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OBXmas Weekends

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The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is starting a new tradition this year and wants locals and visitors to jump on board! OBXmas Weekends is a site centered around all the great events taking place this fall and winter season in the OBX. It gives you the opportunity to see what is going on from Kitty Hawk to Hatteras, especially as it gets close to the holidays.

From craft shows to fishing tournaments, to Christmas light shows, OBXmas Weekends calendar lets you know the best places to check out around the beach. Not only can you check out local events, but business are also posting great holiday specials and coupons to share.

I don’t know about you guys but this is my favorite time of year! Why not skip the craziness of  the holidays and head down to the beach for a very merry OBX getaway? Seems like the perfect way to get the family together and spend some real quality time, and isn’t that what the holidays are all about? :) Nothing like sipping eggnog while putting your feet up and watching the sunrise at your oceanfront vacation home.

Here is the calendar for Novembers events thus far. Keep an eye on it because there are new events and new deals all the time!

Summer Travel is Picking Up. Great Outer Banks Deals Available.

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Summer travel is looking good! 

Industry experts are predicting that this summer should be hot for the vacation rentals and travel industry.  A few variables are coming together to boost the summer travel season; it’s a blend of real change, demand for a vacation, and psychological shifts.  Another boost to the summer travel is lower gas prices. 

AAA announced that it is predicting an increase of 1.5 percent of Americans that will be traveling on vacation during Memorial Day weekend this year compared to 2008.  32.4 million travelers are expected to take a trip of 50 or more miles away from home.  This is a significant increase from the 31.9 million Americans that traveled last year during Memorial Day weekend.  “Last year, soaring gas prices and deteriorating economy resulted in far fewer trips being taken than had been forecasted,” said Robert L. Darbelnet, AAA President and CEO. “The good news is, sharply lower gasoline prices and plentiful travel bargains have Americans feeling better about taking a road trip this summer, which should help tourism based economic activity throughout the nation.” 

If you are planning a summer vacation, this will be the year to get a great deal on your vacation property.  This is especially true for folks looking to visit the Outer Banks.  Great Deals Available, call 800-395-2525 or visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com.

Summer Leisure Travel Seems Stable Despite Struggling Economy

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It has been predicted by industry experts that Americans will take 322 million domestic leisure trips this summer (June, July, August.)  This is a 2.2 percent decrease from last summer, which is relatively stable for the current economic climate that we are facing. 

Consumers are expected to take an average of two summer trips, stay approximately seven nights away from home, and spend more than $900 on their longest vacation.  “Travelers’ resilience is good news for the travel industry and the entire American economy,” said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the US Travel Association. “According to our forecast, Americans will do their part this summer to stimulate the economy, save and create jobs and strengthen communities from coast to coast. 

The TravelHorizons survey also revealed that nearly six out of ten (57 percent) intended leisure travelers expect to spend the same number of days on vacation as last summer.  It seems as if industry trends will lean towards travelers taking more day trips or long weekend getaways. 

Travel deals might be one way to convince Americans to go on vacation, and especially the last minute bookings.  It is estimated that 38 million US adults have not decided whether or not they will be taking a vacation this year.  It is thought that these people are waiting for the economy and their personal finances to improve in the upcoming months.