Have a Groovy Holiday Season from the Corolla Rental Office

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Have a Groovy Holiday Season!
-Corolla Office

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Black Friday

With Black Friday approaching, it’s time to get started on your Christmas shopping. If you are lucky enough to be here this weekend, check out our local sales. If you cannot be here, and would like to give a gift from the beach, visit some of our stores with online shopping available.
Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Shopping!

Belk
Part of the nation's largest family- and management owned department stores, offering the best in quality, value, fashion & svc. Black Friday Sale.
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 480-2355

Tanger Outlet
7100 S Croatan Highway Nags Head, NC 27959
P: (252) 441-5634
Tanger Outlet Friday Sale , Tanger Outlet Saturday Sale, Tanger Outlet Sunday Sale

Gray's
T-shirts, sweatshirts, active sportswear, swimwear, shoes & accessories.
MP 4, Kitty Hawk and Duck
(800) 382-5006
Website
Kitty Hawk Kites
Kites, kiteboarding gear, apparel, gifts, wind art, unique toys.
US 158 Bypass, across from Jockey's Ridge, Nags Head
(252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS
Online Store
Soundfeet Shoes
Over 75,000 pairs of comfort shoes, including clogs and sandals, at everyday low prices.
Milepost 14 Croatan Center, Nags Head, Duck, Kitty Hawk
(252) 441-8954 (Nags Head), (252) 261-0490 (Duck), (252) 441-0715 (Kitty Hawk)
Website

Yellowhouse Gallery
Local art, beach scenes, local photography, vintage Outer Banks photos, Outer Banks maps, antique prints & maps, Civil War, natural history. Seaglass windows & stained glass.
MP 11, 2902 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head
(252) 441-6928
Website

Silver Bonsai Gallery
Manteo
(252) 475-1413
Website

Morales Art Galleries
We can take your wedding or vacation photos and reproduce them on canvas, fine art paper and glossy or semi-glossy photo paper. Large selection of limited edition prints and posters, framed or unframed.
MP 10 1/2, Gallery Row, Nags Head
(252) 441-6484, (800) 635-6035
Website

Manteo Booksellers
1000's of titles in stock, literary gifts and more. Mail & Internet Orders, Phone Orders Welcome.
105 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Downtown Manteo
(252) 473-1221
Website

Islander Flags
Creative Flags & Banners. US, State, Foreign, Flagpoles, Accessories, Custom. OBX Flags.
Kitty Hawk
(800) 253-3524, (252) 261-6266
Website

Nags Head Hammocks
Handcrafted rope hammocks & leisure furniture. Shipping available.
Kill Devil Hills, Avon, Duck
(252) 441-6115, (800) 344-6433
Website

The Cottage Shop
Gifts for every occasion, including weddings and holidays. To compliment any home we offer a unique line of home accents & decorative accessories, housewares, accent furniture and holiday decor.
Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head & Kellogg Supply, Duck
(252) 441-2522 (Nags Head)
(252) 261-8121 (Duck)
Website

Scarborough Faire Shopping Village
An array of 16 sophisticated shops and eateries situated in a gracious enclave amidst natural maritime surroundings in the village of Duck.
1177 Duck Road, Duck
Website

Diamonds'n Dunes
Breathtaking...stunning...enchanting... these are the words Diamonds'n Dunes patrons use upon entering the Kitty Hawk store.
MP 4 3/4, Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-0001
Website

Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks

Ask a local, and they will tell you that their favorite time of the year is the off season. If you haven’t discovered the Outer Banks in the fall, I highly recommend that you give it a try. Why not start a new family tradition, and celebrate Thanksgiving on the beach? There are many restaurants which will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. If you want to cook and serve dinner to your guests, we have plenty of grocery stores in the area which will be stocked with the fixings for a memorable turkey dinner. Oysters are a staple on the Outer Banks during the holidays. Buy a bushel from one of our local seafood markets, and enjoy them roasted, raw, fried or steamed.


Wright Brothers National Memorial



Corolla Wild Horses



After your Thanksgiving dinner, go for a walk on the beach, where you will most likely have it all to yourself. Or, go shopping. Get started on your Christmas list at our local shops and take advantage of the big end of season sales. Maybe you’ll have a golfer in your group. There are 9 championship courses to choose from. Visit a few of our local attractions. Put on your warm jacket and climb Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head. Immerse yourself in aviation history at the Wright Brother National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills (climb to the top of the hill for an awesome view!). If you have a four wheel drive, take a ride on the beach in Carova and look for the famous wild horses.



Wright Brothers National Memorial

If you need accommodations, we have plenty of vacation homes which are available with amenities including a fireplace and hot tub:

Casa de Romance

Ten Years After

Carolina Cottage

Dolphin’s Run

Lasea Days

Picture Perfect

A Salty Piece of Land

Give us a call at 800.635.1559 if we can help you with your Thanksgiving vacation!



Reasons to visit the Outer Banks in the off season

The Outer Banks is visited by millions of tourists during the prime summer months from May – September. It is the busiest time of year for our beaches; roads are congested, businesses are packed and accommodation prices are steep. Some people came to love the Outer Banks because of the isolation and seclusion our island offers. And although I understand why the summer months are the most popular due to the perfect weather, warm water and sunny skies, I want it to be known that the off-season may be the better time to visit if you’re looking to escape the “everyday grind” and relax on a beach of your own.


In this article I will provide reasons why the off- season it is a great time of year to visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

Privacy & Seclusion. As I stated earlier, one main reason why I (and many others) have come to love the Outer Banks is because of the isolation you feel once entering the island. You are far away enough to let all your worries go, yet close enough to drive! The beaches are practically empty so if you enjoy shelling or hunting for sea glass then you’ll have better luck in the off season. If you are looking to get away from it all and enjoy a relaxing week vacation or long weekend getaway without bumping into other vacationers, then try the Outer Banks in the off season (October – April).

The weather is still nice. Some of the most beautiful days of the year are in October & November, March & April. The sunrise & sunsets are phenomenal. If you have ever seen stunning Outer Banks photography, you should know that those photos were most likely taken from October – April. Speaking of photography, if photography is a hobby of yours and you’re looking to add to your portfolio – you must take a trip here in the off season!

Affordability. Accommodation prices drop dramatically in the off season. An Oceanfront, 9 bedroom home in Corolla which rents for $11,795 in the summer, drops to only $2495 in the off season. An oceanfront, 4 bedroom home in Southern Shores which rents for $5075 in the summer, drops to only $995 in the off season! You can rent a private home with a hot tub in the off season for as low as $500/week. Click here for all off season vacation rentals.

Businesses are OPEN. It used to be that after Labor Day many businesses close their doors for the season. Now more businesses are staying open year round to serve to the off season travelers and year round residents.

Surf’s up. Many people associate the Outer Banks as the surfing Mecca of the Eastern US. The best surf on the Outer Banks usually happens in the off season. In addition to traditional surfing, kite boarding has become extremely popular in our area in the off season because of the consistent wind and sound waters. If you’re an adventure seeker looking for a new hobby, visit the Outer Banks and take up surfing or kite boarding!

Fishing. Outer Banks off season fishing is extremely popular. The fish migrate south for the winter passing through the Gulf Stream just off our coast thus allowing for great fishing of all sorts. The off season also offers a variety of fishing tournaments.

Off season events. The Outer Banks hosts many events in the off season such as the Outer Banks Marathon in November which has over 5000 participants each year. Other events include Bike Fest (October) & Bike Week (April), Christmas Parades, Fishing & Golf Tournaments, OBX Taste of the Beach (March), Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March) and so much more.

As you can see, the Outer Banks in the off season has a lot to offer. It may not be for everyone, but for those of you who enjoy isolated beaches, affordable accommodations, stunning scenery, fishing, surfing, kite boarding or other events, you’ll be delightfully surprised to know that we have it all – right here on the Outer Banks this off-season!

Call us today at 800.635.1559 to book your off season Outer Banks Vacation or visit http://www.beachrealtync.com/.