Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, looking for a romantic getaway, or even a family vacation, take a look at what the city of Mount Vernon has to offer you. Affordability is the key word here. Many attractions are free of charge and others have minimal cost.

An authentic log cabin village, the historic Appellate Courthouse where Abraham Lincoln represented clients, the state’s third largest winery and the beautiful Rend Lake Recreation Area are just a few of the places you can enjoy in Mount Vernon.

Cultural offerings include the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts complex (a 90-acre estate) that features the art museum, Sculpture Park, programs and events, including the Cedarhurst Craft Fair held each fall on the weekend after Labor Day. Visitors can browse more than 400 works of art from renowned artists in the museum’s Permanent Collection and [...]

The incredible Outer Banks of North Carolina did not happen by chance! As English settlers, led by Sir Walter Raleigh, landed on the shores of the Outer Banks in 1584, they soon realized that they had arrived in the most beautiful place on Earth. Boasting an impressive history of shipwrecks off the coast, stories of pirates and plundering, civil war battles, and the birthplace of aviation, a unique culture and history of its own was created. It is understandable why people from all over the world continue to travel to this unique place year after year. As the need for a wholesome family retreat increased, Kitty Dunes Realty, an established realty company rose to the challenge and in 1971 Kitty Dunes Rentals was born. Kitty Dunes Rentals owes its success to an enterprising individual, George W. Neighbors. His innovative ideas and a true [...]

Twin Cities Sports Promotions will be hosting The 8th Annual Adirondack Outdoorsman Show at the Johnstown Moose Club (109 South Comrie Ave/Rte 30A) in New York on Saturday, February 16th (10am-6pm) & Sunday, February 17th (10am-5pm). The show will be geared towards the tastes of Hunters, Fisherman and Outdoors Enthusiasts, with exhibits containing items for sale pertaining to: hunting & fishing gear/supplies, guns, archery, trapping, boating, camping, hiking, snow shoeing, guides & charter services, taxidermy, snowmobiling, collectable knives, antique hunting & fishing gear, wildlife art & books and Adirondack Furniture.  In addition, many featured guests, authors and industry experts are scheduled to be on hand throughout the weekend giving seminars and discussing Outdoor & Hunting subjects with attendees. The first featured guest is Adirondack historian and author, Don Williams, who will be on hand signing copies of his newest book: Adirondack People and Places.  The second featured guest will be the Northern Sasquatch Research Society [...]

Southern Shores Realty has great taste, and so do you! Enjoy Taste of the Beach 2013 with our special Taste of the Beach 2013 Accommodations Package! Enjoy 2 FREE tickets with ANY qualifying stay, to one of the all time favorite events of Taste of the Beach: The 2013 Outer Banks Chowder Cook-off. The Chowder Cook off takes place on Saturday March 16th at Coastal Provisions Market & Wine Shop in Southern Shores from 12pm – 3pm. Dozens of Outer Banks restaurants will be in attendance fighting for the Best Chowder on the OBX. Kids 12 and under are free. Your admission gets you two drinks of your choice, plus an enjoyable afternoon tasting and indulging in fantastic local seafood fare! To qualify, guests must stay a minimum of 3 nights during 2013 Taste of the Beach (March 14 – 17, 2013), and must mention [...]

North Beach Realty specializing in oceanfront, 2nd row and golf villa units occupying 2-18. We are not the largest rental company in town but we do pride ourselves on clean, well maintained units and the one on one personal attention we can provide you. North Beach Realty welcomes: Large Groups, Church, Family, Golf, Others. All taxes, fees & departure housekeeping INCLUDED in our PRICE!  **NO hidden Charges.**

Coconut Grove  Ocean View, 2nd Row 2 Level Townhouse, 6 bedroom, game room, sleeps 16-18.

Prince Resort  Oceanfront & Ocean View, 10th, 11th,  & 14th Floors, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom condos, sleeping 2-10  (book all 4 condo’s and sleep 30 total)

Ocean Walk A Beach House  Ocean View, 2nd Row 5 bedroom, sleeps 10-12

Malibu Pointe  Oceanfront Views,  2nd Row,  6th, 9th,  & 10th Floors, 1 bedroom, 3 bedroom & 4 bedroom [...]

Planning a family vacation? Then Dauphin Island is the place to go. Situated between Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is perfect for a laid-back family getaway. Enjoy the sugar-white, clean, soft, sandy beaches, swimming, shelling and fishing. The accommodations are great and pets are welcome.

The entire island has been designated as a bird sanctuary and thousands of visitors come to experience the annual migrations. “Wild Bird Magazine” selected Dauphin Island as one of the top four locations in North America for viewing spring migration. Egrets and herons can be seen in the marshes and trees and occasionally an alligator might be spotted sunning on the bank in late afternoon. Although it is well known for songbirds and hummingbirds, butterflies also make these trips of thousands of miles. The Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary consists of all types of natural [...]

As 2013 starts off, we are so excited to have 15 properties added to our vacation rental program. These vacation rentals are excellent beach houses and offer great accommodations for vacations in the Outer Banks. We are sure that they will become some of our guests favorites to which they will want to return year after year. Families and groups are ideal for these homes as most feature several bedrooms and baths as well as other perfect amenities like pools, game rooms, well-equipped kitchens and more. Additionally, most are located on the beach or very close with only a short walk. As Norman T. Bibeau, President/CEO of Elan Vacations recalls, “One guest told me that a quick walk to and from the beach is always good. It allows everyone to shake off some of the sand on the way back.” Because our staff [...]