Discover the Coast

When you think of weekend trips, where do you think about going?  Do you think about going to the mountains? Do you think about going back home? How many of you think about going to the coast? The Carolina coast is truly one of the most beautiful coasts line that you will ever lay your eyes upon. Wilmington has something to do for everyone! It has culture, music, food and nightlife.  You can truly stand in awe of the coast.  The weather is starting to get warmer so you should plan on a quick weekend getaway.  What is your favorite place on the Carolina coast?

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Weekend Getaways

It seems that the weather has been pretty up and down lately huh? Well, what should one do when the weather finally begins to giveway to spring? One short and simple answer : WEEKEND TRIP!!! There is nothing quite like a little drive to enjoy the simple pleasures of the surrounding areas. You can pay a little visit to the smokey mountains and take in the scenery or bask in the sunlight in Wilmington. Either way, you are a quick step away from a much needed break!!

Once Upon a Time, Flying was Always First Class

Many of us probably don’t remember the days when flying was a glamorous way to travel. With the cramped seating and economy-style flying we experience today it’s easy to forget that once upon a time flying was fun!

Life.com has released a series of photographs showing us the long past glamorous world of flying. The images reminds us of a time when it was all white-glove service, gourmet food, and spacious seating.  It notes change from when flying was something you dressed up to do to now, when you generally see people dressed as comfortably as possible.

While the glamor of yesterday’s flying is something to miss, the availability and reduced expense is something we can all appreciate now. When you fly do you dress for comfort or do you dress to impress?

Student Flight Discounts

If you are looking to getaway anytime soon, if you haven’t already done so, then you should check out this web site I found that has cheap airfares for students.  All you do is type in your destination and you can find the cheapest flights possible.

Click here to save on your next getaway.

Resident Poll

Where do you like to spend the holidays?  At home with family, with friends, studying, volunteering,  or doing your own thing with your significant other?

Family Holiday Getaways

Thanksgiving in tomorrow, the family is coming and you are looking for things to do after the turkey has been eaten and before you go back for seconds.

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Holiday Getaway On A College Budget

Getaway from school and reward yourself for all of your hard work.

Getaway from it all at an affordable beach resort. For an unreal value, (some prices are as low as $98), you can travel to destinations like Key Largo, Hawaii, Mexico, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas.

Read more about it here.

Are you going to take a beach vacation?

Travel From Here to There This Thanksgiving

Holiday surcharges. Bag fees. Fees for just about everything. Long airport security lines. Flying might not be your cheapest, quickest or most comfortable option to travel to grandma’s house this Thanksgiving. Consider taking the bus or Amtrak, driving or even renting a recreational vehicle for a family adventure.

Get a breakdown on travel options here.

Fearrington House

Plan a weekend getaway to the charming Fearrington Village near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and stay at the Fearrington House, a luxury inn with a first class restaurant. The inn has earned prestigious awards for its service and elegant accommodations, including the AAA Five Diamond Award and membership in the Relais & Chateaux organization.

In Fearrington Village, you will find beautiful gardens, open seven days a week. Tour the Herb garden which grows fresh herbs used at the Fearrington House restaurant, view the wildflower garden, and stroll through the romantic Perennial Border garden which is the site of many weddings.

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There’s Still Time to Head to the Beach

North Carolina’s beaches extend more than 300 miles, offering a variety of activities, including kiteboarding, hang gliding, fishing, boating and windsurfing. And, just plain relaxing.

The Outer Banks extend along most of the N.C. coast, and just offshore rest more than  600 shipwrecks that occurred since the 16th Century, Ten lighthouses were built along the coast, and seven still stand today seven of which stand today.  The most famous of the lighthouses is the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which was completed in 1870.

The islands of the Outer Banks are a popular tourist spot linked by ferries and bridges. While some of the villages have a more commercialized feel with lots of  shopping, restaurants and nightlife, other towns are more isolated and quieter.

For those who love to fish, the Holden Beach Pier is the place to visit. The convergence of the warm Gulf Stream and the cold Labrador currents create a hotspot for all types of fish, and fishermen catch anything from Wahoo to Sailfish, depending on the season.

Holden Beach is regarded as one of the top 10 beaches in the nation, and is a nesting spot for the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. This protected species begins nesting on the beach at night in mid May and continues to nest thru August, sometimes into September. The babies start hatching in July, usually continuing into October. The annual Festival by the Sea is held there each October.  Oysters, in season, are cooked over a wood fire and there are many other types of cuisines served – from Italian sausages and funnel cakes to shrimp bog and barbeque.

Have you been to any of the North Carolina beaches?  Tell us where you went and what you enjoyed most.

Click here for more detailed information regarding the North Carolina and Outer Banks beaches.