Posted in Currituck on 14. Sep, 2009
They love us in London!
This is the first thing that impresses you about the Outer Banks — the beaches. There are about 130 miles of them and, mostly, they are white, broad, pristine and empty. The second thing is the food, especially the seafood. In the north we feasted on local mahi-mahi, bluefish and tuna, scallops, oysters and shrimp.
See more of the article at the Times Online website.
Posted in Currituck, Events, Wild Horses, Wine on 08. Sep, 2009
The Currituck Outer Banks has enjoyed quite a bit of press in recent days! The Daily Advance reports on a recent exhibit of photos chronicling the history of Long Point:
More than 200 residents and history enthusiasts filed into Currituck Middle School last June for an event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the building of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal.
The event was such a success that Barbara Snowden, Currituck’s official historian, and the Currituck County Historical Society have arranged a display of 19th century “then and now” images of Long Point Island at Currituck Public Library in Barco.
Also, the Piedmont Review highlights a nice article on the region’s two best attractions: the wild horses and the wine.
Rows of corn stand alongside Cabernet vines, and migratory snow geese nestle among the Sangiovese, part of the acres of grapes in Sanctuary, home to an amazing assemblage: Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, Norton and the classic Muscadine. These grapes, according to Wright, ripen in the intense summer heat, tempered by cooling ocean breezes. The ancient sand dunes provide drainage and unique flavor to the fruit.
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Posted in Currituck on 20. Aug, 2009
I have spent weekends in the Outer Banks before, and my recommendation is to visit in the off-peak: late spring or — preferably, even — early fall. The water stays warm through September, and you’ll get sunny, temperate days through much of October, when the summer crowds have long since evaporated.
Still, the beach is sprawling enough to give vacationers enough elbow room during the peak season, even if the roads and bike paths get crowded. And even in close quarters, the people are friendly. Everyone’s on vacation, so no one’s in a rush. Faster bikers will shout “good morning!” as they whiz past you.
Read the entire article.
The Outer Banks, in particular Duck, Corolla, and Currituck, were the focus of a travel article featured in the Houston Chronicle. It’s no surprise that we receive praise from all corners of the country – every year we welcome visitors from all over the world. Some pass through on their way up or down the Atlantic Coast, while others stick around for a lengthy, relaxing vacation in a spacious beach rental. Wherever you hail from, however long you stay, you are always welcome here!
If you are in the Outer Banks this week, we hope you’ll come out to support the Currituck Fraternal Order of Police in tomorrow’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. On August 18, starting at noon, members of Police Lodge 89 will take to the shore at the North Beach Ramp. Several athletes from the Special Olympics will also participate in the event, which preserves the flame for the next event. Donations to benefit the Special Olympics will be collected.
If you are unable to join us, you can still support our Lodge and this great organization. Make checks payable to SONC (Special Olympics of North Carolina) and send to:
Currituck Fraternal Order of Police
PO Box 237
Barco, NC 27917
Posted in Activities & Attractions, Currituck on 13. Aug, 2009
Everybody in the Outer Banks knows the Whalehead Club is one of the most popular, and most beautiful attractions in the area. Whether you’re down for the summer or enjoying a winter weekend on the shore, there’s always something fun to do and see on the grounds of this historic home, once a vacation destination for the well-to-do. It is truly one of our great treasures, and depending on one’s view of the world, it contains more.
The Daily Advance has reported that excavations on the property have revealed the Whalehead’s original foundation. This is an exciting time in Outer Banks history, as it gives us the opportunity to learn more about Currituck’s history and the people who lived and played here in the early part of the twentieth century. Here’s hoping we’ll find more buried gems.
Posted in Currituck on 11. Aug, 2009
Our peaceful strip of the Outer Banks is in the news again, this time in an article in Newsday. “Currituck Co. couple delivers mail on NC beach” tells the story of local mail carriers John and Kim Roberson, who deliver the mail daily right on the beaches to residents!
Read the entire article here.
Posted in Activities & Attractions, Currituck on 06. Aug, 2009
When one prepares a trip to a beach destination, it’s expected most of the time will be spent outdoors, playing in the sand and enjoying the warm ocean waves. Sometimes, though, a patch of unexpected weather appears to put a damper–literally–on all the fun. Nothing could be worse than having to deal with a rainy day while on vacation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find alternatives for your enjoyment.
So let’s say you’ve come to Currituck to discover it’s raining. You can’t go to the beach or watch for the wild mustangs, so what do you do? Rather than wait out the weather in your hotel room or vacation rental, you can take advantage of other attractions in the area where you can stay dry.
Go Shopping! – Down at the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, you can get lost in rooms filled with country decor and unique clothing, gourmet Southern food and fragrant bath gifts. Slip down to the wine cellar for a tasting while you’re there – it’s the perfect remedy for beating the bad weather blues.
Explore Natural Habitats…Indoors! The Corolla Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education provide great opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the environment of the Outer Banks and Currituck Sound. Come inside and learn about the native species of waterfowl, flora and fauna that populate this area.
See Stars! We don’t mean to check the sky and get hit in the face with raindrops. Currituck’s first-run movie theater in Corolla provides entertainment daily. Splurge on popcorn and soda and spend a few hours wrapped up in a great flick. It just may be the ticket to waiting out the rain until you can head for the beach again.
So if you happen to get caught in the rain in the Outer Banks, you can still find things to do for enjoyment. Plan ahead and prepare for any type of weather, and you’re certain to make memories of a grand vacation.
Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on Outer Banks vacations.
Posted in Currituck on 03. Aug, 2009
Brindley Beach Vacations booked over two million dollars in vacation rentals in both May and June and is expecting a new record of over 1.7 million dollars booked for July. For the summer, Brindley Beach Vacations is currently reporting increased occupancy over the summer of 2008 with a current occupancy of over 86%. With last-minute bookings remaining strong they will only continue to improve occupancy for their homeowners in the face of conventional wisdom. We always knew they would be here; we just had to make it easy and affordable.
Brindley Beach Vacations is one of several vacation rental agencies in the Outer Banks with available beach homes and cottages. It’s not too late to enjoy summer at the beach, and as the season here reaches its peak there is still so much to do and experience. Many rentals are open year-round, too, so if you want to get away for a time but are concerned about crowds, you don’t have to worry about that here. Let the rental agencies in the Outer Banks find you an affordable place to stay for your beach vacation.
