit training – all at no cost to guests. In addition, all Seaside Vacations’ guests have complimentary access to a state-of-the-art health and racquet club and special guest rates at a world-class golf club. Each day of the week guests can enjoy complimentary activities and experience local culture by participating in one of these Outer Banks activities.
The economy is struggling, and the travel industry is sluggish along with every other segment of the economy. Travel forecasts for 2009 predict a significant decline; The Travel Industry Association (TIA) notes that “consumers are likely to plan and purchase leisure trips differently [this year] with the pursuit of a ‘good value’ as the primary reason why.” Seaside Vacations views these challenges as an opportunity to provide guests with the added value they are looking for.
“As pointed out by the TIA, today’s guest is looking for a value,” says Seaside Vacations’ President, Gordon Jones, and “we believe that Club Seaside will provide vacationers with the added value they seek and help them experience all that the Outer Banks has to offer.”
John Cook, a longtime visitor to the Outer Banks and recent Seaside Vacations’ guest, took advantage of Club Seaside and mentioned that “this is the first time I’ve seen such an offering on the Outer Banks.” Cook went on to say that Club Seaside is a “very impressive extra.”
In addition to economic factors, the vacation rental industry faces unique challenges. The vacation rental industry is rapidly gaining popularity, but a recent PhocusWright study on the industry points out that only 10% of Americans booked a vacation rental in the past two years. Vacation rentals offer great benefits to the traveling public, including private pools, fully-equipped kitchens, and large spaces to gather as a group, however, PhocusWright points out that many travelers are “worried they wouldn’t have access to hotel-like services.” Club Seaside gives guests the hotel-like services they desire.
Seaside Vacations views an Outer Banks vacation as so much more than just a house at the beach. A vacation is time with friends and family, a chance to relax and unwind, and an opportunity to experience the local culture. Seaside Vacations has created a variety of guest programs available to all Seaside Vacations’ guests that will enhance the Outer Banks vacation, introduce great local businesses, and add value to the vacation rental. Seaside Vacations is committed to creating an exceptional vacation experience that includes a gorgeous house, but also access to local events that give guests access to all the Outer Banks has to offer.
For more information on Club Seaside, including schedule and contact information, please visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com/ClubSeaside.htm.
About Seaside Vacations:
Founded in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1990, Seaside Vacations is a full-service vacation rental management company representing homes from Corolla to Nags Head.
Seaside Vacations offers a complete selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals. Guests can choose from 1 – 14-bedroom private vacation rental homes, condominiums, townhomes and villas. Explore properties in Duck and Corolla as well as numerous vacation rentals in Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.
For more information on Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com or call one a Vacation Specialist at 866.936.4659.
Free Outer Banks Homebuyers Seminars
Are you interested in buying a home in the Outer Banks, but are unsure of how to proceed? If you are looking for a no pressure way to learn about buying a home in the Outer Banks, visit our weekly Homebuyers Seminar. The seminar is being held weekly throughout the summer.
Come spend an hour, and learn about investment opportunities in the Outer Banks. Two seminars will be offered weekly. The Wednesday seminar will be held in the Kitty Hawk office of Seaside Vacations. The Corolla seminar is being held on Thursday’s in the Corolla offices of Seaside Vacations. Come on in, and learn about the benefits of buying a vacation or investment home in the Outer Banks.
Some Topics the Homebuyers Seminar will cover:
Today’s Outer Banks real estate market
Difference between short sale, foreclosure and bank owned
Steps in buying a vacation or investment home
Insuring your Outer Banks home
Managing your Outer Banks investment
Costs associated with owning a beach home.
**Just Added**: Buying a bank owned home or short sale
Weekly Outer Banks Homebuyers Seminar
When: Every Wednesday in the Kitty Hawk offices of Seaside Vacations
Seaside Kitty Hawk Office is located at 4820 N. Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk NC 27949
Every Thursday in the Corolla office of Seaside Vacations
Seaside Vacations Corolla office is located at 1070 D Ocean Trail, Corolla NC 27929
Time: 10 am.
Who: Seminar is open to anyone who is interested in buying in the Outer Banks.
For Additional Information: Kevin O’Brien – 252 489 3706 – Kevin@seasiderealty.com
Outer Banks Named to Travel Channel’s Top 10 “Best Family Beaches”
The Travel Channel recently compiled a list of The Best Family Beaches in America.
Duck, located on the northern part of the Outer Banks, landed at # 8. The review highlights the quaint village setting and great family atmosphere that Duck has to offer. Most rental homes in Duck are located only a short walk away from the beach, so transportation is never a problem. If you enjoy dining out, Duck also has something for everyone. Duck is also are great place to go out shopping on a rainy day.
Here are the top 10 beaches named by the Travel Channel:
U.S. Beaches
1. Coronado Beach, Calif.
2. Nantucket Island, Mass.
3. Newport Beach, Calif.
4. Santa Barbara, Calif.
5. Panama City Beach, Fla.
6. Siesta Key, Fla.
7. Poipu Beach, Hawaii
8. Duck, N.C.
9. Hilton Head, S.C.
10. Kiawah Island, S.C.
Plenty of vacation rentals available for the summer season. Great deals of more than 20% off on almost all homes! Homes as low as $30 per night / per person.
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