March 9, 2023

The Dreamiest Wedding Venues in the Outer Banks

Dreaming of a wedding on a sandy beach? The Outer Banks can provide a perfect backdrop for anyone’s dream wedding. Rich with history, beautiful scenery and so many amazing excursions, this North Carolina chain of barrier islands is the perfect place to host your destination wedding. Your guests will find no shortage of oceanside va
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January 17, 2023

5 Reasons Townhomes are the Perfect Vacation Rental for your Next Outer Banks Vacation

Townhomes were steadily becoming more popular throughout 2022. With the start of 2023, First Flight Rentals has added three new townhome communities to our list of rentals which include Bermuda Bay, Colington Pointe, and coming soon Ocean Breeze in Kill Devil Hills.  Townhome rentals on the Outer Banks offer so much more than
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November 24, 2022

Guide To Outer Banks Jet Ski Rentals

One of the best things about an Outer Banks vacation is all of the fun watersports that it has to offer. OBX is full of fun things to do for those that love splashing around in the waves! If you’re a beach bum at heart, I’m sure you’ll spend more time in the sand than in your vacation rental, especially if you book a beach front on
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November 23, 2022

Outer Banks Go-Karts: Where To Go!

While the Outer Banks is known for its beautiful beaches and exciting watersports, there are plenty of things to do on the island if you are not a water fan. With a group of islands as big as the OBX in North Carolina, there is something that everyone in the family or group will love. Once you’ve settled into your vacation rental h
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July 9, 2022

A Traveler's Guide to Visiting Outer Banks in the Fall

Visiting the Outer Banks at any time of the year is an awe-inspiring experience. Summer is by far the busiest period, however, and if you’re hoping to dodge the crowds and spend a bit more time soaking up the scenery without the competition, visiting the North Carolina barrier islands in the fall is more than a sensible alternative
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May 19, 2022

The Best Outer Banks Surf Shops You Need To Check Out

If you are planning a trip to the Outer Banks, you may want to give surfing a try. In that case, you need to visit a local OBX surf shop to buy or rent the gear you need! There are plenty of awesome surf shops in the area. You can find surfboards, skimboards, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), and even bodyboards. You might even be able
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March 15, 2022

12 Beautiful Outer Banks Oceanfront Vacation Rentals

The Outer Banks is an exquisite grouping of barrier islands situated off of the coast of North Carolina, stretching from Corolla to Hatteras Island and Portsmouth Island. Outer Banks oceanfront rentals are the perfect way to enjoy a vacation home or condo with spectacular front-facing Atlantic Ocean views and being situated directl
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October 19, 2021

Outer Banks Beach Safety Tips: What You Need To Know

Does your next vacation involve applying sunscreen as you stretch out on a beautiful barrier island, but the Maldives are too far away? Luckily, the outer banks are a stretch of barrier islands on the coast of North Carolina that eagerly host vacationers. More than 5 million visitors fill up quaint rentals in areas like the Four Se
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July 16, 2021

The Best Outer Banks Beach Hacks for Your Vacation

There’s nothing quite like a beach vacation. The wind in your hair, the sand between your toes, the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. It’s what summer dreams are made of. One of the best beaches on the East Coast of the U.S. is Outer Banks, North Carolina. The Outer Banks is technically a string of islands just off the
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February 19, 2021

Fishing in Hatteras, NC: A Complete Guide

Photo credit: A. Strakey via Flickr CC2.0 As you plan your visit to the Hatteras area in the Outer Banks, you should understand what makes Hatteras such a legendary location for anglers to catch amazing fish. This guide will take you from a beginner to fishing in Hatteras to a knowledgeable expert about it. You should fully unde
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