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Get More in Currituck with the MORE Card

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

What is the Currituck MORE CARD?
The Currituck MORE CARD is a wallet-size card that can be redeemed at participating businesses located throughout Currituck County. It provides discounts and specials at tourism-related businesses (e.g.: restaurants, retail stores, accommodations, attractions, gift shops.) The cards are free and available at Currituck County’s Welcome Center in Moyock (106 Caratoke Highway), Visitor’s Center in Corolla (500 Hunt Club Drive), and online by clicking here. The Currituck MORE CARD program is organized through the Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism.

Where are MORE CARDS accepted?
The Currituck MORE CARD is accepted at participating businesses. A complete list of the businesses can be obtained at the Welcome Center, Visitor’s Center, and online.

What kind of discounts and specials are offered through the MORE CARD program?
Some stores might off er a 10% discount or a buy-one-item, get-one-free special, while a restaurant might give a complimentary dessert or appetizer. There are some restrictions, so be sure and read each business’s limitations.

Rules for use:
Please make sure you read the conditions of this card carefully; discounts will only be applied to the items that are agreed to by the merchants individually.

The Currituck MORE CARD card is valid from Jan. 1, 2010 until Dec. 31, 2010.
Currituck County will not be responsible for any business that refuses to honor the offer due to change of ownership, business closing, or any other circumstance out of the County’s control.
The Currituck MORE CARD is not valid with any other discount or special offered by the participating businesses.
Discounts / specials are only available at participating locations in Currituck County and may not be available at all business locations (such as chain stores with locations in neighboring counties and states).

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Winter At The Beach

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Last February my boyfriend and I took a long weekend to stay in the Outer Banks. It was cold and rainy the Friday we drove out. The drive turned out to be very pleasant though. We decided to take the back roads there. We drove past many beautiful horse farms. We took our time and there was no traffic.

We ended up staying at a hotel in Nag’s Head because they were offering a good deal that time of year. Later we went to Kelly’s Tavern on the main drag for dinner and dancing. The next day turned out to be cold but sunny. We headed out looking for some place to eat breakfast. A very quaint local place that is open year round on the beach road was where we ended up and did we have fun. I can’t remember the name of it, but there weren’t a lot of restaurants open on the beach road and that is why we ended up there. But am I glad we did. Not only was the food homemade and good, but the group of regulars that hung out at the restaurant plus the people that worked there were kind of eccentric and very amusing & interesting to gab with.

After we left the restaurant we hit some outlets and purchased some great deals on clothes and household items. I wanted to see the horses of course, since I’m crazy about horses, so we headed on down to Corolla. At the time I didn’t know about the wild horse tours that were available at places like outerbankstours.com. I wish I had because I found out once we got there that you had to have an off road vehicle to go on the beach to see the horses and did not have one. So next time I will be prepared. I was very disappointed but on the way back up to Nag’s Head we stopped at various places on the water and had a very nice time being outside and watching various wildlife and water fowl. I know we ended up at the Flying Dutchman for another meal which was great. Good homemade comfort food at reasonable prices.

On the way back to Virginia Beach we took the back roads home and we stopped at a horse farm so I could feed some apples to some horses because I really had to have a horse experience or die before we got home. Of course we talked to the owners first and got their permission. My boyfriend even got to brush out someone’s horse for them. The horse’s name was Cisco and he was an outerbanks horse that this person rescued. It also turned out that I knew the owner. Her daughter and my daughter took dance at the same place a few years ago. It’s a small world huh?

I am really thinking of planning another long weekend trip this winter to the outerbanks. This time I know to plan better to get the most out of my trip. I would definitely go online to www.visitcurrituck.com.
One stop shopping so to speak. Get the best rates on hotels, best restaurants to go to and find out all the activities you can still do in the winter there. I wish I was there now.

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The Best Businesses in the Outer Banks

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Even as the economy has driven down membership, the Currituck Chamber of Commerce had plenty to celebrate during Thursday’s annual meeting and awards luncheon.

Almost 40 people attended the meeting as Chamber President Shannon Kinser gave the “State of the Chamber” annual report and handed out awards during the event held at The Bank of Currituck in Grandy.

During the luncheon several businesses and individuals were recognized for their work during the past year. The honorees included:

Gena Martin, who was named Ambassador of the Year. Martin’s insurance agency also was named the Chamber’s “small” Small Business of the Year.
Powell’s Roadside Market, which was named the “large” Small Business of the Year.
The Pointe Golf Club/Keefer’s Bar & Grille, which was named Most Attractive Business.
Wild Goose Rotary Club, which was named the Best nonprofit.
The Bank of Currituck, which received an award for Community Service.
David Blackman, a local pastor, who won the Exemplary Service Award.

Read the entire article at the Daily Advance.

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