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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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?
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Visiting
Corolla for the first time...
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.
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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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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?
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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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