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

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Trip Advisor

Trip Advisor

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 of year…local’s favorite.  Warm weather, warm water, summer crowds are gone.  Here’s a list of the Top 10 Reasons to Visit the OBX in the Off Season…including great fall events!

America’s Top Labor Day Destinations

  1. Cape Cod, Massachusetts
  2. Mackinaw City/Mackinac Island, Michigan
  3. Outer Banks, North Carolina
  4. San Francisco, California
  5. San Diego, California
  6. Seattle, Washington
  7. Destin, Florida
  8. Las Vegas, Nevada
  9. New York City, New York
  10. New Orleans, Louisiana

In addition, TripAdvisor® conducted its annual fall and Labor Day travel survey of more than 2,000 U.S. travelers, and here are some of the Labor Day travel trends.

Labor Day Travel Trends

  • 28 percent expect to travel for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, down slightly from 30 percent one year ago.
  • Among those traveling for Labor Day weekend, 66 percent plan to drive to their destination, down from 70 percent last year.
  • 36 percent of those traveling for Labor Day weekend plan to fly, up from 33 percent one year ago.
  • The busiest getaway day looks to be Friday, September 3, with 35 percent planning to travel on this date.
  • The majority of travelers (39 percent) will travel home on Monday, September 6.

Outer Banks Named in Top 10 Photography Destinations

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Outer Banks Sunset

Outer Banks Sunset

Taking great pictures on the Outer Banks almost seems too easy.

The OBX has steadily increased in popularity as a premier photography destination, and it is not hard to see why when you visit the beautiful OBX shores.  Scenic sunsets, pristine beaches, and an abundance of wildlife in its natural environment create the perfect canvas for photographers to snap photos of the serene environment or families enjoying priceless memories.

To help reinforce what so many photography enthusiasts already know, www.Gadling.com recently named the Outer Banks in their article Top Ten US spots for photography.  Here’s what Gadling had to say:

“Sand dunes and peaceful shores await you on a photographing adventure to North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Travel north past Whale Head Bay and walk along the oceanfront, if you’re lucky, you can photograph wild horses as they run through the sand and splash in the water. Travel along Corolla Blvd. to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse for the most beautiful sunset over the still waterways. Photograph pelicans landing on the gazebo and the lighthouse just as the sun drops below the horizon. Travel south and take a ferry to Ocracoke, a quaint town offering a diverse photographing experience and beautiful views of the ocean.”

Top 10 Reasons to Have a Wedding on the Outer Banks

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Outer Banks Wedding

Outer Banks Wedding

Top 10 Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding on the Outer Banks of North Carolina

1. As destination weddings go, a wedding on the Outer Banks is extremely budget friendly. Plus, the Outer Banks is within reasonable driving distance from most major cities in the eastern United States.
2. From weddings alongside the breaking waves of the Atlantic to those nestled among the flowers at the Elizabethan Gardens, the options for fabulous settings are limitless.
3. From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception to the honeymoon, we’re able to accommodate each and every wedding event.
4. No need to block a set of hotel rooms. Your guests can enjoy spacious accommodations in one of our relaxing Outer Banks vacation rental homes.
5. From a small and intimate gathering of close family and friends to a large and lavish, we’ll ensure your Outer Banks wedding is an affair to remember.
6. It was time for family reunion anyway.
7. Seaside Vacations has a full-time, on-site staff dedicated to your needs.
8. Seaside Vacations properties provide a splendid backdrop to an eventful wedding weekend. Whether you and your guests choose to stay in an oceanfront home or a cozy villa, all of our accommodations are within close distance to Outer Banks activities, Outer Banks attractions, Outer Banks golf and the beach.
9. Your guests will thank you for it.
10. Long after the cake is gone and the guests have departed, you’re left enjoying a romantic, carefree honeymoon on the beautiful Outer Banks!