Travel & Vacation Guide, North Carolina

By Gabriel J. Adams

You may have heard of a little town on the North Carolina coast called Oriental. In fact, this little village calls themselves the sailing capital of North Carolina.

It would seem that that is not just idle talk either – Oriental boasts a boat to resident ratio of over 3 to 1. That’s 875 residents and over 2,700 boats.

But what draws people to Oriental? Here is an overview of why people, especially boaters and sailors, like Oriental so much.

1: Fine sailing. What may be rather obvious is that the number one attraction at Oriental is the fact that is offers such fine sailing. The Pamlico and Albemarle sounds and the Neuse river create a buffer that moderates the temperatures in Oriental – Winter is generally short and mild, and likewise summertime is not too harsh. Statistics in Sail Magazine indicate that Oriental has more sunny days, more water to sail in, and better winds than San Diego, California.

2: A Charming Town. Visitors to Oriental will find themselves in a cozy, friendly little seaside village. There are great places to walk, bike, or just sit and enjoy the scenery. In addition to all of the water surrounding this little town, you’ll find the scenery on land to be worthwhile, too. Many visitors especially enjoy the old homes on South Avenue.

3: Fishing. With a variety of salt, fresh and brackish water to try your luck in, Oriental is a great place to fish. You can fish from the bank, launch your boat, or hire a local guide to help you find the fish. No matter which way you choose to do it, there’s fishing enough for everyone in the little NC town!

As the Oriental NC website proudly advertises, you can visit their little town and sail, paddle, fish, eat…or just do nothin! It’s up to you!

Interested in moving to Oriental? Visit Real Estate Oriental NC – Realtor Pat Elliott: http://www.orientalncagent.com/

by KEVIN O’BRIEN

The town of Duck is located on the northern end of the beautiful Outer Banks. Duck is located north of the towns of Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores, it is the northern end of Dare County. After the town of Duck you would enter into Corolla which is located in Currituck County. The town of Duck is mostly divided into small subdivisions.

The uniqueness of each subdivision is part of what makes Duck so special. Each area has its own special feel. Some visitors prefer the older areas that still offer the feel of the Outer Banks in years past and for some they will only consider staying in one of the newer subdivisions.

Some of the more popular subdivisions in Duck include Pine Island, Sanderling, Four Seasons, Tuckahoe, Carolina Dunes and Sound Sea Village. These do not make up the entire town but definitely are some of the most sought after locations. Each area or subdivision offers its own amenities.

Pine Island has traditionally been one of the most sought after vacation destinations in Duck. Pine Island’s low housing density has contributed to making it one of the most desirable Outer Banks locations. The amenities offered by Pine Island include a two pools, one being beautifully situated on the oceanfront, outdoor tennis courts, Pine Island racquet facility, multi-use path, and basketball courts. Another of the premier areas of Duck is the Four Seasons subdivision.

Four Seasons in Duck is south of the heart of town. It is idyllically located in an Oceanside subdivision. The amenities offered by Four Seasons include an indoor pool, game room, fitness facility, lighted multi-use path, sound access, outdoor pool, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. One of the most popular Four Seasons amenities is the trolley which circulates through the development. Besides all the wonderful places to stay, Duck offers an amazing town center.

The center of the town of Duck offers enough shopping and dining for even the most discerning of vacationers. Dining out in Duck can be as simple as the delicious cheeseburgers or Baldie’s or the gourmet flavors of the Left Bank. Something can be found for everyone palette. Not to be overlooked is the shopping in Duck. A number of small local boutiques make up a percentage of the shops in Duck. Here you will find unique shopping opportunities.

The town of Duck is a great place to spend a vacation. From the beautiful homes with countless amenities to the plentiful shopping and dining opportunities something can be found for everyone. The town also sponsors many events throughout the year. The Duck town events are held mostly in the new sound side park. If you are interested in finding the perfect vacation home in Duck, you can try the Duck vacation rental search.

‘It’s always a great day in Paradise’ The Outer Banks is one of the most amazing beaches on the United States. Find everything this wonderful place has to offer.

Kevin O’Brien