Below you'll
find some of our
most popular questions
from our Message
Board about
the Outer Banks.
Whether you are
a seasoned traveler
or a first time
visitor, we encourage
you to post your
comments, questions
and suggestions.
Posted
By: Guest
Subject:
First
Timers Trip Report
I just wanted to
share a little of
our trip (re-live
it) and maybe pass
on some knowledge
we gained during
our week to the
OBX. Read
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Posted
By: OBX
Newbie
Subject:
Where
to stay?
Hi all! I have never
been to the Outer
Banks before and
we are going to
be vacationing there
this year during
the third week in
August. We are trying
to decide on a house...I
have no idea about
the areas.. Any
recommendations?
What is the difference
from all the locations,
oceanfront, soundfront,
between the roads?
Does it really matter
if you are not oceanfront?
Thanks in advance
for the help! Read
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject:
I've
done a lot research...
I've never been
to the Outer Banks
but have done a
lot of research
trying to figure
out where to stay.
I'll think I've
got it figured out
and then read something
on another site
that makes it seem
like I don't. I've
read quite a few
of the threads here
and it sounds like
this might be the
place to get some
first hand knowledgeable
advice. Read
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Posted
By: Windy
City
Subject:
When
to make reservation
OK, we are newbies
to the OBX and we
have narrowed down
our search in terms
of location and
houses. Since we
are not planning
our trip until early
June 2007, what
do you think about
early booking? Should
we wait, hoping
there is a deal
on one of the six
that we like...
Thanks! Read
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Posted
By: Deb
Subject:
Corolla
- too upscale?
My family (of four,
two teenage daughters
+dog) have vacationed
in Nags Head/Kitty
Hawk a couple of
times about 10 years
ago. This year we
are staying in Corolla
-- just to be different
and possibly not
be as crowded...
Will we be having
to go up and down
the coast to go
to resturants/shopping?
and if so, how long
does it take to
travel from Corolla
to Nags Head? Read
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject:
Visiting
Corolla for the
first time this
summer
My family and I
have rented a home
in the Ocean Sands
area of Corolla
in August. We have
vacationed in the
past at Rehobeth
Beach, DE and Ocean
City, MD. I know
there is no boardwalk,
etc. But what can
we expect? Are the
beaches crowded?
Is the water rough....I
heard riptides are
common? Are the
alot of restaurants?
Chain or local?
Any info will be
appreciated. Read
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Posted
By: Darren
Subject:
First
Timers -- Lots of
Questions!
I am taking my wife
and 2 year old twins
to the Outer Banks
this summer -- our
first time there.
(It should be noted,
we are also taking
our dog, too!)
Here are my questions:
1. When is the best
time of the summer
to go?
2. Is Labor Day
weekend going to
be insanely crowded
there?
3. Is it too hot
in August and/or
too cold in September/October
to go?
4. Where is the
best place to go
for beauty and calmness
-- we don't need
a night life, and
are looking for
less crowds as much
as possible. We
have considered,
so far, Nags Head
and Duck -- are
we on track?
5. Any other tips?
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject:
Advice
on splitting costs?
We (4 couples including
a 4 and 5 year old)
are heading to the
OBX (Avon) this
year for the first
time. We leave July
22nd and are terribly
excited! Does anyone
have any advice
concerning sharing
costs while we are
there? Someone mentioned
having each couple
assigned one dinner
during the week
and they would be
responsible for
buying and preparing
the food. The other
3 nights I was thinking
we'd go out or steam
some crabs and all
pay our share. I
am hung up on how
to split the costs
for the rest of
the food, paper
products, etc. Some
of us like "special"
food that no one
else wants and therefore,
should not pitch
in on. Some of us
DRINK A LOT OF BEER
and some drink none
and so on and so
on. I am not a cheapskate,
I have no problem
splitting everything
evenly between all
parties but I don't
think everyone else
feels that way.
Does anyone have
any advice? Read
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Posted
By: PJ
Subject:
First
timers to OBX
I know this may
be early for us,
but we'll be visiting
OBX next summer.
By reading brocures
and internet, to
me (and i may be
wrong, as uaual),
it seems that Nags
Head seems to be
the spot where most
of the "action"
is. Is this a good
spot for people
with families, kids
ages range from
4 yrs old thru 12
yrs? Also, we were
looking at homes
on the ocean between
MP 10 and MP 11.
Is this a good location
and are there any
stores, restuarants
and bars near by?
Hope to hear soon
and thanks in advance
for your advice.
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