http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com Witness the beauty first hand on your next vacation! Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:46:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Kasey Huller Summer may have come to an end, but a beach vacation can still help you relax and rejuvenate your spirit! The "off-season" is a perfect time of year to plan a beach getaway with friends or family, especially in North Carolina. The weather has cooled off and the ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/10/25/north-carolina-beach-vacation-top-5-beaches-to-visit-this-fall/ By Laura Sanders More and more people are starting to call North Carolina the best place to retire, particularly New Bern. Florida has always been a mainstream retirement state, but with rising property taxes and many areas being over crowded, New Bern, North Carolina is beginning to take the lead. Many ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/10/25/new-bern-nc-one-of-the-best-places-to-retire/ By Stephen N Foster The Linville River flows thunderously from the top of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, and its sweep and drop have formed over hundreds of years a canyon in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Park, which is part of the Pisgah National Forrest. Thus: Linville Gorge, one of the ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/10/24/hike-down-into-linville-gorge-north-carolinas-grandest-canyon/ By David Urmann Durham is one of the cities in the United States of America in the State of North Carolina. This is Durham County's county seat, and also the core of four counties present in Durham. Durham, North Carolina is sprinkled with many hotels that offer great services and cheap rates. ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/10/24/cheap-hotels-in-durham-nc/ By John Old Carolina rigging has become a well respected method for catching large numbers of fish. This does not just mean any old fish; it also has been proven time and time again to catch quality fish as well. A good Carolina rig can not only place well in a ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/08/12/carolina-riggings/ By Connie Limon Thomas Wolfe is considered by many to be one of the giants of 20th Century American Literature. The Old Kentucky Home boarding house is one of American Literature’s most famous landmarks. Hours of Operation • April to October, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/07/04/vacation-ideas-thomas-wolfe-memorial-historic-site-in-asheville-north-carolina-usa/ By James Wills Recognized as the ‘Sailing Capital of North Carolina’, the serene, maritime village of Oriental offers several tournaments and regattas throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn months. Regattas, Tournaments and So Much More in Oriental, North Carolina Every year in late-April/early-May, The Oriental Dinghy Club of North Carolina holds their Annual ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/06/03/a-seemingly-sleepy-fishing-village-offers-a-plethora-of-sailboat-excitement/ By Doug Gelbert With the Revolutionary War stalemated in the North in 1778, the British strategy to win the war shifted to the South. Georgia and South Carolina were completely under British control by 1780. Nathanael Greene, an ironmaster by trade, self-taught in the art of war and George Washington’s hand-picked ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/05/30/doggin-guilford-courthouse-national-military-park-hike-with-your-dog-where-the-revolution-turned/ By James Gibson When planning a North Carolina getaway, Asheville is a must see on the travel-destination list. The allure of Western North Carolina’s largest city is becoming widespread and Asheville has been touted as the “Paris of the South.” The New York Times calls it a “surprisingly cosmopolitan ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/05/02/asheville-cosmopolitan-city-meets-luxury-mountain-getaway/ By Sam Huntington Fayetteville, North Carolina is a charming city located in the Southern center of the state. The town's nickname is "The All-American City" and this is evident upon one look at the downtown. Although the downtown area of the city has a quaint, small town feel to it, Fayetteville ... http://www.vacationrentals-nc.com/2009/03/29/fayetteville-the-all-american-city/