Below is a picture of today’s surf lesson with Club Seaside partner Outer Banks Boarding Company. The weather was gorgeous, the water is warming up (in the 70′s), and a great time was had by all.

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Outer Banks Surf Lessons

Outside Magazine

Paddleboarding is a relatively new sport (it’s actually an old Polynesian art, but it’s having a huge resurgence) that is soaring in popularity, and the Outer Banks is a world-class paddleboarding destination.  The OBX offers world-class surf on the Atlantic side and calm, tranquil waters on the Sound side; both offering great paddleboarding for different skill levels and different experiences.

Outside Magazine recently ran a five page story highlighting OBX paddleboarding and the abundance of natural beauty along the thin spit of land dangling into the Atlantic.  The article focuses on the journey of “Masochistic surf kook bent on taming very large stand-up paddleboard seek(ing) Graveyard of the Atlantic for island-linking expedition entirely at whim of wind and waves.” In essence, the article follows a paddleboarding beginner as he takes a marathon tour of the waters along the Outer Banks on his board.  It’s a great read!

Paddleboard with Seaside Vacations

At Seaside Vacations we believe your Outer Banks vacation should be so much more than just a house at the beach.  Seaside Vacations’ guests have the opportunity to participate in a complimentary paddleboarding lesson during their OBX vacation.   Starting in May, a free paddleboard clinic will be taught on Wednesday’s for Seaside guests.  Beautiful vacation rental homes still available!

Seaside Vacations' Club Seaside

Guests enjoy golf and tennis clinics, yoga, paddle boarding, wine tastings, surf lessons and circuit training

KITTY HAWK, NC, (March 8, 2010) – Seaside Vacations, a leading vacation rental company located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, announces the lineup for their 2010 Club Seaside program.

Believing that a vacation should be more than just a house at the beach, Seaside Vacations is continuing to redefine the Outer Banks vacation experience by combining the best things about staying in a private vacation home with the best things about staying in a luxury resort.

Offered exclusively to all Seaside Vacations guests, the weekly 2010 Club Seaside events include professional golf and tennis clinics, yoga, wine tastings, surf lessons, and circuit training – and new this year, stand-up paddleboarding.  In addition, all Seaside Vacations guests have special guest 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 experience the local culture by participating in one of these Outer Banks activities.

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.  By giving guests the added value they desire, Club Seaside has become a favorite among Seaside Vacations guests.

Seaside Vacations Jerry Knight commented:

“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!”

Seaside Vacations looks forward to yet another successful year with Club Seaside. For more information on the exclusive benefits of 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 – 10-bedroom private vacation rental homes, condominiums, townhomes and villas.  Explore our 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 one a Vacation Specialist at 877.392.2710

HELP US HELP HAITI.

 On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti.  As Haiti struggles to recover from the devastating destruction, Seaside Vacations has decided to join efforts around the world to assist earthquake victims by promoting the “Vacation with a Purpose” campaign.  

From January 18, 2010 – January 22, 2010 book your reservation with Seaside Vacations and we will donate a portion of the reservation revenue to organizations supporting disaster relief efforts in Haiti.

This is your chance to join recovery efforts around the world to assist earthquake victims. By booking your Outer Banks vacation with Seaside, you will be helping disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities.

Show you care and join Seaside Vacations on our mission to help Haiti.

Book your Outer Banks vacation with Seaside Vacations between January 18, 2010 and January 22, 2010 and a portion of the revenue will be donated to assist earthquake victims in Haiti.

 To book your stay, call 877.243.8159. Please mention promotion code HELP.

Seaside Vacations offers a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rental homes, condos and villas on the beautiful pristine beaches of the Outer Banks.

Choose from charming 1-bedroom condos to expansive 14-bedroom private homes in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.

And also, be sure to check out our Outer Banks vacation specials.

Vacation time should be a priority for employer and employee.  Vacation time is an earned employee benefit and has a direct impact on work/life balance and general health and wellness. 

If there was ever a time to slow down and savor all of life’s precious moments, it’s now.

The Outer Banks is the ideal vacation destination with the perfect balance of peaceful relaxation and fun local activities/attractions.  Gorgeous vacation rental homes are available year round, and with flexible payment plans, everyone can budget a great vacation.

Resolve to treat yourself right in 2010.

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.

Book your 3-night stay with Seaside Vacations and get the 4th night free!*
Plus
Free Early Check-in ($90 value) & Late Checkout ($90 value)

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…

Great vacational rental homes still available.

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.

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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4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon

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. Events include:
	Outer Banks Marathon 2009 USATF North Carolina Association Marathon Championship Sunday, November 8, 2009
	Gateway Bank Half Marathon 2009 RRCA North Carolina Half Marathon Championship Sunday, November 8, 2009
	Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run ALL WELCOME! Saturday, November 7, 2009
	Outer Banks 8K In Kill Devil Hills, near the First Flight Schools Campus Saturday, November 7, 2009
	Pamlico Jack & Blackbeard Challenge  Pamlico Jack Challenge: 8K and Half Marathon Blackbeard Challenge: 8K and Marathon

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! Check available homes during the tournament…

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.